MIHS News – October 2, 2022

10/2/2022 4:00 pm

PTSA News and Announcements

Staff Appreciation

As we start a new school year, 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.

ATTENTION Class 2023 Senior Families

Class 2023 Yard Signs Now On Sale!

Understanding Financial Aid for College

Wednesday, October 18th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

Angela Wuttig from the Seattle University Office of Financial Aid will provide an overview of the financial aid process. Her presentation will include: completing the FAFSA, the different types of aid a student can receive and how to interpret an aid package. Please log into our Webinar at the following link:   https://mercerislandschools.zoom.us/j/87516502768

MIHS News

Daily Schedules
Get the Homecoming Week Schedule here.
Get the 2022/23 Daily Block Schedule here.

Principal’s Updates

Read Principal Walter Kelly’s August 26, 2022 letter. 

ASB needs help with the Homecoming Parade Oct 7, 2022

Friday, October 7 | 4:30pm
Hello, my name is Andrew Howison and I am the ASB PR coordinator. I am so excited to announce the Homecoming Parade!! It is on October 7th!  I hope you can attend. However we need your help! We can't have an awesome parade without convertibles and volunteers!  If you have or know anyone who has a convertible for us to use, please click here! Thank you!

Voices Heard Event Celebrating AAPI Families of MI

Saturday, October 22nd | 5pm
This is the first ever Voices Heard event, and as such, the goal of the evening is to engage and connect the AAPI community on Mercer Island with the ongoing and future work of Mercer Island School District. With a new superintendent, and a few newer principals, it’s a great time for our administrators to better understand this sector of the community, and for the AAPI community to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and educational approach of the Mercer Island School District. This will NOT be a fundraising event, it’s an opportunity to create connections and learn more - all while having fun! The hope is that more families will want to engage further and find what issues are important to the AAPI community to then be able to be a voice for advocacy in MISD.

The event will feature a traditional Chinese banquet dinner, dancing, music, a keynote from Dr. Fred Rundle, interviews with various community members and groups, and other programming. Click here to register.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MI Healthy Youth Initiative Fall 2022 Community Programs now being offered. We are excited to offer a series of no-fee programs for MI parents and caregivers, for more information please go to https://www.mihealthyyouth.com

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.  Next class starts October 17, 2022 more information here

Mercer Island Hollo-weekend

Trick or Treat in Town Center

Friday, October 28 | 4-6pm | Mercer Island Town Center

Pumpkin Walk in Mercerdale Park

Sunday, October 30 | 5-8pm

Join a fun, family friendly walk along the Mercerdale loop. The path will be lined with a glowing display of carved pumpkins. Carvers of all ages are encouraged to participate in the display. Carved pumpkins can be dropped off from 12-4pm on the day of the event at Mercerdale Park. Pumpkins can be retrieved the following day (if desired).

Fun additions planned, such as food trucks, a professional pumpkin carver, 88.9 The Bridge on-site for tunes and more!