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Welcome to Challenger Elementary!

Located in Issaquah, WA, Challenger Elementary serves approximately 415 students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Read more about Our School.

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Kindergarten is here!
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First day of school!

Our 2nd Grade students are ready to have a fantastic school year!

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Snack Drive

This fall, second graders at Challenger School focused on Community Citizenship and Government in Social Studies. They learned about civic roles and organized a Snack Drive to support the PTA Angel Program, helping community members facing food insecurities. Students created a promotional video and posters for the drive, resulting in numerous healthy snack donations. This initiative emphasizes the importance of nutrition for better focus and learning in school.

Upcoming Events

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Washington State Capitol Building, Olympia

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board are scheduled to be at the Washington State Capitol Building (416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Olympia, WA 98504) for the District’s Day on the Hill. They, along with the Superintendent, members of the Administration, and Student Representatives will be meeting with State Legislators.

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

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Hybrid - ISD Administration Center and Zoom

The School Board will hold a special meeting on March 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The meeting will be called to order at 9:00 AM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 90 minutes. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn.

The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, members of the ISD Administration, and legal counsel will be present to discuss legal matters pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). This session is hybrid and will be held in person at the Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and via Zoom. This session is expected to last 90 minutes and expected to end at 10:30 AM.

Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.

 

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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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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.

Happening Now at Challenger Elementary

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A Bright Night for Families and Fun: Glow Party Lights Up the PTA Event

Thank you so much for attending our Kick Off PTA Event this year, the Glow Party Fundraiser!

We had 120 families in attendance! The Teacher Experience Raffles raised $680, and the kids were thrilled about the event.

A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Silent Auction—winners have been notified via email, so be sure to check your inbox!

We truly appreciate your continued support in making our events inclusive for our community. We can’t wait to see you again soon!

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By the Numbers

424

Students enrolled for the 2022-23 school year.

The Challenger community will create a positive, friendly, and respectful learning environment where staff and students feel safe, are willing and encouraged to take risks, and individual learning styles are recognized and nurtured.

37

Classroom teachers in the 2021-2022 school year.

In the 2021-22 school year, our teachers had an average of 8.5 years of experience.

62.2%

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).

82.3%

Of our students regularly attend.

This data is from the 2021-2022 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.

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Meet Principal Jennifer Kessler

Hello, Comet families! One of the best things about being a principal is being around kids every day – they say the funniest things! A few fun facts about me: I’m a lefty! My favorite children’s book is “Go Dog, Go!”by P.D. Eastman. When I listen to music I’m likely to pick almost anything that came out in the 1980s. If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life it would be PIZZA! My travel bucket list includes a vacation to London and Paris.  

Elementary Science Classroom

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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