MIHS PTSA News - May 26, 2024

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PTSA NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                 

Last request of the 2023-2024 school year to help 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. Purchase items here.
  

2024 Grad Grams on Sale Now!

For the past 30 years, family, friends, businesses, and community organizations have sent Grad Grams to Mercer Island students to acknowledge their graduation. Beginning in 2024 we will be focusing this program exclusively on 8th and 12th grade graduates. Order your Grad Gram today! Last day to order is Tuesday, May 28th.

   

Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

The Mercer Island PTA Council is currently accepting applications for the Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant (formerly Scholarship). Until her death from cancer in 1996, Nancy Schaps was an active supporter, through the PTA and other volunteer services, of Mercer Island’s children. 

 

A Grant award of up to $500 will be given to an elementary, middle, or high school student to be used for an activity or other purpose that will aid a child or youth’s adjustment to this difficult life change. For example, the Grant may be used for lessons, a camp experience, a trip, sports equipment, or a musical instrument.

Applications and information are available here. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Warburg, Nancy Schaps Grant Coordinator, at schapsgrant@miptacouncil.org

 

Class of 2024 Grad Night Party

Registration for the Grad Night Party is now available. Early bird pricing available until Friday, April 5- click here for more info and a link to the order form.  Also you can now order your soon-to-be graduate a Graduation Lei. Click here for more info and a link to the order form. And don't forget to mark your calendar with the dates of all important graduation activities.

  

Senior Activities

The Senior Activities Committee (SAC) has been busy since the start of the school year planning the Grad Night Party and a few other senior activities. As we embark upon a very active graduation season, we wanted to share with you the things we know so far and will commit to sharing additional information as it becomes available. Check out all things seniors here.

 

MIHS News          

Empty Bowls!

Join us for an evening of student art, education, and breaking bread to support Mary’s Place! .This organization helps families experiencing homelessness get the support they need and so much more! The event will take place on May 31st, 6:00- 8:00 pm at MIHS Commons. There will be soup, bread, and desserts provided by our ceramic classes! Click here to register. 

 

Writing for College Summer Workshop

MIHS teachers Curtis Johnston and David Willecke are offering the 16th annual Writing for College workshops beginning June 25. This year we are offering workshops over two weeks, from June 25 to July 3, with online editing and application support available through August 11. All workshops will be held in person at MIHS. For more information and how to register. 

  

MIHS Scholarship Database

Click here for the scholarship database curated and updated monthly by MIHS counseling department staff. Other online resources click here.

     

Daily Schedules

Get the 2023/24 Daily Block Schedule here.

 

Principal's Updates

Read the Principal Newsletters here.

 

MIHS Counseling

Get the MIHS Counseling Newsletters here.

 

Community News    

Pride Celebration

Please join us for the 2024 Mercer Island Pride in the Park celebration at Mercerdale Park on Saturday, June 15th from 2-5pm! '80s cover band The Scrunchies will perform live along with Mercer Island High School's KMIH 88.9 The Bridge. Enjoy food trucks, face painting, yard games, and our first annual RuPAWS puppy parade and costume contest! All ages, EVERYONE welcome!

 

Ergon Student Exchange, Meet Three Exchange Students Looking for Mercer Island families.

You have the opportunity to host an Italian student and enjoy a true cultural exchange. Then, your child will be invited to Italy in the summer of 2025! For more information click HERE.

 

 

Summer J Camp Now Hiring

J Camp counselors work in teams to create meaningful, fun, and safe experiences for kids. Together with dozens of your peers, you will develop leadership and problem-solving skills; learn how to empower, motivate, and coach others; and have a fabulous summer! Click here for more info.

 

Summer ‘24 High School Enrichment Opportunities (Online & In Person Formats)

The University of Washington’s Youth & Teen Programs offers enrichment opportunities during the summer. To learn more visit UW Youth & Teen Programs.

 

Rotary Youth Exchange Program is a short term summer exchange between families, facilitated by Rotary Clubs at each end of the exchange. Click here for more info.

 

AI + X: Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Fall Program by Stanford/MIT Alumni
Inspirit AI Scholars equips middle and high school students with an AI toolkit to build a capstone project, AI + X, that draws on students' unique interests, from sustainability improvements to cancer diagnosis to criminal justice reform and more. No coding experience required, and advanced cohorts are available. For more information please read more here. Fall applications are now open and due September 15. Contact program coordinator Jared at jared.greene@post.harvard.edu with any questions.

 

BridgeWhiz is a FREE online course designed to teach students in grades 4 through 12 the mind-building challenge, great fun, and competitive excitement of contract bridge, which will nurture your child’s team and individual competitive spirit. Build social skills. And enhance deductive reasoning and math abilities.