Back To School Resources 26-27

ParentSquare is an easy-to-use communication tool that combines multiple communication streams – email, text, app notifications, and voice calls – into one easy-to-use interface for families. ParentSquare will be used by teachers, schools, the district, school groups, athletic teams, fine arts groups, and other school and district affiliated groups to communicate with families.

Visit our ParentSquare page to learn about the benefits of the platform, how to register your account, and how to set you message notifications. 

Monday, August 3 at 4:30 pm and Thursday, August 13 at 10:30 am.  Come make new friends on the IP playground for IP's Kindergarten Playdates.  

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 4.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

Front office is open Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 12:00 and by appointment

You must complete the RSVP before viewing your child’s placement in Skyward/Qmlativ.

Join the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and your friends at the MISF Elementary Ice Cream Social at Island Park Elementary playground from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM.  Enjoy free ice cream and popsicles and hang out with friends on the Island Park Playground. Please RSVP.

11:00 AM-12:00 PM       
Multi-purpose Room & Classrooms

First Day of School Grades K-12. This is a typical early-release Wednesday for Island Park: Students in grades K-5 will attend from 9:10 AM - 2:05 PM today. All RSVP forms must be completed before today.

All Kindergarten students will start on August 26th. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on August 31, September 1, 2nd due to WaKIDS conferences.

9:15 AM-10:15 AM        
Undercover area

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. 

Visit the Mercer Island School District skyward access page after 4pm: https://www.q.wa-k12.net/mercerSTS/

Island Park Kindergarten Parent/Teacher conferences for new kindergartners: Parents will receive email communication about scheduling this meeting. 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 assignment. More information about WaKIDS can be found here.  

All buildings and school offices closed for this Holiday. 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Playground South 

5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Library 

5:00 PM-8:00 PM       
Undercover area/IP Playground South

8:30 AM-2:00 PM
Multipurpose Room

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Islander Middle School Commons

8:00 AM-11:00 AM
Classroom 15 

ParentSquare is an easy-to-use communication tool that combines multiple communication streams – email, text, app notifications, and voice calls – into one easy-to-use interface for families. ParentSquare will be used by teachers, schools, the district, school groups, athletic teams, fine arts groups, and other school and district affiliated groups to communicate with families.

Visit our ParentSquare page to learn about the benefits of the platform, how to register your account, and how to set you message notifications. 

Front office is open Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 12:00 and by appointment

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 4.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

You must complete the RSVP prior to viewing your child’s placement in Skyward/Qmlativ.

10:00 AM - 11:30 LR Playground 

Join the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and your friends at the MISF Elementary Ice Cream Social at Island Park Elementary from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.  Enjoy free ice cream and popsicles and hang out with friends on the Island Park Playground. Please RSVP.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LR MPR

After the Lakeridge Open House, families are invited to stay and play on the Lakeridge Playground to enjoy a popsicle and meet other families. (Hosted by our PTA)

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 27th. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on September 2, 3 and 4th due to WaKIDS conferences.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LR Multipurpose Room

10:00 AM-10:30 AM
LR Gym/Multipurpose Room 

Lakeridge Kindergarten Family conferences for new kindergartners: Parents will receive email communication about scheduling this meeting. 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. More information about WaKIDS can be found here. 

LR Field

5:00 PM-7:00 PM
LR Multipurpose Room

7:30 AM - 2:10 PM
LR Library

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Islander Middle School Commons

8:30 AM-11:00 AM
LR PT/OT Room

ParentSquare is an easy-to-use communication tool that combines multiple communication streams – email, text, app notifications, and voice calls – into one easy-to-use interface for families. ParentSquare will be used by teachers, schools, the district, school groups, athletic teams, fine arts groups, and other school and district affiliated groups to communicate with families.

Visit our ParentSquare page to learn about the benefits of the platform, how to register your account, and how to set you message notifications. 

