MIHS PTSA News - April 21, 2024

4/15/2024 5:31 pm

Last request of the 2023-2024 school year to help stock the Mini-Kitchen in the High School Staff Lounge!

The Mini-Kitchen is a place where teachers can grab a quick snack for a little extra energy boost. It's one way we keep them encouraged and show our appreciation. Items purchased off of this wishlist will ship directly to the school. Purchase items here.

2024 Grad Grams on Sale Now!

For the past 30 years, family, friends, businesses, and community organizations have sent Grad Grams to Mercer Island students to acknowledge their graduation. Beginning in 2024 we will be focusing this program exclusively on 8th and 12th grade graduates. Order your Grad Gram today! 

MIHS PTSA News - April 14, 2024

4/11/2024 8:32 pm

Nominate Outstanding People for MIHS PTSA Awards!

It’s that time of year! It’s Awards Season - a time to recognize those in our community who are all-in for MIHS students!

Each year, the PTSA recognizes outstanding community members for their service in support of our students. We are currently seeking nominations for the several volunteer awards, an educator award, a community business or organization partner award, and a lifetime member award. Click here to nominate and for a list of past recipients. Nomination deadline is 5pm on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Award winners will be recognized on Thursday, May 9, 2024, 9:30 am at the PTSA General Membership Meeting being held in the MIHS Library Presentation Room. We look forward to your nominations and the opportunity to recognize those who have made a difference for MIHS students!

Mother's Day 5k Run

The MIHS International Entrepreneurship class is hosting a Mother's Day 5K on Saturday, May 11 with all proceeds raised going to MIYFS, MIHS ASB, and The First Night Project. Click here to view the race course and register for this fun run now! 

MIHS PTSA News - March 31, 2024

3/26/2024 6:04 pm

MI Pop Up Shop is Back!

MI Pop Up Shop is back for a limited time selling custom MI Glassybabies and beautiful flower baskets. Arriving just in time for Mother's day and Graduation. Shop closes Friday, April 5- place your order today!

MIHS Drama Presents: Servant of Two Masters

Please join MIHS’ Drama Department as they present their spring play, Servant of Two Masters, by Carlo Goldoni and translated by Edward J. Dent. A timeless comedy about love, passion and mistaken identity, Servant of Two Masterstells the story of Truffaldino, who takes on two masters in order to get a good meal. Chaos, confusion and hilarity ensue. Pulling from the Italian tradition of commedia dell’arte, this show uses improvisation and mask work to tell its colorful and fun tale. Come join the laughter. Click here for more info. 

MIHS PTSA News - March 24, 2024

3/21/2024 8:12 pm

Seeking Nominations for the 2024-25 MIHS PTSA Board

PTSA Nominating Committee is now working to fill the following positions:

• Vice President or President Elect
• VP Operations including Co-VP
• VP Outreach
• Co-VP Advocacy
• Senior Activities Chair

If you are interested or know someone who would like to serve in one of these roles, please email Jaymee Lundin, Simren Datta, Christine Nakano at nominate@mihsptsa.org.

Introducing Parenting Mercer Island to MI Parents 

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services and the MI Healthy Youth Initiative are excited to share Parenting Mercer Island with MI parents and caregivers. The ParentingMercerIsland.org tool is intentional in promoting the healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development of Mercer Island’s children and youth by actively growing their social and emotional skills. The resource provides tools and information for parents and those in a parenting role to bolster their parenting skills in growing the social and emotional skills of children. Please visit ParentingMercerIsland.org for more information.

MIHS PTSA News - March 17, 2024

3/11/2024 7:09 pm

MISD Parent Survey

The Mercer Island School District would like help collecting feedback from parents on MIHS summer school and on middle school and high school physical education classes.We are asking sixth through twelfth grade parents to complete a short PE Survey: Grades 6-12 Parent PE Survey

We are asking eighth through twelfth grade parents to complete a short Summer School Survey: Grades 8-12 Parent Summer School Survey

Seeking Nominations for the 2024-25 MIHS PTSA Board

PTSA Nominating Committee is now working to fill the following positions:

• Vice President or President Elect
• VP Operations including Co-VP
• VP Outreach
• Co-VP Advocacy
• Senior Activities Chair

If you are interested or know someone who would like to serve in one of these roles, please email Jaymee Lundin, Simren Datta, Christine Nakano at nominate@mihsptsa.org.

MIHS PTSA News - March 10, 2024

3/5/2024 4:51 pm

2024 MISF Spring for Schools Art Contest

There are only two more weeks left to submit your art work for this year's Spring for Schools Art Contest. This year's theme is "Your favorite thing about school". All art work must be submitted to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation office (in the Admin Building) no later than March 15.

