$99M School Construction Bond Approved for Feb 2014 Ballot

The Mercer Island School District says additional classrooms and buildings would alleviate overcrowding expected to grow to enrollment levels not seen since the 1970s.

MIHS Student Honored as National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist

Mercer Island High School student Mark Anderson is a semi-finalist in a prestigious national academic scholarship available to African-Americans.

Mercer Island High School Student Wins National Poetry Award

Nathan Cummings Appointed As a National Student Poet

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

New Islander Stadium Concession Stand, Press Box to Open for Homecoming

The new Islander Stadium concession stand and athletic conference center (also known as a "press box") will open on Friday, Sept. 20.

Is Teen-Oriented Ask.fm Safe? Critics Warn of Bullying

The site is gaining popularity among middle school and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing anonymity and bullying.

MISD Hires Public Information, Records Officer

Mercer Island resident Randy Bolerjack will act as the school district's main spokesperson.

School District Calls Special Meeting Thursday on Overcrowding

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

11 Mercer Island High School Students Honored as National Merit Semifinalists

The 11 MIHS semifinalists are among about 16,000 selected nationally from approximately 1.5 million entrants.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Record Numbers of Mercer Island Students Begin School Sept. 3

The MISD reported 4,357 students in May 2013 for it's semi-annual district-wide student headcount — the highest number of enrolled students since 1979.

New Law Allows Schools to Give Allergy Meds Without Prescription

“A couple other states had passed laws after a child had died in the school,” said Issaquah State Senator Mark Mullet, the law's chief sponsor.

Mercer Island Rotary Seeks Applicants, Families for Foreign Exchange Program

MI Rotary is seeking local families interested in hosting opportunities, and from Mercer Island High School Sophomores interested in studying abroad during their Junior year.

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

Do You Buy Supplies for Your Classrooms?

A recent poll found that about a quarter of teachers have spent $400 on their own classroom supplies. Teachers and parents, talk to us in the comments if you've ever bought supplies for your classrooms.

School Board Invites Public To School Bond Listening Tour

The Mercer Island School District will present plans to build or remodel local schools at a series of meetings in late-August and early September.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Seven Tips For Back-to-School Health

Let's brush up on some health tips to make sure your kids have another successful school year.

School District Announces Parking Overflow Plan for 2013-14 School Year

The Mercer Island School District announced 26 special events this year would exceed parking capacity at Mercer Island High School, causing an overflow of on-street parking in nearby neighborhoods.

Backpack Weight: How Much is Too Much?

More than 24,300 people were treated in hospitals and doctors' offices for injuries related to backpacks in 2012.

August is National Immunization Month—Is Your Child Ready for School with Up-to-Date Vaccines?

August is National Immunization Month—Is Your Child Ready for School with Up-to-Date Vaccines?

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

Parents: Find, Share Back-To-School Deals On Patch Boards

Use the announcement function to your opinion, post personal, work or sports achievements; birth announcements; death notices; and more.

Sticker Shock: School Construction Costs Reach $100M for Possible Mercer Island Bond

Total cost estimates of the Mercer Island school construction program, which could be offered as a ballot measure next year, now stands at $100,395,548, compared to last year' estimate of $68,219,310.

Mercer Island School District 2013-14 Calendar

Here are the dates Mercer Island students and parents need to know for the 2013-14 school year.

Mercer Island School District Set to Approve 2013-2014 Budget

The Mercer Island School Board will review a $48.3 million general fund budget for the 2013-2014 school budget tonight at City Hall.

How Much Will You Spend on Back-to-School Shopping?

A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.

Free Summer Lunch Programs Offered Across King County

All kids and teens up to 18 years old can receive a free lunch at various parks and locations across King County this summer.

Bellevue College Graduates 41 Mercer Islanders

Popular with Islanders, the school is located less than five miles from Mercer Island.

Three MIHS Students Qualify for Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAC) Summer Residency

Mercer Island Destination Imagination Teams Excel at the 2013 Global Finals

An Islander Middle School team, called "Los Tacos Hermanos", placed first out of 52 teams from a number of countries.

Mercer Island PTA Council Presents Annual Awards

The Mercer Island PTA Council presented its annual awards at a ceremony at Mercer Island Beach Club on Friday.

Congrats, MI Grads! Blog About Your Journey on Patch

Mercer Island Track Coach Quits Amid District Investigation

Mercer Island High School track coach Elliot Powell has resigned from his positions at the school district after an investigation into alleged inappropriate personal conduct.

Community Update

Four Mercer Islanders Graduate from Whitman College

Mercer Island Student on Berklee College's Dean's List

Jesse Jaramillo's Love of Dance Lives On in Arts Endowment

Island Park Elementary School P.E. teacher Jesse Jaramillo, who died last year, honored with a dance education endowment in his name.

Mercer Island Undergrads at 2013 Whitman College Conference