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Originally delivered on 10/18/2026 3:03 pm

SUBJECT: MIHS PTSA Newsletter Oct 18, 2026

October 18, 2026
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 26
8:00a MIHS PSAT for Juniors
Wednesday, November 11
MIHS No School: Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 25
MIHS Half Day
Thursday, November 26
MIHS No School: Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27
MIHS No School: Native American Heritage Day
This Week at MIHS...

Ezell's Famous Chicken Lunch Fundraiser Returns Oct. 29th

Back by popular demand…Treat your student (freshman through senior) to a delicious meal and support our cause! Proceeds go to our Seniors' Grad Night party.  

ORDER HERE

Enjoy 3 chicken tenders, a roll, sauce, cookie, and drink — all for $20.

  • Purchase a lunch for a specific student
  • Donate a lunch to a hard-working MIHS staff member (we’ll draw recipients by lottery after sales close)

Order Deadline: Thursday, Oct 22
Lunch  Pickup: Commons, Thursday, Oct 29

Senior Families: Deadline for Senior Sweatshirts is TODAY, Sun 10/18

Sweatshirts for the graduating Class of 2027 are available for purchase. Don't delay - the deadline to purchase is today! All proceeds support the Grad Night Party Fund - our effort to create a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for our Seniors.

Order Deadline: TODAY, Sunday, Oct 18
Click here to purchase! 

Staff Appreciation

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!

Diwali Lunch, Thu 11/5

Help us celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, by showing appreciation for our MIHS staff! We’re looking for volunteers to help bring this special celebration to life on Thu, Nov 5. Please email dattasimren@gmail.com to volunteer - whether you can contribute treats or lend a hand, we’d love your help!

With Gratitude

A heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who helped make our October Mid-Autumn Festival dessert celebration so special! We appreciate your time, generosity, and support in making this sweet treat event possible for our MIHS staff.

Honor a Veteran at the MIHS Veterans Day Assembly

Do you know a veteran you'd like to honor at the MIHS Veterans Assembly? Submit a short recognition using the Google Form here.

The assembly will take place on November 4 during Islander Hour (12:30 - 1:20). Veterans submitted for recognition will be honored at the assembly and are more than welcome to attend. Please reach out to delaney.kinsella@misd400.org with questions. 

MOCK ACT | Sat, Nov 14

Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors,

If your student is on the track to attend college after high school, it’s time to start thinking about standardized tests - ACT and SAT. Many colleges are going back to requiring standardized tests scores as part of the application process.

To help your student get ready, we are offering a Mock ACT test on Saturday, November 14 from 8am - 11am at MIHS.  

  • Experience ACT/SAT style questions under simulated testing conditions
  • No preparation is required
  • Results are not shared with MIHS or colleges
  • Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 10


Click here to register! 
Questions: please contact Mock Test Coordinators, mock-test@mihsptsa.org


Please note: Walk-ins cannot be accommodated, as the digital test must be set up in advance. Thanks for your understanding! 

Custom MI Glassybabies

We’re excited to announce that the MI Pop-up Show is now open through Wednesday, October 28th.

Grab your custom MI Glassybaby - perfect for family, friends, alumni, or that soon-to-be grad. Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Orders will be ready for pick-up before the holidays.

Best part? Every purchase supports the Senior Class Fundraiser - helping our seniors make the most of their final year at MIHS!

Don’t miss your chance to shop and show your MI pride!

$130 each for the Glassybaby with etching
$100 each for the Glassybaby without etching
Pickup on MI before Winter Break (Pickup date/time TBD)

Order Here!
All orders due Monday, October 28th, 2026

MIHS Presents Once Upon a Mattress in November!

Join us at the MIHS Performing Arts Center November 12-14 and November 19-21 at 7:00 pm, with additional Saturday matinees at 2:00 pm! 

Meet Winnifred the Woebegone, a princess who insists on being herself! This hilarious musical comedy puts a witty, charming and romantic twist on the Hans Christian Andersen's classic The Princess and the Pea.

Tickets: Purchase here or scan the QR code. MISD students receive free admission to Saturday matinees with their ASB cards. 

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. Visit the CPH website for a full calendar of visits, dates, times and additional programming. 

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
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! 

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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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