Mercer Island Softball Defeats Liberty in League Playoff Game

Mercer Island softball defeated Liberty High School's team in the KingCo 3A playoff game.

Mercer Island Girls Tennis Wins KingCo 3A Title

Mercer Island wins KingCo Tennis 3A tournament, and moves on to the District Tournament next week.

Mercer Island District Seeks Feedback on Possible $70M Bond for 2014

A year after the defeat of a $196 million construction bond, the Mercer Island School District will hold public forums this year in preparation of a possible $70.3 million construction bond in 2014.

Where Does Mercer Island Rank Among Newsweek's "America's Best High Schools"?

Mercer Island High School is among Newsweek's 2013 list of "America's Best HIgh Schools."

Would Mercer Island Voters Support a School Bond? Public Discussion at Tuesday Forum

Mercer Island residents will continue discussions about the potential for community support for a school bond. The meeting is at 7 p.m. May 7 at the Mercer Island Community Center. Details: http://patch.com/A-3HTf

Breakfast of Champions Raises $464,263 for Mercer Island School Programs

Mercer Island Schools Foundation's Bridge the Gap campaign aims to raise $1.2 million to retain 18 to 20 classroom teachers, instructional coaches and an arts specialist.

Mercer Island Schools Win State Education Honors

Two schools within the Mercer Island School District were honored.

Mercer Island Students Named to Dean's List at Villanova University

Villanova University named Abigail Oaks and Alyssa Suhm, both of Mercer Island, to the Dean's List for the fall 2012 semester.

Mercer Island Student Wins National Merit Corporate Scholarship

More than 200 businesses helped finance this year's scholarships, most of which range from $500 to $10,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years.

Mercer Island Girls Tennis Beat Juanita, 7-0

Mercer Island girls tennis beat Juanita 7-0 Monday afternoon at Juanita High School.

Letter: Concerned Mercer Island Residents to Discuss School Overcrowding

Mercer Island residents who are concerned about school overcrowding will host informal discussions regarding a potential upcoming MISD bond measure. The meeting is at 7 p.m. April 23 and May 7 at the Mercer Island Community Center.

Washington University in St. Louis Names Three Mercer Islanders to Dean's List

Three Mercer Island students were named to the Dean's List at Washington University in St. Louis.

Mercer Island Schools Wins Honor for Recycling Efforts

The Mercer Island School District will be among the honorees at the Washington State Recycling Association's Recyclers of the Year Awards Banquet on Tuesday, May 14.

Siyu Tibbs of Mercer Island Named to University of Houston Dean's List

Siyu Tibbs, a University of Houston (UH) retailing and consumer sciences major and resident of Mercer Island, made the Dean's List for the fall 2012 semester.

Mercer Island Softball Falls to Mt. Si

Mt. Si High School beat Mercer Island in softball 5-4 Tuesday night.

Obama's Sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, is the Special Guest of Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Ceremony

Stanley Ann Dunham, the mother of President Barack Obama and his sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, was a graduate of Mercer Island High School. Soetoro-Ng will be the special guest of a ceremony for a scholarship named after Dunham.

Mercer Island High School Knowledge Bowl Team Places 3rd in State 3A Competition

The first-ever Mercer Island High School Knowledge Bowl team placed third in the school's first ever run at the state competition, according to the school district.

Mercer Island Resident Makes Berklee College of Music Dean's List

Scott Vojik of Mercer Island has earned placement on the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2012 academic year at the Berklee College of Music.

Mercer Island Softball Falls to Interlake 7-3

Interlake beat the Mercer Island softball team 7-3 in league play Tuesday.

Mercer Island Girls Tennis Defeat Sammamish 7-0

Mercer Island girls tennis defeated Sammamish 7-0 Tuesday night.

Eastside Republicans Ask Students: 'How Can We Stop Gun Violence and Protect Rights?'

Scholarship essays that answer the question “What is the best way to stop gun violence without infringing on the rights protected by the Second Amendment?” are due by April 22.

Mecer Island's Ju-Han Yao Named to Dean's List at Emory

Ju-Han Yao of Mercer Island was named to the Dean's List of Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University for the 2012 fall semester.

Mercer Island Softball Loses to Sammamish, 5-7

Mercer Island softball lost to Sammamish High School on Thursday.

Mercer Island Kids to Join 15,000 at First-Ever 'We Day' in America

The youth empowerment event is a program of the group Free the Children and will feature Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll, Magic Johnson and celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Martin Sheen and Nellie Furtado.

Mercer Island to Issue iPads to High School, Eighth Graders

Mercer Island Schools approved a purchase of 1,700 iPads for Mercer Island HIgh School students and district eighth graders. The rollout begins next month.

Mercer Island Students Named to Gonzaga President's List

JoAnna Frazier and Peter Lee of Mercer Island have been named to Gonzaga University's President's List for fall semester 2012.

Brita Moore Makes Luther College Dean's List

Brita Moore a Luther College senior from Mercer Island, has been named to the 2012 fall semester Dean's List.

Gary Plano to Stay with Mercer Island School District

Gary Plano, who had been one of three finalists to head the Ashland School District in Oregon, will stay at Mercer Island, the Mercer Island Reporter reported.

Mercer Island Teachers, School Staff Might Face $500K Annually in I-90 Tolls

As well as affecting staff, a toll might also make it hard for residents to pass school bonds and levies, the Mercer Island School District writes to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

MISD Superintendent Plano to Interview at Oregon District this Weekend

The Ashland School District in Oregon will interview Mercer Island School District Superintendent Gary Plano and two other candidates to be its superintendent starting Friday.

Islander Girls Hoops Face Bellevue in KingCo Tourney Championship Tonight

The win against Juanita on Tuesday was seen as a huge win for the Islanders who were 1-1 against Juanita during the regular season.

MI PTA Announces 2012-2013 'The Magic of a Moment' Reflections Art Contest Winners

The Mercer Island PTA Reflections awards ceremony was held Feb. 5 in the MIHS Auditorium.

Islanders Boys handle Liberty and Advance to KingCo Championship Game

The Islanders face Bellevue in the KingCo Championship game this Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Bellevue College.

MIHS students excel in Eastshore Music League Solo and Ensemble Festival

Ten category winners and 11 alternates will participate in the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Ellensburg, WA.

New Boiler, Lighting Upgrades Save MISD $14,258 a Year

New energy efficient facility upgrades at Mercer Island High School and Islander Middle School will save MISD money in the long run, according to engineering firm McKinstry & Company.

Mercer Island Schools Earn US Green Ribbon Award Honors

The Mercer Island School District is one of three nominated to receive the U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School District award, which will be presented this spring.

MIHS Wrestling Tops KingCo-Seamount Tournament

The Islanders qualified sixteen wrestlers for regionals in Kelso on Feb. 9.

Islander Wins College Scholarship for Future Business Leaders

The Association of Washington Business (AWB) Institute named eight scholarship winners from around the state on Friday, Feb. 1.

Update: Mercer Island Schools Chief Considers Move

MISD Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano was identified as a finalist to serve as superintendent of schools in Ashland, Oregon.

Mercer Island Students Earn Dean's List Honors

Several Islanders at colleges and universities around the US were recognized for their academic achievements.