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It's Kindergarten Registration season! If your child will be 5 years old by August 31, 2026, it's time to register for kindergarten!

Kindergarten Registration

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Welcome to Briarwood Elementary!

Located in Renton, WA, Briarwood Elementary serves approximately 600 students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade, as well as the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). Briarwood is also one of three schools in the ISD to host the Science Technology Magnet Program. Read more about Our School.

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Upcoming Events

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

*March 11, 2026 will be changed to March 12, 2026 if March 13, 2026 becomes a make-up snow day

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*If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, March 13th will be the first make up day. Additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June.

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ISD Administration Center, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

The Issaquah School District is offering two presentations for parents/caregivers  of 5th grade students to preview the Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) curriculum. The presentation is designed for adults only and includes laws and district procedures, curriculum, and options for exempting students.

The presentations are for parents/guardians of 5th grade students at all Issaquah School District Elementary Schools and lasts about 1.5 hours.  Both sessions are the same. 

DATES AND LOCATION

•             Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6 pm, ISD Administration Office

•             Saturday, March 21, 2025, 9 am, ISD Administration Office

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ISD Administration Center, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

The Issaquah School District is offering two presentations for parents/caregivers  of 5th grade students to preview the Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) curriculum. The presentation is designed for adults only and includes laws and district procedures, curriculum, and options for exempting students.

The presentations are for parents/guardians of 5th grade students at all Issaquah School District Elementary Schools and lasts about 1.5 hours.  Both sessions are the same. 

DATES AND LOCATION

•             Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6 pm, ISD Administration Office

•             Saturday, March 21, 2025, 9 am, ISD Administration Office

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

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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*If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, March 30th will be the second make up day. Additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June.

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Liberty High School Performing Arts Center
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Liberty High School Performing Arts Center
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Liberty High School Performing Arts Center

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By the Numbers

664

Students enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year.

At Briarwood we provide a safe, supportive environment, which promotes respectful, responsible behavior and challenges students, staff and parents to reach their potential as learners.

46

Classroom teachers in the 2021-22 school year.

In the 2021-22 school year, our teachers had an average of 12.2 years of teaching experience.

76.1%

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).

84.6%

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.

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Meet Principal Tia Kleinkopf

Hi, Briarwood families! I have been in education for 30 years, and have spent 20 of those right here in the ISD. A few fun facts about me: I love the “Harry Potter” series, my favorite kind of music is 80s, and my son got married in July! 

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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

MTSS is shaping the student experience at our school and throughout our district. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, or MTSS, is a nationally recognized, evidence-based framework guiding our approach to academics, social emotional learning, behavior and attendance.

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Briarwood Bears Chorus

Briarwood Bear Activities

Music and the arts are very important at Briarwood and each grade level performs an evening concert. In addition to the regular music classroom where students learn how to play marimbas, keyboards and recorders, third, fourth and fifth graders have the opportunity to participate in the Briarwood Bear Chorus. Students can also participate in a number of other school sponsored activities. 

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