Resources for Families

Support for Academics and School Items

After School Academic support is often available for free at each school. Programs differ by building and grade level, but there are opportunities to ask questions of a teacher, work on homework, and at the secondary level, ride the free activity bus home. Ask the office staff about opportunities at your school.

Mentor for your student –the VOICE Mentor Program may be able to provide a one-on-one mentor for your student. Talk to your school’s counselor or teacher to see if they qualify.

Scholarships for: PSAT/SAT/ AP/IB testing are provided at the High School level. Scholarships for field trips, PE uniforms, yearbooks, dance tickets, etc., may also be available at all school levels. Ask the office staff for more information.

Instruments - most middle and high schools have access to band/ orchestra instruments for free or reduced rental cost. Talk to your school’s band/orchestra teacher.

Many schools have PTSA/PTA Angel or Outreach programs with opportunities for support; ask the office for more information.

Support for Food, Clothes, and Supplies

Free and Reduced-Price Lunch applications must be completed each year; there is an online application and paper applications available in multiple languages. Visit https://www.isd411.org/programs-services/lunch

Power Packs, Lunch for the Break, and Summer Lunch are food bank programs that provide fresh, healthy, kidfriendly breakfast, lunch, and snack foods for when school is not in session. Students can visit their counselor on Friday to pick up a Power Pack for the weekend, while Lunch for the Break and Summer Lunch have special shopping days at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank.

Groceries – The food bank’s market welcomes shoppers every other week to select from an array of fresh produce, meat, & other food staples as well, as hygiene items and diapers. Delivery is available for those with health, aging, transportation, or other challenges.

Referrals can be provided through the food bank for families needing access to other resources.

Holiday Gift Program – The food bank provides gift cards in December so families can buy what they need for the holidays.

Clothing – The food bank partners with KidVantage to provide clothing for ages 0-12. Each High School can also provide students with new or gently used articles of clothing (talk to your student’s counselor).

For more info on food bank programs & resources, visit issaquahfoodbank.org.

Support for Family

Cultural Bridges Magazine – Offered in 8 languages to help families navigate the Issaquah School District and connect to their community.

School counselors - Each school has counselors to help support academics and student mental health. https://www.isd411.org/programs-services/counseling-and-mental-health/school-counselors.

Vision Checks are done at school. Any student needing eyeglasses or further help can contact their school nurse to access low- or no-cost appointments and glasses.

Cultural & Family Partnerships – This program helps families to navigate the school system and connect with support for educational opportunities. See Page 4 for details.

The Garage is a safe space for teens to hang out, enjoy coffee & snacks, movie nights, meet with a counselor, and more. 235 1st Ave SE, Issaquah https://www.issaquahteencafe.org/

The Circle provides free English classes for adults every Thursday at 6pm. For more information: https://thecircle-wa.org or 425-295-4024