Back To School Resources 24-25
RSVP: The RSVP process lets parents verify information online. Beginning August 13, 2024, you will be able to log into your Skyward Family Access account and complete all the district forms, permission slips, and notifications required for the start of school. Parents and guardians will also verify their student demographic information and update phone numbers and email addresses. Parents can also input their cell phone numbers to opt-in to receive text notifications about school closures due to inclement weather. Full instructions on text notifications can be found here. Updating Emergency Contact information is a separate tile in Family Access so parents can update those if any changes are needed. All parents are required to complete and/or acknowledge all forms for their children. Step-by-step instructions with screenshots are available online.
Forms should be completed prior to Back2School Day for IMS and Fees and Photo Days for MIHS, or by the first day of school, August 28, 2024.
Skyward Family Access allows you to view:
· Student’s schedule
· Daily Attendance
· Food Service account information
· Report Cards & Test Scores
Skyward Family Access – Login/Password Information:
· Click on the Family Access link: https://www.q.wa-k12.
· If you have forgotten your login/password or if you are retrieving it for the first time, click the “Forgot your Login/Password?” link.
· Enter your email address (the one provided on your enrollment at the time of registration) or your username.
· Click on the Submit button.
· Your login and password will be sent to your email address.
If you need further assistance, please contact Jiovanna Koceski by email at Jiovanna.Koceski@
Placement letters will not be mailed to our families. Instead, you will log onto Skyward to determine your child’s Placement.
Grades K-5 – Placements open Friday, August 23, 4:30 p.m.
Grades 6-8 – Schedules open Tuesday, August 20, 8:00 a.m.
Grades 9-12 – Schedules open Friday, August 16, 4:00 p.m.
RSVP FAQ
- How do I access the RSVP page?
- Can I do RSVP on my smartphone?
- What if I clicked on the “Forgot your login or password?” link and did not receive an email with my login and password information?
- I see a message that ‘Only members of the student’s primary family may modify this step.’ What does this mean?
- I am a 2nd household parent. Can I submit RSVP on behalf of the 1st household parent?
- I have completed all the steps, why can't I submit RSVP?
- I am a parent who is an employee (or a former employee) of the District and I am not able to change my contact information online because a message says that I have to contact Human Resources in order to make a change. What should I do?
- I received a reminder email saying that I have not verified my student’s information, even though I made changes online. What should I do?
- Does the system keep a history of all the changes I made?
- Do I need to supply proof of residency during the RSVP process every year?
- Do I need to submit my child's birth certificate during RSVP? Wouldn't this already be on file?
- Do I need to upload my child's immunizations during RSVP? Wouldn't this already be on file?
How do I access the RSVP page?
Login into Family Access: https://www.q.wa-k12.net/
Can I do RSVP on my smartphone?
What if I clicked on the “Forgot your login or password?” link and did not receive an email with my login and password information?
Please contact Heather Ross for further assistance.
I see a message that ‘Only members of the student’s primary family may modify this step.’ What does this mean?
A student may have more than family listed in our database. The first family listed in the student’s record is designated as the primary family for that student. If you are listed as a member of a family that is not the student’s primary family you will get this message. The primary family, including both adults if there are more than one, has the ability and the responsibility to verify and complete the student’s information and forms.
As a non-primary family member, you are still able to make changes to your own family’s information or to add emergency contacts using the RSVP process.
I am a 2nd household parent. Can I submit RSVP on behalf of the 1st household parent?
I have completed all the steps, why can't I submit RSVP?
Ensure that all steps have a green checkmark on the right to allow submission. If one does not, go to the individual step that is missing the green checkmark and click on "Complete this step and move to next step" button at the bottom. That will add the green checkmark to allow submission. Note: 2nd household parents cannot submit RSVP. They can verify the steps but can't do the final submission.
I am a parent who is an employee (or a former employee) of the District and I am not able to change my contact information online because a message says that I have to contact Human Resources in order to make a change. What should I do?
Current and former employees of the district need to contact Human Resources at Kathleen.Long@mercerislandschools.org to update their personal employee information. You can make a change to your spouse, but not your own information.
