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![MISD Board Meeting Recap – June 25, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782428446/mercerislandschoolsorg/tz7frozaehwuq7vfsqzp/JaneandAshaBoardMeeting062526.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782428446/mercerislandschoolsorg/tz7frozaehwuq7vfsqzp/JaneandAshaBoardMeeting062526.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782428446/mercerislandschoolsorg/tz7frozaehwuq7vfsqzp/JaneandAshaBoardMeeting062526.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782428446/mercerislandschoolsorg/tz7frozaehwuq7vfsqzp/JaneandAshaBoardMeeting062526.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782428446/mercerislandschoolsorg/tz7frozaehwuq7vfsqzp/JaneandAshaBoardMeeting062526.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782428446/mercerislandschoolsorg/tz7frozaehwuq7vfsqzp/JaneandAshaBoardMeeting062526.jpg","width":2200}])
Superintendent Rundle recognized the creation of the John Stafford Memorial "Student B" Memorial Award at this Board meeting.
![MISD Board Meeting Recap – June 11, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781229283/mercerislandschoolsorg/ldzp4jyfm9sdshhqurcs/BoardMeetingGirlsScouts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781229283/mercerislandschoolsorg/ldzp4jyfm9sdshhqurcs/BoardMeetingGirlsScouts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781229283/mercerislandschoolsorg/ldzp4jyfm9sdshhqurcs/BoardMeetingGirlsScouts.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781229283/mercerislandschoolsorg/ldzp4jyfm9sdshhqurcs/BoardMeetingGirlsScouts.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781229283/mercerislandschoolsorg/ldzp4jyfm9sdshhqurcs/BoardMeetingGirlsScouts.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781229283/mercerislandschoolsorg/ldzp4jyfm9sdshhqurcs/BoardMeetingGirlsScouts.jpg","width":2200}])
Three MIHS student groups were recognized at the Board meeting.
![Mercer Island Students Earn Six Top 10s at Destination Imagination Global Finals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781025144/mercerislandschoolsorg/ypp9qelmmbyhdogulgho/MercerIslandTeamsatGlobalFinals2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781025144/mercerislandschoolsorg/ypp9qelmmbyhdogulgho/MercerIslandTeamsatGlobalFinals2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781025144/mercerislandschoolsorg/ypp9qelmmbyhdogulgho/MercerIslandTeamsatGlobalFinals2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781025144/mercerislandschoolsorg/ypp9qelmmbyhdogulgho/MercerIslandTeamsatGlobalFinals2026.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781025144/mercerislandschoolsorg/ypp9qelmmbyhdogulgho/MercerIslandTeamsatGlobalFinals2026.png","width":1600}])
Six teams earned top 10 finishes at the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri.
![MISD Board Meeting Recap – May 28, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780022011/mercerislandschoolsorg/tgbzdeesxyevpqnexdej/MaryWayteBoardMeetingRecap052826.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780022011/mercerislandschoolsorg/tgbzdeesxyevpqnexdej/MaryWayteBoardMeetingRecap052826.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780022011/mercerislandschoolsorg/tgbzdeesxyevpqnexdej/MaryWayteBoardMeetingRecap052826.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780022011/mercerislandschoolsorg/tgbzdeesxyevpqnexdej/MaryWayteBoardMeetingRecap052826.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780022011/mercerislandschoolsorg/tgbzdeesxyevpqnexdej/MaryWayteBoardMeetingRecap052826.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780022011/mercerislandschoolsorg/tgbzdeesxyevpqnexdej/MaryWayteBoardMeetingRecap052826.jpg","width":2200}])
Class of 1983 alumnus Mary Wayte Receives 2026 Pathfinder Award at Board Meeting.
![Class of 1983 alumnus Mary Wayte Named 2026 Pathfinder Award Recipient]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779904272/mercerislandschoolsorg/v1wuf0c65bdeoif6p1b4/MaryWayte-Pathfinder2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779904272/mercerislandschoolsorg/v1wuf0c65bdeoif6p1b4/MaryWayte-Pathfinder2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779904272/mercerislandschoolsorg/v1wuf0c65bdeoif6p1b4/MaryWayte-Pathfinder2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779904272/mercerislandschoolsorg/v1wuf0c65bdeoif6p1b4/MaryWayte-Pathfinder2026.png","width":1200}])
The Mercer Island School District is pleased to present its 11th annual Pathfinder Award to 1983 MIHS graduate Mary Wayte whose achievements, strength of character, and citizenship inspire and challenge today’s youth to make significant contributions to humankind.
