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Welcome to Cougar Mountain Middle School!

Welcome to Cougar Mountain Middle School! Located in Issaquah, WA, Cougar Mountain Middle School serves approximately 625 students in grades 6-8. More about Our School.

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WEB Leaders begin Student Mentorships!

CMMS successfully kicked off student mentorships with lots of positive relationships being built!

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Science in Action

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All eighth-graders and their families are invited to learn more about Gibson Ek and apply online to join the Class of 2029 cohort. Applications are open through March 14, and the admission lottery will take place on March 17.  

Learn more on our Enrollment page. And, join us for our virtual information sessions and our in-person open house to help decide if Gibson Ek High School is for you.  

  • Virtual Information Sessions
    • Tuesday, Jan. 21: Gibson Ek Overview
    • Wednesday, Jan. 22: Student Panel Q&A
    • Thursday, Jan. 23: Parent Panel Q&A
  • Feb. 5, 6-7:30 p.m.: In-Person Open House: Tour the school, view sample projects, meet Gibson Ek staff and students.
  • Mar. 14: Applications close at midnight

 

All eighth-graders and their families are invited to learn more about Gibson Ek and apply online to join the Class of 2029 cohort. Applications are open through March 14, and the admission lottery will take place on March 17.  

Learn more on our Enrollment page. And, join us for our virtual information sessions and our in-person open house to help decide if Gibson Ek High School is for you.  

  • Virtual Information Sessions
    • Tuesday, Jan. 21: Gibson Ek Overview
    • Wednesday, Jan. 22: Student Panel Q&A
    • Thursday, Jan. 23: Parent Panel Q&A
  • Feb. 5, 6-7:30 p.m.: In-Person Open House: Tour the school, view sample projects, meet Gibson Ek staff and students.
  • Mar. 14: Applications close at midnight

 

All eighth-graders and their families are invited to learn more about Gibson Ek and apply online to join the Class of 2029 cohort. Applications are open through March 14, and the admission lottery will take place on March 17.  

Learn more on our Enrollment page. And, join us for our virtual information sessions and our in-person open house to help decide if Gibson Ek High School is for you.  

  • Virtual Information Sessions
    • Tuesday, Jan. 21: Gibson Ek Overview
    • Wednesday, Jan. 22: Student Panel Q&A
    • Thursday, Jan. 23: Parent Panel Q&A
  • Feb. 5, 6-7:30 p.m.: In-Person Open House: Tour the school, view sample projects, meet Gibson Ek staff and students.
  • Mar. 14: Applications close at midnight

 

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Hybrid - Board Room and Zoom

This is a hybrid town hall meeting, offering in-person or virtual options.

  • In person at the Issaquah School District Administration Center: 5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

 

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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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Gibson Ek High School, 379 1st Place SE, Issaquah WA 98027

All eighth-graders and their families are invited to learn more about Gibson Ek and apply online to join the Class of 2029 cohort. Applications are open through March 14, and the admission lottery will take place on March 17.  

Learn more on our Enrollment page. And, join us for our virtual information sessions and our in-person open house to help decide if Gibson Ek High School is for you.  

  • Feb. 5, 6-7:30 p.m.: In-Person Open House: Tour the school, view sample projects, meet Gibson Ek staff and students.
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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.

Happening Now at CMMS

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Mixing Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity

During the month of January, ISD Instructional Technology Specialist, Stephanie Olson, delivers timely information to all CMMS students about the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the importance of Academic Integrity.

Presenting the middle schoolers with information on how to safely access and use age-appropriate, district-approved AI tools and cite these sources, she helped students understand the potential of AI technology and the ethical considerations that come with it. Students practiced using the CRAFT method on the website Codebreaker to refine their queries to be successful using AI. 

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By the Numbers

636

Students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

In December of 2021, Cougar Mountain student leadership completed the writing of the school's first ASB Constitution, held their first student leadership election and conducted their first ASB meeting. Go, Falcons!

49

Classroom teachers in the 2021-22 school year.

In the 2021-22 school year, our teachers had an average of 11.6 years of experience.

65.3%

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).

87.7%

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 Erin McKee

Meet Principal Erin McKee!

Hi, Falcon families! My favorite part of being a principal is greeting our students each morning. A few fun facts about me: If I could only eat one cuisine for the rest of my life, it would be Japanese food. My bucket list includes attending a Beyoncé concert. I’m really good at parallel parking. 

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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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