I received a reminder email saying that I have not verified my student’s information, even though I made changes online. What should I do?
Please log back into Family Access and select the student whose information needs to be verified. Check the following:
Is there a green checkmark by each of the steps? If not, click on the step without a checkmark and click the box “Complete step…” button at the bottom of the screen. Click on the last step “Complete RSVP – Review Student Verification Process,” then click on the “Submit RSVP” button.
Does the system keep a history of all the changes I made?
Do I need to supply proof of residency during the RSVP process every year?
Do I need to submit my child's birth certificate during RSVP? Wouldn't this already be on file?
Do I need to upload my child's immunizations during RSVP? Wouldn't this already be on file?
Choose Your School
Island Park
Island Park Elementary
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Elementary RSVP Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access Opens
- Friday, August 23, 2024: Elementary Class Placements Available (tentative)
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Island Park Open House
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at Island Park, Grades K-12
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Island Park Opening Day Coffee
- Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: Island Park Kindergarten Camp
- Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: Island Park Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of Kindergarten at Island Park
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Island Park PTA Coffee, Kisses and Kleenex
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at Island Park Grades K-5
- *TBD: Island Park Back to School Bash
- Friday, August 30, 2024: Kindergarten Class/Teacher Placement Released via Skyward/Qmlativ
- Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day. No school (all grades)
- Wednesday, September 4, 2024: Island Park Popsicles with the Principal
- Tues-Thurs, September 3-5, 2024: WaKIDS Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students)
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Island Park Curriculum Night
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024: Island Park Picture Day
- Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Picture Re-take Day
Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Elementary RSVP Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access Opens
Each school year, parents must complete the RSVP process to acknowledge important policies and complete required forms for schools. Parents will need to complete the RSVP process for each of their students by logging into Qmlativ's (Skyward) Family Access Portal. Parents can complete the RSVP process starting Tuesday, August 13.
These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.
Friday, August 23, 2024: Elementary Class Placements Available (tentative)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Island Park Open House
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at Island Park, Grades K-12
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Island Park Opening Day Coffee
Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: Island Park Kindergarten Camp
Kindergarten Camp: Student’s classroom/teacher assignments will not be finalized until the end of Kindergarten Camp. Over this three-day period, all Kindergarteners will be in small groups, rotations, and whole group settings with all three teachers and different student groupings. This format allows our teachers to get a better understanding of student needs and dynamics within the classroom for placement. This format also allows students to develop relationships with the whole cohort, creating a stronger Kindergarten community from the start. It’s truly a win-win approach. We rolled out the Kindergarten Camp format last year and we are excited about bringing back this opportunity again this year.
Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: Island Park Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of Kindergarten at Island Park
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Island Park PTA Coffee, Kisses and Kleenex
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at Island Park Grades K-5
First Day of School Grades K-12. This is a typical early-release Wednesday for West Mercer: Students in grades K-5 will attend from 9:10 AM - 2:05 PM today. All RSVP forms must be completed prior to today.
All Kindergarten students will start on August 28th. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on September 3, 4 and 5th due to WaKIDS conferences.
*TBD: Island Park Back to School Bash
Friday, August 30, 2024: Kindergarten Class/Teacher Placement Released via Skyward/Qmlativ
Visit the Mercer Island School District skyward access page after 4pm: https://www.q.wa-k12.net/mercerSTS/
Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day. No school (all grades)
Wednesday, September 4, 2024: Island Park Popsicles with the Principal
Tues-Thurs, September 3-5, 2024: WaKIDS Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students)
Each family will have a 30 minute conference with your child’s Kindergarten teacher on one day over this period of time. A sign-up link for these conferences will be sent out with class/teacher assignments on Friday, August 30th. More information about WaKIDS can be found here.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Island Park Curriculum Night
Tuesday, September 24, 2024: Island Park Picture Day
Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Picture Re-take Day
Lakeridge
Lakeridge Elementary
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Elementary RSVP Skyward Family Access Opens
- Friday, August 23, 2024: Elementary Class Placements Available (tentative)
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Lakeridge Open House
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at Lakeridge Grades K-5
- Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: Lakeridge Kindergarten Camp
- Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024 Lakeridge Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Lakeridge PTA Welcome Coffee
- *TBD: Lakeridge Principal Q & A
- Friday, August 30, 2024: Kindergarten class/teacher placement will be released via Qmlativ by 4pm
- Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day. No school (all grades)
- Tues-Thurs, September 3-5, 2024: WaKIDS Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students)
- *TBD: Lakeridge Fall Family Picnic
- *TBD: Lakeridge Bike Rodeo
- *Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Lakeridge Curriculum Night
- Thursday, September 26, 2024: Lakeridge Picture Day
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Lakeridge Picture Re-Take Day
- Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Elementary RSVP Skyward Family Access Opens
Each school year, parents must complete the RSVP process to acknowledge important policies and complete required forms for schools. Parents will need to complete the RSVP process for each of their students by logging into Qmlativ's (Skyward) Family Access Portal. Parents can complete the RSVP process starting Tuesday, August 13.
