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Welcome to Pine Lake Middle School!

Located in Sammamish, WA, Pine Lake Middle School serves approximately 900 students in grades 6-8. Read more about Our School.

Spring Fling 2025

The PLMS Tropical Spring Fling brought the party with dancing, games, 9-Square in the Air, and all the good eats! Big thanks to the PLMS PTSA for making it happen.

Women in Trades Fair at Seattle Center

Students from Pine Lake Middle School attended the Women in Trades Fair at Seattle Center. They explored hands-on careers and tried activities like bricklaying, pipefitting, and line tossing while connecting with over 90 industry exhibitors.

High fives all around! Principal Caponigro showing support and school spirit with our amazing track athletes. Go Wolverines!

Upcoming Events

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Virtual

📱 How do screens and social media impact students’ mental health and well-being? Join the Issaquah PTSA Council 2.6 and Issaquah School District for a virtual community conversation exploring this important topic. 💬



🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 | 6–8 p.m. | Virtual Event

🔗 Register: bit.ly/screensconvo



Families will:

✨ Learn the latest research on youth screen use and social media

🤝 Connect with other families to share ideas and strengthen home-to-school connections

🧠 Access tools and a take-home guide to support healthy screen habits



All families are welcome! 🌍 Instant Language Assistance (ILA) will be available in 200+ languages, and accommodations can be requested at isdcommunications@issaquah.wednet.edu.



 

Graphic: Community Conversation November 12

 

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Virtual

Please join us for the ISD Online Open House at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12!

We will share more about our new virtual high school, which opens in the fall of 2026, including details about how our full-time school will offer flexibility, meaningful support from teachers and mentors, and a welcoming community that encourages students to learn, grow and find balance in their academic journey!

Those who attend will also have the chance to hear about our learning center; what our personalized, high-quality instruction will be like; how students can participate in extracurricular activities; and more. Students will have the chance to help us vote on a mascot for our new school, which will serve grades 9-12. 

Register for the virtual open house or for an in-person tour using this form.

If you missed our original announcement about the new school, read more on our website.

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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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WAVE Leaders Rally Spirit for PTSA Fundraiser Launch
WAVE Leaders Rally Spirit for PTSA Fundraiser Launch

Our incredible 8th grade WAVE leaders, along with Mr. Berg, brought the energy on Friday — pumping up students and staff during two assemblies to launch the Pine Lake PTSA Fall Fundraiser!

Be on the lookout for information coming home with your student — you won’t want to miss it! This year, we’re once again partnering with Charleston Wrap (because who doesn’t love fun gift wrap and clever gadgets?) and offering a “no shopping required” option for those who prefer to donate directly.

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By the Numbers

907

Students enrolled in the 2022-23 school  year.

At Pine Lake, staff and students believe in the value of Discovery, Integrity, Respect, Excellence and Community. Visitors to our campus often comment on the feeling of Pine Lake and on our friendly school culture. Pine Lake is that and so much more. At PLMS, students and staff enjoy an adventure together and challenge one another to reach beyond the known and to discover and learn whatever it is that lights their spark.

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Classroom teachers in the 2021-22 school year.

In the 2021-22 school year, our teachers had an average of 18.5 years of experience.

66.1%

Of our teachers have a master's degree or higher.

To find the contact information for one of our teachers or staff, visit the directory (use the menu option at the top right to access the directory).

90.6%

Of our students attend regularly.

This data is from the 2021-22 school year, the most recent year available from OSPI.

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School Highlights & Programs

Our students will be prepared for and eager to accept the academic, occupational, personal and practical challenges of life in a dynamic global environment.

Principal Michelle Caponigro

Meet Principal Michelle Caponigro

Hello, Wolverine families! If you would like to know the best thing about being a principal, I’ll tell you – it's the kids! A few fun facts about me: My current favorite young adult book is “The Hate You Give.” If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be roasted sweet potatoes. My bucket list includes the goal of living abroad for five years. I was once featured in the “Guinness Book of World Records” for being in the largest group of clarinet players ever assembled! 

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Responsible Citizenship

Students will understand and respect their freedoms and responsibilities as members of the ISD community and global world at large. They will move forward in all aspects of their lives by applying the ethical and equitable values fostered in their education.

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Comprehensive Awareness

Students will receive extensive social-emotional support each year of their educational career. In addition, they will learn life skills to support all aspects of their growth, including collaboration, goal setting, physical health, creativity, and resilience.

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