Enrollment
Apply for Fall 2025
Gibson Ek is the Issaquah School District's only choice public high school. Enrollment is open to any eighth-grader living in the district interested in a small school and a project-based academic model centered on design thinking, internships and community impact. Students must apply but are chosen by lottery.
Gibson Ek Application for 2025-26
Monday, January 13 | Applications open. Current eighth graders may apply. |
Friday, March 14 |
Applications close. |
Monday, March 17 | Admissions lottery. Students not selected will be added to waiting list. |
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Virtual Information Sessions
All sessions begin at 6 p.m. Links will be added here to attend the live session – and then to view the recording.
Tuesday, Jan. 21: Gibson Ek Overview
Wednesday, Jan. 22: Student Panel Q&A
Thursday, Jan. 23: Parent Panel Q&A
Lunchtime Information Tables (with Gibson Ek staff and students)
Cougar Mountain | Jan. 14 |
Issaquah Middle | Jan. 15 |
Maywood | Jan. 16 |
Pacific Cascade | Jan. 17 |
Beaver Lake | Jan. 22 |
Pine Lake | Jan. 23 |
Open House
Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Tour the school, view sample projects, meet Gibson Ek staff and students.