A Truckload of Fun

Schwartz ECS Truck Day 2026

Schwartz ECS Truck Day returned in full swing on Thursday, May 28. Students and families soaked up the sunshine as they spent the morning exploring the vehicles they see around the community every day. From sitting in the driver’s seat and honking the horn to learning about each vehicle and the important work it does from the people who operate them, it was a day filled with excitement, discovery and fun.

Take a look at some highlights from the day:

This year’s lineup included a fire truck, police vehicles, an ambulance, a tractor, a street sweeper, emergency response vehicles, school buses, a semi truck and delivery vehicles from Schwartz Brothers Bakery, UPS and USPS. Thank you to all of our community partners who helped make Truck Day another memorable experience for our students and families.

We want to extend a huge thank you to our truck partners who made this day so memorable:

• AMR
• Mercer Island School District
• Eastside Fire and Rescue
• City of Mercer Island Police Department
• City of Mercer Island Parks & Rec
• Schwartz Brothers Bakery
• Ryder
• UPS
• USPS
• Washington State Department of Transportation

We are grateful to the organizations and community members who joined us for Truck Day. Thank you for giving our students a chance to learn, explore and connect with the people behind these incredible vehicles.

Special thanks to our ECS parent Truck Day Committee for helping bring it all together: Daniel Becker, Lizzy Colas, Josh Drapekin, Brahm Heyman and Justin Merriman.

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