March 31, 2026

Please note that there will be no Titan Tuesday next week due to Spring Break.

Make sure to click "View Entire Message" at the bottom of this email so you don't miss any important details in this extended edition. We wish everyone safe travels and a relaxing break!

Applications are now open for 2026–2027 co-curricular programs. Faculty and staff sponsors must complete the application form. As a reminder, all groups must reapply annually. Read the full details and access the application below.

Submissions are due by April 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Dr. Michael Keyton, a mathematician, musicologist, and professional golfer, made a lasting impact during his time as a member of the math faculty at IMSA. Through his wisdom, kindness, and passion for teaching, he helped inspire his students to believe in themselves and in what they could accomplish. Each year, a scholarship is awarded to honor his legacy by supporting future generations of students.

This year, the scholarship will award $800 to an IMSA senior pursuing an education or career in mathematics (a math minor is also eligible). Ideal candidates include students planning to become math teachers and those with financial need (not required). Applicants must be enrolling in an accredited college or university after graduation.

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 24th, 2026.

IMSA Account password expirations. Many users will be getting emails about their passwords expiring. Here is what you will need to do to change both your LDAP and JumpCloud passwords. Both passwords need to be the same.

Resetting Your LDAP Password  

• Reset your password here.  
• Enter username and current password 
• Complete the IMSA account management page
• Your old password is your current password
• The new password should be a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters, and cannot be one of your last five passwords 



Resetting Your JumpCloud Password 

• Click the "Reset JC Password" button in the JumpCloud Password Reset email or go to https://console.jumpcloud.com and sign in with your IMSA email and password
• Select "Security" to change your password
• You must use the same password for the LDAP password and JumpCloud

The IMSA Fund’s Summer Curiosity Grant supports student exploration beyond the academic year. Students may apply for $250–$1,000 to cover summer program fees. Programs do not need to be affiliated with IMSA.

Applications are due April 3. Priority goes to students waitlisted for SRELO and returning next year. Approved students must complete registration and submit receipts by June 15, 2026.

We invite all IMSA students, parents, faculty, and staff to take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding dining services at IMSA.



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

The Interfaith Read-In brings IMSA students and staff from diverse cultural, religious, and spiritual backgrounds together to read, share, and discuss meaningful works that promote understanding among different faiths.

Guest Speakers

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.

Alma Latina, IMSA’s Hispanic and Latin American cultural club, celebrates their heritage through events like our yearly show, Casa de Alma, which strives to erase misconceptions and uplift the community. This year's themed show is Casa Del Barrio. The student show takes place on April 24 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., with the dinner reception to follow in the cafeteria and the family show is on Saturday, April 25th at 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

The student reception dinners after the shows are a time to celebrate the culture's cuisine and connect with fellow students. Alma is looking for parent volunteers as well as food and monetary donations to help make this year’s Casa Del Barrio reception a celebration of the Hispanic and Latin cultures. Please consider helping by donating your food, time, or funds for the student reception.

Please include a completed Meal Content Form with all food donations.

Senior Banquet

May 22, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Naperville

Honor your student’s achievements and enjoy an evening of memories, recognition, and community. Tickets are limited, so reserve your seats early!

Hotel Accommodations

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. Reserve a room here.

Senior Photos Needed!

Submit your student's photos to 2026photos@imsapac.org

Emails should include:

• Student's first and last name
• Photo File Names:
• Baby.jpg
• Elementary School.jpg
• Jr High.jpg
• Early High School.jpg
• Sr. Year.jpg
• Family.jpg

Photo Requirements

• Each photo must be larger than 200KB
• Optional: group photos from IMSA events

Please email photos to 2026photos@imsapac.org by March 31, 2026

Having fun through connection is important to IMSA's culture. Clash of the Halls was a big experience this past week where students engaged in friendly competition. Each of the halls have representatives or groups competing against each other, and members of the staff serve as judges. There were competitions for art, trivia, movie, dance, relays, cheer and more. During the Spring Break, be sure to ask your students about Clash, how they were involved, and what the experience meant to them. It's a unique part of our culture that brings together each hall community, and in the spirit of celebrating the IMSA community.

Student Spotlight

Each year, the University of Rochester recognizes high school juniors with prestigious awards for outstanding leadership and academic achievement. Qualified students are nominated by their counselors, teachers, or school administrators. Nominees receive a waived application fee and are eligible for merit scholarships of $5,000 or more per year.

We are proud to announce that three IMSA students have received these honors. Congratulations to the following recipients:

Girls IN2 STEM Empowers the Next Generation

On March 22, the Girls IN2 STEM team hosted a MedTech workshop for 50 middle school students, introducing them to hands-on STEM experiences at the intersection of medicine and technology. Students learned about networking skills, made their own oobleck, extracted DNA from strawberries, and tested their reaction times using ruler-drop experiments. The session concluded with a catapult-building challenge, where students used physics in a fun, competitive setting!

This event is part of Girls IN2 STEM’s ongoing mission to empower young girls to explore and pursue opportunities in STEM fields.

The Girls IN2 STEM board would like to thank all of the volunteers and IN2 for making this event possible.

Titan Robotics Models Sustainability and Leadership

Over the past two weeks, IMSA’s FRC team, Titan Robotics, competed at the Central Illinois Regional and the Midwest Regional.

After overcoming technical and mechanical challenges, the team made significant progress, supporting other robots and winning several matches. Titan Robotics also earned the Team Sustainability Award, recognizing their commitment to sustainable practices, effective resource management, team continuity, and reduced environmental impact.

Olivia Pan '27 was also named a FIRST Leadership Award Finalist. As one of only four students in Illinois to receive this honor, she was recognized for her exceptional leadership, embodiment of FIRST’s core values, and contributions to her team and community.

Congratulations to Titan Robotics for demonstrating not only technical excellence and perseverance, but also a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical leadership!

Internship Spotlight

A group of IMSA interns spent the year working with Representative Maura Hirschauer’s Office. Claire Wen '26, Mandy Litowitz '27 and Lucas He '27 concluded their internship with a visit to Springfield to experience what happens in our Capital to keep the State of Illinois running efficiently. During this experience, they had the opportunity to explore many different areas, including:

• Constituent Services / Casework
• Policy Research & Development
• Business & Organizational Collaboration
• Digital Media Design & Marketing 
• Education / Outreach
• Group Facilitator
• Community Liaison
• Community Event Planning
• Volunteer Coordination

Thank you to Representative Hirschauer, Kat, and the whole team for this incredible opportunity.

Peer Tutors will be available in IN2 from 5:30 p.m. - 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.

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.