March 17, 2026

Class of 2027 and 2028 Students must complete their Student Housing Request form by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026.  

To complete your housing form:

1. Log into your student PowerSchool Account
2. Click on "Forms" in the left column (see picture to the right)
3. Click on the "Student Housing Request" Form (see picture below)

NOTE: If you can not edit or complete the STUDENT HOUSING REQUEST form, see Ms. Minerva Ratsamy in Student Life to complete it before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026.

We invite all IMSA students, parents, faculty, and staff to take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding dining services at IMSA. Your input will help improve menu offerings, service, special events, and the pop-up experiences that keep dining on campus fresh and engaging.

It only takes five to ten minutes, responses are confidential, and your feedback directly shapes the IMSA dining experience.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community on Pi Day, we raised over $14,000 for the IMSA Fund!

These contributions help support a wide range of student opportunities and programs, including student research, clubs and academic teams, guest speakers and special events, travel to competitions and conferences, as well as innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

We’re also pleased to announce that 1507 won the challenge for the most donations affiliated with their hall, earning a pie party for all residents! Watch for details about when the pies will be delivered.

Intersession and Travel Study programs offer the unique opportunity to design engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire exploration beyond the classroom.

Next year, there are four Intersession blocks available to offer these immersive experiences:

• October 12–16 (Fall Break)
• January 4–8
• March 29–April 2 (Spring Break)
• May 24–28.

Travel Study Programs may occur in any of those four blocks. The Travel Study Programs call for proposals is here.

On-site Intersession courses are offered only during the January and May blocks and follow two formats: Core and Explore. Students will choose either one full-day Core course or one morning Core course paired with one Explore course.

You can find more details and the proposal forms in the Intersession 2026-27 Proposal Guidelines.

The deadline for submitting your proposal is Monday, March 30, at 11:59 p.m.

Calling parents and guardians of current IMSA sophomores and juniors! Parent and guardian involvement on the PAC Executive Board is essential to sustaining and growing our programs at IMSA to help support the student experience. Please consider getting involved!

Complete this candidate form by March 31 to nominate yourself for one of the positions on the PAC Executive Board (one-year term).

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

More information on positions and responsibilities can be found in PAC's Mission & Bylaws.

Important Dates

• Nomination period ends March 31, 2026
• New board announced in May 2026
• Officers with expiring terms start to transition May-June 2026
• New officers assume positions July 1, 2026

If you the last PAC meeting, you can view the slide deck here.

IMSA's vision of reinventing residence life places special emphasis on creating experiences for students outside the academic day that center on themes of connection, care, and curiosity. This year, there has been a focus on developing a curiosity framework and enhancing experiences that promote exploration. You can learn about recent efforts on our Vision 2033 website.

I am pleased to share that the IMSA Fund, a 501c3 charitable organization supporting opportunities and advancement at IMSA, is offering a summer scholarship for students to participate in enrichment that supports their curiosity. Students may request between $250–$1,000, based on demonstrated financial need, to help cover registration fees for summer enrichment opportunities. These programs do not need to be affiliated with IMSA.

Applications must be submitted by April 3. Priority will be given to students who have been waitlisted for SRELO, as well as students who are returning next year. Registration for the opportunities must be completed, and receipts must be submitted by June 15, 2026.

• Corned Beef Brisket
• Green Cabbage
• Red Potato
• Baby Carrots
• Veggie Irish Stew
• Irish Soda Bread
• Assorted Irish Desserts

• Lucky Charms Bars
• Raspberry Fool
• Chocolate Stout
• Cupcakes
• Rainbow Popcorn
• St. Patrick's day
• Pudding Parfait

TONIGHT!

Peer Tutor Study Session

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

IN2

Peer Tutors will be available tonight in IN2 to help with a wide variety of subjects.

Visit the Peer Tutor Website to find a tutor!

Students! Prioritize some time for yourself at the

Wellness Fair

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

9:30 a.m. (Sophomores required to attend)

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (open to all students)

Main and West Gym

Take some time out of your day to practice some self-care! There will be several stations in the West Gym, including massage chairs, nail technicians, self-care activities, a tea station, juice samples, and raffles. 

The fair will also feature therapy dogs, fitness with Ms. Alex, a hydration station with Nurse Ilia, a dietician from Lexington, volleyball, and more!

Women's History Month Guest Speaker

Dr. Frances Mei Hardin '08

Thursday, March 19, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

IRC

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we are honored to host Dr. Frances Mei Hardin '08 as she releases her book, "Surgeon on the Edge."

Due to changes in ACT/Pre-ACT testing protocols from ACT, the spring testing dates have been adjusted. Each class will be split up into two testing groups.

• ACT for all Juniors - April 1
• Students with last names starting with A through K will test in the morning.
• Students with last names starting with L through Z will test in the afternoon.

• Pre-ACT for all Sophomores - April 22
• Students with last names starting with A through K will test in the morning.
• Students with last names starting with L through Z will test in the afternoon.

