MIHS PTSA News - September 8, 2024

9/8/2024 7:57 am

PTSA NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                 

Curriculum Night and Marketplace, held at MIHS in the Commons, Wednesday, September 25, from 5pm-8:30pm. 

Come meet your child’s teachers and get familiar with their schedule.
Connect with other parents, both new and returning.
Our high school offers a wide range of clubs where students can build community, volunteer, make a difference, and develop leadership skills. These opportunities will be showcased at Curriculum Night—don’t miss it!
Receive tech support for any school-related devices or platforms.
Check out our school spirit wear on sale!
This is a great chance to get involved in your student’s school year and stay informed. We look forward to seeing you there!

Homecoming!

Homecoming Dance and Parade are just around the corner, please save the dates. Dance will be on Sep 28th and the Parade on Oct 5th.
Our ASB student organizers are still in need of volunteers. If you are able to support them, please check their sign up sheet.

 

Little Shop of Horrors auditions!

Auditions are Tuesday, Sep 10 from 3:30pm to 6pm and are open for all MIHS students. Auditions will be held in the PAC (Performance Art Center). Sign up here. 

Help stock the Staff Mini Kitchen!

Click here to purchase snack items from an Amazon Wish List. It’s an easy and much-appreciated way to show support for MIHS staff. Be sure to select the MIHS delivery address when checking out. 

 

Our PTSA is a nonpartisan advocacy association working to make every child’s potential a reality. We need your help!

 

Sign up for action alerts with Washington State PTA / learn more here: https://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/

Sign up for action alerts with National PTA: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/take-action/sign-up-for-alerts

 

Want to learn more about what is happening in our district? You can watch school board meetings here:

https://www.mercerislandschools.org/school-board/school-board-information

 

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Learn more about suicide prevention, and safe storage of means such as firearms and medications: https://www.mercerislandschools.org/programs-and-services/student-health-and-wellnes/safety

MIHS News           

Back to School resources

Beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2024, families will be able to log into their Skyward Family Access account and complete all the district forms, permission slips, and notifications required for the start of 2024-25 school year.

Check out MIHS Back to School Resources page for the 2024-25 school year for step-by-step instructions on the RVSP process, which includes verifying student demographic information and updating cell phone numbers and email addresses if needed to receive district and school emails and text messages.

 

MIHS Career Hub Update!

Class of 2025 Lunchtime College Application and Post Secondary Support- Tuesdays and Thursdays at both lunches. Seniors are invited to drop into the Career Hub with questions about their post secondary planning process.

 

Class of 2025 Post Secondary Webinar 6:00-7:30 pm- The MIHS Counseling Department is hosting a webinar for parents and students from the Class of 2025 to cover all details of the post secondary planning process including supports at MIHS to set you up for success!

 

LIFTOFF CAMP!- During the weeks of Sept 16 and Sept 23, The MIHS Counseling Department launches our first annual "Liftoff Camp"! During those two weeks, seniors will have access to counselors, the college and career specialist, college admissions reps, webinars, and other exciting opportunities to dig into all things post secondary! Check the Career Hub website under "Upcoming Events" to keep track of all the fun activities that lie ahead! 

  

Drama Program season announcement

The MIHS Drama Program is proud to announce an incredible lineup of shows this year, featuring something for everyone. Whether you love musicals, comedy, or gripping drama, we’ve got it all! 

 

 

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 2024/25 Daily Block Schedule here.

  

MIHS Counseling

Get the MIHS Counseling Newsletters here.

 

Community News

Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival

The Mercer Island Chinese Association (MICA), in partnership with the City of Mercer Island, is excited to host the island's inaugural Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival on September 22nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. This family-friendly event will include cultural performances, games, arts and crafts, an artisan market, and a delicious food court—all free for the community to enjoy!

The carnival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival and bring together families from across the island. With a turnout of over 1,500 people at our Lunar New Year Gala, we anticipate a similar, if not larger, number of attendees for this event. Our goal is to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

We are also looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. Whether it’s assisting with performances, running activity stations, or helping with setup and cleanup, we appreciate any support from the community.

For more information, please visit michinese.org.

Join us for a fun and culturally enriching celebration!