Grad Grams 2025

Grad Grams -- A Mercer Island Tradition!

For almost 50 years, family, friends, businesses, and community organizations have sent Grad Grams to Mercer Island students to acknowledge their graduation. In 2025, this program will focus on our 5th, 8th and 12th grade graduates.

All proceeds from the sales of Grad Grams go to the Mercer Island Community Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding MIHS graduating seniors. Scholarship recipients demonstrate perseverance, a passion for learning, a team player mentality, and are positive contributors to their classroom and community.

You can support this program by purchasing Grad Grams or by donating directly to the MI Community Scholarship Program. Your contributions allow our community to provide 28 students with scholarship funds, up to $500 each, for future educational expenses.

In 2025, Grad Grams are available to purchase for students completing 5th, 8th and 12th grades. Each Grad Gram is printed on parchment paper, personalized with your congratulatory message, and mailed directly to the graduate’s home. The deadline to purchase Grad Grams is Friday, May 30, 2025.

PRICING: $8 / Grad Gram

Grad Gram orders and donations to the MI Community Scholarship Program are tax deductible and eligible for corporate match. Questions? Email gradgrams@miptacouncil.org

NOTE: This form allows you to purchase a maximum of 25 Grad Grams per level (5th, 8th and 12th). If you would like to place more than 25 orders, simply complete the transaction and then start a new form. Orders of 75 or more qualify for a bulk discount of 10%. Contact gradgrams@miptacouncil.org for help placing your order or with any questions.

Personalize each Grad Gram

Student's First & Last Name (required):
This is the name that will appear on the Grad Gram unless you provide a Nickname.

Nickname (optional):
If you would like to use the student's "Nickname" instead of the first name listed in the dropdown list, please enter the alternate first name in the "Nickname" field below. Please enter the alternate first name below using capital and lowercase letters. The nickname entered in this field will appear on the certificate EXACTLY as typed.

From (required):
Enter your name as you would like it to appear on the Graduate Gram. Example: "The Smith Family," or "Jane, Bob, Matthew and Susie Smith." Maximum of 60 characters.

Personalized Message (optional):
This message will be printed on the certificate EXACTLY as you type it here. Please double check for typos and errors. You DO NOT need to include your name. The name listed in the "From" field will already appear on the certificate. Personalized message is limited to 200 characters.

Item Description Price Qty

Graduate Gram - MIHS Seniors
Select the quantity of Grad Grams you are purchasing for MIHS 12th graders. For questions email gradgrams@miptacouncil.org. $8.00

#1	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)	copy
#2	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
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#25	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)

Graduate Gram - IMS 8th Graders
Select the quantity of Grad Grams you are purchasing for IMS 8th Graders. For questions email gradgrams@miptacouncil.org. $8.00

#1	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)	copy
#2	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#3	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#4	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#5	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#6	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#7	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#8	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#9	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#10	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#11	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#12	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#13	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#14	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#15	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#16	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#17	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#18	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#19	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#20	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#21	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#22	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
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#24	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#25	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)

Graduate Gram - MISD 5th Graders
Select the quantity of Grad Grams you are purchasing for 5th graders. For questions email gradgrams@miptacouncil.org. $8.00

#1	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)	copy
#2	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#3	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#4	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#5	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#6	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#7	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#8	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)
#9	Student First Name Student Last Name Nickname (optional) School From (sender's name) Personalized Message - Maximum 200 Characters (optional)

Grad Grams are just one way we fund the MI Community Scholarship Program.

Our ability to honor our graduating seniors depends on the generosity of our community during this fundraising campaign. Donations of ANY AMOUNT make a difference!

Your contribution will directly impact MI students this academic year. Grad Gram purchases and MI Community Scholarship Program donations are tax deductible and eligible for corporate match.

Double Your Generous Donation

Many local companies have programs through which they will “match” your charitable contributions. When combined with your donation, these gifts can double your support to the MI Community Scholarship. Search on "MI PTA Council" when submitting your contributions for match.

Submit your Grad Gram purchase and Scholarship donation for corporate match today! Email treasurer@miptacouncil.org for more information or question on corporate match.

Scholarship Donation
If you would like to make a donation directly to the MI Community Scholarship program, please enter the amount of your donation -- any amount is appreciated! MI Community Scholarship Program donations are tax deductible and eligible for corporate match. $

After completing all of the required fields above, click "Save and Continue" when you are ready to place your order.

Payment Options
Payments are accepted via Personal Check or Credit Card using LumaPay. You will receive a detailed confirmation along with tax information for your order via email.

CREDIT CARD VIA LUMAPAY
If you choose to use LumaPay, a 2.8% + $.30 per transaction processing fee will automatically be added to your order. By covering this LumaPay processing fee, we are able to maximize your donation to the scholarship fund. If you do not want to incur this fee, please select payment by Personal Check

PERSONAL CHECK
If you chose to pay by Personal Check the confirmation will provide details for mailing your check. Checks can be made out to "MI PTA Council"

WAIT -- your order is not yet complete!

Follow this two step process:

Click "Save and Continue” button below
Click “Shopping Cart” at the top of your screen to complete the information required to complete your order.

Thank you for supporting Mercer Island graduates and the
Mercer Island Community Scholarship Program!

Questions? Email gradgrams@miptacouncil.org

Note: If you have a Membership Toolkit account with your school's PTA, you can log in to your account. If you do not have an account, you can check out as a guest and will be prompted to provide your information when checking out of your "Shopping Cart". An account is not required to purchase Grad Grams or to make a donation.