2021 College Aid: How Mercer Island Area Compares In Application Rates

See how college aid applications changed for Mercer Island area high schools.

Earn College Credits in 4-8 Weeks At Shoreline Community College

Come to Shoreline Community College for convenient, transferable, and affordable options that will help you achieve your goals.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Mercer Island Patch.

Chickens Help Students Learn Responsibility

NYHS’s newest members bring a different kind of learning experience. By Naomi Klinghoffer, NYHS Class of 2021

Town Hall Encourages Students to Discuss Tough Topics

At town hall, students dive into controversial topics that are relevant or important to the school. By Hannah Milner, NYHS Class of 2023

2021 College Aid: How Mercer Island Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Mercer Island area high schools have done so far.

In Mercer Island Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in King County.

The Perks of Pandemic Prayer by Eliana Menashe, NYHS Junior

Covid has changed the nature of the synagogue, but it’s not all for the worse.

A Student Of Advanced Manufacturing And Mechatronics Program At Shoreline Community College

Langenstein was able to enroll in the Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics program tuition-free thanks to Workforce Education funding.

NYHS, MI's Jewish High School offering $5000 Covid Grants

Local Jewish High School offers $5000 Covid Relief Tuition Grants to all incoming students for the 20-21 school year.

Shoreline Community College Reopens Admission Process For Dental Hygiene Associate Of Applied Sciences Program

Dental hygiene students will earn degrees from Shoreline and the program is accredited by the Commission for Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Mercer Island Schools 2019-20 Calendar: First Day And More

When's the first day of school in Mercer Island? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Mercer Island HS Ranked Top 10 In Washington

The annual U.S. News & World Report best high school rankings are out. See where schools in your city ranked.

18 Puget Sound Students Get National Merit Corporate Scholarships

See the students from across Puget Sound, including Mercer Island, who earned scholarships worth between $500 and $10,000.

Mercer Island Students Made Nazi Gestures On Social Media: MISD

The Mercer Island School District said in a statement it is investigating the anti-Semitic posts.

Curious About Mercer Island SD Vaccination Rates? Here's The Data

Washington is experiencing the worse measles outbreak since the 1990s. See how immunization rates for your school district

Contractor For Mercer Island, Bellevue Schools Fined

The state Department of Labor and Industries alleged that I&C Northwest violated wage standards.

School Bus Inspections: See How Mercer Island Buses Did

Washington State Patrol conducts planned and suprise inspections of school buses in every district across the state.

See Mercer Island National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship​​ Corp. announced the Washington nominees this week.

Mercer Island Teacher Strike Likely Averted: District

Like scores of other districts around the state, Mercer Island teachers were negotiating pay raises related to the McCleary decision.

Mercer Island School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School, More

When's the first day of school in Mercer Island? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Mercer Island HS Ranked Among Best In WA: U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of best high schools in the country. See how Washington schools ranked.

Mercer Island School Shooting Prevention Plan Detailed In Letter

In a letter to the community, Mercer Island authorities describe steps being taken to prevent a local school shooting.

Mercer Island National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Announced

A number of Mercer Island students are semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships, which will be awarded beginning in April.

Local Students Get Congressional Awards From Rep. Adam Smith

Ten students from Mercer Island and Bellevue were given the medals at an event in Tukwila Aug. 12.

Before School Starts, Mercer Island Installs Crosswalk For Kids

The city and Mercer Island Schools worked together to fund a crosswalk project for Northwood Elementary students.

Mercer Island School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Mercer Island? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Mercer Island Rated One Of Top 10 Districts In Washington State

Niche.com is out with its latest K-12 rankings in America. See if your school district made the list.

Mercer Island School Breaks A Gymnasium Record

The students at Islander Middle School have Mercer Island voters to thank.

Symetra Heroes in the Classroom Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Symetra and Seattle Seahawks have partnered on teacher recognition program since 2006, honoring 200 local educators

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

MISD Superintendent Plano's Message Addresses Construction Bonds

Motorists, Cyclists Endanger Students By Ignoring School-Bus Stop Signs

The Mercer Island School District says motorists and cyclists routinely ignore school-bus stop signs, endangering local school children and violating the law.

Nominate a Mercer Island Teacher as a Hero in the Classroom

The Seattle Seahawks and Symetra Financial are again this year seeking nominations of Mercer Ialand School District teachers for the annual Heroes in the Classroom program.

$99M School Construction Bond Approved for Feb 2014 Ballot

The Mercer Island School District says additional classrooms and buildings would alleviate overcrowding expected to grow to enrollment levels not seen since the 1970s.

MIHS Student Honored as National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist

Mercer Island High School student Mark Anderson is a semi-finalist in a prestigious national academic scholarship available to African-Americans.

Mercer Island High School Student Wins National Poetry Award

Nathan Cummings Appointed As a National Student Poet

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

New Islander Stadium Concession Stand, Press Box to Open for Homecoming

The new Islander Stadium concession stand and athletic conference center (also known as a "press box") will open on Friday, Sept. 20.

Is Teen-Oriented Ask.fm Safe? Critics Warn of Bullying

The site is gaining popularity among middle school and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing anonymity and bullying.