These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.
Friday, August 23, 2024: Elementary Class Placements Available (tentative)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Lakeridge Open House
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at Lakeridge Grades K-5
First Day of School Grades K-12. This is a typical early-release Wednesday for Lakeridge: Students in grades K-5 will attend from 9:10 AM - 2:05 PM today. All RSVP forms must be completed prior to today.
All Kindergarten students will start on August 28th. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on September 3, 4 and 5th due to WaKIDS conferences.
Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: Lakeridge Kindergarten Camp
Kindergarten Camp: Student’s classroom/teacher assignments will not be finalized until the end of Kindergarten Camp. Over this three-day period, all Kindergarteners will be in small groups, rotations, and whole group settings with all three teachers and different student groupings. This format allows our teachers to get a better understanding of student needs and dynamics within the classroom for placement. This format also allows students to develop relationships with the whole cohort, creating a stronger Kindergarten community from the start. It’s truly a win-win approach. We rolled out the Kindergarten Camp format last year and we are excited about bringing back this opportunity again this year.
Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024 Lakeridge Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Lakeridge PTA Welcome Coffee
*TBD: Lakeridge Principal Q & A
Friday, August 30, 2024: Kindergarten class/teacher placement will be released via Qmlativ by 4pm
Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day. No school (all grades)
Tues-Thurs, September 3-5, 2024: WaKIDS Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students)
Each family will have a 30 minute conference with your child’s Kindergarten teacher on one day over this period of time. A sign-up link for these conferences will be sent out with class/teacher assignments on Friday, August 30th. More information about WaKIDS can be found here.
*TBD: Lakeridge Fall Family Picnic
*TBD: Lakeridge Bike Rodeo
*Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Lakeridge Curriculum Night
Thursday, September 26, 2024: Lakeridge Picture Day
Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Lakeridge Picture Re-Take Day
Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
Northwood
Northwood Elementary
- Friday, August 9, 2024: Northwood PTA All Family Playdate (all grades)
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Elementary RSVP Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access Opens
- Friday, August 16, 2024: Northwood PTA All Families Playdate (all grades)
- Friday, August 23, 2024: Elementary Class Placements Available (tentative)
- Friday, August 23, 2024: Northwood PTA All Families Playdate (all grades)
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Northwood Open House PK-5
- Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: Northwood Kindergarten Camp
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of Kindergarten at Northwood
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at Northwood, Grades K-5
- Friday, August 30, 2024: Kindergarten class/teacher placement will be released via Qmlativ by 4pm
- Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day. No school (all grades),
- Tues-Thurs, September 3-5, 2024: WaKIDS Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students)
- Friday, Sept. 6, 2024: First Day of assigned classroom for Kindergarten students
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Northwood Curriculum Night
- *TBD: Northwood PTA Back to School Social
- *TBD: Northwood PTA Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
- Monday, October 7, 2024: Northwood Picture Day
- Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
- Thursday, November 14, 2024: Northwood Picture Re-Take Day
Friday, August 9, 2024: Northwood PTA All Family Playdate (all grades)
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Sponsored by NW PTA
Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Elementary RSVP Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access Opens
Each school year, parents must complete the RSVP process to acknowledge important policies and complete required forms for schools. Parents will need to complete the RSVP process for each of their students by logging into Qmlativ's (Skyward) Family Access Portal. Parents can complete the RSVP process starting Tuesday, August 13.
