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Mrs. Sehlin accepts our award with ISD Director of Elementary Education Jodi Bongard, ISD Superintendent Ron Thiele, and joined by State Superintendent Chris Reykdahl.

Grand Ridge Elementary School was recognized by Washington State and OSPI with a 2016 Washington Achievement Award in not one, but THREE categories!

  • Overall Excellence
  • High Progress
  • English Language Acquisition

We know this recognition is a reflection of the wonderful community we have here at Grand Ridge and thank you for your help in making our school so GRAND! 

To learn more about this award, please visit OSPI's website.

About Grand Ridge
About Grand Ridge
About Grand Ridge

Grand Ridge Elementary School opened in September 2006 and works within these Guiding Principles:

  • Vision:  To foster life-long learning, imagination, critical thinking and global awareness.
  • Mission:  Our students will be of high character, and will be prepared for and eager to accept the academic, personal, and practical challenges of life in their school, community, and ever-changing global environments
  • Motto:  Reach Far. Be Grand.

Grand Ridge embraces the philosophy that all students can and will learn. There is a consistent focus on learning so that all students are successful. Knowledge, skills, and research are used to continually improve teaching. High expectations and clear standards are understood by students and families.

Grand Ridge is a safe haven for student's hearts and minds. Flexibility and compassion for others are a part of daily interactions. Honor and respect for diversity is seen within and outside the school. Parent, business, and community partnerships are cultivated to support student learning.

Grand Ridge dismisses classes early every Wednesday for two hours of staff collaboration.

Please visit the online ISD Community Report for information about the Issaquah School District’s mission, overall performance, and budget.

Driving directions

From I-90

  1. Take the Sunset Interchange (Exit #18)
  2. Follow Highlands Drive up the hill and turn right on NE Federal Drive
  3. Turn right again on NE Park Drive
  4. The school is .8 miles up on NE Park Drive

From downtown Issaquah

  1. Drive east on E. Sunset Way
  2. After crossing I-90, E. Sunset Way becomes Highlands Drive
  3. Turn right onto NE Federal Drive
  4. Turn right again on NE Park Drive.
  5. The school is .8 miles up on NE Park Drive

From the Sammamish plateau

  1. Drive south on Issaquah-Pine Lake Road SE across Issaquah-Fall City Road where Highlands Drive begins.
  2. Turn left on NE Federal Drive.
  3. Turn right on NE Park Drive.
  4. The school is .8 miles up on NE Park Drive.

Equal Opportunity Notice

The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing or by telephone. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding interpretation and translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Kathy Connally in writing or by telephone.
For general information or to be directed to a specific department, please contact the ISD Receptionist at 425-837-7000.
Amanda Dorey, Title IX Coordinator Melissa Evans, District HIB Coordinator Lisa Hechtman, Civil Rights Compliance Officer Pam Ridenour, Section 504 Coordinator
425-837-7000 5150 220th AVE SE, Issaquah, WA 98029
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