July 3, 2025

The orientation portal has been fully updated with post-orientation information, including an archive of past Titan Odysseys!

Password: NSO2028

The Parents Auxiliary Council (PAC) will be hosting regional gatherings for families to get to know other IMSA families in the area. We will post the dates and location in Titan Odyssey as the details are finalized.

Region 3 Cookout

Kankakee, Champaign, Effingham

Sunday, July 13, 2025

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Burwash Park

350 Burwash Avenue, Savoy, IL

Important Dates and Deadlines

Students and parents are encouraged to utilize our online student portal to navigate the orientation and registration process. Password: NSO2028

In Case You Missed It....

Health Services Q&A

Nurse Angie shared tips for completing and submitting health records, medication procedures, and answered parent questions.  

Passcode: sP=6f?VB

Sending your student to a residential school might feel like you're stepping back from their academic and social lives, but at IMSA, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Thanks to the Parent Association Council (PAC), there are numerous meaningful ways for parents and guardians to stay connected and informed, regardless of their location. Even if your teenager “forgets” to call home or only gives one-word answers about life on campus, PAC has your back! With regular meetings, both on campus and virtually, PAC helps keep families informed about what’s happening at IMSA, from big events to everyday life.

Through PAC, families can also take part in campus events like wing dinners, organizing finals care packages, contributing food for multicultural shows, and supporting community traditions such as CABabunga. Whether you're ready to jump in or just exploring options, we invite you to complete the PAC interest form on their website to learn more about how you can stay involved in your student's IMSA experience.

Consider the 4 by 4 grid shown. How many rectangles (in total) can be drawn on this grid if each vertex must be on a dot in the grid?

Email your answer to admissions@imsa.edu. Please also include your first and last name in the submission.

This Fourth of July, we’re proud to spotlight IMSA alumni who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. These individuals have applied their scientific knowledge and leadership to roles in national defense, aerospace, engineering, and technology. Their careers exemplify the numerous ways STEM expertise helps address complex challenges, enhances national security, and drives innovation nationwide.

Commander Matthew Horr '93

Crystal Lake, IL

Commander Matthew Horr graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in Systems Engineering and a minor in German, later earning an M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering. A qualified H-60 Seahawk helicopter pilot and Naval Aviator, Horr served in test flight, acquisition, and leadership roles, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle East, as well as staff assignments in Japan and at the Missile Defense Agency. He retired as a Navy Commander in 2023 and now supports U.S. Space Force test and evaluation in Colorado Springs.

Commander Horr returned to IMSA last fall as the keynote speaker for the Veterans Day Assembly.

Lieutenant Colonel Kenyatta Ruffin '99

Maywood, IL

While at IMSA, Lieutenant Colonel Kenyatta Ruffin became one of the nation’s youngest FAA-certified flight instructors, co-developed a STEM summer camp for middle schoolers, and mentored fellow students pursuing pilot licenses.

He went on to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a minor in Military Doctrine, Operations, and Strategy. Colonel Ruffin flew F-16 combat missions, served as an Air Liaison Officer, and was named a 2021–2022 White House Fellow, serving in the Office of the National Cyber Director. Colonel Ruffin continues to advocate for youth mentorship and education in his community.

Brigadier General Ryan Keeney '93

Orland Park, IL

Brigadier General Ryan Keeney served as the Deputy Commander of the Seventh Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Combined Air Component Command at Osan Air Base in South Korea. He graduated with distinction from the United States Air Force Academy in 1997 and has served in various roles, including squadron and operations group commander. He has also served as the Deputy Director for Operations and Communications and speechwriter for the Secretary and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.

Brig. Gen. Keeney recently visited social science classes at IMSA to discuss the changing landscape of conflicts worldwide and how technology, like AI and cybersecurity, plays a part in military operations.

Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich '97

Addison, IL

Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich was one of the nation's first female strike-fighter aviators. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from George Washington University and attending the Defense Language Institute, Lt. Cdr. Dietrich served 20 years as a Naval officer and strike fighter pilot. Her service earned her a Bronze Star and Air Combat Medal. After her military career, Lt. Cdr. Dietrich transitioned to academia, teaching at various institutions, including the U.S. Naval Academy and George Washington University. Most recently, she joined the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering faculty in 2022. As a lifelong athlete, Dietrich is actively involved in youth athletic and mentoring programs in the Boulder community.

Lt. Cdr. Alex Dietrich pictured at the IMSA 2017 Veterans Day Assembly with former IMSA faculty member, Dr. Nokkentved.

Where will your IMSA Odyssey take you?

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