EAS Newsletter — September 2026

Hello, Parents!

We’re delighted to welcome our new families and greet returning parents as another school year begins. We hope the summer gave you plenty of opportunities for happiness, relaxation, and meaningful memories.

The 2026–2027 school year is now underway, and we’re excited to reunite with our students for a wonderful year of learning and growth. We’re pleased to share that 51 students are enrolled this year, with 21 students attending the Bellevue Campus and 30 students attending the Issaquah Campus.

Important Dates

Tuesday, September 1
New Student Orientation from 12:30–2:00

Wednesday, September 2
First day of school!

Monday, September 7
Labor Day — No school

Thursday, September 17
Senior Year Parent Meeting

Thursday, September 24
Curriculum Night

Saturday, October 3
EAS Fundraising Auction

Exciting Staff Updates for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

We are thrilled to announce that all of our staff will be returning for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year. As part of our restructuring efforts, we are pleased to welcome Jonathan Rambo as the new teacher at our Issaquah Campus. He will teach Math and Science, and we are very excited to welcome him to our team and community.

Curriculum Night

Each campus will host a curriculum night on September 24, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. We strongly encourage your participation, as it’s a fantastic opportunity to meet our teachers, ask questions, and familiarize yourself with our school while following your student’s schedule. Keep an eye out for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Senior Year Parent Meeting

EAS is inviting Senior parents to a meeting on Thursday, September 17, at 5:30 PM at the Bellevue Campus to discuss key aspects of the Senior Seminar class, including desired colleges, application process, ACT/SAT testing, financial aid, job shadow requirement, senior project, and graduation costs.

EAS Clubs

We’re excited to announce that our clubs will begin in October! We’re finalizing the club offerings for this school year and will share more details as soon as they’re available. Please watch for an email from your campus director.

WA State Fair

The state fair representatives have contacted us, extending an offer of a complimentary ticket to every student enrolled in our program this year. If you wish to claim this ticket for your child, kindly contact your Campus Director!

EAS Auction

The auction is set to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2025, at the Glendale Country Club from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, providing us with a breathtaking view of the golf course.

Purchase your tickets before September 3 to receive early-bird pricing:

  • General Admission: $70
  • Admission + Two Drinks: $90

Beginning September 3, ticket prices increase to:

  • General Admission: $80
  • Admission + Two Drinks: $100

If you’re interested in attending or would like to make a donation, please contact our Executive Director, Jennifer Vice.

To buy our tickets, please go to our school website:
https://www.eastsideschool.org/falling-in-love-with-learning-auction/

Materials for School

To ensure success, students should pack the following supplies for school each day:

  • Spiral notebooks, one for each class
  • Paper, pens, and pencils
  • Calculator
  • Textbooks
  • Laptop and charger
  • Backpack, purse, or bag as needed
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Lunch, if not going off campus