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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.

Teacher with student at Family Math Night
Family Math Night

Isabella Perkin, Transition to Kindergarten teacher playing a math game with a student at our Family Math Night.

Popsicles with the Principal

Students in Mrs. Greene's class got to enjoy Popsicles with the Principal.  A family in the class won this activity at the ISF Nourish Every Mind Online Auction.  All auction proceeds support every student in the Issaquah School District by helping fund the programs and grants provided by the Issaquah Schools Foundation.

Student at park.
Introducing STEAM Night

This year, Discovery added the "Arts" to STEM Night; referring it to STEAM Night, as a result. Kaytee Kruse and Bethany White were very instrumental in adding the "Arts" to this evening – a job well done!

 

Upcoming Events

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District Administrative Building - 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah

Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to meet the administrators from ISD schools to discuss School Improvement Plans (SIPs). These meeting will take place at the District Administrative Building - 5150 220th Ave SE in Issaquah.

Any Board action resulting from this meeting will be taken at a future board meeting.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

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Creekside Elementary

Discovery Elementary

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Issaquah Valley Elementary

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Pine Lake Middle School

Members of the School Board would like to hear from the community about the 2024 School Modernization and Construction Bond and potential next steps. The bond measure, which was on the November 5 ballot, received just over 50% approval but fell short of the required 60% supermajority needed to pass. 

The School Board has scheduled two listening sessions, and the district is launching a ThoughtExchange to hear from students, staff, families and community members. Information about each of these is included below. 

The listening sessions for the board and staff to hear from the community about the bond measure will be: 

  • 5:30-6:45 p.m. on December 9 at Pine Lake Middle School. 
  • 7:30-8:45 p.m. on December 9 at Cougar Mountain Middle School.  

To participate in the ThoughtExchange, visit the website to share your thoughts, and then please rate the thoughts of others who share (rating thoughts helps us see the themes and trends among the thoughts). If you participate early in the ThoughtExchange, please revisit it later to rate thoughts that come in after you participate. The exchange will be open from November 18 through December 2. 

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Cougar Mountain Middle School

Members of the School Board would like to hear from the community about the 2024 School Modernization and Construction Bond and potential next steps. The bond measure, which was on the November 5 ballot, received just over 50% approval but fell short of the required 60% supermajority needed to pass. 

The School Board has scheduled two listening sessions, and the district is launching a ThoughtExchange to hear from students, staff, families and community members. Information about each of these is included below. 

The listening sessions for the board and staff to hear from the community about the bond measure will be: 

  • 5:30-6:45 p.m. on December 9 at Pine Lake Middle School. 
  • 7:30-8:45 p.m. on December 9 at Cougar Mountain Middle School.  

To participate in the ThoughtExchange, visit the website to share your thoughts, and then please rate the thoughts of others who share (rating thoughts helps us see the themes and trends among the thoughts). If you participate early in the ThoughtExchange, please revisit it later to rate thoughts that come in after you participate. The exchange will be open from November 18 through December 2. 

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

The agenda and meeting details will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

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.

Happening Now at Discovery Elementary

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Remembering Service: Veterans Day Assembly Inspires and Educates

On Friday we gathered to honor and learn about Veterans Day at our school assembly. Our amazing students shared the history and importance of this special day, teaching us why we celebrate and remember those who have served in our armed forces. A special shout-out to our 3rd graders who touched our hearts with a beautiful song dedicated to our veterans.

Thank you to all who made this day meaningful!

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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.

principal kathy keegan

Meet Principal Kathy Keegan!

Hi, Eagle families! Being a principal is awesome because it gives me the chance to build strong relationships with staff, students and families, which helps set up a foundation for academic success. A few fun things about me: I love historical fiction, such as the “Little House on the Prairie” series, which hooked me as a reader in third grade. If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. I grew up in Colorado and was the only girl in a family with five brothers. 

discovery teacher greeting second grade students

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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