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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.
Cougar Ridge's Safety Patrol Here to Keep Everyone Safe
Cougar Ridge has an amazing group of 5th grade Safety Patrol volunteers! Please feel free to greet and say thank you to these amazing students!
Fostering Learning through Collaboration
Cougar Ridge students have many opportunities to engage with their classmates on a variety of subjects, including art. Sharing ideas and collaborating on school work is a key component of learning at Cougar Ridge.
Upcoming Events
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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA
The agenda and meeting details will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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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Does your child have a passion for being green? Would they be interested in helping our school be more green? If so, we’d love to have them as a member of our school’s GREEN TEAM?
Green Team will meet once a month. For the first trimester we will meet on the 3rd Thursdays from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the lunchroom or room 162 (TBD). Here are our first 3 dates:
- October 20, 2022
- November 17, 2022
- December 15, 2022
If your child is interested in joining, please click on the link here to complete the application.
Please direct any questions to Mrs. Christensen at
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Happening Now at Cougar Ridge Elementary
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![Photo, Ms. Goldfinch's 5th grade and Mrs. Stevens' Kindergarten class posing for a group photo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669236557/issaquah/t8dk8jmatcccn8gzrnyp/ReadingBuddies.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669236557/issaquah/t8dk8jmatcccn8gzrnyp/ReadingBuddies.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669236557/issaquah/t8dk8jmatcccn8gzrnyp/ReadingBuddies.png","width":669}])
Before leaving for the Thanksgiving break, Ms. Goldfinch's 5th grade and Mrs. Stevens' Kindergarten class met one more time for an activity.
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![Teachers wear costumes for Storybook Dress Up Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668019678/issaquah/eix8o4o5hobjvxvkqkgj/Storybookdressupday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668019678/issaquah/eix8o4o5hobjvxvkqkgj/Storybookdressupday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668019678/issaquah/eix8o4o5hobjvxvkqkgj/Storybookdressupday.jpg","width":669}])
![Students posing in their costumes.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667585252/issaquah/uiwlavqmzdewcmfgtzcx/SpookySpaghettiRecap.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667585252/issaquah/uiwlavqmzdewcmfgtzcx/SpookySpaghettiRecap.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667585252/issaquah/uiwlavqmzdewcmfgtzcx/SpookySpaghettiRecap.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667585252/issaquah/uiwlavqmzdewcmfgtzcx/SpookySpaghettiRecap.png","width":1078}])
![Pumpkin Carving Photoshoot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667244305/issaquah/ej5ak9dvw34kylf8zzmv/PumpkinCarving.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667244305/issaquah/ej5ak9dvw34kylf8zzmv/PumpkinCarving.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667244305/issaquah/ej5ak9dvw34kylf8zzmv/PumpkinCarving.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667244305/issaquah/ej5ak9dvw34kylf8zzmv/PumpkinCarving.png","width":1139}])
![Really Great Readers Sharing a Meal with Principal Terry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664214943/issaquah/m3pxcz01hcms6ljd9fbv/MrTerryonPizzaDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664214943/issaquah/m3pxcz01hcms6ljd9fbv/MrTerryonPizzaDay.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664214943/issaquah/m3pxcz01hcms6ljd9fbv/MrTerryonPizzaDay.png","width":610}])
![Safety Patrol Volunteers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663173755/issaquah/hlaso8eplyveszybb3gx/Crosswalk.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663173755/issaquah/hlaso8eplyveszybb3gx/Crosswalk.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663173755/issaquah/hlaso8eplyveszybb3gx/Crosswalk.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663173755/issaquah/hlaso8eplyveszybb3gx/Crosswalk.png","width":1025}])
![nurse working with diabetic student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643046638/issaquah/rbelrge1aym8soyj9avq/IMG_0032.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1643046638/issaquah/rbelrge1aym8soyj9avq/IMG_0032.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1643046638/issaquah/rbelrge1aym8soyj9avq/IMG_0032.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1643046638/issaquah/rbelrge1aym8soyj9avq/IMG_0032.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1643046638/issaquah/rbelrge1aym8soyj9avq/IMG_0032.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1643046638/issaquah/rbelrge1aym8soyj9avq/IMG_0032.jpg","width":2200}])
![staff group picture out front of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643127483/issaquah/mio56lgfjqhiwmyhig4e/staff-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1643127483/issaquah/mio56lgfjqhiwmyhig4e/staff-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1643127483/issaquah/mio56lgfjqhiwmyhig4e/staff-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1643127483/issaquah/mio56lgfjqhiwmyhig4e/staff-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1643127483/issaquah/mio56lgfjqhiwmyhig4e/staff-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1643127483/issaquah/mio56lgfjqhiwmyhig4e/staff-2.jpg","width":2200}])
Staff Celebrate the End of the School Year!
![class photo of Chinese new year projects]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643127740/issaquah/xkdg8awchbohczvrmcis/chinesenewyear.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1643127740/issaquah/xkdg8awchbohczvrmcis/chinesenewyear.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1643127740/issaquah/xkdg8awchbohczvrmcis/chinesenewyear.jpg","width":640}])
Students Celebrate Chinese New Year with Class Project
![ribbon cutting out front of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643127631/issaquah/tpu8jr0qq5gyglcfkqg9/121RibbonCutting2edited.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1643127631/issaquah/tpu8jr0qq5gyglcfkqg9/121RibbonCutting2edited.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1643127631/issaquah/tpu8jr0qq5gyglcfkqg9/121RibbonCutting2edited.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1643127631/issaquah/tpu8jr0qq5gyglcfkqg9/121RibbonCutting2edited.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1643127631/issaquah/tpu8jr0qq5gyglcfkqg9/121RibbonCutting2edited.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1643127631/issaquah/tpu8jr0qq5gyglcfkqg9/121RibbonCutting2edited.jpg","width":2200}])
Cougar Ridge Celebrates Remodel with Ribbon Cutting
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Cougar Ridge
By the Numbers
524
Students enrolled in the 2020-2021 school year.
44
Classroom teachers in the 2019-2020 school year.
56.8%
Of our teachers have a master's degree or higher.
98%
Of our students attend regularly.
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.
Meet Principal Drew Terry!
Principal Drew Terry will be hosting "Cultures Connecting" November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. in the library for a chance to talk with him and other Cougar Ridge parents about topics related to our school and school systems from other countries around the world. You can also join this meeting with Principal Terry via zoom.
Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
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.
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.