Front office is open Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 12:00 and by appointment

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 4th.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

10 AM - 12 PM - Playground
Sponsored by NW PTA

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsored by NW PTA

You must complete the RSVP prior to viewing your child’s placement in Skyward/Qmlativ.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sponsored by NW PTA

Join the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and your friends at the MISF Elementary Ice Cream Social at Island Park Elementary from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.  Enjoy free ice cream and popsicles and hang out with friends on the Island Park Playground. Please RSVP.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NW, full building

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. 

First Day of School Grades K-12. This is a typical early-release Wednesday for Northwood: Students in grades K-5 will attend from 9:10 AM - 2:05 PM today. All RSVP forms must be completed prior to today.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

AM Preschool - 9:10 AM - 11:40 AM

PM Preschool - 1:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Northwood Kindergarten Family conferences for new kindergartners: Parents will receive email communication about scheduling this meeting. 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. More information about WaKIDS can be found here.  

All Kindergarten students will start on September 3rd. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on August 31 and September 1, and 2nd due to WaKIDS conferences.

All schools and buildings will be closed for this holiday. 

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NW Commons

5:00 PM-7:00 PM       
NW Blacktop

9:30 AM- 2:00 PM        
Throughout building

8:45 AM-9:15 AM    
NW Blacktop

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Islander Middle School Commons

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM        
NW Stage

ParentSquare is an easy-to-use communication tool that combines multiple communication streams – email, text, app notifications, and voice calls – into one easy-to-use interface for families. ParentSquare will be used by teachers, schools, the district, school groups, athletic teams, fine arts groups, and other school and district affiliated groups to communicate with families.

Visit our ParentSquare page to learn about the benefits of the platform, how to register your account, and how to set you message notifications.

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 4th.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

Front office is open Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 12:00 and by appointment

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 4th.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

You must complete the RSVP prior to viewing your child’s placement in Skyward/Qmlativ.

10 AM  on playground

Join the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and your friends at the MISF Elementary Ice Cream Social at Island Park Elementary from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.  Enjoy free ice cream and popsicles, and hang out with friends on the Island Park Playground. Please RSVP.

3:00 PM-4:00 PM

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. 

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 27th. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on September 3, 4 and 5th due to WaKIDS conferences.

9:00 am - 9:45 am
WM Multipurpose Room

West Mercer Kindergarten Family conferences for new kindergartners: Parents will receive email communication about scheduling this meeting. 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. More information about WaKIDS can be found here.  

All Kindergarten students will start on August 26th. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on August 31, September 1, 2 due to WaKIDS conferences.

All schools and buildings will be closed for this holiday. 

5:30 pm -7:30 pm
WM Black Top

PTA Sponsored Event

5:00 PM-7:00 PM
WM Multipurpose Room

8:00 am - 2:40 pm
WM Library

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
IMS Commons

8:20 am - 11:30 am

ParentSquare is an easy-to-use communication tool that combines multiple communication streams – email, text, app notifications, and voice calls – into one easy-to-use interface for families. ParentSquare will be used by teachers, schools, the district, school groups, athletic teams, fine arts groups, and other school and district affiliated groups to communicate with families.

Visit our ParentSquare page to learn about the benefits of the platform, how to register your account, and how to set you message notifications.

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 4.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday - Thursday, by appointment only. Regular office hours/days resume on August 26. 
 

8:00 am -8:00 pm           
IMS Main Gym, Aux Gym, Commons

12:30 PM -3:30 PM

Last name A-L 12:30 PM -2:00 PM and M-Z 2:00 PM -3:30 PM
IMS Main Gym, Aux Gym, Commons

Preparing to Attend Back2SchoolDay  click on the link for detailed information on events and schedule. 
 

12:00 PM - 3:30 pm                               
IMS Commons Upper

8:00 AM -12:00 PM           
IMS Main Gym, Aux Gym, Commons

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 Tuesday, August 4.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

All RSVP forms must be completed before today.

