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December Message From Superintendent Rundle
December is complex in many wonderful ways. Our communities celebrate various holidays this time of year, illuminating our religious, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. The opportunity to unite through our differences yields learning opportunities for children and adults alike. As inclusive as this time of year has the potential to be, it can also be divisive without intentionality.
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MIHS Mercer Trade Inc. Hosting Holiday Tree Lot With MIYFS
Mercer Trade Inc. (MTI) is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the Mercer Island Tree lot with Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) along with the staffing of other community organizations.
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MIHS Girls Swim and Dive Team Wins 3A State Championship
The Mercer Island High School Girls Swim and Dive team won the 3A State Championship Saturday night at the King County Aquatics Center.
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Superintendent’s Community Message on Antisemitism
Earlier this week, a parent notified our middle school administrators about an antisemitic comment made by one student toward another student at IMS. Upon learning about the incident, Ms. Budzius (co-principal) began an investigation and confirmed that an antisemitic term had, in fact, been used by a student. Ms. Budzius responded quickly to begin addressing the impacts of this incident with the students involved and impacted.
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With Winter Weather Approaching Make Sure You You Are Receiving MISD Notifications on School Closures and Delays
As we look forward to the approach of winter weather, we want to remind you where to look for school closure and delay information. The Mercer Island School District communicates information on school closures and delays in a variety of ways, all listed below.
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MISD, MIPD, and MIYFS Message on Fentanyl Targeted Towards Youth
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sent a message to the public recently warning about new forms of fentanyl that have begun circulating in Washington targeted towards children and young adults. These versions of the drug are formulated in brightly colored pills, powders, and blocks that have been termed "rainbow fentanyl" in many media reports.
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MISD 2022-23 COVID-19 Guidance
We are writing to share new information from the Washington State Department of Health about COVID-19 health and safety guidance for schools this year. Schools are required by state law to follow these guidelines.
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Mercer Island High School to perform in 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
April 1, 2022 – Today, the Mercer Island High School Marching Band, was selected to perform in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, representing the state of Washington. This will mark the first Parade appearance by the band. The Mercer Island Marching Band will join the Parade to the call of “Let’s Have a Parade,” the iconic phrase that has signaled the start of every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1924.
