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The MIHS Islander

The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander

The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander

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Lackluster Snowpack Frustrates Skiers
Zach Paulson, Staff Writer • March 27, 2026

This winter, Washington has faced one of the worst recorded snowfalls in history. Abnormally high temperatures and lack of snowpack have caused...

Student Senate Sets Agenda
Student Senate Sets Agenda
February 14, 2026
Students Clash Over Anthem Etiquette
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Students Clash Over Anthem Etiquette
Kirin Lancaster and Richard "Trey" Law February 14, 2026

Lancaster's Side To sing or not to sing? That is the question. At the beginning of nearly every MIHS assembly, the school’s choir performs...

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The Islander Newspapers’ Response: “How Did We Get Here?”
The Islander Staff November 6, 2025

In response to the recent sexual misconduct allegations against former MIHS teacher Curtis Johnston, the MIHS Islander staff is disheartened...

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Alcohol Fuels MIHS Sports Attendance
Kirin Lancaster, Design Lead • November 3, 2025

If you were to be breathalyzed upon entry to a school game, would you still go? While breathalyzing is not something that the administration...

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Big Brother Bans Your Laptop
Lexi Krawiec and Julia Weisfield October 11, 2025

For the 2025-26 school year, MIHS has banned the use of personal laptops in school, aiming to bridge equity gaps, prevent academic dishonesty...