08/20/2026
What better way is there for our students to tell the story of their school and community than through a mural right here in the City of Murals?!
Earlier this summer, we shared a sneak peek as our Highly Capable and Leadership students began bringing their mural design to life. Now, the finished piece is complete and making the TMS campus feel just a little more like the home our Wildcats all share.
Each letter in TOPPENISH highlights something that makes our city unique, while each piece of the papel picado banner represents programs at TMS that help our middle school students feel more connected to their learning, their school and one another.
The mural was just one part of their summer! Students also worked on other campus beautification projects and took their exploration of art beyond Toppen*sh. They experienced art in many different forms, stopping in Issaquah to see one of artist Thomas Dambo’s larger-than-life troll sculptures, exploring the incredible glasswork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and heading to the top of the Space Needle to take in the beauty of Seattle while seeing architecture as another form of art on full display!
We love seeing our Wildcats leave their mark on their school, our community, and beyond! 🐾
A big thank you to the staff who helped guide and support this project, including Ms. Baisinger, Mr. Pendlebury and Ms. Lemus, and to all of the students who put their creativity and hard work into making it happen.
Kwláksim y shíx̱wita, wɨshúwanitash de máysx̱yaw
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