These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.
Friday, August 16, 2024: Northwood PTA All Families Playdate (all grades)
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Sponsored by NW PTA
Friday, August 23, 2024: Elementary Class Placements Available (tentative)
Friday, August 23, 2024: Northwood PTA All Families Playdate (all grades)
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Sponsored by NW PTA
Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Northwood Open House PK-5
Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: Northwood Kindergarten Camp
Kindergarten Camp: Student’s classroom/teacher assignments will not be finalized until the end of Kindergarten Camp. Over this three-day period, all Kindergarteners will be in small groups, rotations, and whole group settings with all three teachers and different student groupings. This format allows our teachers to get a better understanding of student needs and dynamics within the classroom for placement. This format also allows students to develop relationships with the whole cohort, creating a stronger Kindergarten community from the start. It’s truly a win-win approach. We rolled out the Kindergarten Camp format last year and we are excited about bringing back this opportunity again this year.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of Kindergarten at Northwood
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at Northwood, Grades K-5
Friday, August 30, 2024: Kindergarten class/teacher placement will be released via Qmlativ by 4pm
Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day. No school (all grades),
Tues-Thurs, September 3-5, 2024: WaKIDS Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students)
Each family will have a 30 minute conference with your child’s Kindergarten teacher on one day over this period of time. A sign-up link for these conferences will be sent out with class/teacher assignments on Friday, August 30th. More information about WaKIDS can be found here.
Friday, Sept. 6, 2024: First Day of assigned classroom for Kindergarten students
Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Northwood Curriculum Night
*TBD: Northwood PTA Back to School Social
*TBD: Northwood PTA Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
Monday, October 7, 2024: Northwood Picture Day
Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
Thursday, November 14, 2024: Northwood Picture Re-Take Day
West Mercer
West Mercer Elementary
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Elementary RSVP Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access Opens
- Friday, August 23, 2024: Elementary Class Placements Available (tentative)
- Monday, August 26, 2024: West Mercer PTA Kindergarten Ice Cream Social
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024: West Mercer Open House Grades K-5
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024: West Mercer PTA Staff Welcome Lunch
- Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: West Mercer Kindergarten Camp
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of Kindergarten at West Mercer
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at West Mercer Grades K-5
- *TBD: West Mercer PTA All School Welcome Coffee
- Friday, August 30, 2024: Kindergarten class/teacher placement will be released via Qmlativ by 4pm
- Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day. No school (all grades),
- Tues-Thurs, September 3-5, 2024: WaKIDS Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students)
- *TBD: West Mercer PTA All School Ice Cream Social
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024: West Mercer Curriculum & Community Night
- Thursday, September 19, 2024: West Mercer Picture Day
- Friday, October 25, 2024: West Mercer Picture Re-take Day
- Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Elementary RSVP Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access Opens
Each school year, parents must complete the RSVP process to acknowledge important policies and complete required forms for schools. Parents will need to complete the RSVP process for each of their students by logging into Qmlativ's (Skyward) Family Access Portal. Parents can complete the RSVP process starting Tuesday, August 13.
These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.
Friday, August 23, 2024: Elementary Class Placements Available (tentative)
Monday, August 26, 2024: West Mercer PTA Kindergarten Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 27, 2024: West Mercer Open House Grades K-5
Tuesday, August 27, 2024: West Mercer PTA Staff Welcome Lunch
Weds-Fri, August 28-30, 2024: West Mercer Kindergarten Camp
Kindergarten Camp: Student’s classroom/teacher assignments will not be finalized until the end of Kindergarten Camp. Over this three-day period, all Kindergarteners will be in small groups, rotations, and whole group settings with all three teachers and different student groupings. This format allows our teachers to get a better understanding of student needs and dynamics within the classroom for placement. This format also allows students to develop relationships with the whole cohort, creating a stronger Kindergarten community from the start. It’s truly a win-win approach. We rolled out the Kindergarten Camp format last year and we are excited about bringing back this opportunity again this year.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of Kindergarten at West Mercer
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School at West Mercer Grades K-5
First Day of School Grades K-12. This is a typical early-release Wednesday for West Mercer: Students in grades K-5 will attend from 9:10 AM - 2:05 PM today. All RSVP forms must be completed prior to today.
