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Discovery Kindergarten First Day

It’s Kindergarten Registration season! The Issaquah School District is now open for the 2026–27 school year, including applications from families who live outside our district boundaries.

If your child will be 5 years old by August 31, 2026, it’s time to register for kindergarten. Explore open enrollment options and learn how to apply.

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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ISD Administration Center, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

Join the Special Services Team for Lens of Youth, Misunderstood Moments

April 8, 5:30-7 p.m. at the ISD Administration Building Boardroom

Misunderstood Moments is an awareness program by Lens of Youth. It collects real-life stories of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, each paired with original artwork by youth to help others understand, connect, and build compassion. Through public exhibitions and awareness events, participants experience these stories and artworks and are encouraged to make their commitment by signing the Pledge, fostering a community of kindness, inclusion, and understanding.

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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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Want to help shape how our schools support multilingual families? Join the Language Access Advisory Committee! Our Focus: Accessibility, Accountability, Responsive culture, and Relationships.

Who can join the committee? Parents, community organization, students, teachers, district staff members, cultural advocates.

Semiannual Meetings:

  • Oct. 22, 2025: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
  • April 22, 2026: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

To apply click here: Application Link

For questions, contact:

Mayumi Johnson 

Language Access Coordinator

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If you haven't had the opportunity to attend one of our previous ISD Online Virtual Open Houses, we are hosting two more on 3/24 (6:00 - 7:00 p.m.) and 4/23 (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.)!  Join us to find out more about ISD Online and how to apply!  Applications are open now through May 4.

During the event, we'll share more about our new virtual high school, which opens in the fall of 2026, including details about how our full-time school will offer flexibility, meaningful support from teachers and mentors, and a welcoming community that encourages students to learn, grow and find balance in their academic journey!  We will also go through the application process which is open now.

Those who attend will also have the chance to hear about our learning center; what our personalized, high-quality instruction will be like; how students can participate in extracurricular activities; and more. Students will have the chance to help us vote on a mascot for our new school, which will serve grades 9-12. 

Register for the virtual open house using this form.

You can also learn more about our new school on the ISD Online website.

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ACT Portables (Behind Gibson Ek High School)

The Academy of Community Transition (ACT) invites families of incoming students to join us on April 28 from 6-7 p.m. for “Incoming Family Night.” The event will be held onsite in our portables behind Gibson Ek High School.

Meet staff, connect with other families, tour the program space and get your questions answered about your student’s transition year.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the program and how to stay engaged in your student’s journey. We hope to see you there!

Learn more about the ACT program: Academy for Community Transition (ACT) - Issaquah School District 411

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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.

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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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