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Bond - April 2025

Mercer Island School District is asking the community to consider a bond in April 2025 that would:

  • Complete the vision of Islander Middle School (IMS) to reunite the campus under one roof.
  • Enhance program offerings at Mercer Island High School (MIHS) through access to improved facilities and equipment such as updating aging equipment and tools to facilitate hands-on learning and modernizing assembly, gym, and theatre space with revitalized materials, equipment, and lighting. 
  • Repair and replace aging mechanical equipment, replace the fire alarm system, at MIHS and Crest
  • Add an elevator at the Administration Building to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Make parking improvements to address ADA access to both Crest Learning Center and the Administration Building.

School construction is minimally funded by the state, which is why school districts rely on local, voter-approved bond funding for major capital improvements.

Bond funding would preserve the community's investment in facilities and ensure safe and sustainable operations. 

The total project cost for IMS, MIHS, Crest Learning Center and the Administration Building is $165M. Detailed information about each project full breakdown of the budget are shown in the tabs below. 

Learn More About Potential Improvements To Our Schools and Facilities

Bond Timeline-Bond History

The Board approved the 2023-24 Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP) on January 25, 2024, and staff began the Concept Design work immediately after. A leadership team including the school principal, a school staff member, a representative from Learning Services, and representatives from District finance, maintenance, and capital projects, and a site-based committee comprised of students, staff, and community members were established for both the IMS and MIHS projects to provide input on solutions and priorities.

2025 Bond Timeline

FAQ - Bond Basics

FAQ - Tax Information

FAQ - Students

FAQ - Community Input

FAQ - Construction

FAQ - Elementary Schools

Questions

Community members who have questions about the bond can email communications@mercerislandschools.org.