Staff Appreciation Luncheons - Pls Sign up!

MIHS PTSA volunteers come together to support our students, staff and families. In October, we feature three culturally themed ways to nourish our staff and faculty. Please sign up to help make these events a success. 

For more information and updates, please visit our website at MIHSPTSA.ORG

Tuesday,10/07: The Mid-Autumn Festival moon cake

The Mid-Autumn Festival of Moon Festival is one of the most important holidays and celebrations in Chinese culture; its popularity is on par with that of Chinese New Year. The history of the festival dates back over 3,000 years.Similar festivals are celebrated by other cultures in East and Southeast Asia.

During the festival, lanterns of all sizes and shapes – symbolizing beacons that light the path toward prosperity and good fortune for the people – are carried and displayed. Mooncakes, a rich pastry typically filled with sweet-bean or lotus-seed paste, are eaten during this festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival is based on the legend of Chang'e, the Moon goddess in Chinese mythology. 

Let’s work together and make this celebration a success!

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Thursday 10/9: Korean Alphabet Day

The Korean Alphabet Day, known as Hangeul Day in South Korea, is a national Korean commemorative day marking the invention and proclamation of Hangul, the Korean alphabet, by the 15th-century King Sejong the Great.

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Monday, 10/20: Diwali, An Indian Festival

Diwali is the "Festival of Lights," a significant holiday for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Its significance varies across regions and religions, but most traditions involve the lighting of lamps, decorating homes with colorful rangoli patterns, exchanging gifts and sweets, and spending time with family. 

This year, we are celebrating Diwali by appreciating our "Gurus" (Teachers & Faculty) on Oct 20th. Please help make this event a success by contributing towards the lunch.

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MIHS Career Pathways Hub (CPH) Updates

Visit the CPH Website for the most current events and programming

College Admissions Representative Visits* this week (Main Entrance Hallway)

Monday, October 6

 Haverford College, 11:40 am - 12:15 pm

 Seattle Pacific University, 12:35 – 1:10 pm

 The New School, 12:35 – 1:10 pm

 Washington and Lee University, after school

 Boston College, after school

 Babson College, after school

Tuesday, October 7

 University of Richmond, 12:50 – 1:25 pm

 Santa Clara University, after school

 United States Air Force Academy, after school

Wednesday, October 8

 Sarah Lawrence College, 11:05 – 11:35 am

 Villanova University, 11:55 am – 12:25 pm

 Whitman College, after school

 Brandeis University, after school

 Willamette University, after school

Thursday, October 9

 Bates College, 11:40 am – 12:15 pm

 University of the Pacific, 12:35 – 1:10 pm

 Wheaton College – Massachusetts, after school

 Tulane University of Louisiana, after school

 University of Washington – Bothell Campus, after school

Mark your calendars:

Fall Resource and College Fair – exclusive for MIHS and Bellevue HS students

October 15, 5:30-8 pm

Bellevue High School (10416 SE Wolverine Way, Bellevue)

Learn about unique programs and opportunities at the Resource Fair (5:30-6:30 pm) and network with colleges and universities at the College Fair (6:30-8 pm). No registration is required for this event. 

UC Night – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

October 16, 6-8 pm

Mercer Island High School

UC Night Seattle is a chance to meet with University of California Regional Admissions Counselors for an evening of UC system information, application tips, and UC Trivia with prizes! Register for UC Night here.

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Fair

October 17-18

Seattle Convention Center (705 Pike Street, Seattle)

Free and open to the public, the Seattle NACAC College Fair is the perfect place to begin or continue your college search. Register for the Seattle NACAC College Fair here.

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