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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 Challenger Elementary!

Located in Issaquah, WA, Challenger Elementary serves approximately 350 students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Read more about Our School.

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Students line up for Kindergarten

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The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) for the 2026-27 school year opens August 7 and must be completed by August 14. The process is completed online via Family Access (Skyward) and is required for each student, every year.

 

The EVP allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, update emergency contact information and complete required forms regarding health and other topics.

 

The reason we ask families to complete EVP for every student every year is that this critical information helps us accurately plan for staffing and resources for our schools and departments. 

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The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) for the 2026-27 school year opens August 7 and must be completed by August 14. The process is completed online via Family Access (Skyward) and is required for each student, every year.

 

The EVP allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, update emergency contact information and complete required forms regarding health and other topics.

 

The reason we ask families to complete EVP for every student every year is that this critical information helps us accurately plan for staffing and resources for our schools and departments. 

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The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) for the 2026-27 school year opens August 7 and must be completed by August 14. The process is completed online via Family Access (Skyward) and is required for each student, every year.

 

The EVP allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, update emergency contact information and complete required forms regarding health and other topics.

 

The reason we ask families to complete EVP for every student every year is that this critical information helps us accurately plan for staffing and resources for our schools and departments. 

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The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) for the 2026-27 school year opens August 7 and must be completed by August 14. The process is completed online via Family Access (Skyward) and is required for each student, every year.

 

The EVP allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, update emergency contact information and complete required forms regarding health and other topics.

 

The reason we ask families to complete EVP for every student every year is that this critical information helps us accurately plan for staffing and resources for our schools and departments. 

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The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) for the 2026-27 school year opens August 7 and must be completed by August 14. The process is completed online via Family Access (Skyward) and is required for each student, every year.

 

The EVP allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, update emergency contact information and complete required forms regarding health and other topics.

 

The reason we ask families to complete EVP for every student every year is that this critical information helps us accurately plan for staffing and resources for our schools and departments. 

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The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) for the 2026-27 school year opens August 7 and must be completed by August 14. The process is completed online via Family Access (Skyward) and is required for each student, every year.

 

The EVP allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, update emergency contact information and complete required forms regarding health and other topics.

 

The reason we ask families to complete EVP for every student every year is that this critical information helps us accurately plan for staffing and resources for our schools and departments. 

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Clark Elementary School, 331 1st Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027

All ISD students and families are welcome to attend the Back to School Resource Fair. The goal of this event is to ensure all students in our community are equipped with the essentials they need to start the school year confidently and prepared for success.

 

Visit the Back to School Resource Fair webpage for details and to register to attend.

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The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) for the 2026-27 school year opens August 7 and must be completed by August 14. The process is completed online via Family Access (Skyward) and is required for each student, every year.

 

The EVP allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, update emergency contact information and complete required forms regarding health and other topics.

 

The reason we ask families to complete EVP for every student every year is that this critical information helps us accurately plan for staffing and resources for our schools and departments. 

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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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The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) for the 2026-27 school year opens August 7 and must be completed by August 14. The process is completed online via Family Access (Skyward) and is required for each student, every year.

 

The EVP allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, update emergency contact information and complete required forms regarding health and other topics.

 

The reason we ask families to complete EVP for every student every year is that this critical information helps us accurately plan for staffing and resources for our schools and departments. 

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PTA Provided treats on the playground after event

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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.

Happening Now at Challenger Elementary

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5th Grade Outdoor Education Camp is an important part of our students’ elementary school experience. Camp gives students the opportunity to build independence, strengthen friendships, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills outside of the classroom.  It is a chance for students to challenge themselves, grow in confidence, and celebrate the end of their elementary school journey together. Thank you to our wonderful community for supporting our outdoor education experience!

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By the Numbers

350

Students enrolled for the 2024-25 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.

33

Classroom teachers in the 2023-2024 school year.

In the 2023-24 school year, our teachers had an average of 11.4 years of experience.

84.4%

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).

86.3%

Of our students regularly attend.

This data is from the 2023-2024 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.

Challenger Principal Valerie Li

Meet Principal Valerie Li

Challenger families, I can't wait to meet you! I am truly delighted to become a part of the dedicated team, remarkable students, and supportive families that define Challenger Elementary. Everyone I have met so far has been so warm and welcoming, and I can already tell what a special community Challenger is. I am genuinely excited to embark on this journey together and look forward to sharing wonderful times ahead!

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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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