Welcome New Families - Registration Information

Welcome New Families

Check out the District information page for directions to the schools and other information.

English Language Learners (ELL) Program | Highly Capable Program
Vaccines required for 2012-13; Vaccines required for 2013-14

Translation and Interpretation Services

The Mercer Island School District provides limited English proficient parents with information in their own language so that they can make informed decisions about their children's education. This includes providing interpretation and translation services for vital meetings and communications. If you need assistance, please email Learning Services Coordinator Jan Kentnor.

Kindergarten

2013-2014 Kindergarten registration will begin with an orientation meeting for parents of children who reach the age of five on or before August 31, 2013. More info... | 2013-2014 Kindergarten Registration Packet
 
Prospective kindergarten parents for the current 2012-2013 school year should use the 2012-2013 Kindergarten Registration Packet. Completed paperwork should be returned to any of the three elementary schools. Registration at a particular school is based on space availability.
 

Grades 1-5

Students in Grades 1-5 use this student registration form. You will also need to complete an D.O.H. Certificate of Immunization (Vaccines Required for 2012-13), a Home language survey, Transfer of Records and a Transportation form.  Completed paperwork should be returned to any of the three elementary schools. Registration at a particular school is based on space availability.
 

Grades 6-8

Registration can only be accomplished at Islander Middle School. Please contact the registrar at 206-230-6160 for appointment and questions. Please complete and bring the following to the appointment: a student registration form, a D.O.H. Certificate of Immunization, (Vaccines Required for 2012-13), a Home language survey, a Gator Greeting form, and a Transfer of records form. A copy of the student's most recent report card and any national testing scores would be helpful. Please call 206-230-6160 beginning August 8 to set up an appointment to register your student.
 

Grades 9-12

Students in Grades 9-12 use this student registration form. You will also need to complete a D.O.H. Certificate of Immunization, (Vaccines Required for 2012-13), and a Home language survey. You will also find the Four Year Plan of Study, Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2012 and beyond, the High School Profile, High School Course Descriptions and the Health Information sheet helpful. Students interested in sports should examine the MIHS Sports web pages and the Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements. Actual registration for the 12-13 school year can only be accomplished in person at Mercer Island High School. Students should call 206-236-3359.
 

    Interested in talking with a parent about the Mercer Island Community? These parents have agreed to be contacted by new families with questions.

    Island Park Elementary (K-5)

    5437 Island Crest Way
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    206-236-3410 FAX: 206-230-6251
    Web Site

    PTA President:


    Erin McLoughlin

     
    206-420-1589
     
    erinsam@comcast.net

    Lakeridge Elementary (K-5)

    8215 Southeast 78th
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    206-236-3415 FAX: 206-230-6232
    Web Site

    PTA Co President:

    Cliff Sharples              Naomi Knight

     
    206-232-0349               206-696-1361
    206-930-6684
     
    president@lakeridgepta.org

    West Mercer Elementary (K-5)

    4141 81st Avenue Southeast
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    206-236-3430 FAX: 206-230-6043
    Web Site

    PTA President:


    Greta Stednick
     
    206-232-1185
     
    stednickfamily@hotmail.com

    Islander Middle School (6-8)

    8225 SE 72nd
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    206-236-3413 FAX: 206-236-3408
    Web Site

    PTSA President:

    Rachel Allen

    206-200-2214
     
    rachelallensea@hotmail.com

    Mercer Island High School (9-12)

    9100 SE 42nd
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    (206) 236-3345 FAX: (206) 236-3358
    Web Site

    PTSA President

    Mary Kay Woolston

    206-232-0215
     
    mkwoolston@msn.com
     
    MIPA Co-President
     
    Sarah LeClercq                  Kim Thomas
     
    206-232-2329                      206-579-2828
    206-276-0618
     
     

 

VOTER INFORMATION

Our schools, as well as the City of Mercer Island town clerk, the Mercer Island Library and the Mercer Island Fire Station all have mail-in voter registration forms. You must be registered for 30 days before an election to be qualified to vote.

Registered voters may apply for absentee ballots 45 days prior to any election by mail, telephone, or in person at the King County Elections Office. Call 206-296-VOTE (8683) or FAX 206-205-5080. There is also an absentee ballot request form available on-line on the elections page of the King County home page: www.metrokc.gov/elections/index.html