April 2025

April 30: Student Leadership Exchange (SLX) and Hollister Lecture

May 1 to May 30: ANNUAL REGISTRATION FORMS FOR ALL NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS OPEN - Email with details will be sent May 1st

(All registration forms due by May 31, 2025 to avoid $50 late fee)

May 3:

• Field Day
• Multi-Cultural Fest

May 16: PROM (PROM Information Meeting / PROM FAQ)

May 21: MANDATORY Senior class of 2025 STEP Program 1 to 2:30PM

(if you do not attend you can not attend Six Flags senior trip)

May 23: Senior Assembly/Transition & Community Cookout

May 23:

• End of 4th quarter
• Community Cook Out 11:30AM to 1:30PM
• MANDATORY for all students - Senior Recognition Assembly 1:45PM to 3:15PM

May 25: Memorial Day

May 27 & 28: Special Class Schedule

May 28: Classes 2026 & 2027 can move begin to move out after last class

May 29: Classes 2026 & 2027 Move out continues

(students must be completely moved out by 9PM)

May 29: Class of 2025 Six Flags trip

May 30: MANDATORY Class of 2025 students graduation rehearsal

May 30: Senior Banquet

May 31: CONGRATULATIONS, YOU DID IT! GRADUATION DAY

• Class of 2025 move out 8AM to 12PM
• Lunch in the Cafeteria with Photo Ops (optional) 11AM to 1PM
• EVERYONE must exit the main building by 1:15PM

View the full calendar of events at IMSA.edu.

Welcome Nurse Ilia McAllister

My name is Ilia McAllister, and I'm excited to join the IMSA community as your new school nurse. I've been in healthcare since I was 16 years old, and becoming a nurse was a lifelong dream of mine—something I’ve been passionate about since childhood. Helping people brings me comfort and happiness, and I'm truly grateful to turn that into a career every day.

When I'm not taking temperatures or bandaging mystery scrapes, you can find me trying to keep my houseplants alive (success rate: questionable) and I enjoy finding new ways to stay organized—though my sock drawer and my snack stash would tell you otherwise. I’m looking forward to being a part of this amazing team and contributing to a healthy and supportive environment at IMSA.

Looking forward to a healthy, happy school year with all of you!

Save the Date's: Upcoming Leadership Events

2025-2026

Orientation Leader Application

For the Classes of 2026 & 2027

Are you ready to welcome the Class of 2028 to IMSA? We’re looking for strong student leaders to join our Summer Orientation Leader team! Orientation Leaders play a key role in helping new students feel at home and serving as a valuable resource for incoming families.

Application Information:

• The application is attached to this message — please complete it in its entirety.
• Applications are due by Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
• Please note: Interviews will not be conducted this year, so be sure your responses are thoughtful and thorough!
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If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to build an amazing team for Summer Orientation!

Class of 2025 Graduation Reminders

Hey Class of 25! Please remember to be vigilant in logging your service learning hours into Helper Helper and then following up to make sure they are fully approved. Data transfers and email blasts will be sent out monthly until graduation. Those looking for external hours, be on the lookout for emails regarding reinstating weekly external service learning opportunities on Wednesday’s for the second semester. As a reminder, students that do not complete the graduation requirement for service learning, as stated here, will not receive their final transcripts until they have done so.

All hours must be submitted and fully approved (present in PowerSchool) by May 19th, 2025.

Still Have Pending Helper Helper Submissions?

Having trouble getting your Helper Helper hours approved? Students are responsible for completing the submission process. Use the checklist below to identify possible issues with your submission.

• Coordinator Approval:
• Your coordinator may not have approved your submission yet OR you have an immediate family member listed
• To ensure approval, double-check the coordinator’s email and let them know to expect the request.
• IMSA staff emails are frequently flagged, but they will still receive the request if the email is correct. If concerned, check with the staff member directly.
• Incomplete Reflections:
• Reflections must be fully completed to receive final approval.
• The first question requires at least 2-3 sentences—this is not optional.
• Even if you serve at the same location regularly, take the time to reflect meaningfully on each experience.
• Incorrect Photo Submissions:
• Your submitted photo must reflect your actual service.
• Placeholder images used just to submit reflections will not be accepted, causing delays in approval.

Service Learning Reminders:

What Counts as Service?

See below for a reminders of guidelines for service learning at IMSA:

• Service must be for a non-profit organization.
• Students may not receive payment, class credit, or internship credit for their work.
• The coordinator may not be a member of the student’s immediate family.
• The coordinator may not be an IMSA student

Note that submissions that directly violate theses guidelines will not be approved.

Have questions about the documentation process? Find support, explore service opportunities, and track student body service progress here!

Service Learning Weekly Opportunities

Be on the lookout for second semester service learning opportunities! Opportunities will be posted on Helper Helper with an email notification to students. Class of 25 will receive first priority for these opportunities, and Class of 26/27 students may be removed to accommodate our seniors if necessary.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: IMSA prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.