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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.

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Bellevue, WA

Issaquah School Board

Notice of School Board Assembly

Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the WSSDA District Area 2 North Regional Meeting - Bellevue on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School in Bellevue, Washington. 

No action will be taken during this assembly.

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Issaquah Schools Foundation - Nourish Every Mind Student Showcase

Notice of School Board Assembly

 

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the Issaquah Schools Foundation – Nourish Every Mind Student Showcase on Thursday, May 1, 2025 to be held from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Issaquah Community Center (301 Rainier Boulevard South, 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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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

The agenda and meeting details will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

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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Issaquah Middle School Library

The members of the School Board are hosting a town hall open to everyone in the district. You are invited to share your thoughts.

The town hall is from 5:30 - 7:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2025 in the library at Issaquah Middle School.

If you are unable to attend the town hall but have an opinion that you would like to share, please submit written comments to the Board at SchoolBoard@issaquah.wednet.edu.

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Happening Now at PLMS

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Pine Lake Middle School recently held a Minecraft Build Competition, giving students a chance to showcase their creativity and technical skills in a fun, hands-on way. One standout entry came from Kelvin M., who recreated the Pine Lake commons area and surrounding outdoor spaces with impressive detail. His build captured the look and feel of the school, showing real talent and dedication. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the competition a standout event.

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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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