District News from Various Sources

November 2011

Winter weather is approaching!

When extreme weather is expected, rest assured that Mercer Island School District personnel monitor forecasts and conditions on the roadways well ahead of the anticipated arrival of a storm. In addition, we consult with police, state patrol and other school districts that are in the storm’s path prior to taking any action. More info...

2012-2013 Highly Capable Program Nomination Deadline Thursday

The Highly Capable Program nomination deadline for the 2012-2013 school year is Thursday, November 10th. The Highly Capable Program nomination form, policy, characteristics of highly capable students and testing timeline are available here.

Mercer Island High School to receive a 2012 Golden Apple Award from KCTS 9 (update 11/7/11)

Mercer Island High School was recently named a Golden Apple Award winner by KCTS 9 in the annual program designed to honor successful teaching models and programs among Washington state educators. More info...

The Fall issue of our District News publication has been mailed!

Or, read it here.

21st Century Master Planning has begun

Mercer Island School District is addressing our current and projected increase in enrollment. Please participate, learn about the issues and provide input during a special board meeting November 3rd, 2011. More info ...

October 2011

Happy Birthday MISD! Mercer Island School District celebrates 70 years

The Mercer Island School District #400 was officially established on September 1, 1941, 62 years after the first students started attending East Seattle School at what is now the old Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club. More info ...

Mercer Island High School is ranked among the nation’s best high schools for math and science education

Mercer Island High School received a Silver Medal from the U.S. News and World Report STEM Education Center (Science, Technology and Math Education) for excellence in math and science education. More info ...

2012-2013 Highly Capable Program Nomination open

The 2012-2013 Highly Capable Program nomination window is open from October 14th to November 10th. Please visit the following link for More info ...

Pat Blix, MIHS Interim Principal, set to meet parents in November

Ms. Blix, recently named Interim Principal of Mercer Island High School, will meet with high school parents on Tuesday November 15, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Library at a PTSA Fall Membership Meeting. For parents and others who prefer a daytime meeting, Ms. Blix will be available to greet parents on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. during a PTSA coffee in the Library Presentation Room. More info ...

Overflow parking needs sent to City of Mercer Island

On October 18, 2011 Todd Kelsay, Transportation Director, announced the events listed below for the 2011-12 school year are likely to require parking beyond the capacity of school district parking lots.   As a result, on-street parking will be allowed for the duration of the events. More info ...

Congratulations to National Merit Semifinalists, Commended Scholars and National Hispanic Award recipients

Six Mercer Island High School students have been named National Merit Semifinalists, nineteen are Commended Scholars and one is the recipient of the National Hispanic Award. More info...

John Harrison to step down at Mercer Island High School

Principal Harrison accepts position in Bellevue School District as Director of Secondary School Support. Retired MI Principal to be named as Interim. Superintendent Gary Plano announced today, October 4, 2011, that John Harrison will be leaving Mercer Island School District to accept a central office position with the Bellevue Schools. More info...