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![MISD New Family Welcome Event is Thursday, October 5 at IMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695063895/mercerislandschoolsorg/m6usbrqs5vv8qougpa1q/NewFamilyWelcome-Oct52200974px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695063895/mercerislandschoolsorg/m6usbrqs5vv8qougpa1q/NewFamilyWelcome-Oct52200974px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695063895/mercerislandschoolsorg/m6usbrqs5vv8qougpa1q/NewFamilyWelcome-Oct52200974px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695063895/mercerislandschoolsorg/m6usbrqs5vv8qougpa1q/NewFamilyWelcome-Oct52200974px.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695063895/mercerislandschoolsorg/m6usbrqs5vv8qougpa1q/NewFamilyWelcome-Oct52200974px.png","width":1600}])
The Mercer Island School District New Family Welcome event is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, from 6pm-7:30pm in the Commons at Islander Middle School. Islander Middle School is located at 7447 84th Ave. SE.
![September Message From Superintendent Rundle On Enrollment, Student Highlights, Recognitions, and Observances]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694730311/mercerislandschoolsorg/nused20qvacwsx2qxsul/FredSeptemerInsidePage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694730311/mercerislandschoolsorg/nused20qvacwsx2qxsul/FredSeptemerInsidePage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694730311/mercerislandschoolsorg/nused20qvacwsx2qxsul/FredSeptemerInsidePage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694730311/mercerislandschoolsorg/nused20qvacwsx2qxsul/FredSeptemerInsidePage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694730311/mercerislandschoolsorg/nused20qvacwsx2qxsul/FredSeptemerInsidePage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1694730311/mercerislandschoolsorg/nused20qvacwsx2qxsul/FredSeptemerInsidePage.jpg","width":2200}])
Our schools, students, and staff started the year strong and confirm we are poised for an exceptional year. Though my last communication just came out a couple of weeks ago, I committed to providing mid-September updates, highlights, and recognitions. I would never pass on the opportunity to brag about our school district!
![MISD Hosting Three Community Engagement Sessions On Long Range Facilities Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694540136/mercerislandschoolsorg/wcc6yidj01lsx9fvlcky/IslanderMiddleSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694540136/mercerislandschoolsorg/wcc6yidj01lsx9fvlcky/IslanderMiddleSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694540136/mercerislandschoolsorg/wcc6yidj01lsx9fvlcky/IslanderMiddleSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694540136/mercerislandschoolsorg/wcc6yidj01lsx9fvlcky/IslanderMiddleSchool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694540136/mercerislandschoolsorg/wcc6yidj01lsx9fvlcky/IslanderMiddleSchool.jpg","width":1600}])
The Mercer Island School District will be hosting three Community Engagement Sessions in October about the District’s Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP).
![Welcome Back To School Message From Superintendent Rundle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693430303/mercerislandschoolsorg/px0j3z6hbbxvcbzgjqie/FredSocial1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693430303/mercerislandschoolsorg/px0j3z6hbbxvcbzgjqie/FredSocial1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693430303/mercerislandschoolsorg/px0j3z6hbbxvcbzgjqie/FredSocial1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1693430303/mercerislandschoolsorg/px0j3z6hbbxvcbzgjqie/FredSocial1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1693430303/mercerislandschoolsorg/px0j3z6hbbxvcbzgjqie/FredSocial1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1693430303/mercerislandschoolsorg/px0j3z6hbbxvcbzgjqie/FredSocial1.jpg","width":2200}])
Wonder, worry, accomplishment, apprehension…joy. I flew home on Sunday night after dropping my oldest child off at college. I had many emotions to keep me occupied. Those of you who have already watched children move out, you know the feelings all too well.
![MISD 2023 Instructional Tech Day A Huge Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693419343/mercerislandschoolsorg/aeegxhgrg0beamipndwf/FredSpeaks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693419343/mercerislandschoolsorg/aeegxhgrg0beamipndwf/FredSpeaks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693419343/mercerislandschoolsorg/aeegxhgrg0beamipndwf/FredSpeaks.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693419343/mercerislandschoolsorg/aeegxhgrg0beamipndwf/FredSpeaks.jpg","width":998}])
The Mercer Island Instructional Tech Day on Monday, August 28, in the MIHS Performing Arts Centre was a huge success.
