April 21, 2026

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Due to changes in Pre-ACT testing protocols, the sophomore class will be split up into two testing groups. Testing groups and times can not be changed.

Individual schedules and test codes will be emailed to students by Friday, April 17.

Student Council elections have been postponed until August 2026, at the beginning of the next school year.

As we approach one of the busiest times of the academic year, this decision was made to allow students to focus on a successful end of the academic year and support a smoother transition into the summer months. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting elections in the fall.

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 24, 2026.

BBQ Dinner

Friday, April 24, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cafeteria

FEATURING

BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Smoked Beef Brisket

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Beans

Corn on the Cob

Biscuits with Honey

Peach Cobbler

Upcoming Study Sessions

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

Finding Time for Recreation

IMSA is a big academic commitment with challenging courses and meaningful projects. Students take breaks from their academics and extracurriculars, and engage in numerous activites during their free time. On weekends, many students travel home to be with their families. However, there are plenty who live too far away. I want those students to have meaningful experiences while they stay on campus, and I appreciate the efforts made by our residential life team to make that possible.

I plan to venture out on Sunday, May 3, to Starved Rock State Park for a hike. If you haven't been there, it's a beautiful hike with great scenery, fascinating rock formations, and plenty of fresh air. It's a chance to get away and enjoy nature with friends. I can take up to 14 students and will provide ice cream at the end of the 5-mile hike. 

Sign up by April 29, 2026.

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. 

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 25, 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.

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Congratulations to Laksh Patel '26 for winning the Amazon Future Engineers scholarship! This competitive scholarship supports a student's pursuit of a degree in computer science by providing up to $10,000 per year of undergraduate study. The program also connects recipients with mentors and internship opportunities.

Last week, a previous recipient of the scholarship surprised Laksh with the announcement while he met with Ms. Williams-Rivera. Congratulations, Laksh!

Class of 2027 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the following seniors who have also been awarded scholarships as part of the National Merit Scholarship program:

• Sohum Mehta has been selected as a winner of the State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship.
• Aarav Shah has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship.
• Mofetoluwa Khalid Suleiman has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship.
• Vishnu G. Vijaya has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship.
• Jonathan Handjojo has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship.
• Julia Sun has been selected as a winner of the National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarship.

IMSA Juniors Selected for Inaugural SAIL AI Incubator with Innovative Survey Platform

Congratulations to juniors Rayan Malik, Kaustubh Bukkapatnam, and Pranav Gadde for being selected to participate in the inaugural Scholastic AI Innovation Lab (SAIL) AI Incubator Program.

Their concept, SurveyIQ, an AI-assisted survey reliability platform for school districts, survived a highly competitive review process and stood out for its innovation, clarity of purpose, and potential to make a meaningful impact within school districts. Their idea showed commitment to addressing real-world challenges through thoughtful and creative applications of Artificial Intelligence.

As a selected SAIL team, you'll move forward over the summer into the next phase of development, where your ideas will evolve into a functional, scalable solution.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Rayan Malik

Pranav Gadde

Kaustubh Bukkapatnam

Another First-Place Victory for HIALO at Olivet Nazarene Pitch Competition

Olivia Pan '27, Isaac Lee '27, and Matthew Park '27 took first place at Olivet Nazarene University's "Createur Pitch Competition" with their product HIALO, a diagnostic headband worn inside helmets to diagnose concussions in real time. This is the second top-tier win for the team and their product. 

Congratulations to the team!

Students experienced a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure on Saturday when they visited "Go Ape" with chaperones Alexis Pratt and Dorothy Pleas. The students engaged in a thrilling outdoor treetop adventure where they challenged themselves to complete course rope challenges, breath-taking ziplines, and even Tarzan swings!

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.

If you need a housing accommodation for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete the online Accommodation Request form and upload the required documentation. If the request is approved, our Housing team will send you a confirmation email.

As a reminder, all requests for accommodations, whether academic or housing, should be made through the Request for Accommodations form. The form is linked below, and also available on the IMSA website.

As summer approaches, some students may choose to use the break to take an additional math course. While this is not expected, it may be an option for those interested in exploring topics not offered at IMSA or accelerating their progress through the IMSA mathematics core (Geometry, Mathematical Investigations, and Calculus).

Any math course taken over the summer for the intention of potentially advancing through the IMSA mathematics core must be pre-approved by the IMSA mathematics department. Please read the letter linked below, which contains a link to the Summer Mathematics Course Request Form. This form, which requires a syllabus of the course for which you seek approval, is due no later than Friday, May 1, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

Also included is a list of Topics in Core Courses for mathematics, which may help guide your selection of non-IMSA summer courses.

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
• 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

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.