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![Community Update On Tangible Ways MISD Making Immediate and Longer Term Changes To Support Student Safety]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763164761/mercerislandschoolsorg/iefiti7uhhxfydmuh5fb/Praesidium20205Square2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763164761/mercerislandschoolsorg/iefiti7uhhxfydmuh5fb/Praesidium20205Square2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763164761/mercerislandschoolsorg/iefiti7uhhxfydmuh5fb/Praesidium20205Square2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763164761/mercerislandschoolsorg/iefiti7uhhxfydmuh5fb/Praesidium20205Square2.jpg","width":1080}])
Alleged and confirmed cases of student sexual assault/misconduct by former staff members continue to challenge us at the personal, system, and community levels.
![MISD Board Meeting Recap – November 13, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763092479/mercerislandschoolsorg/uqtdey16xgaprsxewhuy/KMIH1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763092479/mercerislandschoolsorg/uqtdey16xgaprsxewhuy/KMIH1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763092479/mercerislandschoolsorg/uqtdey16xgaprsxewhuy/KMIH1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763092479/mercerislandschoolsorg/uqtdey16xgaprsxewhuy/KMIH1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763092479/mercerislandschoolsorg/uqtdey16xgaprsxewhuy/KMIH1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763092479/mercerislandschoolsorg/uqtdey16xgaprsxewhuy/KMIH1.jpg","width":2200}])
There were 2 student recognitions and 7 items on the agenda at this Board meeting.
![IMS and Elementary's Have School Monday, November 10; MIHS No School November 10]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762218899/mercerislandschoolsorg/j17eswnqjb8bciv7mpu7/IPThird2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762218899/mercerislandschoolsorg/j17eswnqjb8bciv7mpu7/IPThird2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762218899/mercerislandschoolsorg/j17eswnqjb8bciv7mpu7/IPThird2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762218899/mercerislandschoolsorg/j17eswnqjb8bciv7mpu7/IPThird2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762218899/mercerislandschoolsorg/j17eswnqjb8bciv7mpu7/IPThird2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762218899/mercerislandschoolsorg/j17eswnqjb8bciv7mpu7/IPThird2.jpg","width":2200}])
On Monday, November 10, MIHS will not have school. School will be held for middle and elementary students on November 10.
![VIDEO: Watch MISD Student Safety & Well-Being Webinar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761839025/mercerislandschoolsorg/n2ttnc6hkert3xckrkqn/StudentSafetyWebinar1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761839025/mercerislandschoolsorg/n2ttnc6hkert3xckrkqn/StudentSafetyWebinar1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761839025/mercerislandschoolsorg/n2ttnc6hkert3xckrkqn/StudentSafetyWebinar1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761839025/mercerislandschoolsorg/n2ttnc6hkert3xckrkqn/StudentSafetyWebinar1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761839025/mercerislandschoolsorg/n2ttnc6hkert3xckrkqn/StudentSafetyWebinar1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761839025/mercerislandschoolsorg/n2ttnc6hkert3xckrkqn/StudentSafetyWebinar1.jpg","width":2200}])
The Mercer Island School District and Mercer Island PTA Council held a Student Safety and Well-Being webinar on Wednesday, October 29.
![MISD Hosting Student Safety & Well-Being Webinar Wednesday at 5pm]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761585025/mercerislandschoolsorg/ottaxvyzpzu84q90ivim/StudentSafetyWebinar.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761585025/mercerislandschoolsorg/ottaxvyzpzu84q90ivim/StudentSafetyWebinar.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761585025/mercerislandschoolsorg/ottaxvyzpzu84q90ivim/StudentSafetyWebinar.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761585025/mercerislandschoolsorg/ottaxvyzpzu84q90ivim/StudentSafetyWebinar.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761585025/mercerislandschoolsorg/ottaxvyzpzu84q90ivim/StudentSafetyWebinar.jpg","width":1600}])
The Mercer Island School District will host a Student Safety and Well-Being webinar on Wednesday, October 29, at 5pm.
