Counseling
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- Current Running Start students: All sudents need a counselor signature on the Winter Quarter RSEVF, and you need to submit the completed form to your college by early November, in preparation for Winter Quarter registration, which opens mid-November. Use the Contact Us page to schedule an appointment or to collaborate with your counselor via email.
- College applications: We presented College Application information during Homeroom on Sept 15th. You can find the slide deck and many other helpful college app resources posted on this page. Remember to invite your Counselor on Common App, and if your college requires a Counselor Rec, be sure to request 2 weeks in advance of your due date. See details below...
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Info
- World Language Credit & Seal of Biliteracy Opportunity: Students who demonstrate proficiency in a world language may earn up to four credits and may also qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, a distinction that recognizes proficiency in two or more languages and appears on a student's diploma and transcript. To help IHS plan testing opportunities, please complete the short interest survey linked below. Completing the survey does not commit you to taking the assessment; it simply helps determine demand and identify the languages students speak. Please complete the survey by November 8th, 2026. If you have questions about earning World Language credit or the Seal of Biliteracy, please contact: Mr. Brookshire via email: brookshirej@issaquah.wednet.edu. World Language Test Interest Survey 2026-27 School Year – Fill out form
Experiencing a crisis?
Please contact one of the following helplines:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- King County local 24/7 Crisis Line (suicide, mental health, substance use): 866-427-4747
(866-4CRISIS) - Crisis Text Line: text “Heal” to 741-741
- Trevor Project (specifically for the LGBTQ+ community): 1-866-488-7386
School Counseling and Mental Health in the Issaquah School District
Issaquah schools provide comprehensive guidance and school counseling services in each building. All students have access to and the right to participate in these programs, which focus on academic, career, and social/emotional development to enhance the learning process, provide access to education, and support student readiness and success. Our school counseling teams plan and implement their programs with consideration for student, family, school, and community members, and can help to connect students and families to resources and supports in our schools and community. Our ultimate goal is to help students obtain the knowledge, skills and attitudes that lead to academic, career, and personal success.
Access Care Solace Services
- 24/7/365 multilingual support – A multilingual team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to help you understand options, call providers on your behalf, and schedule an appointment
- Care regardless of insurance – Connect to care with any coverage including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.
- Easy access to care – Use Care Match, the self-serve website, to find a provider or services on your own.
- Call 888-515-0595 at any time.
- Search anonymously to get matched with an extensive list of care providers. Visit www.caresolace.com/issaquah and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
If you have a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Care Solace is NOT an emergency response service or mental health service provider.
IHS Counseling Office Hours
- 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (M, T, Th, F)
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Wednesdays)
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| Counseling Office Support |
Title |
Phone |
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Maureen Lipsen |
Counseling Office |
425-837-6140 |
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Lori Benedict |
Registrar |
425-837-6141 |
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Kim Pike |
Data Processor |
425-837-6142 |
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Counselors |
Title |
Phone |
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Hilde Tzemos |
Counselor (A-Cha) |
425-837-6139 |
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Marlena Vasquez |
Counselor (Che-Gal) |
425-837-6146 |
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Rachel Auffant |
Counselor (Gam-J) |
425-837-6043 |
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Jessica Langsted |
Counselor (K-Mb) |
425-837-6041 |
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Melanie Bonanno |
Counselor (Mc-P) |
425-837-6144 |
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Nadine Leach |
Counselor (Q-St) |
425-837-6042 |
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Steven Park |
Counselor (Su-Z) |
425-837-6078 |