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Welcome to Cougar Ridge Elementary!

Located in Bellevue, WA, Cougar Ridge Elementary serves approximately 475 students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Read more about Our School.

Hallway art of skeletons on black background, orange letters that say %22Countdown to spooky%22

The Countdown to Spooky Spaghetti has begun!  Everyday the image changes and the skeleton moves around the school for the students to find. Spooky Spaghetti is Friday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for PTSA members, $15 for Non PTSA members. Games, Trunk or Treating, Spaghetti Dinner, Music and More!

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Students hold their awards with Principal Cornwall
Summer Reading Champions

Over this past summer, Teaching and Learning Services held a Summer Reading Program for 3rd grade students who did not pass the SBA. We offered prizes for completing i-ready minutes over the summer and these students from Cougar Ridge Elementary won a prize!

Prizes earned were based on the number of minutes they read over the summer, so not everyone earned the same prizes.

Congratulations on a great job reading over the summer!

Students hold cups and smile in the kitchen with staff member
Cooking Club at Cougar Ridge!

Cooking club is an inclusive class at Cougar Ridge! Through cooking class students have the opportunity to create crafts, bake, or cook while building their social, adaptive, executive functioning, fine motor, and communication skills.

Upcoming Events

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Virtual

📱 How do screens and social media impact students’ mental health and well-being? Join the Issaquah PTSA Council 2.6 and Issaquah School District for a virtual community conversation exploring this important topic. 💬



🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 | 6–8 p.m. | Virtual Event

🔗 Register: bit.ly/screensconvo



Families will:

✨ Learn the latest research on youth screen use and social media

🤝 Connect with other families to share ideas and strengthen home-to-school connections

🧠 Access tools and a take-home guide to support healthy screen habits



All families are welcome! 🌍 Instant Language Assistance (ILA) will be available in 200+ languages, and accommodations can be requested at isdcommunications@issaquah.wednet.edu.



 

Graphic: Community Conversation November 12

 

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Virtual

Please join us for the ISD Online Open House at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12!

We will 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!

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 or for an in-person tour using this form.

If you missed our original announcement about the new school, read more on our website.

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

Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to meet with administrators from ISD schools to discuss School Improvement Plans. These meetings will take place at the Administration Center Boardroom at 5150 220th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98029.

SIP meetings are open to the public, however there will be no public input and no board action will be taken.  Any action resulting from the discussions will take place at a future board meeting.  The public is always welcome to send any comments to the Board at schoolboard@issaquah.wednet.edu.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Cascade Ridge Elementary

Challenger Elementary

Endeavour Elementary

Discovery Elementary

Creekside Elementary

Sunny Hills Elementary

Beaver Lake Middle School

Pine Lake Middle School

Skyline High School

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

Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to meet with administrators from ISD schools to discuss School Improvement Plans. These meetings will take place at the Administration Center Boardroom at 5150 220th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98029.

SIP meetings are open to the public, however there will be no public input and no board action will be taken.  Any action resulting from the discussions will take place at a future board meeting.  The public is always welcome to send any comments to the Board at schoolboard@issaquah.wednet.edu.

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Cedar Trails Elementary

Clark Elementary

Cougar Ridge Elementary

Issaquah Valley Elementary

Grand Ridge Elementary

Sunset Elementary

Issaquah Middle School

Pacific Cascade Middle School

Issaquah High School

Gibson Ek High School

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By the Numbers

475

Students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

We "take pride in the successes of each other, share what we have with others, look for and appreciate the diversity found in our world."

-Excerpt from Cougar Ridge mission statement
 

44

Classroom teachers in the 2022-23 school year.

In the 2022-23 school year, our teachers had an average of 11 years of experience.

61.4%

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).

89.5%

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 Drew Terry

Meet Principal Shaun Cornwall!

Principal Cornwall has worked in education for over 21 years, beginning his career teaching grades 2 through 6 and later serving as Dean of Students at Newcastle Elementary and Assistant Principal at Creekside Elementary. He is excited to join Cougar Ridge Elementary as the new principal, bringing his extensive experience to our community.

Outside of work, Mr. Cornwall enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children, who are in elementary, middle, high school, and college. He is an avid board game enthusiast, loves snowboarding and reading, and is a dedicated WSU Cougars fan.

Mr. Cornwall is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment at Cougar Ridge. He aims to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging and connection to their peers and staff.

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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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Chess Club

Cougar Ridge Clubs

Students participation in school sponsored programs, activities, and clubs is an essential part of our school. Whether it's art, a spelling bee, or chess club we help each student find their niche' in the school culture.  

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