Superintendent Messages Archive
![Superintendent Rundle Message On MISD Thriving and May Recognitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746647626/mercerislandschoolsorg/tvfrhm0varorcjxptiez/FredMayMessage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746647626/mercerislandschoolsorg/tvfrhm0varorcjxptiez/FredMayMessage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746647626/mercerislandschoolsorg/tvfrhm0varorcjxptiez/FredMayMessage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746647626/mercerislandschoolsorg/tvfrhm0varorcjxptiez/FredMayMessage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746647626/mercerislandschoolsorg/tvfrhm0varorcjxptiez/FredMayMessage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746647626/mercerislandschoolsorg/tvfrhm0varorcjxptiez/FredMayMessage.jpg","width":2200}])
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect, acknowledge, and celebrate.
![Superintendent Rundle Message on Learning/Unlearning and April Recognitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744405045/mercerislandschoolsorg/p26xsr9o3iot8rarzhok/FredAprilMessage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744405045/mercerislandschoolsorg/p26xsr9o3iot8rarzhok/FredAprilMessage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744405045/mercerislandschoolsorg/p26xsr9o3iot8rarzhok/FredAprilMessage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744405045/mercerislandschoolsorg/p26xsr9o3iot8rarzhok/FredAprilMessage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744405045/mercerislandschoolsorg/p26xsr9o3iot8rarzhok/FredAprilMessage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744405045/mercerislandschoolsorg/p26xsr9o3iot8rarzhok/FredAprilMessage.jpg","width":2200}])
Learning is hard. Unlearning is harder.
![Superintendent Rundle Message on MISD Budget]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741734490/mercerislandschoolsorg/xosmdaaw7anwfmtsvqgp/SuperintendentMarchMessage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741734490/mercerislandschoolsorg/xosmdaaw7anwfmtsvqgp/SuperintendentMarchMessage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741734490/mercerislandschoolsorg/xosmdaaw7anwfmtsvqgp/SuperintendentMarchMessage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741734490/mercerislandschoolsorg/xosmdaaw7anwfmtsvqgp/SuperintendentMarchMessage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741734490/mercerislandschoolsorg/xosmdaaw7anwfmtsvqgp/SuperintendentMarchMessage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741734490/mercerislandschoolsorg/xosmdaaw7anwfmtsvqgp/SuperintendentMarchMessage.jpg","width":2200}])
In January, Matt Sullivan (Executive Director of Finance and Operations) and I delivered our annual financial update to the community, also known as The Budget Roadshow webinar.
![Watch Bond Information Meeting with Superintendent Rundle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740781628/mercerislandschoolsorg/bwuujgqc7r0kcfxpoklb/BondInfoSession2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740781628/mercerislandschoolsorg/bwuujgqc7r0kcfxpoklb/BondInfoSession2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740781628/mercerislandschoolsorg/bwuujgqc7r0kcfxpoklb/BondInfoSession2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740781628/mercerislandschoolsorg/bwuujgqc7r0kcfxpoklb/BondInfoSession2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740781628/mercerislandschoolsorg/bwuujgqc7r0kcfxpoklb/BondInfoSession2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740781628/mercerislandschoolsorg/bwuujgqc7r0kcfxpoklb/BondInfoSession2.jpg","width":2200}])
Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle hosted a Bond Information Session for elementary school families last night at Island Park Elementary.
![2024 Annual Report: Message From Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle & Meet The MISD School Board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739471632/mercerislandschoolsorg/xgganrtxpvsjsvqtpzje/AnnualReport-FredMessageSchoolBoard2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739471632/mercerislandschoolsorg/xgganrtxpvsjsvqtpzje/AnnualReport-FredMessageSchoolBoard2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739471632/mercerislandschoolsorg/xgganrtxpvsjsvqtpzje/AnnualReport-FredMessageSchoolBoard2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739471632/mercerislandschoolsorg/xgganrtxpvsjsvqtpzje/AnnualReport-FredMessageSchoolBoard2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739471632/mercerislandschoolsorg/xgganrtxpvsjsvqtpzje/AnnualReport-FredMessageSchoolBoard2.png","width":1600}])
I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and partnership.
![Superintendent Message on Recent Executive Orders and February Student and Community Celebrations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738628368/mercerislandschoolsorg/buvwak4bww44ujtqmqfj/SuperintendentFebruary2025Message.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738628368/mercerislandschoolsorg/buvwak4bww44ujtqmqfj/SuperintendentFebruary2025Message.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738628368/mercerislandschoolsorg/buvwak4bww44ujtqmqfj/SuperintendentFebruary2025Message.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738628368/mercerislandschoolsorg/buvwak4bww44ujtqmqfj/SuperintendentFebruary2025Message.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738628368/mercerislandschoolsorg/buvwak4bww44ujtqmqfj/SuperintendentFebruary2025Message.png","width":1600}])
Recent Executive Orders coming out of the White House from President Trump and his administration regarding education created confusion and uncertainty for Washington’s schools, including Mercer Island School District
![Watch MISD Community Budget Webinar on 2024-25 Budget and Enrollment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734028451/mercerislandschoolsorg/sft1zcgsqk4hhijozkxp/BudgetWebinar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734028451/mercerislandschoolsorg/sft1zcgsqk4hhijozkxp/BudgetWebinar.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734028451/mercerislandschoolsorg/sft1zcgsqk4hhijozkxp/BudgetWebinar.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734028451/mercerislandschoolsorg/sft1zcgsqk4hhijozkxp/BudgetWebinar.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734028451/mercerislandschoolsorg/sft1zcgsqk4hhijozkxp/BudgetWebinar.png","width":1600}])
Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle and Executive Director of Finance and Operations Matt Sullivan hosted a MISD Budget community webinar on Thursday, January 9.
![Mercer Island School District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1668680346/mercerislandschoolsorg/n74cqw0yznv8r4blhq51/MISD_2020_maroon1.svg","width":118}])
Late yesterday evening, individuals trespassed onto the Islander Middle School (IMS) grounds and defaced numerous windows and exterior walls with antisemitic and racist symbols and phrases.
![Superintendent Rundle December Community Message Highlights Student Achievements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733259464/mercerislandschoolsorg/wndnanfnchbxzekyvpyu/FredDecemberRotary.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733259464/mercerislandschoolsorg/wndnanfnchbxzekyvpyu/FredDecemberRotary.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733259464/mercerislandschoolsorg/wndnanfnchbxzekyvpyu/FredDecemberRotary.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733259464/mercerislandschoolsorg/wndnanfnchbxzekyvpyu/FredDecemberRotary.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733259464/mercerislandschoolsorg/wndnanfnchbxzekyvpyu/FredDecemberRotary.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733259464/mercerislandschoolsorg/wndnanfnchbxzekyvpyu/FredDecemberRotary.jpg","width":2200}])
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend with friends and family celebrating Thanksgiving.
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