First day of school schedule

August 29 - September 6th Schedule

9:30 am -11:00 am                           
IMS Commons

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

6:00 PM-7:30 PM                            
IMS Main Gym, Aux Gym, Commons

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Islander Middle School Commons

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM                             
IMS Commons Upper

ParentSquare is an easy-to-use communication tool that combines multiple communication streams – email, text, app notifications, and voice calls – into one easy-to-use interface for families. ParentSquare will be used by teachers, schools, the district, school groups, athletic teams, fine arts groups, and other school and district affiliated groups to communicate with families.

Visit our ParentSquare page to learn about the benefits of the platform, how to register your account, and how to set you message notifications. 

Public building hours resume Monday 8/10/2026: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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 4.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

MIHS Uniforms for Freshman and Seniors on Tuesday -8/11/2026 at MIHS 500 Hall

MIHS Uniforms for Sophomores and Juniors on Wednesday -8/12/2026 at 500 Hall

Thursday 8/13/2026 MIHS Band Camp Barbeque MIHS Stadium, PAC, 500 Hall, Gym and Commons

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 Tuesday, August 4.

These Qmlativ RSVP instructions will help parents complete the process.

Hello Islanders! 

We're excited to see you at the upcoming Fees & Photos event!

The schedule for picture taking is:

Note: Makeup picture days are on Wednesday, September 2nd 6:00 am – 11:00 am with retakes on Wednesday, October 14th, 6:30 am – 11:00 am 

There are two (2) ways to order photo packages:

1. Purchase online Dorian School Pictures Online Ordering Form (Note: Search for Mercer Island High School). 
   1. Your online order can be placed before August 19th & 20th and up to four (4) days after the 20th. 
2. 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 Administrative Assistant Kristin Brintnall at 206.236.3351 or at kristin.brintnall@mercerislandschools.org for assistance.

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 8/19)
• Busses & Transportation - Find out where MIHS school buses can be picked up (Only available on 8/19)
• And many more fall sports and student clubs!

**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 26th (the first day of school) to collect your textbooks, computers, parking pass (if appropriate), etc. The office opens at 7:30 am.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Administrative Assistant Kristin Brintnall at 206.236.3351 or kristin.brintnall@mercerislandschools.org. 

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 Becky Mullvain, & Director of HS and Post-Secondary Jamie Prescott 

Hello Islanders! 

We're excited to see you at the upcoming Fees & Photos event!

The schedule for picture taking is:

Note: Makeup picture days are on Wednesday, September 2nd 6:00 am – 11:00 am with retakes on Wednesday, October 14th, 6:30 am – 11:00 am 

There are two (2) ways to order photo packages:

1. Purchase online Dorian School Pictures Online Ordering Form (Note: Search for Mercer Island High School). 
   1. Your online order can be placed before August 19th & 20th and up to four (4) days after the 20th. 
2. 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 Administrative Assistant Kristin Brintnall at 206.236.3351 or at kristin.brintnall@mercerislandschools.org for assistance.

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 8/19)
• Busses & Transportation - Find out where MIHS school buses can be picked up (Only available on 8/19)
• And many more fall sports and student clubs!

**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 26th (the first day of school) to collect your textbooks, computers, parking pass (if appropriate), etc. The office opens at 7:30 am.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Administrative Assistant Kristin Brintnall at 206.236.3351 or kristin.brintnall@mercerislandschools.org. 

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 Becky Mullvain, & Director of HS and Post-Secondary Jamie Prescott 

12:30 pm -2:30 pm

Laptops handed out all day - Conference Room Commons

Josten's support in the MIHS Commons Upper - 3:00 pm -3:15 pm

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  in the MIHS Gym Main and the MIHS Library Presentation Room
 

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

8:00AM - 12:00 PM 

MIHS Lower Commons

All school buildings and offices closed for this holiday. 

5:00 PM-8:30 PM        
MIHS Commons Full (Upper and Lower)

5:30 AM - 8:00 PM  - MIHS Full Commons 

8:00 AM-11:00 AM        
MIHS Main Entry

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Islander Middle School Commons