All Kindergarten students will start on August 28th. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on September 3, 4 and 5th due to WaKIDS conferences.
*TBD: West Mercer PTA All School Welcome Coffee
Friday, August 30, 2024: Kindergarten class/teacher placement will be released via Qmlativ by 4pm
Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day. No school (all grades),
Tues-Thurs, September 3-5, 2024: WaKIDS Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students)
Each family will have a 30 minute conference with your child’s Kindergarten teacher on one day over this period of time. A sign-up link for these conferences will be sent out with class/teacher assignments on Friday, August 30th. More information about WaKIDS can be found here.
*TBD: West Mercer PTA All School Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, September 18, 2024: West Mercer Curriculum & Community Night
Thursday, September 19, 2024: West Mercer Picture Day
Friday, October 25, 2024: West Mercer Picture Re-take Day
Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
IMS
ISLANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Monday, August 5, 2024: IMS Front Office Reopens
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024: IMS RSVP Skyward/Qmlativ Family Access Opens
- Monday, August 19, 2024: IMS WEB Training
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024: IMS Back2School Day/ WEB Leader Training
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024: IMS Class Schedules Available on Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access (tentative)
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School Grades 6-8
- Thursday, August 29, 2024: IMS PTSA Welcome Back Parent Coffee
- Thursday, September 5, 2024: IMS 6th Grade & New Families Pizza Dinner
- Monday, September 16, 2024: IMS Photo Make Up Day
- Thursday, September 19, 2024: IMS Curriculum Night/All Grades
- Monday, October 21, 2024: IMS Photo Retake Day
Monday, August 5, 2024: IMS Front Office Reopens
Tuesday, August 13, 2024: IMS RSVP Skyward/Qmlativ Family Access Opens
Each school year, parents must complete the RSVP process to acknowledge important policies and complete required forms for schools. Parents will need to complete the RSVP process for each of their students by logging into Qmlativ's (Skyward) Family Access Portal. Parents can complete the RSVP process starting Tuesday, August 13.
These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.
Monday, August 19, 2024: IMS WEB Training
Tuesday, August 20, 2024: IMS Back2School Day/ WEB Leader Training
9:30 AM-2:30 PM
IMS Main Gym, Aux Gym, Commons
Preparing to Attend Back2SchoolDay click on the link for detailed information on events and schedule.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024: IMS Class Schedules Available on Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access (tentative)
You must complete the RSVP prior to viewing your child’s placement in Skyward/Qmlativ.
Each school year, parents must complete the RSVP process to acknowledge important policies and complete required forms for schools. Parents will need to complete the RSVP process for each of their students by logging into Qmlativ's (Skyward) Family Access Portal. Parents can complete the RSVP process starting Monday, August 13.
These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School Grades 6-8
Thursday, August 29, 2024: IMS PTSA Welcome Back Parent Coffee
Thursday, September 5, 2024: IMS 6th Grade & New Families Pizza Dinner
Monday, September 16, 2024: IMS Photo Make Up Day
Thursday, September 19, 2024: IMS Curriculum Night/All Grades
Monday, October 21, 2024: IMS Photo Retake Day
MIHS
Mercer Island High School
- Monday, August 5, 2024: MIHS Main Office Reopens
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024: MIHS RSVP Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access Opens
- *TBD: The MIHS Counseling Office Reopens
- Friday, August 16, 2024: MIHS Class Schedules Available
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024: MIHS Fees and Photos Day - Juniors and Seniors
- Wednesday, August 21, 2024: MIHS Fees and Photos Day - Freshmen and Sophomores
- *TBD: MIHS Drill, Cheer, Football Photos
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School Grades K-12
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: MIHS Freshman Welcome
- September 2, 2024, Monday: Labor Day, No School
- Wednesday, September 4, 2024: MIHS Fees and Photos Make-Up Day
- Friday, September 11, 2024: MIHS Welcome Back Assembly
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024: MIHS Curriculum Night & Marketplace
- Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
Monday, August 5, 2024: MIHS Main Office Reopens
Tuesday, August 13, 2024: MIHS RSVP Qmlativ/Skyward Family Access Opens
Each school year, parents must complete the RSVP process to acknowledge important policies and complete required forms for schools. Parents will need to complete the RSVP process for each of their students by logging into Qmlativ's (Skyward) Family Access Portal. Parents can complete the RSVP process starting Tuesday, August 13.
