Academic Counseling

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WELCOME TO MIHS Counseling

9100 SE 42nd Street Mercer Island, WA 98040

Susie Brown	Counselor for Last Names A-D
Maddie LaPorte	Counselor for Last Names E-J
Laura Karson *Co-Department Lead	Counselor for Last Names K-M
Molly Smith	Counselor for Last Names N-Si
Katy Johnson *Co-Department Lead	Counselor for Last Names Sj-Z
Amanda Thrall	Counseling Secretary	206-236-3354
Robin Moore	Counseling Center Office Assistant	206-230-6350
Christine Kenyon	College and Career Specialist	Schedule an Appointment in Person (M-Th) Schedule a Virtual Appointment (Fridays)
Monica Moline	Registrar
Debbie Hanson	Testing Coordinator
Beau Preston	504 Coordinator

What does our team do?

High school years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them and that can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the MIHS counselors are here to help and support all students and families. MIHS Counselors assist students in areas such as academic achievement, personal/social development, college and career planning and much more!

In addition, MIHS students can access mental health counseling services through Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) school-based counselors. MIYFS mental health counselors offer MIHS students a safe, confidential place to meet on a drop-in or ongoing basis. Two full-time MIYFS mental health counselors are located at the R&R Place in the high school (across from the MIHS main office). Students can seek confidential support and guidance around the many issues and concerns facing adolescents today such as anxiety, symptoms of depression, stress, substance use/abuse, and relational issues at no-cost.

MIYFS Counselor/Alcohol and Drug Intervention Specialist, Chris Harnish (206) 236-3363
MIYFS Counselor, Caleb Visser (206) 236-3290

Counselor of the Day

COUNSELOR OF THE DAY SCHEDULE

(Both lunches outside of the Counseling Office doors)
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Maddie LaPorte	Laura Karson	Katy Johnson	Susie Brown	Molly Preston

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MIHS Counseling Newsletter - September 2025

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FAQs

How can I communicate or meet with my counselor?

You can reach your counselor via email, Schoology, or ParentSquare. You can also find your counselor during lunch at the Counselor of the Day table, or you can come to the Counseling Office to make an appointment.

How can I get a copy of my transcript?

You can get a printed copy of your unofficial transcript from the Counseling Office. You can order official transcripts via Parchment for a fee. If you are a senior looking to send official transcripts to colleges, you will request them via Naviance. Due to district privacy policy, transcripts cannot be emailed.

Click here for Parchment

What is Running Start and where can I find information about it?

Running Start is a program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses at Washington's community and technical colleges. Students earn both high school and college credits for these courses.

Click here for information on Running Start

Where can I find information about online and off-campus courses?

MI Online is a program in which students can take online classes through the Mercer Island School District. You can find information about MI Online below. Any classes taken outside of Mercer Island School District must have pre-approval from MIHS via the Off Campus Request for Credit Form, linked below.

More information on MI Online

Off Campus Request Credit Form

If you are interested in earning PE credit outside of MIHS classes or MIHS sports, you can see Becky LeMaster for the credit approval paperwork; Off campus PE paperwork must be turned in and approved before you can begin logging hours towards your credit.

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