Visit With Superintendent Rundle at Summer Celebration Saturday, July 15
Visit With Superintendent Rundle at Summer Celebration Saturday, July 15
MISD Communications
Mercer Island, WA, July 12, 2023 – The Mercer Island School District will have a booth at the City of Mercer Island Summer Celebration on Saturday, July 15, from 11am to 4pm.
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.
Our brand-new electric bus will also be on hand at the Touch a Truck portion of Summer Celebration for community members to tour.
Summer Celebration takes place at two locations, Mercerdale Park and 77th Ave SE, where we will have our booth from 11am-4pm, and Luther Burbank Park in the evening for music and fireworks.
MISD is providing schools buses for shuttles for community members going to Luther Burbank Park for the fireworks show Saturday evening. Community members can catch a shuttle from City Hall, West Mercer Elementary, or Island Park Elementary to Luther Burbank Park from 5:30pm to 9pm. The shuttle will return riders to each location after the fireworks.
KMIH 88.9 The Bridge will have booth at Summer Celebration and will be broadcasting live. The Mercer Island Schools Foundation will also have a booth.
Summer Celebration event and shuttle information can be found on the City’s website.
We look forward to seeing you at Summer Celebration.
More News
![This Is Not About Me Film Screening and Forum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700677884/mercerislandschoolsorg/bifodojznihrgcvvre6i/InclusiveSchools.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700677884/mercerislandschoolsorg/bifodojznihrgcvvre6i/InclusiveSchools.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700677884/mercerislandschoolsorg/bifodojznihrgcvvre6i/InclusiveSchools.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700677884/mercerislandschoolsorg/bifodojznihrgcvvre6i/InclusiveSchools.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700677884/mercerislandschoolsorg/bifodojznihrgcvvre6i/InclusiveSchools.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700677884/mercerislandschoolsorg/bifodojznihrgcvvre6i/InclusiveSchools.png","width":1699}])
In honor of Inclusive Schools Week, WASA is partnering with the Mercer Island School District to present a showing of the film This is Not About Me followed by a forum with the film’s star Jordyn Zimmerman and Mercer Island High School graduate, Grant Blasko.
![Superintendent November Message On Humankind, Cultural Days of Significance, and Power of Positive Partnerships]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698947842/mercerislandschoolsorg/mvfuxsefukpdxabuunw4/NovemberMessage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698947842/mercerislandschoolsorg/mvfuxsefukpdxabuunw4/NovemberMessage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698947842/mercerislandschoolsorg/mvfuxsefukpdxabuunw4/NovemberMessage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698947842/mercerislandschoolsorg/mvfuxsefukpdxabuunw4/NovemberMessage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698947842/mercerislandschoolsorg/mvfuxsefukpdxabuunw4/NovemberMessage.jpg","width":1600}])
Humankind. Last November, I attended a conference with our student representatives to the school board, Director Lurie, and Director Tucker. Guest speaker, Dr. Adolph Brown, delivered one of those keynotes that leaves you reflecting, wondering, and thinking well beyond the ride or flight back home.
![MISD Asking For Your Feedback On Long Range Facilities Planning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697145868/mercerislandschoolsorg/akmq8e8yant1m9nkpoc1/CommunityEngagementSession.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697145868/mercerislandschoolsorg/akmq8e8yant1m9nkpoc1/CommunityEngagementSession.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697145868/mercerislandschoolsorg/akmq8e8yant1m9nkpoc1/CommunityEngagementSession.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1697145868/mercerislandschoolsorg/akmq8e8yant1m9nkpoc1/CommunityEngagementSession.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1697145868/mercerislandschoolsorg/akmq8e8yant1m9nkpoc1/CommunityEngagementSession.jpg","width":1600}])
This past week, the Mercer Island School District held three community engagement sessions to present proposals and ideas from the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee. While nothing has been decided, the presentations and feedback from the community will help the District complete the final Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP).
![MISD Safety Measures and Community Support Following Hamas Global Threats]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696968865/mercerislandschoolsorg/kyqk2a8ar6fepdkhk2yx/AdminBuilding2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696968865/mercerislandschoolsorg/kyqk2a8ar6fepdkhk2yx/AdminBuilding2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696968865/mercerislandschoolsorg/kyqk2a8ar6fepdkhk2yx/AdminBuilding2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696968865/mercerislandschoolsorg/kyqk2a8ar6fepdkhk2yx/AdminBuilding2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696968865/mercerislandschoolsorg/kyqk2a8ar6fepdkhk2yx/AdminBuilding2.jpg","width":1600}])
If you have not already, you might hear about threats from Hamas calling for violent acts to be brought against Jewish people globally on October 13, tomorrow.
![Message From Superintendent Rundle On Israel and Hamas Conflict and War]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696868190/mercerislandschoolsorg/aurfc8l1g70bwolm1azi/Admin_Building.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696868190/mercerislandschoolsorg/aurfc8l1g70bwolm1azi/Admin_Building.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696868190/mercerislandschoolsorg/aurfc8l1g70bwolm1azi/Admin_Building.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696868190/mercerislandschoolsorg/aurfc8l1g70bwolm1azi/Admin_Building.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696868190/mercerislandschoolsorg/aurfc8l1g70bwolm1azi/Admin_Building.jpg","width":1600}])
Our hearts are with our students, staff, and families impacted by the horrific events in Israel and Gaza that began over the weekend.