![MISD Staff Benefit From Training Session at Northwood with Dr. Vanessa Tucker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692726645/mercerislandschoolsorg/fuj7swh73exeovkggj16/IMG_4505.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692726645/mercerislandschoolsorg/fuj7swh73exeovkggj16/IMG_4505.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692726645/mercerislandschoolsorg/fuj7swh73exeovkggj16/IMG_4505.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1692726645/mercerislandschoolsorg/fuj7swh73exeovkggj16/IMG_4505.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1692726645/mercerislandschoolsorg/fuj7swh73exeovkggj16/IMG_4505.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1692726645/mercerislandschoolsorg/fuj7swh73exeovkggj16/IMG_4505.jpg","width":2200}])
Today at Northwood Elementary MISD staff received a training session from Dr. Vanessa Tucker about how to enable students with autism in the classroom.
![IMS First Day of School Schedule]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690841080/mercerislandschoolsorg/dueyneppfbgfpqsx6z5r/FirstDayofSchool2023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690841080/mercerislandschoolsorg/dueyneppfbgfpqsx6z5r/FirstDayofSchool2023.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690841080/mercerislandschoolsorg/dueyneppfbgfpqsx6z5r/FirstDayofSchool2023.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690841080/mercerislandschoolsorg/dueyneppfbgfpqsx6z5r/FirstDayofSchool2023.png","width":940}])
IMS First Day of School Schedule
Note: The first day of school is an early release Wednesday.
![July Message From Superintendent Rundle on Start of School, Construction Updates, Board Elections]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690480260/mercerislandschoolsorg/hzuvvctg5zspi0rz0a3x/WMBigToy3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690480260/mercerislandschoolsorg/hzuvvctg5zspi0rz0a3x/WMBigToy3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690480260/mercerislandschoolsorg/hzuvvctg5zspi0rz0a3x/WMBigToy3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1690480260/mercerislandschoolsorg/hzuvvctg5zspi0rz0a3x/WMBigToy3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1690480260/mercerislandschoolsorg/hzuvvctg5zspi0rz0a3x/WMBigToy3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1690480260/mercerislandschoolsorg/hzuvvctg5zspi0rz0a3x/WMBigToy3.jpg","width":2200}])
I hope you are having an enjoyable summer and finding ways to relax and take advantage of the wonderful summer weather. While most of our staff and students are away, preparations for the 2023-2024 year are full steam ahead, especially for our operations and maintenance teams.
![Visit With Superintendent Rundle at Summer Celebration Saturday, July 15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689187072/mercerislandschoolsorg/hogsjgwquf1upvltknm9/SummerCelebration2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689187072/mercerislandschoolsorg/hogsjgwquf1upvltknm9/SummerCelebration2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689187072/mercerislandschoolsorg/hogsjgwquf1upvltknm9/SummerCelebration2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1689187072/mercerislandschoolsorg/hogsjgwquf1upvltknm9/SummerCelebration2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1689187072/mercerislandschoolsorg/hogsjgwquf1upvltknm9/SummerCelebration2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1689187072/mercerislandschoolsorg/hogsjgwquf1upvltknm9/SummerCelebration2023.jpg","width":2200}])
Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle and District staff and administrators will be at our booth interacting and visiting with community members. We encourage you to visit Summer Celebration and stop by our booth for a MISD goodie bag.
![MISD and MIEA Agree on One Year Contract for 2023-24 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687544069/mercerislandschoolsorg/b6fcfzncnub8uwl3rjpy/Contract.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687544069/mercerislandschoolsorg/b6fcfzncnub8uwl3rjpy/Contract.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687544069/mercerislandschoolsorg/b6fcfzncnub8uwl3rjpy/Contract.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687544069/mercerislandschoolsorg/b6fcfzncnub8uwl3rjpy/Contract.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1687544069/mercerislandschoolsorg/b6fcfzncnub8uwl3rjpy/Contract.jpg","width":1600}])
The Mercer Island School District and the Mercer Island Education Association (MIEA), the union that represents district certificated and classified staff, are pleased to announce they have agreed on a one year contract for the 2023-24 school year.
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