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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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Sweet Science Lab

Earth & Space Science students used Starburst candy to model the rock cycle, observing how rocks transform from sedimentary to metamorphic to igneous through physical changes.

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Performing Arts

Ms. Elder’s 8th grade Orchestra brought beautiful music to our Veterans Day Assembly, honoring those who served.

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The Pine Lake Times

Our school newspaper, The Pine Lake Times, is the place for anyone who loves writing, telling stories, and getting the inside scoop on what’s happening in our school and beyond!

Upcoming Events

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Admin - Board Room

The School Board will hold a retreat / work session

March 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March 4, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Board Directors and ISD Administrators will meet in person in the Admin Building boardroom,

5150 220th Avenue SE Issaquah, WA 98029.

 

This meeting is open to the public, however there will be no public input and no board action will be taken.  Board retreats are work sessions.  Any action resulting from the discussions will take place at a future board meeting.  The public is always welcome to send any comments to the Board at schoolboard@issaquah.wednet.edu

 

The agenda will be posted soon.

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Admin - Board Room

The School Board will hold a retreat / work session

March 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March 4, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Board Directors and ISD Administrators will meet in person in the Admin Building boardroom,

5150 220th Avenue SE Issaquah, WA 98029.

 

This meeting is open to the public, however there will be no public input and no board action will be taken.  Board retreats are work sessions.  Any action resulting from the discussions will take place at a future board meeting.  The public is always welcome to send any comments to the Board at schoolboard@issaquah.wednet.edu

 

The agenda will be posted soon.

Happening Now at PLMS

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Student uses machinery

At Pine Lake Middle School, students in “Integrated Projects” aren’t just building—they’re creating, experimenting and problem-solving. Held in the school’s woodshop, this trimester-long elective blends craftsmanship with Career and Technical Education (CTE) principles while empowering students to bring out their creativity.  

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Read More about How to Build a Race Car with No Instructions (and Other Challenges That Require Creativity)

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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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