MIHS PTSA News - Oct 6, 2024

10/6/2024 12:47 pm

PARENTS: Order an MIHS Yearbook by October 15.

If you have not already ordered a 2024-25 yearbook, please order by October 15!! The MIHS yearbook staff is planning this year’s book, they need to know how many to order! A limited number of books are ordered each year, so order today so your student(s) don't miss out on this collectible! 

To order: Log into Skyward/Qmlativ Once logged in, select the student>Items > High School > MIHS > Yearbook.  Can't remember if you bought one already?  Log in, select the student> Purchase History.

 

Island Cinema on Mercer Island - Our First Ever Movie Night!

Get ready for an unforgettable night with the Mercer Island High School Drama Program as we proudly present our first Cinema on Mercer Island event!

We’re inviting all students, staff, administration, and their families to join us for a special screening of the classic Beetlejuice (the original!) right here in our school theater. It’s a spooky, fun-filled evening that’s perfect for families, friends, and film lovers of all ages!

• Date: October 18 at  7 PM

• Location: MIHS Performing Arts Center

• Admission: Free! (Donations are appreciated and will benefit our High School Drama Program!)

Bring your friends, grab some popcorn, and experience movie magic like never before. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

PURCHASE A GRAD YARD SIGN ($35 per sign)

Celebrate Your MIHS CLASS OF 2025 Senior in Style!!! ORDER BY APRIL 1, 2025!

All net proceeds raised from this annual fundraiser benefit the MIHS Cheer Program, subsidizing summer cheer camp expenses and other capital expenses related to the program!

HOW TO ORDER: Email

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH YOUR EMAIL:

 

1. Senior’s Name AND Address of where yard sign is to be delivered (Mercer Island addresses only).
2. Parent/Sponsor Name, Phone Number and Email.
3. Indication of preferred method of payment - Check or Zelle only.

ORDER CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT REQUEST:

 

Upon receipt of your order via email, you will receive confirmation of the order and will be provided an address to mail/deliver the check, or a Zelle payment request. Grad sign delivery will be completed in Spring ‘25.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE MIHS SENIORS IN THE CLASS OF 2025 and THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT of MIHS CHEER!

 

REFLECTIONS:

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Welcome to the WSPTA Reflections program!

 

This program is hosted by the National, Washington State and Mercer Island PTAs. Your contributions to our schools and PTSA volunteers help support this program for our students.

 

Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school but in life.

 

Students in grades K-12 create original works of art in response to a theme. The theme for the 2024-2025 program year is “Accepting Imperfection” Students submit their completed works of art in one, or more, of the six arts categories:

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Literature
• Music Composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts

The theme for 2024-2025  is “Accepting Imperfection.” 

 

While the primary focus of Reflections is a celebration of creativity through positive recognition, finalists from MISD will move on to the state round. Washington State PTA finalists who receive an “Outstanding Interpretation” award will advance to the National PTA round.

 

Please read the Reflections rules carefully - students may submit only one entry per category. However, students can and are encouraged to participate in multiple categories.

 

Deadline for 2024 submission: December 4, 2024 by 3:45 pm - please submit all entries electronically with this link. For visual arts and photography categories, please also submit the physical copy to your school’s front office in the Reflections box. 

 

 

Reflections Art Award Ceremony: March 5, 2025 5-8 PM at IMS Commons

 

All participants and winners will be recognized at the ceremony with certificates and awards. Click here to see the 2023-2024 list of district winners and honorable mentions from MISD. MISD had an amazing year with 5 students winning at State and 2 (Adrit & Pranit Pradeepkumar) of these students won at the National level for music composition (primary and intermediate grade divisions)! 

 

For more information on this year’s 2024-2025 Reflections competition, please contact Kaitlyn Lee or Kate Chung, MISD PTA Council Reflections Co-Chairs at reflections@miptacouncil.org

 

 

 

DEI Event on Oct 10th

Aiden Key, an author and an educator, will bring his expertise on gender diversity and inclusion to our entire Mercer Island community on Thursday, October 10th, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the MIHS library. He looks forward to having a conversation with parents and students to help us understand the needs of transgender youth and how to provide better support. This event will be a safe and judgment-free space for the participants to ask any questions they may have as well as offer their different perspectives. Do not miss this opportunity to enhance our knowledge of gender equity and why this is important! Please RSVP