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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Islander Middle School Expansion on March 27th

There’s another exciting milestone ahead for the Mercer Island School District.  On Friday, March 27th at 2 pm, the Mercer Island School Board will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the […]

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Three Great Parent Education Events You Won't Want to Miss!

Heads up, parents! There are three great parent education events coming to Mercer Island back-to-back – March, 29th, March 30th & March 31st.  Don’t miss these fantastic educational opportunities happening right […]

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Groundbreaking Ceremony at Fourth Elementary School Site on March 17th

This week marks an exciting milestone for the future fourth elementary school of Mercer Island. The Mercer Island School District will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the school’s future site on […]

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MIYFS Giving from the Heart Shopping Day

An annual tradition, the second Wednesday of February is known locally as Giving from the Heart Day. It begins with the MIYFS Giving from the Heart Breakfast, a Mercer Island community […]

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A Call for Help – And an Answer from MIYFS

A Guest Letter from Terry Pottmeyer, 2015 Honorary Co-Chair of Giving from the Heart Breakfast, along with Dean Quigley The call came many years ago, in the late 80s, when my […]

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My MI Guide: Holiday Events on Mercer Island

Get in the holiday spirit with Mercer Island’s Holiday Tree Lighting and Firehouse Munch, festive shopping events, holiday performances, and more! 1. Sip & Shop – A Holiday Shopping Boutique […]

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10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween on Mercer Island

Mercer Island is a magical place for celebrating Halloween. The fall foliage is in full hypercolor of reds, oranges, and yellows; pumpkins appear on doorsteps; and giant spiderwebs pop up […]

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