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6:00p Children's Day celebration at IHS
Children's Day celebration at IHS
Date:
Tuesday, April 30
Time:
6:00p - 7:30p
Where:
IHS
Sponsored by Communities in School. Organized by IHS Staff, Ana Reyes and Gabriella Shapiro.

Join us in a celebration of Children's Day April 30 from 6:00 - 7:30pm at IHS. We will have community organizations present, childrens games, raffles and snacks.

Únase a nosotros en la celebración del Día del Niño el 30 de abril de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m. Tendremos presentes organizaciones comunitarias, juegos infantiles, rifas y refrigerios.

Everyone welcome!

School blurb HERE
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PTSA Staff Appreciation Breakfast
PTSA Staff Appreciation Breakfast
Date:
Wednesday, May 1
Where:
IHS
Signup to bring food HERE
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12:30p IH PTSA Board Meeting
IH PTSA Board Meeting
Date:
Wednesday, May 1
Time:
12:30p - 2:00p
Where:
TBD
IH PTSA Board of Directors' Monthly Meeting

Questions? Email IH PTSA President.
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Senior Slideshow Photos Due
Senior Slideshow Photos Due
Date:
Sunday, May 5
Where:
Online
Submit senior slideshow photos at www.issaquahhighptsa.org
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/10
Where:
IHS
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AP Exams
AP Exams
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/17
Where:
IHS
AP Exams will be held at IHS from May 6-17, 2024.

The specific times of the exams are listed HERE
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/10
Where:
IHS
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AP Exams
AP Exams
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/17
Where:
IHS
AP Exams will be held at IHS from May 6-17, 2024.

The specific times of the exams are listed HERE
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6:30p Golden Acorn District Reception
Golden Acorn District Reception
Date:
Tuesday, May 7
Time:
6:30p - 7:30p
Where:
ISD Building
Golden Acorn and Outstanding Advocate Dessert Reception by the District (Council) PTSA.

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location ISD Admin Building (5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah)
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/10
Where:
IHS
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AP Exams
AP Exams
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/17
Where:
IHS
AP Exams will be held at IHS from May 6-17, 2024.

The specific times of the exams are listed HERE
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/10
Where:
IHS
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AP Exams
AP Exams
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/17
Where:
IHS
AP Exams will be held at IHS from May 6-17, 2024.

The specific times of the exams are listed HERE
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6:00p Influence the Choice Gala (12th annual)
Influence the Choice Gala (12th annual)
Date:
Thursday, May 9
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p
Where:
Liberty HS
12th Annual Influence the Choice Gala
Presentation of winners from the video contest

Location: Liberty HS
Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/10
Where:
IHS
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AP Exams
AP Exams
Date:
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/17
Where:
IHS
AP Exams will be held at IHS from May 6-17, 2024.

The specific times of the exams are listed HERE
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Last Day to purchase All Night Grad Party Tickets
Last Day to purchase All Night Grad Party Tickets
Date:
Friday, May 10
Where:
Online
May 10th is the last day to purchase All Night Grad Party tickets. $225 per ticket. Confidential scholarships available at IHPTSAFamilyResources@gmail.com .

May 14th is the Bus Selection Day.

More info HERE


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Outstanding Educator Nominations
Senior Slideshow Photos (Due May 5, 2024)
Submit senior slideshow photos HERE by May 5 for the T-Mobile Park pre-graduation slideshow (starting the loop one hour before graduation).  Any photos submitted afterwards will not be included in the T-Mobile Park formal slideshow but will be shown at the ASB assembly and PTSA Senior Farewell on Tuesday, June 11.  We would love to include EVERY senior in the slideshow.  Here is a sample of last year's formal slideshow.  Here is a sample of the 2023 casual slideshow.

Community Service/Volunteer Hours/Graduation Honor Cord (due May 1)

In collaboration with IHS College and Career Center, IH PTSA proudly sponsors the IH PTSA Community Service Program, designed to recognize students’ contributions throughout our community through service.  Click HERE to report volunteer hours.  Enter preferred email address to receive a log-in link to report service hours.  Questions? Email
IssyHighCommunityService@gmail.com
All Night Grad Party (due May 10)
 
More than "just a party," the All-Night Grad Party is a commitment from parents, IH PTSA, and the greater community joining together to host a once in a lifetime, alcohol-free and drug-free celebration.  More information is HERE.
 
Click HERE to purchase All Night Grad Party Tickets.
Click HERE for mandatory paperwork to attend All Night Grad Party.  Due April 30 at IHS front office.
Click HERE for FAQ and additional info regarding All Night Grad Party
 
Bus selections will happen in the Commons on May 14 at both lunches.
 
All proceeds go towards the party.  PTSA does not make a profit from this.  Is the cost too high?  Email IHPTSAFamilyResources@gmail.com for a confidential partial scholarship. 
 
