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Fall 2026 Waitlist Open

Any student in grade 8 or 9 may join our waitlist until August 26. Don't delay; spots do sometimes open up for our nationally recognized choice high school. 

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Gibson Ek High School
Welcome to Gibson Ek High School!

A nationally recognized choice option high school, Gibson Ek prepares students to take on real-world problems and achieve academic excellence through multi-disciplinary projects framed by Stanford’s Design Thinking Process.

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The Countdown to Graduation Begins!

Seniors! Stay on track with graduation details, senior events, important deadlines and more. Gibson Ek’s graduation is scheduled for 2 p.m. June 12 at Issaquah High School. 

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Upcoming Events

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T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the graduation ceremonies for Issaquah High School, Liberty High School, and Skyline High School on Thursday, June 11, 2026 to be held from 1:00 – 9:00 PM at T-Mobile Park
(1250 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134).

 

Skyline High School: 1:00 PM

Liberty High School: 4:30 PM

Issaquah High School: 7:30 PM

 

No Board action will be taken during this assembly. Any actions resulting from this assembly will be taken during a future board meeting.

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Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the graduation ceremony for Gibson Ek High School on Friday, June 12, 2026 to be held from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at Issaquah High School (700 2nd Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027).

 

No Board action will be taken during this assembly. Any actions resulting from this assembly will be taken during a future board meeting.

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Doug Longman Performance Arts Theater, Issaquah High School
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Half day for students.

*If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June.

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*If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, March 13th will be the first make up day. Additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June.

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Summer Office Hours 2026:

  • June 22 - 26: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
  • June 29 - July 2: - By appointment only
  • July 2 - August 3: Closed to the public
  • August 3 - 21: By appointment only
  • August 24: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Regular office hours resume
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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

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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Hybrid - ISD Administration Center and Zoom

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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This meeting was originally scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM, but was moved to 10:00 AM and will take place over Zoom and YouTube to accommodate School Board Directors' schedules. This change was approved by the Board at the March 11, 2026 regular board meeting.

The boardroom at the ISD Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) will be open for the public to view the Zoom.

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By the Numbers

182

Students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Our small student body in grades 9-12 reflects a wide diversity of goals, from college to entrepreneurship to careers in a trade or the arts.

500+

Mentors

Hundreds of working professionals have volunteered to mentor our students through on-site internships and remote career-related projects.

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Competency Areas

With no traditional classes or grades, students learn through self-directed projects, incorporating competencies in reading, writing, science, social studies and math.

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Innovation Spaces

“Exploration time” allows students to dive hands-on into 3-D printing, visual arts, science, woodworking, music and audio recording, cooking, digital media, gardening, & more.

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School Highlights & Programs

Gibson Ek students commit to a personal vision through authentic new learning that empowers them to contribute their knowledge and skills to meaningfully influence the school and community.

Gibson Ek High School Principal Tonja Reischl

Meet Principal Tonja Reischl!

Hi, Gibson Ek families! I am excited for all of the ways our students will push their creativity and get involved in community initiatives to tackle big challenges. I'm inspired by the many community-builders who are working to make communities healthy, accessible and vibrant – and that list of community-builders includes our students! A few fun facts about me: I love anything outdoors, such as cross country skiing, mountain biking, hiking, paddleboarding, etc. I also enjoy learning about the outdoor ecosystems, including all of the creative ways people are restoring them, solving big problems, and ensuring access and accessibility for everyone.

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Project-Based Model

Gibson Ek High School is a choice school open to any Issaquah School District student looking for a more independent, project-based approach to learning. With no traditional classes or grades, Gibson Ek students learn through self-directed projects, using the design thinking process to guide their work. Projects incorporate reading, writing, science, social studies and math along the way. Certificated teachers guide and assess students as they work independently. As a Big Picture school, we develop students to live lives of their own design, supported by caring mentors and equitable opportunities to achieve their greatest potential. Students graduate from Gibson Ek with the skills, knowledge and qualities necessary to be activists in their world.

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Learning Through Internship

Learning Through Internship

Gibson Ek High School students learn from working professionals whose careers match the students’ interests. Mentors have the opportunity to teach a student about the job, coach soft skills, and make a lifelong impact on a teen. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Gibson Ek students are mentored by adult professionals, either in-person at a workplace or remotely while the student completes a project from home. Well over 100 volunteers mentor our students, from local shop owners to professionals across the country and the world.

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