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11:00a Meet the Teacher!
Meet the Teacher!

Date:
Wednesday, August 27
Time:
11:00a - 12:00p
Where:
Cougar Ridge

Bring your school supplies and smiles to Meet the Teacher Day! Stay after to see old friends and meet new ones and enjoy a treat from PTSA!
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5:30p K & 2nd Grade Curriculum Night
K & 2nd Grade Curriculum Night

Date:
Wednesday, August 27
Time:
5:30p - 7:00p
Where:
Cougar Ridge
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First Day of School
First Day of School

Date:
Thursday, August 28
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6:00p Incoming Kindergarten Playground Night
Incoming Kindergarten Playground Night

Date:
Thursday, August 28
Time:
6:00p - 7:30p
Where:
Cougar Ridge

Come meet your new classmates and play on the Cougar Ridge playground!
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Sep 1
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Labor Day - No School
Labor Day - No School

Date:
Monday, September 1
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First Day of Kindergarten!
First Day of Kindergarten!

Date:
Wednesday, September 3
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9:00a Kindergarten Parent's Tissues & Tears
Kindergarten Parent's Tissues & Tears

Date:
Wednesday, September 3
Time:
9:00a - 10:00a
Where:
Cougar Ridge

Join other Kindergarten Parents and PTSA for coffee, pastries and emotional support!
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6:00p 1st Grade Playground Night
1st Grade Playground Night

Date:
Thursday, September 4
Time:
6:00p - 7:30p
Where:
Cougar Ridge

Come meet up with other 1st Grade families for an evening of connection and fun!
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Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!

Whether you're new to our Cougar Ridge Community or a returning family, we're SO glad you're here!

Joining the PTSA is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to support your child’s education and strengthen our school community.

Click here to update and register your family for the PTSA and complete your PTSA back to school checklist!

Please remember to complete your ISD Volunteer Application here.  **Must be done each year.

Upcoming Important Cougar Ridge Events

Kindergarten families! 
 
Please join other Kinder families after the 1st day of school drop off for Tissues and Tissues to celebrate this big milestone on September 3rd. Light breakfast refreshments and coffee will be provided from 9:15 to 10am in the back of the school (same location where Meet the Teacher donuts were distributed).
 
Playground Nights by Grade are Back!!!
 
Come reconnect with your grade level families (and meet new ones!) for an evening at the school's playground from 6 to 7:30pm. 
 
1st Grade: Thursday, Sept 4th
2nd Grade: Tuesday, Sept 9th
3rd Grade: Tuesday, Sept 16th
4th Grade: Monday, Sept 29th
5th Grade: Tuesday, Sept 30th

Classroom Art Docents Needed for the Year 

Please sign up to help bring art education to Cougar Ridge! As an Art Docent, you’ll provide our students with creative opportunities that go beyond what school funding can cover. You are an essential part of this program—thank you for making a difference! Sign-up here 


Cougar Ridge Auction ~ February 6, 2026

The PTSA will be hosting an auction to help raise money for our teachers and our school on February 6th, 2026 and we hope to see you there! 

We are looking for auction items from the community - if you have anything you may want to donate please fill out this form and we will be in touch. Example donations could be a gift card or service from your business, tickets to a sporting event, or a weekend at your vacation home. We're interested in all donations, big and small!


Your help is appreciated!

Replacement of Bobcat Statue – CR Families, we need your help! – We need to replace our current Bobcat statue with a new one that is waiting to be installed. If you or someone you know has a construction company that can help, please reach out to Diana Heyd for more details.


Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in helping our Cougar Ridge PTSA? – There are many events you can help with such as Book Fair, Spelling Bee, Chess Club, STEAM Club, Science Fair, Art Fair, Reflections, Bingo, Gift-a-Book, and Staff Appreciation. Support roles are available such as webmaster and liaison to Issaquah Schools Foundation. A wonderful way to meet other parents is to help with Meet the Teacher and Kindergarten Playground Night. If you have a lot of time, please consider the Fundraising Committee. If you have a little time, we need help with the school's emergency supplies. Every role is important and any time you can give us is incredibly valuable and appreciated!  Please reach out to Kim Beaudoin if you would like more info about any of these positions.  We also welcome new ideas on how to support our wonderful community of teachers and students.


Be In The Know About Volunteering at Cougar Ridge Elementary!

Want to know about other volunteer opportunities at the school? Sign up for our volunteer interest list   (note: this requires an account on our PTSA website if you are not already registered).

Complete your Volunteer Application! Please also complete your Volunteer Application with the Issaquah School District and make sure you have Cougar Ridge Elementary School selected under school preferences. You must renew your volunteer application with ISD every year! 

 


Green Team Highlights     

Cougar Ridge continues to earn the highest level of recognition by King Country Green Schools.  In addition to maintaining our "Sustainable" status, we earned badges in the categories of Organics Collection, Waste Reduction and Recycling Collection.  Below is a list highlighting efforts executed by the 2024-25 Cougar Ridge Green Team:

  • Lunchtime Waste Sort - Garbage, Recycle & Compost
  • 3rd Annual Spirit Swap
  • Ridwell Plastic Film Collection
  • Recycle Bin for Glue Sticks
  • Recycle Bin for Markers/Pens/Pencils
  • Plastic Bottle Cap & Bread Tag Collection to Recycle via Ridwell
  • Snack Wrapper Collection at Lunch to Recycle via Ridwell
  • Earth Week, Including Art Supply Recycling Drive
  • Upcycled Reusable Bags with Remaining Spooky Spaghetti T-Shirts
  • Upcycled Plastic Trinket Art
  • Walk, Roll, Bus to School Week

Keep up the GREAT work Bobcats!!

 community!


  

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