Welcome IHS Eagles - Message from Principal Connolly

Hello Issaquah High Students and Families,

I hope you’ve had a great summer and have had some time to relax and enjoy a break from the school-year routine. It’s hard to believe we’re already getting ready for another school year!

We are excited to welcome students back to IHS on August 27. We’re also looking forward to welcoming a new group of 9th graders and new students and families to our school. IHS is a big school, and there is a lot going on here on any given day. One of the things that makes it work is the involvement of our students, staff, and families. I hope everyone finds a way to be part of the IHS community this year, whether that’s through a club, activity, sport, event, or simply getting to know the people around you.

There is always a lot of information to keep track of at the beginning of the year, so I’ve included some of the most important dates and reminders below. Our Weekly Bulletin and the IHS website are the best places to find updated information, particularly over the next few weeks.

 

Start of School Highlights (adjusted schedules will be posted online)

We have a few adjusted schedules during the first weeks of school. We’ll post the specific schedules and additional details online as we get closer to each date.

 

• Aug 27 – First Day of School (Adjusted schedule for 9th-grade & new-student orientation)

Eagle Crew and Transfer Student Activities- 8:00-10:30 

All School Lunch - 10:30-11:15 (45 mins) 

1st Period - 11:20-11:50 (30 mins) 

2nd Period - 11:55-12:25 (30 mins) 

3rd Period - 12:30-12:55 (25 mins) 

4th Period - 1:00- 1:25 (25 mins) 

5th Period - 1:30-1:55 (25 mins) 

6th Period - 2:00- 2:25 (25 mins) 

7th Period - 2:30- 2:52 (22 mins) 

 

• August 31- Emergency Drills & Handbook Talks (Adjusted schedule)

1st Period- 8:00-8:40

Emergency Drills with 1^st Period Classes: 8:40-9:25

2^nd Period: 9:30-10:05

3^rd Period: 10:10-10:45

Handbook Talks in 3^rd Period: 10:45-11:20

All School Lunch: 11:20-12:05

4^th Period: 12:10-12:45

5^th Period: 12:50-1:25

6^th Period: 1:30-2:05

7^th Period: 2:10-2:52

 

• Sept 1 – Laptop Checkout & Picture Day

(Follow a regular 7 period day Schedule. Go with your English class; Running Start students may come anytime except 10:30–12:15)

 

• Sept 2 – Adjusted Schedule - Tech Orientation

1^st Period: 10:10-10:50

2^nd Period: 10:55-11:25

Tech Lesson in 2^nd Period: 11:25-11:55

3^rd Period: 12:oo-12:30

All School Lunch: 12:30-1:15

4^th Period: 1:2o-1:50

5^th Period: 1:55-2:25

6^th Period: 2:30-3:00

7^th Period: 3:o5-3:45

 

• Sept 3 – Textbook Checkout

(Go with your science class; if you’re not in IHS science, you may come anytime except 10:30–12:15)

 

• Curriculum Night- September 8th, 6-8 pm
  • A chance for families to meet teachers and learn more about what students will be studying this year.

 

• Homecoming Weekend- October 9th and 10th
  • Homecoming Football Game - October 9th
  • Homecoming Dance - October 10th

 

Fall Sports

• Registration is now open – sign up here.
• Key Dates
  • August 19th - Football Begins
  • August 24th - Most Fall Sports Start
  • August 31st - Fall Family Sports Night, 6 pm

 

Financial Support

• Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Families can apply through the ISD Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Please remember to sign item #7 so IHS can connect your family with additional opportunities for assistance, including sports and ASB fees. More info is on our Family Resource page.

 

Stay Connected

• Visit the IHS website.
• Subscribe to the Weekly Bulletin.
• Follow us on Instagram: @issaquahhighschool

 

Get Involved

• We’re fortunate to have families who are very involved in our school. If you’re interested in getting involved this year, consider joining the PTSA and Booster Club, or donating to the Issaquah Schools Foundation. All three organizations provide a lot of support for our students and staff throughout the year.

We’re looking forward to having students back on campus and getting the year started. Enjoy the last couple weeks of summer, and we’ll see everyone soon!

 

Go Eagles,

Erin Connolly

Principal, Issaquah High School