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Say Congrats to a Graduate with an MI Tradition – Grad Grams!

Graduate Grams (aka “Grad Grams”) are a wonderful Mercer Island tradition. For the past 30 years, Islanders have been sending Grad Grams congratulating their special graduates. Grad Grams are $6 […]

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Mercer Island PTA Council displays messages of hope on outdoor banners during COVID-19 school closure

Mercer Island PTA Council (MI PTA Council) teamed up with its local PTA/PTSA members to create outdoor banners that display messages of hope and strength during the COVID-19 school closure. […]

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Youth in High Achieving Schools: Survey findings presented on April 16th

Dr. Suniya Luthar, Executive Director of Authentic Connections, will visit Mercer Island on Tuesday, April 16th, and will present an overview of findings from the March 2019 High Achieving Schools […]

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Application period for 2019 Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship now open

Calling all 2019 graduating senior women from Mercer Island High School (MIHS) and Rainier Beach High School (RBHS). The application period is now open for this year’s Stanley Dunham Scholarship. […]

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How to Choose a Preschool: A Quick Guide

Finding a quality preschool or child care provider can be daunting. Here are some tips that will help you find the right preschool for your child’s needs. It’s time to […]

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Parent Edge to host diversity expert Rosetta Lee on Wednesday, January 23rd

Mercer Island Parent Edge will be hosting Rosetta Lee, a highly regarded local and national expert in diversity, inclusion, and equity. There will be two presentations on Wednesday, January 23rd, […]

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Application period open for Mercer Island Sister City Student Exchange Program in France

The Mercer Island Sister City Association is currently accepting applications from Mercer Island High School students, in grades 9 through 11, who are interested in participating in a 10-day exchange […]

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Parent Edge presents "UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World," October 23rd

Mercer Island Parent Edge will be hosting internationally recognized educator, speaker, and author Dr. Michelle Borba, who will be presenting on her book, “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our […]

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Mark your calendars for 2018-2019 Parent Edge events

Mercer Island Parent Edge has announced its line-up of speakers and presentations for 2017-2018.  Mark your calendars and join your PTA for free or discounted admittance to events.  Learn more […]

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Horticulture Annual Plant Sale opens this Saturday

A Mercer Island tradition, the Crest Learning Center annual Horticulture Plant Sale opens this Saturday for the first of three weekends. The sale will take place from 9 am to […]

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Application period for 2018 Char Fox Girl Forward Award now open

The application period for the 2018 Char Fox Girl Forward Award is now open to women residing on Mercer Island (ages 16 or older) who will be pursuing an advanced academic or vocational […]

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Upcoming Open House Week at Bright Horizons, April 16 – 20

Bright Horizons at Mercer Island will be opening its doors to the community during their Open House Week, April 16 – 20, from 8 am – 5 pm. During their […]

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Upcoming "Successful Parenting" Forum on Stress & Teen Health, April 3rd

The Department of Youth and Family Services (YFS) and the Community Advisory Board (CAB) will present their next community forum, “Successful Parenting on Mercer Island: Harmful Stress and Its Impact […]

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"Youth Concerns" message to the community: An open letter

[Open letter was submitted to us and was written by Donna Colosky, Cindy Goodwin, and Ed Holmes.]  Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (YFS), Mercer Island Police, Mercer Island School […]

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Parent Edge presents "The Gift of Failure" with Jessica Lahey, March 20th

Mercer Island Parent Edge and joint sponsors will be hosting New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey for a presentation on her book, The Gift of Failure, on Tuesday, March 20th, […]

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Kindergarten registration now open for Mercer Island School District

Kindergarten enrollment is now underway for the 2018-2019 school year in the Mercer Island School District. Families are asked not to delay in completing their online registration packet. “Although kindergarten […]

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Mercer Island Summer Camp Guide 2018

The 2018 My MI guide to summer camps is here! While the warm, sunny days of summer may seem far away, the time for summer-camp registration is already upon us. […]

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Parent Edge presents "Kids & Race: Changing the Narrative" talk with Jasen Frelot, Jan 18th

Mercer Island Parent Edge and joint sponsors present “Kids & Race: Changing the Narrative” talk with Jasen Frelot on Thursday, January 18th, at 7 pm, at Northwood Elementary School. More information […]

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Application period for 2018 Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship now open

Calling all 2018 graduating senior women at Mercer Island High School! The application period is now open for this year’s Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship. About the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship […]

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Parent Edge presents "Tweens, Teens & Tech: Straight Talk with Jo Langford," October 25th

Mercer Island Parent Edge and joint sponsors present “Tweens, Teens & Tech: Straight Talk with Jo Langford,” on Wednesday, October 25th, at 7 pm, at Mercer Island High School Performing Arts […]

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