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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.
Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026 School Year!
It’s Kindergarten Registration season! Do you live in the Issaquah School District and have a student who will be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2025? It’s time to register your student for kindergarten for the fall of 2025!
Kindergarten is here!
First day of school!
Our 2nd Grade students are ready to have a fantastic school year!
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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Hybrid - Board Room and Zoom
The School Board will hold a special meeting on March 27, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 60 minutes.
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 ISD Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and via Zoom. This session is expected to last 60 minutes and expected to end at 6:00 PM.
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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Atlanta, Georgia
Issaquah School Board
Notice of School Board Assembly
Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the 2025 National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Conference April 4 through 6, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
No action will be taken during this assembly.
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Atlanta, Georgia
Issaquah School Board
Notice of School Board Assembly
Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the 2025 National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Conference April 4 through 6, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
No action will be taken during this assembly.
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San Diego, California
Issaquah School Board
Notice of School Board Assembly
Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the ASU+GSV Summit 2025 April 6 through 9, 2025 in San Diego, California.
No action will be taken during this assembly.
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Atlanta, Georgia
Issaquah School Board
Notice of School Board Assembly
Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the 2025 National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Conference April 4 through 6, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
No action will be taken during this assembly.
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San Diego, California
Issaquah School Board
Notice of School Board Assembly
Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the ASU+GSV Summit 2025 April 6 through 9, 2025 in San Diego, California.
No action will be taken during this assembly.
all day
San Diego, California
Issaquah School Board
Notice of School Board Assembly
Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the ASU+GSV Summit 2025 April 6 through 9, 2025 in San Diego, California.
No action will be taken during this assembly.
all day
San Diego, California
Issaquah School Board
Notice of School Board Assembly
Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the ASU+GSV Summit 2025 April 6 through 9, 2025 in San Diego, California.
No action will be taken during this assembly.
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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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Happening Now at Challenger Elementary
News Panel
![Students in glow in the dark outfits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730317336/issaquah/xwu4qb09psghsqw0tmvj/GlowParty2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730317336/issaquah/xwu4qb09psghsqw0tmvj/GlowParty2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730317336/issaquah/xwu4qb09psghsqw0tmvj/GlowParty2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730317336/issaquah/xwu4qb09psghsqw0tmvj/GlowParty2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730317336/issaquah/xwu4qb09psghsqw0tmvj/GlowParty2.jpg","width":1440}])
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!
- Featured Story
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By the Numbers
424
Students enrolled for the 2022-23 school year.
37
Classroom teachers in the 2021-2022 school year.
62.2%
Of our teachers have a master's degree or higher.
82.3%
Of our students regularly attend.
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 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.
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.