The Mercer Island School District Board held a regular meeting on May 22, 2025, focusing on various updates and initiatives within the district. The meeting began with a presentation from King County Metro, which recently visited the high school to educate students on utilizing public transportation. During this visit, students received unregistered order cards, and the Metro will also host a safety course at CREST, encouraging greater student participation in public transit.

As the school year nears its conclusion, the high school has entered a testing phase, with students engaged in Advanced Placement (AP) tests and finals. The testing process has been smooth, thanks to the efforts of test coordinator Debbie Hanson and the technology team, who provided necessary support, including loaner computers and chargers, as assessments transitioned to more digital formats.

The counseling department has been proactive in ensuring seniors meet graduation requirements. Counselors have been visiting senior history classes to share essential information regarding graduation and related events, with special thanks to Miss Kenyon for her contributions to career and college readiness initiatives.

As the year wraps up, excitement builds among seniors for upcoming events such as prom and senior week activities. The school community has shown strong support for senior spirit, with underclassmen participating in senior nights. Additionally, the radio program is producing "senior salutes," where students interview seniors about their high school experiences, set to air over the summer.

In conjunction with graduation festivities, the district is offering "gradgrams" for fifth graders, eighth graders, and graduating seniors. These personalized letters have been a tradition in the community for nearly 50 years, allowing families to celebrate their graduates in a meaningful way.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the district's commitment to student engagement and support as the academic year comes to a close, with various initiatives aimed at enhancing the educational experience and celebrating student achievements.