![Superintendent Rundle Recognizes 2025-26 Employees of the Year, Retiring Staff, and Staff Service Milestones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779900897/mercerislandschoolsorg/jqktyobh9bymofwrc91h/2026EmployeesoftheYear1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779900897/mercerislandschoolsorg/jqktyobh9bymofwrc91h/2026EmployeesoftheYear1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779900897/mercerislandschoolsorg/jqktyobh9bymofwrc91h/2026EmployeesoftheYear1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779900897/mercerislandschoolsorg/jqktyobh9bymofwrc91h/2026EmployeesoftheYear1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779900897/mercerislandschoolsorg/jqktyobh9bymofwrc91h/2026EmployeesoftheYear1.png","width":1600}])
Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle recognized the District’s Employees of the Year, Retiring Staff, teachers earning National Board certification, and MISD staff with a years of service milestone in a ceremony Wednesday at Northwood Elementary.
![A Magical Journey Around the World at Multicultural Night 2026!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779814133/mercerislandschoolsorg/iszzkq6tbukv5qyqdx9q/Northwood1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779814133/mercerislandschoolsorg/iszzkq6tbukv5qyqdx9q/Northwood1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779814133/mercerislandschoolsorg/iszzkq6tbukv5qyqdx9q/Northwood1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779814133/mercerislandschoolsorg/iszzkq6tbukv5qyqdx9q/Northwood1.jpg","width":1024}])
Our school was transformed into a vibrant global festival, and it was a spectacular reminder of the beautiful diversity that makes our community so special.
![MISD Has Fourth Consecutive Clean Financial Audit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779388685/mercerislandschoolsorg/j6tm2ww73yaqln4mapuh/_BL59395.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779388685/mercerislandschoolsorg/j6tm2ww73yaqln4mapuh/_BL59395.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779388685/mercerislandschoolsorg/j6tm2ww73yaqln4mapuh/_BL59395.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779388685/mercerislandschoolsorg/j6tm2ww73yaqln4mapuh/_BL59395.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779388685/mercerislandschoolsorg/j6tm2ww73yaqln4mapuh/_BL59395.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779388685/mercerislandschoolsorg/j6tm2ww73yaqln4mapuh/_BL59395.jpg","width":2200}])
Our Business and Finance staff and Washington State Auditors staff were all once middle school math students, simplifying and creating equivalent algebraic expressions to expand their knowledge of math.
![Community Message From School Board President Stephanie Burnett – May 15, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778802758/mercerislandschoolsorg/raqh42j7sm7z9ggulcit/StephanieBurnett-Website.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778802758/mercerislandschoolsorg/raqh42j7sm7z9ggulcit/StephanieBurnett-Website.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778802758/mercerislandschoolsorg/raqh42j7sm7z9ggulcit/StephanieBurnett-Website.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778802758/mercerislandschoolsorg/raqh42j7sm7z9ggulcit/StephanieBurnett-Website.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778802758/mercerislandschoolsorg/raqh42j7sm7z9ggulcit/StephanieBurnett-Website.png","width":1600}])
On Monday evening, our community showed up, and I am genuinely grateful for it.
![MISD Board Meeting Recap – May 7, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778249931/mercerislandschoolsorg/r43lz4rovvqfmnxuanbf/EagleScouts050726.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778249931/mercerislandschoolsorg/r43lz4rovvqfmnxuanbf/EagleScouts050726.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778249931/mercerislandschoolsorg/r43lz4rovvqfmnxuanbf/EagleScouts050726.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778249931/mercerislandschoolsorg/r43lz4rovvqfmnxuanbf/EagleScouts050726.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778249931/mercerislandschoolsorg/r43lz4rovvqfmnxuanbf/EagleScouts050726.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778249931/mercerislandschoolsorg/r43lz4rovvqfmnxuanbf/EagleScouts050726.jpg","width":2200}])
13 MISD students who have recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouting America were recognized at this meetig.
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