Last Day to Order Your 2024 Grad Yard Sign is March 15th

Celebrate your MIHS class of 2024 senior in style with a grad yard sign for just $35. All orders due by March 15th with delivery to your yard in April. Click here for order info.

MIHS 2024-2025 Cheer Team Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the 2024-2025 MIHS Cheer Team, please attend our information meeting on March 13th at 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom! We will go over all the required paperwork, deadlines, the tryout process, and we can answer any questions you may have.

MIHS PTSA News - March 3, 2024

2/27/2024 5:32 pm

**Update** 2024-25 Course Selection Deadline Now March 6

The deadline for MIHS students to submit course selections has been moved to 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 6. Student cannot make requests after this time. Reach out to your administrator or school counselor for support if this updated due date creates a hardship.

Washington State High School and Beyond Plans (HSBP) Survey – Closes March 8th

High School and Beyond Plans (HSBP) are a state graduation requirement designed to support students’ career and college exploration throughout their secondary education experience. During the 2023 legislative session, Engrossed Second Substitute Bill (ESSB) 5243 concerning High School and Beyond Planning was passed and signed into law. This bill requires OSPI to facilitate a transition to a statewide universal online HSBP platform.

The initial review process is now complete and seven HSBP online platforms have been identified for school district adoption. Naviance (our current online HSBP) was not selected for this final list. Mercer Island SD WILL be adopting one of these 7 selected platforms. Your input is vital for this next step of the selection process by our state educational agency. Click here for survey. To learn more about HSBP, click here.

MIHS PTSA News - February 25, 2024

2/22/2024 7:47 pm

MISD Webinar on Health/PE Curriculum Review Feb. 27 @ 7p

Our district is conducting a curriculum review of the health and PE programs and offerings in middle school, high school, and summer school. At MIHS, this includes a review of in-building school-year programming, summer school offerings, and the directed athletics option that allows students to receive PE credit for after school sports participation, as well as the implications for student schedules if these options are changed or eliminated. Click here for more info and Zoom link.

MIHS Leadership Cultural Fair

Cultural Fair will be on March 16th from 6:00-8:00 pm to celebrate the diversity on Mercer Island! Booths will be hosted to represent different cultures, with some performances by students throughout the night. We will be requiring one interactive and one informative aspect to each cultural booth, and food was a popular choice for interactive aspects last year. Parents and students can sign up through the google form.

MIHS PTSA News - February 18, 2024

2/15/2024 8:01 pm

2024-25 Class Registration is Now Open

Time to start thinking about course registration for next year! Students should see that registration is open when they log into their Skyward accounts starting Feb. 16th. Registration closes March 8th so start early and take the time to review the courses and have discussions now. Counselors have been sitting in the front lobby to help answer questions. 

MISD Webinar on Health/PE Curriculum Review Feb. 27 @ 7p

Our district is conducting a curriculum review of the health and PE programs and offerings in middle school, high school, and summer school. At MIHS, this includes a review of in-building school-year programming, summer school offerings, and the directed athletics option that allows students to receive PE credit for after school sports participation, as well as the implications for student schedules if these options are changed or eliminated. Click here for more info and Zoom link.

MIHS Leadership Cultural Fair

Cultural Fair will be on March 16th from 6:00-8:00 pm to celebrate the diversity on Mercer Island! Booths will be hosted to represent different cultures, with some performances by students throughout the night. We will be requiring one interactive and one informative aspect to each cultural booth, and food was a popular choice for interactive aspects last year. Parents and students can sign up through the google form.

MIHS PTSA News - February 11, 2024

2/7/2024 8:01 pm

PTSA General Membership Meeting on February 12, 2024

Please join us for the MIHS PTSA General Membership Meeting, Monday, February 12, 2024 at 9:30 am in the Library Presentation Room. Our guest speaker will be Principal Nick Wold who will be presenting the school's Dance Culture! We will be gathering to vote on our nominees for the 2024 MIHS PTSA Nominating Committee, who will work together to assemble a slate of 2024-25 leaders for our board. Click her to join via Zoom.

Staff Appreciation - Lunar New Year Luncheon

The PTSA needs your help with our Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year Luncheon on Tuesday, February 13th. Our teachers and staff look forward to these lunches and are truly grateful for your contributions.

Take a moment and look through the Sign Up Genius and sign up to help. Please drop off items to the staff lounge by 10am on Tuesday February 13th.