Latest District Announcements

April 6 update: school buildings may be closed but learning continues

The District is committed to providing consistent, updated information to our families during this time of extended closure.

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Intra-district elementary transfer requests accepted through April 30

The Mercer Island School District’s intra-district elementary transfer process is designed to provide families with an opportunity to apply for their child to attend a school in a different home school boundary area based on a unique set of circumstances.

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Free meals available during school closure

Lunches will be available to all children ages 1-18 during the closure.

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Walter Kelly appointed as new principal of Mercer Island High School beginning July 1, 2020

Kelly is currently the principal of Highland Park High School in Dallas, where he has served since 2010.

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Four MISD students receive state PTA Reflections Arts awards

Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas and develop artistic literacy.

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COVID-19 Information

• If you are a student or parent needing assistance with basic needs, contact the Community Resource number at 211.

• For crisis support, contact the King County Crisis Center at 866-CRISIS (866-427-4747) which is accessible 24 hours a day.

• Students needing to talk to someone can access trained peers at Teen Link. To access them via chat, text or phone go to https://www.teenlink.org/.

Helping Children and Teens Cope With Anxiety about COVID-19 (Seattle Children's)
DOH Parent and Caretaker Resources and Recommendations- Includes a “helping children cope” chart which addresses the reactions children of different ages may have and recommended adult responses.
Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus- Using expect advice, NPR editor Malaka Gharib created this comic to help answer kid’s questions about COVID-19.
NASP: Talking to Children about COVID-19- A resource for parents on how to talk with their children about COVID-19.
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus- Advice for parents from the Child Mind Institute.
Teaching Kids Media Smarts During Breaking News- Advice parents can offer kids and teens who consume the news.
CDC: Stigma and Resilience- Suggestions from the CDC on how to help counter stigma during the COVID-19 response.