MIHS PTSA News - February 5, 2023

2/3/2023 8:35 pm

Culture Week at MIHS, February 7 to 12th

Presented by the MIHS Black Student Union and Student Voices for Change.  click here to see the full list of activities planned.

Are you interested in getting involved in the Mercer Island PTA Council?

The Mercer Island PTA Council is an umbrella organization for all of the PTAs in the MI School District. The mission of the MI PTA Council is to serve as a resource to unit PTAs, families, and community members within the Mercer Island School District – and 

MIHS PTSA Newsletter January 29, 2023

1/28/2023 4:35 pm

Culture Week at MIHS, February 7 to 12th

Presented by the MIHS Black Student Union and Student Voices for Change.  click here to see the full list of activities planned.

Are you interested in getting involved in the Mercer Island PTA Council?

The Mercer Island PTA Council is an umbrella organization for all of the PTAs in the MI School District. The mission of the MI PTA Council is to serve as a resource to unit PTAs, families, and community members within the Mercer Island School District – and to advocate for 

MIHS PTSA News January 22, 2023

1/22/2023 3:45 pm

Finals Week Snack Volunteers Needed
The MIHS PTSA wants to recognize our students’ hard work this first semester and provide some much-needed stress relief during Finals Week. We need volunteers to set up Jenga games and distribute snacks and drinks on Wednesday and Thursday during lunchtime.

If you would like to help, please click here to sign up.

Winter Formal Dance Volunteers Needed
The MIHS Leadership class is still looking for volunteer chaperones for the upcoming Winter Formal dance and the ticket sales that are occurring this week and next. Please review the attached ticket sales form and volunteer when possible.

It's the help from parents like you that makes our dances possible.  Click here to sign up!

MIHS PTSA News January 15, 2023

1/14/2023 7:54 pm

Mercer Island School District Webinar: Understanding MISD Finances and Moving Forward Together
Fred Rundle, Superintendent, Matt Sullivan, Executive VP of Finance
Thursday, January 19 | 5-6pm via Zoom

You may have heard about the current fiscal challenges facing the District. From the pandemic to state legislation, several key factors have directly impacted MISD’s finances. We are strongly requesting parents tune in to attend this extremely important webinar that will bring you up to date on the district’s new, upcoming budget cuts and the effects this will have on students and staff

MIHS PTSA News - January 8, 2023

1/8/2023 3:30 pm

Did you know…Parents are the #1 Influence?

Over 80% of young people ages 10–18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink or use drugs.

While most Island youth do not consume alcohol, cannabis, or misuse prescription medication in a typical month, it is important for all parents to understand their crucial role in prevention. Parents make a huge difference when they talk with their kids early and often about the implications of substance use and the importance of staying alcohol and drug free. Click to read more.

MIHS PTSA News - January 2, 2023

1/1/2023 12:16 pm

Each year, the PTSA is thrilled to fund grant requests from MIHS teachers and staff. The goal of our program is to support initiatives that enrich student learning or otherwise enhance the educational experience at MIHS. Enrichment grant proposals are funded through the annual enrichment grant budget approved by the PTSA’s membership. This year’s grants have been announced and will support some truly amazing enrichment opportunities for our students including a grant to bring in an Equity and Inclusion speaker for Black History Month, orchestra coaching and band artists-in-residence, Shakespeare workshops, professional stage combat/fighting instruction, Walking for Fitness field trips, after school help at Crest, and a “Take What You Need” project to help marginalized students with basic necessities. Click here for more details on this year’s grants.

MIHS News - December 11, 2022

12/11/2022 3:17 pm

MIHS Presents: Coffee with the Counselor

Our wonderful counselors are wanting to pilot a new event which will be called Coffee with the Counselor. Each month, counselors will be available to talk about certain topics with families.  This is a great time to get to know MIHS counselors and ask them questions.  The first meeting will be hosted on December 13 from 9-11am, more info to come. They would like to have an idea of how many people are interested in joining. If you are, can you please fill out this form?

MIHS News - December 4, 2022

12/4/2022 8:17 am

MIHS Presents: Coffee with the Counselor

Our wonderful counselors are wanting to pilot a new event which will be called Coffee with the Counselor. Each month, counselors will be available to talk about certain topics with families.  This is a great time to get to know MIHS counselors and ask them questions.  The first meeting will be hosted on December 13 from 9-11am, more info to come. They would like to have an idea of how many people are interested in joining. If you are, can you please fill out this form?

MIHS PTSA News - November 27, 2022

11/27/2022 3:45 pm

MIHS Presents: Coffee with the Counselor

Our wonderful counselors are wanting to pilot a new event which will be called Coffee with the Counselor. Each month, counselors will be available to talk about certain topics with families.  This is a great time to get to know MIHS counselors and ask them questions.  The first meeting will be hosted on December 13 from 9-11am, more info to come. They would like to have an idea of how many people are interested in joining. If you are, can you please fill out this form?

MIHS PTSA News - November 20, 2022

11/20/2022 3:45 pm

Recognizing Native American Heritage Month

In November, we are celebrating Native American Heritage Month.  As Superintendent Fred Rundle states here, “Mercer Island School District joins Washington, the Pacific Northwest, and the country in celebrating the cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people. Their critical contributions, past and present, should be acknowledged and admired.”