MIHS News - Feb 1st, 2026

2/1/2026 10:25 pm

IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR THE EP&O LEVY: BALLOTS DUE FEB 10th 

 

Ballots for Proposition 1: Renewal of the Enrichment, Programs, and Operation Levy should arrive in your mailbox no later than Monday, January 26th. 

 

The EP&O Renewal Levy funds 16% of MISD's annual budget.  It supports our art, music, drama, athletics, electives, advanced math and science classes, MIHS 7-period, 40% of our Special Education budget, and other enrichment programs. It also funds additional teachers for reduced class-sizes, para-professionals, nurses, academic counselors, and the school resource officer.  Without this vital funding, the school district will have to cut beloved programming and staff. 

 

The state allows for an increase of $500 per student this year.  The 2027 Levy cap is $16 million, dependent on student enrollment. This is an increase of $4 million over 2026's levy collection.  As a result, taxes on an average assessed home ($2.2 million) will increase approximately $330.  After this initial increase, there will be a marginal increase due to inflation in subsequent years (less than $100). 100% of levy dollars stay on the Island to support our schools. 

 

Ballots are due February 10th.  PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your ballot, please mail it no later than 3 to 5 days before the deadline. The US Postal Service is no longer guaranteeing to postmark ballots at the time of delivery. 

For more information and ways to get involved, please visit www.yesmischools.org

 

Pathways Hub (CPH) Updates

Visit the CPH Website for the most current events and programming.

Save the dates! Details and registration information coming soon!

February 25 – Career/Internship/Trade Fair 10 am to 2 pm, Mercer Island High School
Students may meet with professionals from organizations from across the state about upcoming career, internship and trade opportunities! No registration required.

April 22 – Case Study and College Fair (focused on rising seniors, but open to all students)

5:30 pm Case Study,  7 pm College Fair

Mercer Island High School

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how college admission decisions are made, what students can do to stand out, and the opportunity to network with colleges and universities from around the country! Registration opening soon – stay tuned!

 

PTA Art Reflections Contest Winners and Awards Ceremony

 

Please join us on Wednesday February 25th, 5-7pm, in the IMS Commons to celebrate our IMS artists! The evening will take the form of an art exhibition, and students will receive their respective awards. All friends and family are welcome.

 

Thank you for your creativity, dedication, and courage in expressing your artistic voice through the Reflections program.

 

Congratulations 2025-2026 PTA Reflections “I Belong" winners!

 

 2025-26 Reflections District Winners

 

Film

 

High School (Grades 9-12)

1st Place: Heero Lim (MIHS) Good (굿)

 

Literature

 

High School (Grades 9-12)

1st Place: Phoenix Miller (MIHS) Forget-Me-Not

2nd Place: Aasha Anbalagan (MIHS) The Missing Piece 

3rd Place: Evie Pyeun (MIHS) Blue Mold & Red Kimchi

Honorable Mentions:  Jamie Jin (MIHS), Avani Josyula (MIHS), Christian Min (MIHS), Isabelle Min (MIHS), Evelyn Quekett (MIHS)

 

Music Composition

 

*ACCESSIBLE ARTS (6th-12th Grades)

1st Place: Joshua Chan (IMS) Mixing Voices

 

High School (Grades 9-12)

1st Place: Karis Huang (MIHS) Dance of the Nightshade

 

Photograph

 

High School (Grades 9-12)

1st Place: Isabelle Chung (MIHS) Back to My Nature

2nd Place: William Liu (MIHS) United Under the Sky

3rd Place:Spencer Whipple (MIHS) Rooted in Air

 

Visual Arts

 

High School (Grades 9-12)

1st Place: Isabelle Chung (MIHS) Where I Fit

2nd Place: Xintong Zhao (MIHS) Catharsis

3rd Place: Sabine Fleming (MIHS) Sprinkles Says No

Honorable mentions: Kaylee Hu (MIHS)

 

Reminder! Register for Mock SAT/ACT Tests February 7 th , 2026

 

If your student is considering college after high school and would like to take the SAT or ACT, taking a mock test can help them get ready. Not sure if you should take the SAT or ACT? Take a Mock test of each to help you decide.

 

Mock SAT/ ACT Test Saturday, February 7 th

8:00am – 12:00pm at MIHS

Register Here by Tuesday, February 3rd.

 

Both tests are being offered on the same date. Please register for the test of your choice.

Both the ACT and SAT practice tests, offered through Princeton Review, are the new, digital tests and students must bring a laptop to the test. This is a great opportunity for your student to experience these standardized exams under simulated conditions.

 

Questions: Please contact the Mock Test Coordinators at mock-tests@mihsptsa.org.