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![Learn about the Destination Imagination program at one of the upcoming information nights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726241475/mercerislandschoolsorg/libsacf6wkgvuqqtzklz/ScreenShot2024-09-12at72314PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726241475/mercerislandschoolsorg/libsacf6wkgvuqqtzklz/ScreenShot2024-09-12at72314PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726241475/mercerislandschoolsorg/libsacf6wkgvuqqtzklz/ScreenShot2024-09-12at72314PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726241475/mercerislandschoolsorg/libsacf6wkgvuqqtzklz/ScreenShot2024-09-12at72314PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726241475/mercerislandschoolsorg/libsacf6wkgvuqqtzklz/ScreenShot2024-09-12at72314PM.png","width":1538}])
Are you looking for an after-school activity that allows you to design, build, write and act in a creative environment?
![Message From Superintendent Rundle on Start of School, September Recognitions, School Shooting in Georgia, 25-26 & 26-27 Calendars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725487208/mercerislandschoolsorg/l3vltwwdw1vodfckxrid/FredSeptemberInsidePage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725487208/mercerislandschoolsorg/l3vltwwdw1vodfckxrid/FredSeptemberInsidePage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725487208/mercerislandschoolsorg/l3vltwwdw1vodfckxrid/FredSeptemberInsidePage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725487208/mercerislandschoolsorg/l3vltwwdw1vodfckxrid/FredSeptemberInsidePage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725487208/mercerislandschoolsorg/l3vltwwdw1vodfckxrid/FredSeptemberInsidePage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725487208/mercerislandschoolsorg/l3vltwwdw1vodfckxrid/FredSeptemberInsidePage.jpg","width":2200}])
By now, I hope your family is setting into routines accompanying a fresh school year.
![MISD Has Implemented Numerous Water Conservation Efforts This Summer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711558957/mercerislandschoolsorg/ssk2cbowzwmydoawiqgi/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711558957/mercerislandschoolsorg/ssk2cbowzwmydoawiqgi/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711558957/mercerislandschoolsorg/ssk2cbowzwmydoawiqgi/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711558957/mercerislandschoolsorg/ssk2cbowzwmydoawiqgi/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711558957/mercerislandschoolsorg/ssk2cbowzwmydoawiqgi/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":1600}])
The Mercer Island School District began water conservation efforts in collaboration with the City of Mercer Island in early May.
![MISD Implementing MI Phone-Free Schools at IMS and MIHS Starting in 2024-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721162586/mercerislandschoolsorg/jvejdqjqoe7gbsmxgeat/CellPhoneMessageWebsite.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721162586/mercerislandschoolsorg/jvejdqjqoe7gbsmxgeat/CellPhoneMessageWebsite.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721162586/mercerislandschoolsorg/jvejdqjqoe7gbsmxgeat/CellPhoneMessageWebsite.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1721162586/mercerislandschoolsorg/jvejdqjqoe7gbsmxgeat/CellPhoneMessageWebsite.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1721162586/mercerislandschoolsorg/jvejdqjqoe7gbsmxgeat/CellPhoneMessageWebsite.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1721162586/mercerislandschoolsorg/jvejdqjqoe7gbsmxgeat/CellPhoneMessageWebsite.jpg","width":2200}])
Therefore, to foster the learning environments we desire and promote healthy social and emotional development, Mercer Island School District will restrict access to personal cell phones and smart watches during the school day in 2024-25 for students in IMS and MIHS.
The Mercer Island School District is pleased to announce over the last three years it has received over $300,000 in incentives and energy savings costs from the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Commercial Strategic Energy Management (CSEM) program.
![Four Mercer Island Schools Receive State Recognition for Outstanding Achievement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719425372/mercerislandschoolsorg/abuqpkjrsr5s2rqxydhc/WashingtonSchoolRecognition.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719425372/mercerislandschoolsorg/abuqpkjrsr5s2rqxydhc/WashingtonSchoolRecognition.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719425372/mercerislandschoolsorg/abuqpkjrsr5s2rqxydhc/WashingtonSchoolRecognition.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719425372/mercerislandschoolsorg/abuqpkjrsr5s2rqxydhc/WashingtonSchoolRecognition.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719425372/mercerislandschoolsorg/abuqpkjrsr5s2rqxydhc/WashingtonSchoolRecognition.jpg","width":1600}])
Islander Middle School, Island Park Elementary, and Northwood Elementary were recognized for the growth of one or more student groups during the 2021-22 school year and West Mercer Elementary was recognized for the growth of one or more students groups during the 2022-23 school year. All four schools were recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program.
![Superintendent Rundle Message On End of School Year and June Celebrations and Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718298008/mercerislandschoolsorg/df2c1ozalq8pq9ibq2hd/20240608-MIHS-Graduation-JDS-114-4504.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718298008/mercerislandschoolsorg/df2c1ozalq8pq9ibq2hd/20240608-MIHS-Graduation-JDS-114-4504.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718298008/mercerislandschoolsorg/df2c1ozalq8pq9ibq2hd/20240608-MIHS-Graduation-JDS-114-4504.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718298008/mercerislandschoolsorg/df2c1ozalq8pq9ibq2hd/20240608-MIHS-Graduation-JDS-114-4504.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718298008/mercerislandschoolsorg/df2c1ozalq8pq9ibq2hd/20240608-MIHS-Graduation-JDS-114-4504.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718298008/mercerislandschoolsorg/df2c1ozalq8pq9ibq2hd/20240608-MIHS-Graduation-JDS-114-4504.jpg","width":2200}])
Endings and beginnings. Navigating all of these conclusions and commencements this time of year certainly sparks some poignant emotions.
![Three MISD Schools Recognized by King County Green Schools Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717618071/mercerislandschoolsorg/ejnkfo0pftswmwzq4s94/GreenSchools.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717618071/mercerislandschoolsorg/ejnkfo0pftswmwzq4s94/GreenSchools.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717618071/mercerislandschoolsorg/ejnkfo0pftswmwzq4s94/GreenSchools.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717618071/mercerislandschoolsorg/ejnkfo0pftswmwzq4s94/GreenSchools.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717618071/mercerislandschoolsorg/ejnkfo0pftswmwzq4s94/GreenSchools.jpg","width":1600}])
Lakeridge Elementary, Northwood Elementary, and Mercer Island High School have been recognized by the King County Green Schools Program for sustaining Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Green School practices during the 2023-24 school year.
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Twelve Mercer Island Destination Imagination teams recently participated in the Global Finals tournament in Kansas City, Missouri and performed extremely well.
![Superintendent Rundle Recognizes Employees of the Year, Retiring Staff, Retiring SROs, and Service Milestones at Ceremony in MIHS Library]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716933992/mercerislandschoolsorg/p45gcl0x0hw3wolsirhi/2024StaffoftheYear_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716933992/mercerislandschoolsorg/p45gcl0x0hw3wolsirhi/2024StaffoftheYear_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716933992/mercerislandschoolsorg/p45gcl0x0hw3wolsirhi/2024StaffoftheYear_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716933992/mercerislandschoolsorg/p45gcl0x0hw3wolsirhi/2024StaffoftheYear_1.jpg","width":1200}])
Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle recognized the District’s Employees of the Year, Retiring Staff, teachers earning National Board certification, Former School Resource Officers (SRO) who are retiring from the Mercer Island Police Department, and MISD staff with a years of service milestone in a ceremony this evening in the MIHS Library
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