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Originally delivered on 9/20/2026 3:02 pm

SUBJECT: MIHS PTSA Newsletter Sept 20, 2026

September 20, 2026
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 22
5:00p MIHS Curriculum Night & Marketplace
Wednesday, September 23
11:00a MIHS Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Friday, September 25
5:00p MIHS Homecoming Parade & Football Game
Saturday, September 26
7:00p MIHS Homecoming Dance
Tuesday, September 29
6:00p MISD School Board Meeting
This Week at MIHS...


MIHS Staff Appreciation | Wed. Sep. 23, 2026

Please help us show our appreciation for our wonderful staff and faculty by signing up to contribute to the Staff Appreciation Luncheon on September 23.

This month's luncheon will feature Korean Bibimbap bowls!

Chuseok is one of Korea’s most important holidays and is often compared to Thanksgiving. Celebrated during the autumn full moon, it's a time for families to gather, honor their ancestors, and give thanks for the harvest. In that spirit of gratitude and togetherness, we’re sharing a Korean meal to thank our wonderful teachers and staff.

Please sign uphere if you would like to contribute! 


Please drop off all items at the MIHS Staff Lounge by 10:30am on Wednesday, September 23. 

Parent Volunteers Needed for MIHS Homecoming

Offer your time and talents to help make Homecoming weekend a success!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please sign up to help: 

Support the Parade - Friday 9/25

Donate Desserts - Saturday 9/26

Dance Set up, Tear Down and Chaperones - Saturday 9/26

 

Homecoming Weekend Schedule 

Friday, September 25 is the annual Homecoming Parade starting at 5:00pm followed by the 7:00pm Varsity Football Game vs. Liberty High School. Football tickets can be purchased ahead or onsite at GoFan.

Saturday, September 26 is the Homecoming Dance at MIHS from 7:00 - 9:30pm. Tickets will be on sale soon for students to purchase.

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!

How to join:

You can support our Annual Giving Campaign here.

MIHS Curriculum Night: Tue Sep. 22, 5-8pm

Curriculum Night and the Marketplace will take place on Tuesday, Sep 22 from 5-8pm. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore student organizations, and get an overview of the academic year.

The event schedule and details can be found here. Don't forget to make note of your child's schedule - you'll need room numbers to locate the classrooms throughout the night!

A special thank you to Pagliacci and Macrina for their incredibly generous donations for Teacher Appreciation on Curriculum Night! They are feeding 180 teachers and staff - what an amazing gift to our school community. We are so grateful for their support and generosity.

Advocacy Updates

Share your thoughts on technology in our schools as well as a potential school construction bond with the MISD School Board on Sept. 29, at 6pm.

The Mercer Island School Board will hold a community listening and information session on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6pm at Mercer Island High School. The session will focus on technology in our schools and a potential bond. Make your voice heard and attend the session to have a conversation with the board about these two important topics!


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 1, if you're interested! 

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. 

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 Submission Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026 by 4:00 PM


Click here to learn more!

For questions, please contact MIHS Reflections Chair Eunice Kim at reflections@westmercerpta.org.

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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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