MIHS News - December 4, 2022

12/4/2022 8:17 am

WHAT'S NEW!

MIHS Presents: Coffee with the Counselor

Our wonderful counselors are wanting to pilot a new event which will be called Coffee with the Counselor. Each month, counselors will be available to talk about certain topics with families.  This is a great time to get to know MIHS counselors and ask them questions.  The first meeting will be hosted on December 13 from 9-11am, more info to come. They would like to have an idea of how many people are interested in joining. If you are, can you please fill out this  form?

Each year, the PTSA is thrilled to fund grant requests from MIHS teachers and staff. The goal of our program is to support initiatives that enrich student learning or otherwise enhance the educational experience at MIHS. Enrichment grant proposals are funded through the annual enrichment grant budget approved by the PTSA’s membership. This year’s grants have been announced and will support some truly amazing enrichment opportunities for our students including a grant to bring in an Equity and Inclusion speaker for Black History Month, orchestra coaching and band artists-in-residence, Shakespeare workshops, professional stage combat/fighting instruction, Walking for Fitness field trips, after school help at Crest, and a “Take What You Need” project to help marginalized students with basic necessities. Click here for more details on this year’s grants.

Staff Appreciation

There are still several spots needed to be filled for the December 8th Holiday Brunch Staff Appreciation!  Sign up here to help make the last staff lunch of 2022 extra special. 

Please help the PTSA stock the mini kitchen in the high school staff lounge. The mini kitchen is a place where teachers can grab a quick snack for a little extra energy boost. It's one way we keep them encouraged and show our appreciation. Items purchased off of this wishlist will ship directly to the school. Your support is greatly appreciated! Purchase items here.

Mock SAT/ACT Tests

MIHS PTSA provides 6 testing opportunities as a chance to practice a real test, become familiar with a testing environment, and help identify which testing platform is best for each individual student. All this in a ‘Mock’ situation where tests are not recorded or submitted to any high school or college organization. This is a perfect chance to ‘try out’ these tests.  Learn more about the Mock SAT/ACT tests offered by the PTSA. 

Class of 2023 Seniors

It is our pleasure to be able to share with you that the Class of 2023 Commencement will be held on Tuesday, June 13th, at Benaroya Hall at 7:00pm.

We are continuing to work on the details of this event. As we learn more about what this exciting day will look like, there will be more information available on the Class of 2023 Graduation website. We will send that link out when it is live. *One item to note as you are planning for this event is that Benaroya’s capacity is less than our previous venue, so tickets will be limited. We are working on exact numbers so that we can get you that information as soon as possible.

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 in this new venue!

MIHS NEWS

Daily Schedules

Get the 2022/23 Daily Block Schedule here.

Principal’s Updates

To read the Principal Newsletters this link will take you to the MIHS website, scroll down and click on Principle's Message.

MIHS Counseling 

December newsletter

 BSU Mentoring Program Launches at West Mercer

Mercer Island High School Black Student Union (BSU) mentors and mentees had an introductory meeting at West Mercer Elementary on November 16.  They discussed their first project together - creating a display for the West Mercer Culture Fair.  More connections will be made this year by working on a Black History Month communication and having social gatherings. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 30, 3:15pm-4pm at the West Mercer library. Please contact BSU advisor Kelly John-Lewis or BSU elementary school mentoring program lead Jamison Drayton if you have questions. 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Community Conversations

There are some great opportunities to increase awareness about of issues of racism and inclusion sponsored by the City of Mercer Island.  For more information and to register for upcoming events click here

Thursday, December 8 from 6:30-8:00pm (Virtual)
Training on recognizing and accounting for implicit bias.

MI Climate Challenge

In April 2022, on Earth Day, the City launched the MI Climate Challenge.  MI Climate Challenge is an online platform that offers a free roadmap for Islanders to reduce their energy use and carbon footprint, and to live healthier, more sustainable lives. There are over 100 ideas (some very simple and easy) to help the climate, save money, and improve emergency preparedness. Participants can even collaborate with friends and neighbors to form teams and then compete informally against others!  Close to 100 MI households have signed up already!   Sign up today by visiting www.mercerisland.gov/ClimateChallenge.