These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.
*TBD: The MIHS Counseling Office Reopens
Friday, August 16, 2024: MIHS Class Schedules Available
You must complete the RSVP prior to viewing your child’s placement in Skyward/Qmlativ.
Each school year, parents must complete the RSVP process to acknowledge important policies and complete required forms for schools. Parents will need to complete the RSVP process for each of their students by logging into Qmlativ's (Skyward) Family Access Portal. Parents can complete the RSVP process starting Monday, August 12.
These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024: MIHS Fees and Photos Day - Juniors and Seniors
Hello Islanders!
We're excited to see you at the upcoming Fees & Photos event!
The schedule for picture taking is:
Grade Level |
Date |
Time |
12th Grade/Seniors |
Tuesday, Aug 20 |
8-11 AM |
11th Grade/Juniors |
Tuesday, Aug 20 |
12-3 PM |
10th Grade/Sophomores |
Wednesday, Aug 21 |
8-11 AM |
9th Grade/Freshmen |
Wednesday, Aug 21 |
12-3 PM |
Note: Makeup picture days are on Wednesday, September 4th 7:30 am – 11:00 am and Wednesday, October 16th 7:30 am – 11:00 am
There are two (2) ways to order photo packages:
- Purchase online Dorian School Pictures Online Ordering Form (Note: Search for Mercer Island High School).
- Your online order can be placed before August 20th & 21st and up to four (4) days after the 21st.
- Complete a paper photo package and bring it with you to the Fees and Photos event. Photo packages are being mailed by Dorian to registered MIHS students.
Important: If any family is experiencing economic hardship and would benefit from support in covering photo package or shipping costs, please contact MIHS Associate Principal Lisa Deen at 206.236. 3387 or at lisa.deen@mercerislandschools.
Here is the Fees and Photos Passport (or event checklist) and a back to school station event map. Please feel free to print out or save to your phone or other electronic device. A printed version of the Passport and Event Map won't be available at the event.
You will have the opportunity to learn about the following topics at this event:
- ASB - Get your ASB “card” at Fees and Photos
- Yonder Bags & Computer Distribution - For more information about our new MIHS Phone-Free School Policy click here.
- Tech Support - table with MIHS tech team to answer your personal questions
- Parking - Seniors and Juniors complete the Parking Survey
- RSVP Process - verify your district forms, permission slips and notifications online! (Note: Parents - you will not be able to view your student(s) schedule or placement in Skyward before the first day of school without completing RSVP.)
- Note: Support in completing the RSVP process will also be available at the Fees and Photo event.
- Student Fees or Fines - Link to InTouch, a national credit card payment processor, to provide a secure site for making payments of student fees and fines.
- Health Services/Nursing- Bring in any meds and complete paperwork
- Student Store - Stock up on Islander spirit wear!
- Yearbook - Pick up your yearbook from last school year
- The Islander - Our MIHS School Newspaper. Sign up to have our school newspaper mailed to your home monthly!
- Counseling - Meet the counseling team
- Food Services - Visit this link for online payment for food services, menus, Free & Reduced Lunch information (Only available on 8/21)
- Busses & Transportation - Find out where MIHS school buses can be picked up (Only available on 8/21)
- And many more fall sports and student clubs!
New this year: There will be no distribution of student schedules or textbooks at this event.
- Access schedules through your online Qmlativ account.
- Textbooks will be distributed during the first week of school.
If you can’t make it to this event, please plan on coming to school early on August 28th (the first day of school) to collect your textbooks, computers, parking pass (if appropriate), etc. The office opens at 7:30am.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Associate Principal Lisa Deen at 206.236.3387 or lisa.deen@mercerislandschools.
We look forward to an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to see you at Fees & Photos Day! Thank you for being a part of our Islander family!
