26-27 Summer Resources & Reading Lists

Welcome (almost!) to the 2026–2027 school year! Whether your family is returning to campus or joining our community for the first time, we are so glad you are here.

As we look ahead to next year, I continue to feel deeply grateful to be part of a community that cares so intentionally about students and their growth. At Forest Ridge, we believe schools should be places where students are known, challenged, supported, and inspired to grow into thoughtful, confident leaders. Across both Middle and Upper School, our faculty and staff are already preparing for a year filled with meaningful learning, deep connection, joyful moments, and new opportunities for discovery.

We are excited to share this year’s Summer Resource Page, which includes important dates, forms, schedules, and information to help your family prepare for the year ahead. We encourage you to bookmark the page and return to it throughout the summer as new information is added.

Sincerely,

Stephany Fontanone
Director of Middle & Upper School

Important Dates, Info, and Schedules

Transportation Routes 2026-27 Now Available!

Bus routes for the 2026-27 school year are now finalized. Families who registered for our transportation program should have already received their bus stop pick up, drop off, and information. View our 2026-27 bus stops here. This year, we're also excited to announce a new stop at the South Bellevue Link Light Rail station, making Forest Ridge more accessible to students from across the greater Seattle area. Still want to register for transportation for this school year? It's not too late! Contact Christina Dyson, Transportation and Safety Coordinator.

Student Device Program for 2026–2027

Beginning this school year,Forest Ridge will transition toward a student-owned device program. As part of this transition, students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th grades next year will need to purchase a new approved device for use at school.

This shift supports a more seamless and collaborative learning experience while helping students take greater responsibility for the tools they use each day. In alignment with Goal 5, it reflects our commitment to thoughtful stewardship, independence, and preparation for life beyond Forest Ridge. 

All students are required to use a Microsoft Surface Pro with a keyboard, stylus, and USB-C or Bluetooth headphones/earbuds. A multi-year accidental damage warranty, covering spills and drops, is also required to help minimize learning interruptions. 

A protective case for the Surface Pro is recommended and may be purchased online or through the Spirit Store. 

Please note: the Surface Laptop is not an approved device. 

Minimum Specifications: 

  • Intel Core i5/Ultra 5 or Snapdragon X Plus 

  • 16GB RAM 

  • 256GB SSD 

Purchase options are available directly through Microsoft. 

For questions about device specifications or the student-owned device program, please contact Charles Du, Director of Technology, at cdu@forestridge.org. 

Additional grade level information:

JDS at Forest Ridge

Beginning this fall, Forest Ridge will temporarily lease the 100 Building to the Jewish Day School of Seattle for the 2026–27 school year while JDS transitions to a future permanent home. Learn more here.

Summer Reading

Summer reading and assignments are designated by grade level and are required for all students. As research has shown, the most effective time a student can spend in the summer to maintain her learning is to read daily – even if it’s for just 15-20 minutes.
 

School Supplies

5th-8th grade supply lists can be found below. 

Any supplies needed for 10th-12th grade courses will be communicated on the first day of class. Please bring your favorite pen or pencil to school with you on the first day.

Learning Needs Form

Students with any diagnosed learning differences or other learning needs should submit the following form to admission@forestridge.org or drop it off at the front desk.

Home Language Surveys

This form is required for all new students to fill out for their home language, including English. This form is available in other languages upon request. Once complete, please submit the form to admission@forestridge.org or drop it off at the front desk.

Uniforms

Uniforms are an integral part of who we are as a Sacred Heart community. This uniform policy may be adapted as needed throughout the year.

2026-2027 Information:
 
Upper School Dress Uniform Days
Middle School Dress Uniform Days
 

Calendar at a Glance

August 1 Magnus Health forms were due
August 12 Families received access to our new lunch account system, MyKidsSpending via email
August 27 Parent/Guardian Social, 6-8 pm, Commons - RSVP here
August 28 Families will receive their student schedules via email from Bobbi LaBoy, Director of School Operations & Registrar
August 31 9th Grade Student & Family Orientation 
September 1

5th & New 6th Grade Student & Family Orientation 
9th Grade Student & Family Orientation

Uniform Exchange in the Sacred Heart Center from 9:30 am - 3 pm

September 2

First Day of School
PGA Parent/GuardianCoffee - RSVP here Convocation in the Chapel
Picture Day - Dress Uniform
September 10

Back-to-School Family BBQ - RSVP here & Upper School Curriculum Night 

September 17

Middle School Curriculum Night 

Back-to-School Forms

Back-to-School Forms

All forms were due August 1, 2026

New Families: You received access to the Magnus Health Portal on July 1. You received an automated email with login details, as well as a separate email from the Transportation and Safety Coordinator (cdyson@forestridge.org) outlining health form requirements and next steps. Emails were sent to the parent/guardian email address(es) on file with Forest Ridge.

Current Families: You will need to review and update your student's profile through your existing Magnus Health Portal account. Updates for the 2026-2027 school year opened on July 1. If you haven't already, please log in and complete your student's profile as soon as possible. You will receive an email from the Transportation and Safety Coordinator (cdyson@forestridge.org) outlining requirements for the 2026-2027 school year.

The deadline to complete your student's Magnus Health file and submit required forms was August 1, which has now passed. If you have not yet submitted these materials, please complete them as soon as possible.The Magnus system will prompt you with any necessary documents for your doctor to sign. To ensure you are prepared for the school year, we recommend scheduling a doctor’s appointment this summer if any of the following apply to your daughter:

  • Will play a sport: A Sports Physical is required.
  • Requires prescription or over-the-counter medication at school or on field trips: An Authorization for Medication form is required.
  • Has an inhaler, allergy, EpiPen, seizure condition, or other life-threatening condition: In addition to the Authorization for Medication form, an Action Plan is required.

Before a student may attend school, each family must provide a Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) form. This form shows the child’s vaccinations or proof of immunity to disease.

Questions about Magnus or back to school forms? Please reach out to Christina Dyson.

Student ID Numbers

Sent out August 12, 2026

Student ID numbers were emailed to all students and parents/guardians on August 12, 2026. For future reference, you can view your student's ID number by hovering over their profile photo in the Parent Portal.

Questions,? Contact Bobbi LaBoy, Director of School Operations & Registrar.

Fall Athletics

Middle School fall athletic offerings: soccer and cross-country running. Registration still open! 

Upper School fall athletic offerings: volleyball, soccer and cross-country. Registration technically closed June 1 but email Jeanne Higgins if you're still interested!

Note: All athletes need a current (within the past two years)
physical exam documentation from your physician on file with the Athletic Department. You can use a form from your doctor’s office or if you would like to use Forest Ridge's form, please contact Jeanne Higgins, Director of Athletics jhiggins@forestridge.org.

New: FRidge Lunch Accounts

MyKidsSpending

Students can use their student ID number to purchase meals and snacks from the FRidge. Parents/guardians and students hould have received information about how to set up an online lunch account via our new platform, MyKidsSpending on Wednesday, August 12.