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 […]
Read moreMercer 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. […]
Read moreYouth 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 […]
Read moreApplication 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. […]
Read moreHow 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 […]
Read moreParent 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, […]
Read moreApplication 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 […]
Read moreParent 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 […]
Read moreMark 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 […]
Read moreHorticulture 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 […]
Read moreApplication 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 […]
Read moreUpcoming 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 […]
Read moreUpcoming "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 […]
Read more"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 […]
Read moreParent 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, […]
Read moreKindergarten 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 […]
Read moreMercer 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. […]
Read moreParent 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 […]
Read moreApplication 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 […]
Read moreParent 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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