Enrollment
Apply for Fall 2026
Any student in grade 8 or 9 may join our waitlist for fall 2026 until August 26. Don't give up hope, as spots do sometimes become available.
Gibson Ek, a nationally recognized choice option high school in the Issaquah School District, prepares students to take on real-world problems and achieve academic excellence through multi-disciplinary projects framed by Stanford University’s Design Thinking process.
Learn more on our About Us page.
Gibson Ek WAITLIST Application for 2026-27
Timeline:
| Monday, January 12 | Applications open. |
| Friday, March 13 | Applications closed. |
| Monday, March 16 | Admissions lottery. |
| Wednesday, March 18 - Wednesday, August 26 | Waitlist Application Open |
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Open House
6:00 - 7:30 p.m., February 4, 2026
Tour the school, view sample projects, meet Gibson Ek staff and students.
2026 Virtual Info Sessions
- January 20, Gibson Ek Overview
- January 21, Student Panel Q&A
- January 22, Parent Panel Q&A
Lunch Chats with GE Students
ISD’s six middle schools, dates vary