Sincerely, your MIHS Leadership Team,
Principal Nick Wold, Associate Principal Lisa Deen, & Associate Principal Erica Hill
Wednesday, August 21, 2024: MIHS Fees and Photos Day - Freshmen and Sophomores
Hello Islanders!
We're excited to see you at the upcoming Fees & Photos event!
The schedule for picture taking is:
Grade Level |
Date |
Time |
12th Grade/Seniors |
Tuesday, Aug 20 |
8-11 AM |
11th Grade/Juniors |
Tuesday, Aug 20 |
12-3 PM |
10th Grade/Sophomores |
Wednesday, Aug 21 |
8-11 AM |
9th Grade/Freshmen |
Wednesday, Aug 21 |
12-3 PM |
Note: Makeup picture days are on Wednesday, September 4th 7:30 am – 11:00 am and Wednesday, October 16th 7:30 am – 11:00 am
There are two (2) ways to order photo packages:
- Purchase online Dorian School Pictures Online Ordering Form (Note: Search for Mercer Island High School).
- Your online order can be placed before August 20th & 21st and up to four (4) days after the 21st.
- Complete a paper photo package and bring it with you to the Fees and Photos event. Photo packages are being mailed by Dorian to registered MIHS students.
Important: If any family is experiencing economic hardship and would benefit from support in covering photo package or shipping costs, please contact MIHS Associate Principal Lisa Deen at 206.236. 3387 or at lisa.deen@mercerislandschools.
Here is the Fees and Photos Passport (or event checklist) and a back to school station event map. Please feel free to print out or save to your phone or other electronic device. A printed version of the Passport and Event Map won't be available at the event.
You will have the opportunity to learn about the following topics at this event:
- ASB - Get your ASB “card” at Fees and Photos
- Yonder Bags & Computer Distribution - For more information about our new MIHS Phone-Free School Policy click here.
- Tech Support - table with MIHS tech team to answer your personal questions
- Parking - Seniors and Juniors complete the Parking Survey
- RSVP Process - verify your district forms, permission slips and notifications online! (Note: Parents - you will not be able to view your student(s) schedule or placement in Skyward before the first day of school without completing RSVP.)
- Note: Support in completing the RSVP process will also be available at the Fees and Photo event.
- Student Fees or Fines - Link to InTouch, a national credit card payment processor, to provide a secure site for making payments of student fees and fines.
- Health Services/Nursing- Bring in any meds and complete paperwork
- Student Store - Stock up on Islander spirit wear!
- Yearbook - Pick up your yearbook from last school year
- The Islander - Our MIHS School Newspaper. Sign up to have our school newspaper mailed to your home monthly!
- Counseling - Meet the counseling team
- Food Services - Visit this link for online payment for food services, menus, Free & Reduced Lunch information (Only available on 8/21)
- Busses & Transportation - Find out where MIHS school buses can be picked up (Only available on 8/21)
- And many more fall sports and student clubs!
New this year: There will be no distribution of student schedules or textbooks at this event.
- Access schedules through your online Qmlativ account.
- Textbooks will be distributed during the first week of school.
If you can’t make it to this event, please plan on coming to school early on August 28th (the first day of school) to collect your textbooks, computers, parking pass (if appropriate), etc. The office opens at 7:30am.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Associate Principal Lisa Deen at 206.236.3387 or lisa.deen@mercerislandschools.
We look forward to an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to see you at Fees & Photos Day! Thank you for being a part of our Islander family!
Sincerely, your MIHS Leadership Team,
Principal Nick Wold, Associate Principal Lisa Deen, & Associate Principal Erica Hill
*TBD: MIHS Drill, Cheer, Football Photos
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: First Day of School Grades K-12
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: MIHS Freshman Welcome
September 2, 2024, Monday: Labor Day, No School
Wednesday, September 4, 2024: MIHS Fees and Photos Make-Up Day
Friday, September 11, 2024: MIHS Welcome Back Assembly
Wednesday, September 25, 2024: MIHS Curriculum Night & Marketplace
Thursday, October 17, 2024: MISD New Family Welcome
Questions? Contact Heather Ross.