![MISD Wins Award of Excellence for 2024 Annual Report from WSPRA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761337345/mercerislandschoolsorg/mtynszoxpsjjkl4egxmn/AwardofExcellence2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761337345/mercerislandschoolsorg/mtynszoxpsjjkl4egxmn/AwardofExcellence2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761337345/mercerislandschoolsorg/mtynszoxpsjjkl4egxmn/AwardofExcellence2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761337345/mercerislandschoolsorg/mtynszoxpsjjkl4egxmn/AwardofExcellence2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761337345/mercerislandschoolsorg/mtynszoxpsjjkl4egxmn/AwardofExcellence2025.jpg","width":1600}])
The Mercer Island School District won an Award of Excellence for our 2024 Annual Report at the annual Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) Conference and Awards Banquet at the Enzian Inn in Leavenworth on Thursday, October 23.
![MISD Board Meeting Recap – October 23, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761329408/mercerislandschoolsorg/kgfxtvudm8298jmmjhbo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761329408/mercerislandschoolsorg/kgfxtvudm8298jmmjhbo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761329408/mercerislandschoolsorg/kgfxtvudm8298jmmjhbo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761329408/mercerislandschoolsorg/kgfxtvudm8298jmmjhbo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761329408/mercerislandschoolsorg/kgfxtvudm8298jmmjhbo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761329408/mercerislandschoolsorg/kgfxtvudm8298jmmjhbo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":2200}])
There were six items on the agenda for this meeting.
![Mercer Island Preschool Families Learn About Kindergarten at MISD at Kindergarten Information Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761324964/mercerislandschoolsorg/ppme2mst0nfylasfqkj7/KindergartenInformationNight3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761324964/mercerislandschoolsorg/ppme2mst0nfylasfqkj7/KindergartenInformationNight3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761324964/mercerislandschoolsorg/ppme2mst0nfylasfqkj7/KindergartenInformationNight3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761324964/mercerislandschoolsorg/ppme2mst0nfylasfqkj7/KindergartenInformationNight3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761324964/mercerislandschoolsorg/ppme2mst0nfylasfqkj7/KindergartenInformationNight3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761324964/mercerislandschoolsorg/ppme2mst0nfylasfqkj7/KindergartenInformationNight3.jpg","width":2200}])
The Mercer Island School District hosted a Kindergarten Information Night on Wednesday, October 22 at Island Park Elementary for Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) families.
![Superintendent Rundle Message On Allegation of Sexual Misconduct By Former MIHS Teacher Curtis Johnston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761275189/mercerislandschoolsorg/ggaytabq7kw6xhw3cncr/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761275189/mercerislandschoolsorg/ggaytabq7kw6xhw3cncr/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761275189/mercerislandschoolsorg/ggaytabq7kw6xhw3cncr/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761275189/mercerislandschoolsorg/ggaytabq7kw6xhw3cncr/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761275189/mercerislandschoolsorg/ggaytabq7kw6xhw3cncr/Admin_Web-4.jpg","width":1600}])
In a news article published today, we learned of an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a former Mercer Island High School teacher, Curtis Johnston, and a female student who graduated in 2011.
![Strategies 360 Presentation to Board Highlights 76% of Residents Satisfied with MISD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760649289/mercerislandschoolsorg/xfqzxm2lpar3xfqywtev/BoardSpecialSession101625.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760649289/mercerislandschoolsorg/xfqzxm2lpar3xfqywtev/BoardSpecialSession101625.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760649289/mercerislandschoolsorg/xfqzxm2lpar3xfqywtev/BoardSpecialSession101625.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760649289/mercerislandschoolsorg/xfqzxm2lpar3xfqywtev/BoardSpecialSession101625.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760649289/mercerislandschoolsorg/xfqzxm2lpar3xfqywtev/BoardSpecialSession101625.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760649289/mercerislandschoolsorg/xfqzxm2lpar3xfqywtev/BoardSpecialSession101625.jpg","width":2200}])
The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors received a presentation this morning from Strategies 360 on the results of a post-bond community survey the group conducted in the six-week period after Labor Day.
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