Every day of the school year, at each school on the Island, our Mercer Island Schools Foundation makes a difference. That difference is keenly focused on enriching our students’ basic education and making the Mercer Island school district the best in the state of Washington. Together, we are providing our children with an investment in their education that will last a lifetime.

When we say “our” Mercer Island Schools Foundation, who do we mean?  Some of us are families who made the choice to move here because we wanted our children to attend great public schools. Some of us grew up here and moved back because we wanted our kids to experience what we benefited from when we were kids. Others of us are community members who recognize that strong public schools are a vital part of our special Island community as a whole.

Over the years, thousands of Islanders have donated to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation knowing that education is the greatest investment they could provide to our local children. These regular and consistent contributions have provided students the tools needed to be successful in K-12 and beyond: new textbooks, classroom equipment, improved curriculum and enrichment activities and, most importantly, highly trained and exceptional educators who stand by our children each and every day. As a new school year starts, it is our hope that our community once again continues this strong tradition.

Our upcoming fall campaign is focused on raising funds to support academic curriculum and enrichment in all schools. On Nov. 3 and 4, Phone-a-thon community volunteers will call all households on the Island with school-age children and ask for a $500 donation per child towards this end.  If you don’t currently have a child in the school district we want you to feel a part of our community as well; please consider making a contribution in our schools. You can do so by visiting www.misf.com/donate to make your on-line investment or you can mail a contribution to P.O. Box 1243, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Thank you all for being a part of our Island community and for investing in our children’s education.

Emily Wion and Robert Spalding

Co-Presidents

Mercer Island School Foundation