Second annual kids' carnival and breakfast happening this weekend.
Patch's holiday decorating contest is coming Dec. 8, the grand prize winner gets $100,000 for their local school system.
The Mercer Island School Board is reviewing the structural integrity of school buildings as it examines a recommendation to rebuild all K-8 facilities in the school district.
Educators, parents and students gather try to make their voices heard in photos for local legislators.
Mercer Island's PTA and teacher's union are calling for a "Day of Action" to protest proposed budget cuts.
Boy's and girl's basketball games will be broadcast on KMIH 88.9 FM.
Tests to be held at Mercer Island Learning Center
Seattle law firm Davis Law Group is offering teachers $100 gift cards from Office Max to defray out-of-pocket classroom costs.
Injury forced Islanders QB Jeff Lindquist from most of the game, but junior back-up Brian Higgins led Mercer Island back to within a field goal.
Current and Former Mercer Island School Board Members commemorate the district's 70th year of existence with stories, wise-cracks and carrot cake.
Association oversees athletics and activities for schools.
The Mercer Island School District is part of a regional system that notifies parents of school closures when poor weather creates hazardous local conditions.
Volunteers from all backgrounds are helping the Mercer Island Schools Foundation to call local families and businesses to help support local public schools.
Islander Quarterback Jeff Lindquist was 14 for 25 in completed passes for 203 yards.
The Mercer Island School Board will take their first look at detailed recommendations on a proposed 50-year master plan for school district buildings.
Public television station KCTS 9 in the annual program designed to honor successful teaching models and programs among Washington state educators
Playing their first-ever home playoff game this Friday at Islander Stadium, Islanders Football faces a Ferndale team with a tradition of post-season success.
The Islanders led at the half, but fell to the Roughriders, 8-7. They face Bainbridge Wednesday night in a loser-out elimination game.
The 613's celebrated Senior Night and a #2-seed in the Oct. 27 1B Sea-Tac Tournament.
There was plenty to celebrate in a festival atmosphere at Mercer Island's homecoming at Islander Stadium Friday night.
The Islanders continue to struggle this season, but making the playoffs is still possible.
The Islanders stopped their winless streak at the Tualatin Hills Invitational, winning 4 games and losing to tournament champions Southridge in their final match.
The Mercer Island School District and City Hall reached agreement on Oct. 12 to return the MIHS Homecoming Parade to it's traditional route through the Town Center.
The Islander's Wednesday night victory over Bellevue ends a two-game losing streak.
A Farewell reception was held Tuesday afternoon at MIHS.
The demand of combining of two traditional Islanders festivities — Homecoming and All-Island Band Night — on the high school marching band is to blame, say school district officials.
The International School in Bellevue received the highest ranking in the state — 10th in the nation, according to US News & World Report.
Working at Mercer Island High School since 2005, Harrison's last day as principal is Oct. 13.
Local citizens on the Mercer Island School District's 21st Century Facility Planning Committee discuss their findings with the school board.
Fundraiser Boosts MI Spirit with the Help of 70 “Junior Cheerleaders”
The Islanders score the last 21 points of the game, but cannot climb out of a big hole.
The Islanders (0-5) take their lumps at home to the Wolverines (4-1) at the Mercer Island Country Club.
The school district-empanelled 21st Century Facilities Planning Committee will recommend the Mercer Island School Board approve a plan to rebuild all K-8 schools in the community over the next eight years to alleviate overcrowding and support the local cu
Seventh grade students from Islander Middle School unveiled their picks for best books in each genre with brochures they created last year for this year's sixth grade students
The young team fell 7-14 to Bainbridge Island on Sept. 21. MIHS takes on Bellevue Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Brian Higgins made his first varsity start for the Mercer Island football team and threw for 208 yards to lead the Islanders to a 41-7 victory over Interlake.
The Islanders head to Interlake High School Friday, Sept. 23
The 21st Century Facilities Planning Committee heard concerns Sept. 6 on four possible bond options from the public in a bid to maintain school district buildings and infrastructure over the next 50 years.
Seattle-area TV stations KING 5 and Q13 Fox both nominated Mercer Island's Sept. 16 match-up with Juanita High School for extended coverage as their "Game of the Week".
MSP/HSPE state exam scores released last week show local schools achieved some of the highest test scores in the entire state.