MIHS PTSA Newsletter - Oct 12, 2025

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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

Studying Internationally presentation – Mr. Malaguzzi Oct 13, 6:30-7:15 pm Virtual Presentation: Link to Google Meet here

Students interested in studying internationally will hear from a parent about his family’s experience.

Information sessions: attending college in the UK

October 14, both lunches Location TBD, see Ms. Kenyon

Interested in attending college in the UK? Presentations at both lunches.

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.

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

Tuesday, October 14

 California State University – Channel Islands, 11:20-11:50 am

 Colorado School of Mines, 11:20-11:50 am

 Mount Saint Mary’s University, 11:20-11:50 am

 University of California – San Diego, 11:20-11:50 am

 University of Greenwich, 12:50-1:25 pm

 Wellesley College, 12:50-1:25 pm

 University of Miami, 12:50-1:25 pm

 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 12:50-1:25 pm

 Mount Holyoke College, after school

 Tufts University, after school

 Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Main Campus, after school

 Montana State University, after school

 University of Calgary, after school

Wednesday, October 15

 Linfield University, 8:15-8:45 am

 University of Exeter, 11:55 am – 12:25 pm

Thursday, October 16

 University of Redlands, 7:30-8 am

 New York University, 7:30-8 am

 St. Lawrence University, 7:30-8 am

 Alaska Pacific University, 7:30-8 am

 San Jose State University, 11:40 am – 12:15 pm

 NYU Shanghai, 11:40 am – 12:15 pm

 Butler University, 11:40 am – 12:15 pm

 University of Alabama, 12:35-1:10 pm

 Scripps College, 12:35 – 1:10 pm

 William & Mary, 12:35 – 1:10 pm

 University of Delaware, 12:35 – 1:10 pm

 Manchester Metropolitan University, after school

 Simon Fraser University, after school

 Loyola University Chicago, after school

 Emory University, after school

 Loyola Marymount University, after school

 Bard College, after school

 Hofstra University, after school

 Pepperdine University, after school

*Subscribe to the Career Pathways Hub Google Calendar for the most up-to-date.

 

WSPTA Legislative Assembly - We need YOUR voice!

Our PTSA is sending four delegates (Tasha Brown, PTSA Co Advocacy Rep, & 3 MIHS students - Lucy Dorer, Joy Rurangwa, and Johnathan Anderson!) to the Washington State PTSA Legislative Assembly this year on Oct 18 & 19 where they will represent YOU and help to decide the public policy positions that guide state and local advocacy work for WSPTA and its affiliated local PTAs and councils. Our delegates need your help to represent you well and so they would like for you to send them an email to advocacy@mihsptsa.org with your thoughts on the one new proposed issue, two new proposed principles, one new resolution & two amended resolutions that will be considered as listed below .... 

New Issue: Restoring Funding for Education and Wrap Around Supports

New Principle #1: Budget, Revenue, Funding - Oppose Private School Vouchers

New Principle #2: Health and Well Being of Children and Youth - Food Insecurity

New Resolution: Rights and Services for Immigrant Children and Youth

Amended Resolution #1: Digital and Internet Safety (amendment)

Amended Resolution #2: LGBTQ+ Inclusion (amendment)

To get detailed information on all of the above please click here!

To see the WSPTA Legislative Priorities from 2024-25 please click here! 

 

MI Parent Edge recruitment 

Want to get involved, but don’t have a lot of time?  

Do you enjoy reading parenting books and listening to webinars to gain new skills for your parenting toolkit?  If this is you, come join the MI Parent Edge team!  MI Parent Edge is a program within the MI PTA Council that provides parent education for our community.  Parent Edge is coordinated by parent volunteers who value engaging in dialogue and learning together.  We aim to take some of the mystery out of parenting and provide opportunities for parents to support one another in our parenting journey.  If you would like to learn more about getting involved, email Michell Ritter and Jackie Tan at miparentedge@gmail.com.  Visit www.miparentedge.org for more information.