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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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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.

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Welcome back, Eagles!

Staff at Discovery are excited to welcome back our Eagles for a great school year!

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Curriculum Night

Principal Pearson kicked off Curriculum Night with our families by talking about the Discovery mission and vision!

Upcoming Events

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Newport High School, Bellevue, WA

You're invited to the Regional Town Hall on Education Funding, which will be from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7 at Newport High School, 4333 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue, WA 98006.

Cohosted by educators, students, PTSAs and district leaders from Issaquah, Bellevue, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila, the event will include information about how education is funded in our state. We will ask our legislators to fully fund education now.



Topics will include staffing, class size, special education and transportation.

Regional Town Hall About School Funding January 7, 2026, 7-9 p.m. at Newport High School in Bellevue

 

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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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