50/50 Raffle for All Night Grad Party
 
PTSA is holding a 50/50 Raffle to offer scholarships and help to offset the cost of having the All Night Grad Party.  Each ticket is $10.  The drawing will be held May 7; you do not need to be present to win.  If you win, you get 50% of the pot.
 
The raffle will be held in person at the following upcoming events:
April 26, 3:40 PM, Baseball Senior Night at the field
April 26, 7 PM, Soccer Senior Night at the field
May 3, 4 PM, Softball at the field
May 7, 5:45-7 PM, Track Senior Dinner (IHS Commons)

2023-24 New Board Nominations

The 2024 Issaquah High PTSA nominating committee places the following names in nomination:

For the office of Co-President: Tanya Russell

For the office of Co-President: Nicola Doyle

For the office of Secretary: OPEN

For the office of Treasurer: Wendy Marucheck

For the office of Assistant Treasurer: OPEN

For the office of Co-VP of Communications: Anny Zhang

For the office of Co-VP of Communications: Maggie Ge

For the office of Co-VP of Events: OPEN

For the office of Co-VP of Events: OPEN

For the office of Co-VP of Hospitality: OPEN

For the office of Co-VP of Hospitality: OPEN

For the office of Co-VP of Outreach: Heeyoung Chung

For the office of Co-VP of Outreach: Esther Choi

For the office of Co-VP of Programs: Bata Schell

For the office of Co-VP of Programs: Tracy Drake

The nominating committee has confirmed that all nominees have been a member of a PTA for at least 30 days prior to the election, and meet other requirements as stated in the WA State PTA Uniform Bylaws.

Respectfully submitted by:

Erin Eaton

Heeyoung Chung

Beibei Luan

Shamitha Sridharan (Alternate)

Join us for our last PTSA General Membership Meeting of the Year (May 17 from 11 AM-12:30 PM)

Come to our last PTSA meeting of the year with Grants presentation and vote, and a visit with our principal.  This meeting is hybrid (in-person at IHS and on Zoom) on Friday, May 17, 11 AM-12:15 PM.  Registration for the Zoom link is HERE.
 
The consent agenda will be posted at https://issaquahhighptsa.org/Page/Pta/Meetings .  You must be a PTSA member to view these documents.  Not a member?  Join HERE.
 
Volunteer Signups

All signup geniuses are HERE (under the Volunteer button on the left sidebar menu).   The ISD Volunteer Application must be completed every new school year.  Click HERE to complete the ISD Volunteer Application.  Instructions are HERE.

May 1 - Staff Appreciation Breakfast Sign-up

May 6 - Staff Appreciation Week Lunch Sign-up

May 6 to 17 - AP Exam Proctors Sign-up

May 22 (ASB) - Medical Professionals Summit Volunteer

June 5 - Last Staff Appreciation Breakfast Sign-up

June 11 to 14 - Laptop Return Sign-up

Spring 2024 Angel Program Donation Signup

Thank you, PTSA!
PTSA received a nice thank you email from our HOBY scholarship recipients, Sakura Yamawaki and Mara Gonzalez Moral .  Read it HERE.
 
 
Thank you for attending PTSA's New to IHS Night
The 2023 handout can be viewed HERE with the valuable QR codes!  Here are the 2023 slides showing different PTSA programs, the 2023 PTSA presentation slides, and the 2023 principal's slides.
 
College Planning
Check out our college planning webinars HERE.  If you like webinars such as these, please support the PTSA by becoming a member.
Make a difference – ISD VOICE Mentoring
Looking for an impactful, fulfilling volunteer experience? VOICE Mentors! Learn more: ISD’s VOICE Mentor page. Background checks, vaccination, and training are required. Questions, email ISD VOICE Mentors.
 
Joining IH PTSA Supports IHS, Students, and Community!  Win-Win-Win!
IH PTSA Memberships directly fund, Angel Program, ParentWiser, Reflections, Senior Events, School Grants, and the Community Service Honor Cords.   Click HERE for a PowerPoint summary of the PTSA programs.  Learn about IHS Students and Staff with IHS Spotlights. Join TODAY  Also, financial assistance available IH PTSA Family Resources.  
 
IH PTSA is a Silver Award Winner!
 

Washington State PTA awarded the Silver Award for Standards of Excellence to IH PTSA for the 2022-2023 school year!

The Standards of Excellence award is a tool to encourage the use of the best practices of PTA management. 
 
How to Support IH PTSA?  Join IH PTSA. Donate. AmazonSmile. Follow: Facebook. Instagram.
 Twitter. Corporate Matching. double-check, as we've made it easy!
Quick Links: Report Community Service Hours IHS Website. ISD Website.  ISD Family Access. IHS Boosters.  ISF.  ParentWiser.  ISD Cultural & Family Partnerships. Cultural Bridge Magazine, My School Bucks-Lunch.  ISD Free-Reduced Lunch Application.  Find Your Bus Route. Issaquah PTSA Council 2.6.2023-24 ISD School Calendar

IH PTSA is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are100% tax-deductible.