March 3, 2026

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.

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)

Governor Pritzker’s FY27 proposed budget includes a historic $100 million investment to support IMSA’s longstanding request for new residential halls. This is the largest proposed state investment in our history! While the budget awaits final approval in May, we want to express our sincere gratitude for this important step.

Please stop by the Old Caf this week between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to sign both giant Thank You cards. One card is for the Governor, and one is for Deputy Governor Martin Torres, who has been a strong advocate for IMSA. Add a brief message and your name to help show how meaningful this investment is to our community.

Friday, March 20, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Paramount Theater - Aurora

Dr. Glazer is taking students to the award-winning Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen" at the Paramount Theater in Aurora. The IMSA Fund is generously contributing to ticket costs, so students will only have to pay $10 (which will be charged to students' IMSA accounts).

The group will depart from IMSA at 6:00 p.m. and return at about 10:00 p.m. Priority will be given to seniors and students who have signed up between March 3 and March 7. Signups will be open until March 14. If a student cancels, they will still be responsible for paying the full ticket fee ($20).

Virtual PAC Meeting

Saturday, March 7, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Zoom

Passcode: 966240  

IMSA's purpose expands beyond creating access to opportunity for students in advanced areas of STEM. We also design programs to support educator development so they may be more impactful with students beyond IMSA.

On Friday, February 27, IMSA ran an institute day that included hundreds of educators from the region. To make such a day possible, IMSA adjusted its weekly calendar to make I-Day on a Friday, and its outreach team led the planning. If you have younger students at home who attend a public school in Kane/DuPage counties, they likely had the day off from school because those teachers were attending institute days, not just at IMSA, but all over the region.

Special thanks to Lindsey Herlehy for making the day a success. I'd also like to thank the IMSA colleagues who shared their practices so that teachers all over can have some new ideas to ignite students in their classrooms. Check out the program, including over 35 IMSA faculty and staff presentations.

Help IMSA reach our goal of 33 units donated!

If you register and have a successful donation, you will receive:

• A Versiti sweatshirt
• External service hours
• 1 hour towards a Versiti Leaders for Life graduation cord.
• SNACKS and drinks before and after donation.

If you would like to donate, please follow this link. 

You must be 17 to donate (or 16 with a completed parental consent form). You must also meet height and weight requirements.

Donors must bring a photo ID and complete the VersitPass questionnaire.

Please remember to eat protein, iron-rich foods, and green leafy vegetables in the days leading up to the donation. Drink a lot of water and have a meal before coming to the drive to donate. 

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.

Nitya Jayasankar '28 earned Third Place in North America in the Oxford Founders Society Entrepreneurship Competition, a global challenge hosted by the University of Oxford that brings together students from 10 countries and 26 schools to develop innovative venture ideas.

Nitya’s project, FocusFriends, is a peer mentoring program that helps middle and high school students strengthen time management skills through one-on-one sessions with trained student mentors. The program focuses on helping students build practical life skills, including planning daily routines and learning how to prioritize academic and personal responsibilities.

Kate Honchar ’26 Earns Little 10 All-Conference Recognition for the Second Time



Congratulations to Kate Honchar ’26 on being selected to the Little 10 Conference All-Conference Basketball Team! This marks her second time earning this distinction, a testament to her outstanding performance, sportsmanship, and leadership as a Titan.

The TITANS Are Headed to State!

IMSA’s FTC Robotics Team, the TITANS, delivered an outstanding performance at the February 14 regional competition. As members of the DECODE Competition’s Winning Alliance, they helped secure the tournament title and also earned the 1st Place Reach Award in recognition of their STEM outreach efforts.

Their victory earned them a spot at the Illinois State Championship, where they will compete against the top teams. Congratulations to the TITANS on this remarkable achievement, and best of luck at State this weekend!

Dr. Anderson Trimm recently published an article, co-authored with Dr. Glazer, in the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development journal, highlighting the benefits of thoughtful assessment and consistent feedback for math learners. The article, titled "Improving Students’ Efficacy in Mathematics Through Progression-Based Assessment," outlines how breaking mathematical concepts into clear, measurable steps and providing students with regular, actionable feedback can strengthen both skill development and confidence.

By sharing his experiences and approaches used at IMSA, Dr. Trimm is contributing to broader conversations about innovative teaching and demonstrating how research-informed classroom practices can help math learners at IMSA and beyond.

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, March 17
• 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.

Ticket sales are open for the Class of 2026 Senior Banquet happening on May 22, 2026. 

Don't wait! Tickets not spoken for will be released on March 14 for families who want to buy additional seats, and we anticipate selling out. Tickets are NOT guaranteed after March 14 for graduating seniors and their families.  

Additionally, please send your student's photos to 2026photos@imsapac.org for a slideshow that will stream throughout the banquet. Please send photos by March 21. (Senior Graduation photos can be sent by April 22 if you don't have them yet.)

If you have any questions please reach out to the Senior Banquet Committee at seniorbanquet@imsapac.org 

The FRC Robotics team is planning a series of craft-based events and is seeking donations of newspapers to support these activities. If you have any newspapers that you are looking to get rid of, they would greatly appreciate the help! They do not need to be in perfect condition.

Those interested in donating can drop off newspapers to Grant Bell in the Makerspace.

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.