MIHS PTSA News - September 17, 2023
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What's new
Staff Appreciation
The first MIHS Staff Appreciation luncheon will be on Monday, October 2nd. It will be a Korean Food Luncheon celebrating Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving Day. While the food will be purchased, if you would like to contribute by donating drinks or desserts and helping with setup, serving, or cleaning up, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please sign up here.
Please bring all drinks and desserts to the school staff room by 11am on Monday, October 2nd.
MIHS Curriculum Night
Wednesday, September 27 | 5-8pm
During this evening, parents will be able to meet their students' teachers, learn their goals and objectives, and get an idea of what their expectations are for student performance. The questions addressed to teachers at this event should be of a general nature for the benefit of all. If parents have specific questions about their child's performance, please schedule a conference with the teacher outside of Curriculum Night. Click here for schedule of events.
ASB needs help with the Homecoming week and dance (October 11-14, 2023)
Volunteers are needed for the lunches leading up to and the day of the event with ticket sales, and also during the actual dance with set up and on-site attendees. Please sign up here.
Save the Date: Candidate Forum
Meet the candidates for MI School Board and City Council on October 18, 2023 at 7-8:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Some of these candidates will be making significant decisions impacting our elementary schools in the coming year. Here's your chance to learn more about them before you vote.
The event will be held in person and have a digital option. More details to come, including how to submit questions for candidates. To learn more, contact PTA Council Advocacy at advocacy@miptacouncil.org.
PTSA News and Announcements
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 as a time to recognize and celebrate the many achievements, contributions and histories of our American Latinx and Hispanic communities.
Help Stock the Staff Mini Kitchen
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.
Information for MIHS Seniors and Senior Families
Dear Seniors and Senior Families:
Welcome to an amazing year of your lives. We hope this is a year of celebration, joy, and rich memories of time spent together. But it's a busy year. In order to help all our Seniors and their families navigate this year, we hope to share as much information, as early as possible, so planning can take place.
Remember you can also check the Seniors tab on the PTSA website for more information.
Mock SAT/ACT Tests
MIHS PTSA provides 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 to 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.
MI Healthy Youth Initiatives - Upcoming Programs Fall 2023
PEPS for Parents of Adolescents and Teens
This 4-week series guides parents and caregivers through an exploration of topics, including adolescent brain development, effective communication, and mental health to help adults gain the confidence they need to support their adolescent/ teen’s healthy development.
- 2 groups offered – The Art and Science of Parenting a Middle Schooler and The Art and Science of Parenting a High Schooler
- 4 week program – starts mid-October
- Online meetings via Zoom
- Free program
- Facilitated by PEPS trained facilitators
- Info will be available soon at www.mihealthyyouth.com
Fentanyl Awareness Program “What Every Parent and Teen Needs to Know About Fentanyl
Fentanyl and other substances are negatively impacting the health of youth and adults in our region. Adults and teens are invited to join us to learn about the risks of fentanyl and other substances from the DEA “One Pill Can Kill” presentation. Learn how you can protect yourself, your family, and others
- October 4, 2023 - 7-8:00 PM, MI Community and Event Center
- Appropriate for adults and teens
- Info at https://www.mihealthyyouth.com/headlines/fentanylawareness
MI Healthy Youth Forum
- November 8, 2023, 7-8:30 PM, MI Community and Event Center
- Save the Date – more information coming soon!
MIHS News
Class of 2024 Post-Secondary Application Process
Please join the counselors on September 21st from 6-7pm via Zoom to learn more about the post-secondary application process. If you and your student are wanting to learn about taking a gap year, military, or how to complete college applications, this is THE event to join. We will be sending out the zoom link shortly, but wanted to get this event on your calendar. If you are unable to make it to the event, we will be posting the video and slides on our website afterwards. We can't wait to see you this Thursday!
Check out upcoming career and college activities at MIHS.
MIHS Curriculum Night
Wednesday, September 27 | 5-8pm
During this evening, parents will be able to meet their students' teachers, learn their goals and objectives, and get an idea of what their expectations are for student performance. The questions addressed to teachers at this event should be of a general nature for the benefit of all. If parents have specific questions about their child's performance, please schedule a conference with the teacher outside of Curriculum Night. Click here for schedule of events.
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
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Upcoming Events
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MIHS News and Info
Senior Class Information
- Events, Activities & Deadlines
- Senior Hoodies
- Cap/Gown
- Yearbook submissions
- Grad Yard Sign
- Graduation Leis
- Baccalaureate
- Senior Photo Fest
- Grad Night Party
and much more....
College Prep Information
- Mock SAT/ACT at MIHS
- College Application Process
- College Connection Resources
- MIHS College Counseling & more!
Parent Education
Free admission is a benefit of PTA Membership! We sponsor speakers and discussions across a variety of parenting and child development topics that are timely, thought-provoking and practical. For events dates and more details go to MI Parent Edge.