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Kindergarten Registration for 2026-27 School Year!

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 Cougar Ridge Elementary!

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

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The Floor is Lava!

During the Month of March, our students at Cougar Ridge had a chance to participate in our school district’s rotating gymnastics unit. Kiddos from every grade level got an opportunity to flip, roll, tumble, hang, and climb all over the equipment. They had a chance to learn some of the basic skills taught in gymnastics. At the end of the unit we were able to do a floor is lava obstacle course that took them through each of the pieces of equipment that we learned about throughout the month.

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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!

Upcoming Events

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Clark Elementary School, 335 1st Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the graduation ceremony for the Academy of Community Transition (ACT) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 to be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Clark Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room (335 1st Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027).

 

No Board action will be taken during this assembly. Any actions resulting from this assembly will be taken during a future board meeting.

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T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the graduation ceremonies for Issaquah High School, Liberty High School, and Skyline High School on Thursday, June 11, 2026 to be held from 1:00 – 9:00 PM at T-Mobile Park
(1250 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134).

 

Skyline High School: 1:00 PM

Liberty High School: 4:30 PM

Issaquah High School: 7:30 PM

 

No Board action will be taken during this assembly. Any actions resulting from this assembly will be taken during a future board meeting.

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Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the graduation ceremony for Gibson Ek High School on Friday, June 12, 2026 to be held from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at Issaquah High School (700 2nd Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027).

 

No Board action will be taken during this assembly. Any actions resulting from this assembly will be taken during a future board meeting.

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Doug Longman Performance Arts Theater, Issaquah High School
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Half day for students.

*If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June.

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* Weather make-up days:



If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, March 13th will be the first make-up day. Additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June as needed.

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* Weather make-up days:



If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, March 13th will be the first make-up day. Additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June as needed.

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*If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, March 13th will be the first make up day. Additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June.

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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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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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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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