MIHS PTSA News - Nov 16, 2025

11/16/2025 1:36 pm

Staff & Admin Thanksgiving Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov 26th

Student Leadership is organizing a Staff & Admin Thanksgiving Breakfast on Wednesday, November 26th to show appreciation for our school's teachers and administrators. We're planning to serve approximately 80 staff members a full breakfast in the Staff Lounge starting at 7:30 AM.

While our students are handling the planning, setup, and many of the food items, we would love PTSA's support with some of the larger or harder-to-prepare items, specifically breakfast casseroles and party-size fruit platters.

Important Details:

    •    Drop-off Date & Time: Wednesday, November 26th between 7:00-7:15 AM

    •    Drop-off Locations: Main Office OR Leadership Classroom

    •    Student Leadership will arrive at 7:00 AM to set up and will transport all items to the Staff Lounge

We're aiming to create a warm, full breakfast spread including bagels, casseroles, fruit, coffee, egg bites, and other items. Students will also include handwritten "thankful notes" for staff as part of the celebration.

SignUpGenius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544ABAF2DA6FAC52-59765394-staff

Thank you so much for your partnership in making this special appreciation event possible! Please let us know if you have any questions.

On behalf of Mercer Island Leadership Staff Breakfast Committee

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MIHS Pantry Wishlist & sign up!!

It is that time of year when we reflect and give thanks to so many. Please help us show our thanks and support to our wonderful teachers and support staff at the High School. We would love to see the pantry stocked with yummy snacks. Please use this wish list to show your thanks. Feel free to order up to 10 of any given item! Thank you for your support. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2G9HZM1MNJC2H?ref_=wl_share

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Reflections Art Contest – 2025–2026

Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that encourages students to explore their thoughts, feelings, and ideas through the arts. It helps students build artistic skills, boost confidence, and develop a lifelong love for learning.

Students in grades K–12 are invited to create original works of art inspired by this year’s theme: “I Belong!”

Students may submit entries in one or more of the following categories:

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

Finalists from MISD will move on to the state level. Washington State PTA finalists who receive an Outstanding Interpretation award will then advance to the National PTA level.

Please review the official Reflections rules carefully. Students may submit one entry per category but are encouraged to participate in multiple categories.

Submission deadline: December 5, 2025 by 3:00 PM

All entries must be submitted electronically using this Google Link  

For Visual Arts and Photography, please also drop off a physical copy in the Reflections box at your school’s front office.

Reflections Art Award Ceremony:

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM

IMS Commons

All participants and winners will be recognized with certificates and awards.

Click Here to view the 2024–2025 MISD district winners and honorable mentions.

For more information, contact MIHS co-chairs Grace Jung and Eunice Kim

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MIHS Career Pathways Hub (CPH) Updates

Visit the CPH Website for the most current events and programming

MIHS Career Pathways Hub Financial Aid Worksheet

Families may review this worksheet for financial aid activities/resources to help with post-secondary planning.

UC Application Workshop (online)

November 19, 6-7:15 pm

Register to learn more about the University of California application process.

Cal State Application Workshop for out-of-state students/parents (online)

November 19, 11 am – Noon

Register to learn more about Cal State application process.

Statewide Virtual Financial Aid Nights

Parents/Guardians: November 18, 5:30-6:30 pm

Class of 2026 students: November 19, 5:30-6:30 pm

These sessions help students and parents learn about types of financial aid and receive support for applying (FAFSA or WASFA). Registration on the WSAC Financial Aid Events page.

WWU Financial Aid Filing Fridays

November 21 and January 9, 16, 23, & amp; 30

Western Washington University is offering in-person and Zoom sessions to help with FAFSA or WASFA. Details available on the WWU Financial Aid website.

Upcoming College Admissions Representative Visits* (Main Entrance Hallway)

Wednesday, November 19

Southern California Institute of Architecture 11:55 am - 12:25 pm

*Subscribe to the Career Pathways Hub Google Calendar for the most up-to-date college rep visits and CPH activities!