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Originally delivered on 10/4/2026 3:03 pm

SUBJECT: MIHS PTSA Newsletter Oct 4, 2026

October 4, 2026
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 8
MIHS No School Day
Friday, October 9
MIHS No School Day
Saturday, October 10
8:00a MIHS Mock SAT & ACT
Tuesday, October 13
10:00a MIHS Staff Appreciation Event: Mid-Autumn Festival
Thursday, October 15
6:00p MISD New Family Welcome
This Week at MIHS...

Mock SAT/ACT Test, Oct 10

If your student is considering college after high school, it's time to start thinking about standardized tests. Give your student a chance to experience the test in a simulated testing environment with our Mock SAT or ACT on Saturday, October 10, from 8-11am at MIHS. 

  • No preparation required 
  • Results are not shared with MIHS or colleges
  • Registration closes 10/6


The fee is $35. Register your student today!

Staff Appreciation | October

Celebrating Autumn Traditions

Help us celebrate our wonderful staff by sharing in the spirit of two beloved Chinese autumn festivals: the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Double Ninth Festival, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Mercer Island High School.

These festivals celebrate family, togetherness, gratitude, and good fortune. We’ll honor these traditions with an assortment of festive desserts, including treats inspired by the traditional mooncakes and other festive cakes enjoyed during these celebrations.

Please sign up here! We need your help to make this celebration a success.

Help Stock the MIHS Staff Mini-Kitchen

Make a teacher's day by helping keep the mini-kitchen stocked with their favorite snacks. Shop the MIHS Staff Mini-Kitchen Amazon Wish List - items will be delivered directly to the school. Thank you for your support!

With gratitude: 

On behalf of the Mercer Island High School PTSA and staff, thank you for making our 2026 Korean Thanksgiving-themed Staff Appreciation Luncheon such a wonderful success! We are grateful for your time and generosity in making our staff feel so appreciated. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible.

MIHS Career Pathways Hub (CPH)

The Career Pathways Hub (CPH) is available to help all Mercer Island High School (MIHS) students identify and navigate pathways toward post-secondary success. 


College admissions representatives visit MIHS throughout the school year. Upcoming October visits include Babson College, Brown University, Emory University, New York University, Johns Hopkins University, Seattle University and many more! Visit the CPH website for a full calendar of visits, dates, times and additional programming. 

Join the WSPTA Legislative Assembly | Oct 16 & 17


Join the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly on Oct. 16 & 17! 

Do you want to discuss, and vote on new issues and resolutions that impact public education in Washington? Join our PTSA Advocacy team at the WSPTA Legislative Assembly on Friday and Saturday, October 16 & 17, at Cascadia College in Bothell. Our PTSA can send a number of delegates, and you could be one of them! High school students are welcome as well - we took two MIHS students last year.

Reach out to advocacy@mihsptsa.org before October 8, if you're interested! 

MISD New Family Welcome | Oct 15

New to the Mercer Island School District? Join us for the New Family Welcome event on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00-7:30pm in the Commons at Islander Middle School. 

Meet the Superintendent, MISD School Board members, district leaders, and learn more about our school community. More info here.

PTA Reflections Art Contest

PTA Reflections Art Contest | 2026–2027

PTA Reflections is a national arts program that encourages students to express their ideas, creativity, and talents through the arts.

Students in Pre-K through grade 12 are invited to create an original work inspired by this year’s theme: “What My Culture Means to Me.”

Entry Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026 by 4:00 PM
Submit Your Entry Here

Click here to learn more! For questions, please contact MIHS Reflections Chair Eunice Kim at reflections@westmercerpta.org.

Join MIHS PTSA

Your membership makes a difference! 

Every membership and donation makes a difference and helps us provide meaningful opportunities and resources for our students, families, and teachers. We encourage all families and teachers to join and support the MIHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). Through your generous donations we've funded: 

  1. Makeup Test Labs
  2. Free Tutoring
  3. Fine Arts & CCR Grants
  4. Teacher Grants & Professional Development
  5. Staff Appreciation / Mini-Kitchen
  6. Community Building Events

Thank you in advance for helping make MIHS an extraordinary place of learning, growth, and discovery for our kids!

Join here!
You can support our Annual Giving Campaign here.

Community News
PARENT LAB Workshop 10/6: Promoting Healthy Body Image in Adolescents & Teens

PARENT LABS are in-person interactive workshops for Mercer Island parents/caregivers of elementary, middle and high school students.

Join YFS School-based Counselors, Katie Spencer (IMS) and Caleb Visser (MIHS), to discuss how to help your child build a positive relationship with their body.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026  | 6:00-7:30PM
Islander Middle School Library
View the schedule and register here!

Discussions are facilitated by MI Youth and Family Services counselors and staff.

Mercer Island Young Life

Meet other high school students, build friendships, explore faith and have fun! 


GET CONNECTED

  • Club: Monthly gatherings for all high school students.
  • Campaigners: Small grade-level groups focused on faith and friendships.
  • Summer Camp: An unforgettable week of fun, community, and adventure. 


Learn more or get involved here! 

MI Parent Edge: Ideas, Insight, and Community for Mercer Island Families

MI Parent Edge is a Mercer Island PTA Council program that brings parents together around timely topics. Learn, discuss, and create community through expert-led webinars, casual community gatherings, and more.

New Resource: Parent Circle | Thursday, October 15 | 5-6pm | Virtual
No prep required, just show up. Parent Circle is an informal space to share stories, find support and connect with other parents. 

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PTSA Membership

Join MIHS PTSA! There is no better way to connect with other parents and hear about important decisions and changes in the school. With paid PTSA Membership, you will get Secure Online Access to the school directory. Click here to join!

Annual Giving Campaign

Contribute to the Annual Giving Campaign will enable the PTSA to provide enrichment activities such as classroom Enrichment Grants, additional classroom materials and other valuable support for MIHS students, staff and families. Click here to donate!

MIHS PTSA MISSION

We enrich lives.

Everyday we communicate, collaborate and engage to:

Empower exceptional learning

Support community wellness

Celebrate student potential

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