Good News

Lota Onwuameze and Omar Nijikam Take Little 10 by Storm

Two Titan basketball players earned Little 10 Conference recognition for their outstanding performances during the Titans’ historic season.

Congratulations to Lota Onwuameze ’27 on being selected to the Little 10 All-Conference Team for the second consecutive year. This honor is made even more impressive by a unanimous vote from conference coaches.

We also celebrate Omar Nijikam ’26, who was named a Little 10 Senior All-Star after an outstanding conference run. Averaging 14.1 points per game, Omar was a driving force on the team.

Congratulations to both players and the entire team on their record-setting season!

Student Spotlight

Jeev Hora '26 spent his last two summers working with researchers at Western Illinois University through IMSA’s SRELO Program, and his work has already made an impact in published scientific research. He recently co‑authored a paper published in the Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies studying ways to measure compounds found in recently legalized THC products.

The study developed a highly reliable method to test vaping oils, tinctures, and gummies for natural and synthetic cannabinoids, including compounds that became widespread due to regulatory gaps following the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, which legalized hemp but left unclear rules for synthetic THC products. The researchers found that many commercial products were mislabeled or contained unexpected compounds. Jeev’s contribution to this industry helps improve public health and safety by giving regulators, manufacturers, and consumers better tools to know what’s really in these products.

Mu Alpha Theta Hosts 36th Annual Junior High Math Contest

IMSA’s Mu Alpha Theta (MAΘ) society hosted the 36th annual Junior High Math Contest (JHMC) last Wednesday, welcoming over 250 students in person and more than 100 online. To prepare, the MAΘ Board and Dr. Krouse invited competitors from across the country, wrote over 150 original math questions, and coordinated more than 50 IMSA student volunteers.

In addition to the contest, the board also spent the past year creating a competition math textbook, covering standard competition techniques, as well as the unique problems frequently seen at JHMC.

Thank you to the MAΘ Board and Dr. Krouse for their dedication to making math competitions and learning materials more accessible to students everywhere.

Medical Society Brings Careers in Medicine to Life

IMSA’s Medical Society has been busy gaining hands-on, real-world experience in the medical field this semester. The group recently toured Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora and met with a panel of physicians and hospital administrators to learn more about the journey to a career in medicine and what a day in the life of a doctor looks like.

The club also hosted a suturing workshop in IN2, giving members the chance to practice basic stitching techniques and develop practical skills used in clinical settings. Later this semester, Med Society students will present their year-long research projects completed under the guidance of medical professionals. Look for more details in next week's Titan Tuesday on that event!

Peer Tutors will be available in IN2 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the following dates to help with a wide range of subjects.

• Tuesday, April 21
• Tuesday, April 28
• Tuesday, May 12

Group Workout Classes

I Days at 3:00 p.m.

Fridays during S&E

Multipurpose Room

Sweat your stress out during the group fitness class led by Counselor Alex Pratt. Classes include cardio, weight training, and core exercises. Beginners welcome!

Email apratt@imsa.edu with questions.

A limited number of 2 Queen Bed Suites are available for Friday, May 22, at a discounted rate of $159 per night plus taxes and fees. To reserve a room, please click the link below to access the hotel reservation page.

The deadline to book within the IMSA room block is April 22, 2026. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. 

Senior Photos Needed!

Please submit your senior’s photos for the celebration slideshow. We are requesting six JPEG photos: #1 Baby, #2 Elementary School, #3 Middle School, #4 Early High School, #5 Family, and #6 Senior Year.

Please email photos to 2026photos@imsapac.org by March 21.

Meals During Ramadan

Students who are observing Ramadan and fasting during daylight hours are welcome to pick up snack packages from the cafeteria cooler to enjoy during non-fasting hours.

Available items include:

• Water
• Assorted fresh fruit
• Dates
• Yogurt
• Cheese
• Bagels & cream cheese
• Snack bars
• Crackers
• Snack boxes (cheese, hummus, turkey, whole grains, legumes, whole wheat pasta, vegetables)

New Accommodations Webpage

IMSA has launched a new, streamlined accommodations webpage that serves as the starting point for all academic, housing, and medical accommodation requests.

Students who are seeking accommodations for the 2026-2027 school year (including those who have received accommodations in the past) must complete the updated request process and submit current documentation (obtained within the last two years) of disability and/or medical need through the new system.

The updated website outlines:

• How to request accommodations
• Required documentation guidelines
• The review and interactive meeting process
• Information specific to academic, housing, and medical supports

Students who only require medication forms or an emergency action plan (and no additional accommodations) should continue working directly with Health Services.

IMSA reviews each request individually to ensure that approved supports are aligned with documented needs and the residential academic environment. Students and families are encouraged to begin the process early and to review the new website carefully before submitting materials.



For questions, please contact accommodations@imsa.edu.

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.