Learning in Action: 2nd Graders Create Real PSAs You Can Listen to Today!

Northwood second graders in Elizabeth Loiselle's class with KMIH students outside the KMIH studio at MIHS.

Mercer Island, WA, March 5, 2026 - Northwood second graders in Elizabeth Loiselle’s class partnered with high school students from KMIH 88.9 The Bridge for an unforgettable project connected to their Government at Work reading unit.

After learning what makes a powerful Public Service Announcement (PSA) and how to read with expression, students wrote and recorded their own PSAs to be shared on the air!

“It has been meaningful for second graders to collaborate with partners and high school radio students to write, edit, rehearse and record Public Service Announcements,” said Loiselle.

High school radio students then edited the recordings, adding music and sound effects to bring them to life. The experience wrapped up with the second graders taking a field trip to the radio station at MIHS, where high school students gave them a VIP tour, exploring soundproof booths and explaining how a real radio station works.

Listen to all 10 PSAs by clicking on a PSA name in the box above. The second graders field trip to KMIH can be seen by clicking on the video at the top of the box. 

“The student created PSAs are intended to help youth in our community make safe and healthy choices that support their wellbeing. We are thrilled for the partnership with Mrs. Millsap, Ms. Woods and KMIH and we can’t wait to share them with the community,” continued Loiselle.

Safe to say... they’re already planning to join radio classes when they get to MIHS!

The Northwood PSA’s are currently being broadcast on KMIH 88.9 The Bridge and can be heard by downloading the KMIH app, streaming from KMIH.org, or tuning in at 88.9 FM.

Two illustrations by Northwood students that go with the PSAs are shown below.