//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~5a4414d9359b20c824e3d878ff71f6dd78bb75b962422a46f283f1d5adeb9f82 A weekly interview series where Principal Walter Kelly sits down with Senior Gabe Gottesman to discuss current topics at Mercer Island High School. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:41:39 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/c7b04878/95d52138.mp3 In this episode of Principal Kelly's Corner, Mr. Kelly and Gabe Gottesman discuss the lifted mask mandate, how MI can help families who are affected by the invasion of Ukraine, and the first in-person assembly of the school year. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:49:56 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/c7b04878/95d52138.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/8b1bf497/6380234c.mp3 In this episode, Principal Kelly and Gabe Gottesman discuss MIHS' plans during Black History Month. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/8b1bf497/6380234c.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/99e9fb49/eca484ff.mp3 In this episode, Principal Kelly and Gabe discuss goals for MIHS for the new semester, the upcoming Unified sports events, and more. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/99e9fb49/eca484ff.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/b3092d69/b4940c20.mp3 In a special episode of Principal Kelly's Corner, Gabe Gottesman sits down with Principal Kelly to discuss the current state of COVID-19 at Mercer Island High School and ask the most common questions from students, parents, and teachers.1:20 - The current state of COVID at MIHS and the administration’s overall mindset4:19 - Protocol if a student tests positive from an at-home test5:10 - A student tests positive or has symptoms while at school6:04 - A student’s family member or close contact tests positive but they test negative6:37 - Student feels sick or tests positive but it reluctant to report it because of missing school8:28 - Students who feel unsafe at school and want to stay home, but do not have COVID10:51 - Emergency staffing plan, and possibly teachers teaching online to an in-person class12:38 - The current state of the lunchroom during Omicron15:02 - The two factors that could possibly lead to virtual learning16:57 - The availability of sports and extracurricular activities (TOLO, clubs, etc.)... Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:46:33 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/b3092d69/b4940c20.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/eee84ac7/36f319c3.mp3 Principal Walter Kelly speaks on the rivalry between Mercer Island High School and Bellevue High School, lessons the MI School District learned during the year of online school, his thoughts on Herbert the Snail, and more. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:56:57 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/eee84ac7/36f319c3.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/9a84d8e8/eb7f6e7e.mp3 In the first episode of the weekly series "Principal Kelly's Corner," Principal Walter Kelly sits down with Gabe Gottesman to discuss topics ranging from his favorite school lunch to his strategy for lowering student stress during the school year. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:31:47 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/9a84d8e8/eb7f6e7e.mp3