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Mercer Island School District
Education Administration Programs
Mercer Island, WA 1,103 followers
Students Are The Priority
About us
Mercer Island, an island community located at the southern end of Lake Washington and is connected by Interstate 90 to Seattle on the west and Bellevue on the east. Mercer Island is six square miles and is primarily a residential community of approximately 25,000 people, many of whom are employed in professional and managerial positions in the surrounding areas. The District is one of 35 schools in the King and Pierce counties affiliated with the Puget Sound Educational School District, a regional support educational agency. The Mercer Island School District, with a K-12 student population of approximately 4,000, enjoys a widespread reputation for quality and excellence, combining academics, cultural expression, and athletic achievement. This tradition of excellence is a major reason many families make Mercer Island their home. Achievement test scores at the elementary, middle, and high school levels are consistently the highest in the state. The district maintains a graduation rate of over 95 percent. With its proximity to Seattle and Bellevue, the Island has easy access to several public and private colleges and universities including the University of Washington, Seattle University, Bellevue College, and Lake Washington Technical College. The district employs a teaching and support staff of 500 and has an annual operating budget of approximately $72.7 million. The Mercer Island Schools Foundation in partnership with the schools’ PTAs contributes over $2 million dollars to maintain teaching positions and instructional support. Quality educators and support personnel are complemented by quality school facilities. The district has one 9-12 high school and an alternative high school program, one 6-8 middle school, and four K-5 elementary schools. The district benefits from the substantial contributions of parents and community. The Mercer Island Schools Foundation, established in 1981, has raised over $27 million for district programs.
- Website
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http://mercerislandschools.org
External link for Mercer Island School District
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Mercer Island, WA
- Type
- Educational
Locations
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Primary
4160 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040, US
Employees at Mercer Island School District
Updates
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Superintendent Rundle has a message for our community to start the school year that focuses on September Recognitions, the release of the 25-26 and 26-27 Academic and Cultural Calendars, and the tragic shooting this morning at Apalachee high school in Georgia.
Message From Superintendent Rundle on Start of School, September Recognitions, School Shooting in Georgia, 25-26 & 26-27 Calendars
mercerislandschools.org
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🦉 Remember that Swooping Owl Alert at MIHS we put out last week? This Barred Owl could be the owl responsible for the swooping. The photo was taken by a MISD staff member this afternoon who saw the owl within the geographic Island Park enrollment boundary. As this Barred Owl looks light it might be roaming about the island, remember to keep your eyes open and be aware when walking at dusk or dawn.
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Congratulations to MIHS senior Jack Isaacs on winning the Washington State Stock Market Game Competition in June. Way To Go Jack!
MIHS Senior Jack Isaacs Triumphed at Washington State Stock Market Game Competition in June
mihs.mercerislandschools.org
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It was a great first day of school at Lakeridge on Wednesday for (left to right) kindergarten teachers Nicole Tisdel and Rebecca Reid; first grade teachers Sydney Schwartz (student teacher), Kristi Diederich, and Joan Wold; second grade teachers Jessica Olson and Molly Harnish; and 4-5th grade teacher Kristin Johnson.
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Geez Louise Local Swooping Owl, it’s the first day of school tomorrow. There’s no need for unsavory encounters near MIHS with island residents who are out for an evening walk, like happened last night on SE 42nd St. If this behavior continues we’re going to need to have a meeting with Principal Wold.