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Welcome to Issaquah Middle School!

Located in Issaquah, WA, Issaquah Middle School serves approximately 780 students in grades 6-8. Read more about Our School.

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MVP (Most Valuable Panther)

The MVP Program recognizes IMS students for positive behavior at school. Each month has a different "Character Strong" theme and students are nominated by teachers and staff for embodying that characteristic. By the end of the school year, we will celebrate Panthers who show Gratitude, Originality, Perseverance, Accountability, Niceness, Teamwork, Honesty, Empathy, Respect, and Selflessness. Go Panthers!

Upcoming Events

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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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Happening Now at Issaquah Middle

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Paws and Applause: IMS 8th Grader Competes at Westminster Dog Show

Last week, IMS 8th grade student Elizabeth Y. took the stage at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City, handling a Standard Poodle named Parang. Competing at the iconic Madison Square Garden, Parang—officially registered with the American Kennel Club as GCH Lakeridge Have Gun Will Travel—was a standout in the ring.

Elizabeth, we are so proud of your dedication and accomplishment! 

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By the Numbers

786

Students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Issaquah Middle School is an interdependent community that creates an environment in which all are empowered to be responsible, respectful, thinking citizens

59

Classroom teachers in the 2021-22 school year.

In the 2021-2022 school year, our teachers had an average of 14.4 years of experience.

59.3%

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).

78.4%

Of our students attend regularly.


This data is from the 2021-22 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.

Principal Mark Jergens-Zmuda

Meet Principal Mark Jergens-Zmuda

Hello, Panther families! I’m thrilled to be the principal of such an amazing school community. I am excited about this job because it gives me the opportunity to help enrich the lives of our students, and also for witnessing and fostering those “lightbulb” moments when a concept clicks for a student and they really understand it. A few fun facts about me: I love 80s music, swimming and softball. If I could eat just one type of food for the rest of my life, it would probably be Reese’s peanut butter cups. I went to high school and participated in band with Pharrell Williams in Virginia, and was later a drum major at Virginia Tech and used to do backflips across the field at college football games.

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Responsible Citizenship

Students will understand and respect their freedoms and responsibilities as members of the ISD community and global world at large. They will move forward in all aspects of their lives by applying the ethical and equitable values fostered in their education.

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Comprehensive Awareness

Students will receive extensive social-emotional support each year of their educational career. In addition, they will learn life skills to support all aspects of their growth, including collaboration, goal setting, physical health, creativity, and resilience.

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