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Newcastle

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Message From the Principal
Message from the Principal 9/10/26

What an exciting week we have had here at Newcastle! From Transitional Kindergarten finally joining us as a whole class to Curriculum Night and everything in between, it was a great week! We are especially grateful that all of our students are now here and learning, growing, and building relationships together. Thank you to all of the families who joined us for Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 8. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to learn more about the exciting year ahead.  Additionally, we wanted to take a moment to review our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures. Please review these below. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support! 

General Announcement
Reporting Absences/Late Arrivals/Early Dismissals

When your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, the school must be notified by a student's parent/guardian/caretaker in order for absences to be considered excused. Notification should include the student's name, the date(s) of the absence(s), the reason for the absence(s), the parent/guardian/caretaker's name, and the name of the student's teacher. You may notify the school through one of the following ways:

Volunteering
How do I Volunteer at my Student's School for the 2026-2027 School Year?

We are pleased to inform you that the volunteer application is now open! The Issaquah School District requires that volunteers update their application information annually. Please note that it usually takes between 2-3 weeks for the volunteer application to be processed.  To submit a volunteer application, please go to:

 

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Communications
How to Stay Informed, Up to Date in the 2026-27 School Year

Would you like to stay informed about what's happening at your student's school or at the district level? Today we're sharing the official means of communications for the district and schools with our families and community members.

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New High School: Monthly Update

Construction is underway on Issaquah School District’s new high school, opening in fall 2027. Each month, we’ll share updates in the district bulletin to help families and the community stay informed about school programming, enrollment and construction.

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Reminder: Applications Open for Committee on Grading, Homework 

We are announcing an opportunity for high school students and parents or caregivers of students in grades 6-12 to participate on a committee on grading and homework this fall. We are looking for students and parents or guardians who can bring a range of experiences and perspectives. Those who are interested in participating are invited to apply soon. (Corrected link enclosed).

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Host a Teen Intern at Your Workplace

District families, now is a great time of year for your workplace to join the hundreds of regional businesses and organizations willing to host a teen for an internship or shadow day. With the new school year underway, Gibson Ek High School students are looking for unpaid, daytime internships.

upcoming events
Action Forum for Youth Event is September 16

Influence the Choice invites you to "Action Forum for Youth, A Community Conversation About Youth Substance Use" from 7:30-9:15 a.m. on September 16. Details and registration information enclosed.