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Drill Team

Photo of MIDT at Homecoming 2025

 

Drill Team Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Assistant Coach:

Haley Baird

Julie Samuels

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About the Mercer Island Drill Team

The Mercer Island Drill Team (MIDT) was founded in 1959 and has been a pillar at MIHS for generations. MIDT competes in the winter season and performs at sports events and assemblies throughout the year. This sport is a year-round time commitment. 

MIDT practices Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:00-7:25AM.

Click here for our YouTube to watch recent performances!

Follow MIDT on Instagram!

 

Tryout information for the 2026-2027 season will be posted in February of 2027. Please reach out to Head Coach Haley Baird with any questions.

haley.baird@mercerislandschools.org

 

📝 Athletics Registration Information: Final Forms

All MIHS sports registration is completed through FinalForms.


➡️ Click here to access FinalForms


New users will need to create an account to register.

📘 Need help? Contact the athletic office.
 

Not an MIHS student but want to play for the high school? To play, you will need to enroll with the high school. Enrollment information can be found https://www.mercerislandschools.org/enrollment/newstudents.

You will need to note it is for SPORTS ONLY. Once enrolled for sports only, you will be able to proceed to register in FinalForms.


💳 Payment

You must also complete a simple online registration through InTouch when paying your sports fee.
➡️ Click here for InTouch Registration & Payment

Directions to register for sports in InTouch


📅 Key Registration Dates

Season Registration Closes     First Day of Practice               
Fall Sports August 22, 2026 August 24, 2026  
Football August 18, 2026 August 19, 2026  
       
       
Winter Sports       November 14, 2026 November, 16, 2026  
Gymnastics November 7, 2026 November 9, 2025  
       
Spring Sports February 27, 2027 March 1, 2027  

🗓️ Registration for all sports opens July 26, 2026


🩺 Physical Requirement

Incoming 9th graders: Physicals from middle school do not transfer to the high school.
 Please directly upload to your Final Forms account


💰 Sports Fees & ASB

  • $600.00 per sport per season, (includes $100 for transportation fee.)

  • ASB Card required: $100

  • Pay online via InTouch

  • Payment plan options available — contact Becky LeMaster for details.

🔁 Refund Policy:
You may request a refund within the first two weeks of the season.
No refunds will be issued after that point. (Refer to the Eligibility Handbook.)


👕 Uniform & Equipment Return Policy

  • Late return = $25.00 late fee

  • Missing uniform/equipment = full replacement cost

Uniforms must be returned during the designated collection period to avoid penalties.

CHAMPIONSHIPS

KINGCO CHAMPS

2024, 2025

STATE RUNNER UP

2002, 2006, 2024

STATE CHAMPS

2025

ACADEMIC STATE CHAMPS

2001, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2016

 

 

Athletic Director

Lindsey Blaine


Athletic Secretary

Becky LeMaster
📞 206-230-6345
📠 206-230-6316 (Fax)

 
 

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Student Athletic Eligibility Handbook

Student-Athlete Commitment and Code of Conduct

Family Communication and Participation Guide

 
 
 

 MIHS Athletic Office Hours

 The athletic office is now open during our normal hours: 7:00 am-3:15 pm. 

E-mail is the best way to contact the Athletic Office for sports registration questions.