New to IHS - Important Family Information

New to IHS Night - 2023

The 2023 New to IHS Night is set for Monday, August 28 (6-8 PM). Grab your class schedule after 4 PM and then explore the halls with Eagle Crew tour guides starting at 6 PM. Check out IHS clubs/sports at the activity fair, buy logowear from Boosters, and hear from either the student panel for 10-12 grade transfers (Black Box Theater @ 7 PM) or the student panel for incoming 9th graders (Longman Theater @ 7 PM).

Last year's program can be viewed HERE. Here are the 2022 lides showing PTSA programs, the 2022 PTSA/Boosters slides, and the 2022 principal's slides.

IH PTSA Welcomes New Families to our IHS Community!

Welcome! Everyone's new at some point, so join the Issaquah High PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) to learn more! Read our latest newsletter from the president or view a PowerPoint of programs we support.

The PTSA's New Family Connections hosts monthly events such as coffees, hikes, and fieldtrips, for newcomers and anyone else who would like to make a connection. All are welcome. Hear about social events on our New Family Connections/Ambassador Facebook page. Questions, comments, support, email IHSNewFamilyConnect@gmail.com.

Join our regular Facebook page for general information.

Issaquah School District Cultural and Family Partnerships

For families new to the United States and traditional American schools, the ISD New Family Cultural and Family Partnerships provides translation services, academic support, registration information, English language learner assistance, multi-cultural support, in a multitude of languages. Many informational PowerPoints are posted on their website in English, Chinese (中文), and Español. Email Lorna Gilmour, ISD Family Partnership Specialist, for direct assistance.

IMPORTANT To-Dos and Year-round Links:

What is Nest? Find out in the IH PTSA List of Acronyms & School Jargon
Join Issaquah High PTSA
Sign up for ISD and IHS Weekly Bulletins
Purchase ASB Membership. Required for sports and clubs. Scholarships available through IHS ASB Bookkeeper.
Support Boosters and Issaquah Schools Foundation. What's the difference? Find out HERE.
Follow IHPTSA: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Follow IHPTSA New Family Connections Facebook if interested in social events.
Sign up for ParentWiser, the parent education program sponsored by the PTSA and the Issaquah Schools Foundation. ParentWiser hosts national speakers in webinars.
ISD Contact List and ISD Directory
IHS Weekly Bell Schedule
ISD School Calendar including future years
IHS Commonly Requested Forms
Canvas login and Canvas Support for Students and Parents
Digital Resources Login Info
Regional Resources for Families
On Instagram, follow #ihptsa, #issaquahclassof20xx (e.g. issaquahclassof2023), #issaquahasb, #ihscollegeandcareer

Frequently Asked Questions

IHS Sports Registration? Registration and Information HERE.
IHS Clubs? Activities Page HERE. To participate, students must purchase ASB card HERE or with IHS bookkeeper. Students needing financial assistance, email IH PTSA Family Resources.
Staff Directory? IHS Staff Directory IHS Administration Directory ISD Staff Directory
Bus route? Info HERE.
Community Service hours? No, not required, but students may earn IH PTSA Honor Cords for graduation, documenting 100+ volunteer hours. Hours due May 1 of the senior year. More info HERE. Submit hours HERE.
IHS Running Start? Running Start is offered to juniors and seniors, enrolling in classes off-campus, at Bellevue College or Central Washington State. Info sessions are held in the spring, detailing program, and earning college credits, with minimal fees. This optional program requires students to provide own transportation.
AP Courses? AP (Advanced Placement) courses are college-level courses taken at IHS, with national exams, and are recognized at all colleges.
IHS Counselors are based on student's last name, and support academic questions, course selection, mental health, IEP/504 Plans. Counselor also write the college recommendation letters. IHS Counseling Resources
IHS College & Career Center organizes college informational visits, tracks the mandatory "High School and Beyond Plan", posts scholarships and internships, serves as family resource. College and Career Center Video Overview Follow them on instagram at #IHSCollegeandCareer .
Graduation requirements? Click HERE, bottom of page, look for "Grad Planning Sheet" or click HERE for a picture overview.
IHS Course Catalogs? IHS Course Catalog 2022-23 and 2023-24 .
IHS's BIGGEST events? Homecoming (Aug/Sept), Winterfest(Dec), Swingin' in Vienna (Feb), TOLO Dance (April), Senior Prom(June), Senior Farewell(June), and Senior Grad Party (June). Check PTSA calendar for updates.
Purchasing yearbook, ASB card, or anything else? ISD uses payment service "touchbase" Click HERE. Also, visit the IHS bookkeeper, in the small hallway just left of the main office.
Paying for lunches? ISD uses lunch payment service My School Bucks. Click HERE for district information.
Student Parking? IHS has limited parking spaces to accommodate everyone. Applications accepted at beginning of each school year. Learn more IHS Student Parking and Traffic Safety. Read from an IHS student's perspective. St. Michael's (north of Issaquah Middle School) also offers an annual paid parking permit. Carpooling is the best way to get a spot.
Check grades? Use Canvas parent app or use Issaquah Canvas website. Canvas parent login instructions(click on parent tab).
Still have questions? Join the WhatsApp group at https://bit.ly/IHS-Whatsapp .
Note: The WhatsApp group is not affiliated with IH PTSA, IHS, or ISD but was created by IHS parents to support the IHS community.

"Ask an Academic Advisor" Night, October 2020: PowerPoints and videos HERE.