Thursday December 9th
Let’s show our MIHS teachers and staff how much we appreciate them this month by signing up to contribute to December’s Staff Appreciation Luncheon. This month’s theme is a Team Islander Chili lunch. Our teachers and staff look forward to these lunches and are truly grateful for your contributions.
PTSA News
2021-2022 PTSA Reflections Arts Contest
Celebrating student creativity, the PTSA Reflections program helps students explore the arts and express their creativity. The theme this year is I Will Change the World by…
To participate, MIHS students submit original works of art in response to the theme in any of six categories or the special artist division: Literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, film/video, and choreography/dance. View our PTA Reflections Art Contest page for complete details. DEADLINE for submissions is November 30, 2021.
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.
President’s Letter
Dear MIHS Families:
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families this week! This is a short week at MIHS due to the holiday. We have much to be thankful for – and that includes having such a strong, caring PTSA that is supported by so many parents in our school district. Because of this generosity we are able to help support our students, teachers, and staff members – which is especially important right now.
One way PTSA offers support is by providing grant opportunities for teachers and clubs. Special thanks to our MIHS PTSA Grants Committee members: Stephanie Kornblum, Tanya Aggar, Lisa Beebe and Bob Do, who met this past week and reviewed this fall’s grant requests. Over 30 grant applications were submitted, totalling over $55,000, and between the District, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation (MISF), and MIHS PTSA, all grants submitted were approved and fully or at least partially funded. Grant recipients will be notified soon and we will post all PTSA awarded grants on our website. Thank you so much to all past and current MIHS PTSA donors!
There are two upcoming opportunities for PTA members in our region to meet with our legislators. They will be discussing the upcoming legislative session, and our presence is needed to help demonstrate that WSPTA priorities matter! Different legislators will be present for each – join for either or both! November 30th at 7pm and December 7th at noon. Zoom links will be sent after registration.
Upcoming Events:
Nov 22 | 6-8pm – MIHS Winter Sports Parent Meeting – PAC
Nov 25-26 | No School – Thanksgiving Break
Dec 17 | Deadline for Seniors to submit Yearbook Portraits. Instructions HERE.
Dec 20 – Jan 2 | No School – Winter Break
Jan 29, 2022 | Tolo
May 7, 2022 | Senior Prom
As Thanksgiving nears, we are counting our blessings. Thank you to this caring community and the many teachers, staff, and volunteers who make a difference every day in our students’ lives. We are truly grateful and once again wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Maria Alberto & Debbie Burke
Co-Presidents MIHS PTSA
Information for MIHS Seniors and Senior Families
Caps and Gowns Orders and Yearbook Submission Information is found on our “Fall Tasks for Seniors” page.
- Yearbook Senior Portraits Due December 17, 2021
- Grad Ad Submissions are Due February 18, 2022
Remember you can also check the Seniors tab on the PTSA website for more information.
MIHS News
Schedule This Week
ASB All School Fundraiser
Over the last year and a half of covid our ASB budget took a major hit due to decreased ticket sales at sporting events. To ensure we continue to provide quality services for all sports and clubs here at MIHS we are launching a school wide ASB fundraiser. Please consider supporting MIHS ASB by purchasing popcorn products for your friends and family.
Principal’s Updates
Read Principal Walter Kelly’s October 22nd letter.
MIHS Counseling Center
Click here to read the November 2021 Newsletter.
Community Opportunities
University of Washington | After School Online Enrichment Opportunities
The University of Washington Youth and Teen Programs is excited to offer a variety of remote courses for middle and high school students who seek after school enrichment opportunities. Courses run over 10 weeks starting in January. Visit our website for registration information and course details. www.youth-teen.uw.edu
- 3D Design & CAD Modeling (7th-8th grade)
- Architectural Studies (9th-12th grade)
- Exploring STEM Through a Creative Lens (6th-8th grade)
- Sharpen Your Writing Skills (9th-12th grade)
- Young Writers’ Workshop (6th-8th grade)
