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2026 Renewal Levies

In February of 2026, ISD voters will consider three levy renewal proposals: the Educational Programs & Operations Levy, which represents 16.6% of the district budget; the Capital (Technology and Critical Repairs) Levy; and the Transportation (School Bus) Levy.

Learn About the Levies

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Kindergarten Registration for 2026-27 School Year!

It’s Kindergarten Registration season! Do you live in the Issaquah School District and have a student who will be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2026? It’s time to register your student for kindergarten for the fall of 2026!

Kindergarten Registration

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Welcome to Discovery Elementary!

Located in Sammamish, WA, Discovery Elementary serves approximately 540 students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade, as well as preschoolers in the district’s Early Childhood Education – Special Education Program and four-year-olds in the Transition to Kindergarten program. Read more about Our School.

Upcoming Events

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Hybrid - ISD Administration Center and Zoom

The School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an Executive Session. The meeting will be called to order at 4:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 60 minutes. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn at 5:00 PM.

The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, and legal counsel will be present to discuss litigation or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). This session will be held in person at the ISD Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and on Zoom. This session is expected to last 60 minutes and end at 5:00 PM.

Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

The School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a Work Study.

Board Directors and ISD Administrators will meet in person in the ISD Administration Center Boardroom, 5150 220th Avenue SE Issaquah, WA 98029.

The Work Study is open to the public, however there will be no public input and no board action will be taken. Any action resulting from the discussions will take place at a future board meeting. The public is always welcome to send any comments to the Board at schoolboard@issaquah.wednet.edu.

Agenda:

5:00 PM – Call to Order

5:00 PM – The Board will hold a work study session to discuss enrollment updates.

6:00 PM - Adjourn

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

Please note the agenda and materials may be modified up to 24 hours prior to the meeting; after that time, any agenda modifications will be addressed at the meeting.

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

*March 11, 2026 will be changed to March 12, 2026 if March 13, 2026 becomes a make-up snow day

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By the Numbers

589

Students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Discovery underwent a two-year remodel that was completed by the opening of the 2019-2020 school year. The remodel included an expanded multi-purpose room, improving office location and security, and adding six additional classrooms.

44

Classroom teachers in the 2021-22 school year.

In the 2021-22 school year, our teachers had an average of 9.2 years of experience.

45.5%

Of our teachers have a master's degree or higher.

To find the contact information for one of our teachers or staff, visit the directory (use the menu option at the top right to access the directory).

87.3%

Of our students attend regularly.

This data is from the 2021-22 school year, the most recent year available from OSPI.

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School Highlights & Programs

Our students will be prepared for and eager to accept the academic, occupational, personal and practical challenges of life in a dynamic global environment.

Discovery Principal Rachel Pearson

Meet Principal Rachel Pearson!

Hi, Eagle families! I am honored and privileged to be joining the fantastic Discovery community as your principal! I come to Discovery with a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to serve, support, and lead in this community. I’m eager to meet each of you, to hear your stories, and to work together in partnership to make this school year a remarkable one for our students.

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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

MTSS is shaping the student experience at our school and throughout our district. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, or MTSS, is a nationally recognized, evidence-based framework guiding our approach to academics, social emotional learning, behavior and attendance.

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Early Childhood Education

Discovery is one of three locations in the district where ECE Classrooms are currently located. Students with a variety of special needs are served within the ECE classroom setting, along with students who participate in the program as Community Peers. Placement in our ECE classrooms is determined through an evaluation process, and students must meet eligibility criteria.  

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