February 10, 2026

The Math Department is excited to introduce two new math Courses launching next year for juniors and seniors who are ready to explore data, statistics, and real-world applications of math! We are hopeful that they may also be dual credit.



Both of these elective courses can be taken during the same semester as your MI or Calculus classes. No approval needed, see prerequisites below. 

You do not need to take Statistics to take Advanced Topics in Data Analysis. Talk with your math teacher, or stop by the Math Office and see Mr. Rummelhoff or Dr. Trainor to learn more!

Registration with special with early-bird pricing is now open for Summer@IMSA day camps at IMSA’s Aurora campus!

These camps are perfect for elementary and middle school students eager for a summer of hands-on STEM experiences.

The Black Student Union will host its annual Cultural Show this year, “The Asé Awards,” an award show in celebration of Black culture, excellence, and empowerment.

BSU is seeking parent volunteers to help make this event a success. Families can support in one of three ways: donating food, volunteering time, or making a monetary contribution to support the student reception on Friday evening. Please sign up using the buttons below. Thank you for your support!

“The Asé Awards” Performances Dates and Times

Please complete the meal content form and attach it to any food donations.

Volunteer times can be found at the bottom of the Food Donation list.

Donations can also be sent via Zelle to 

treasurer@imsapac.org

Please reach out to our PAC Multicultural Committee (Julie Weingarz at multicultural1@imsapac.org or JoEnn Choi at multicultural2@imsapac.org) if you have any questions.

TONIGHT!

Peer Tutor Study Session

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

5:30 -7:30 p.m.

IN2

Peer Tutors will be available to help with a wide range of subjects tonight in IN2!

As a reminder, you can always use the peer tutor website to find out more information about IMSA's peer tutors and how to get in touch with them. Use the "Find Tutors Now" link to view the tutor profiles and subject specialties. 

Note: The website is only accessible when using IMSA BYOD or AIRIMSA networks. 

In recognition of Black History Month, please join the IRC for the African American Read-In featuring speakers Dr. Asif Wilson and Joshua Jackson, filmmakers of the Against the Current Documentary. You can watch the documentary trailer here.

The event will conclude with a discussion with the filmmakers in the IRC, facilitated by IMSA Students.

This event is brought to you by the IRC, ODEI, Social Science/History Department, BSU, CCE, Poetic Justice, and BHSC.

Meet the Filmmakers

Asif Wilson, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of Social Studies Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Wilson’s research examines teaching practices that advance equity and justice across all levels of education, from early learning through higher education.. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and several films, including Against the Current, which we will be viewing.

Joshua Jackson is an independent documentary filmmaker whose work includes Emmy Award–winning productions. He began his career with PBS and ABC affiliates, producing and managing live-streamed video and audio events. His 2017 short film From Prisoner to Professor screened at the Black Harvest and Pan African Film Festivals and won Best Short Documentary at the American Filmatic Awards. Jackson also served as cinematographer for Chosen Foe Life, which aired on WTTW, and continues to produce documentaries for independent filmmakers.

Congressional App Challenge

Congratulations to Pranav Gadde '27, Krithik Senthilkumar '27, Naga Mudda '27, and Pratayanch Sav '27 for winning the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Illinois’ 8th District with their app CerebraX! Their project uses AI to help address disparities in brain cancer treatment for the deadliest type of brain cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). Their hope is that this technology can help more people access sophisticated computational tools and comprehensive testing, which most local hospitals cannot afford.

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition created by the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage middle and high school students to learn coding and computer science by designing their own software applications. Top apps are featured on the House.gov website, displayed in the U.S. Capitol, and their creators are invited to the national #HouseOfCode celebration in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about the design process straight from the coders themselves in the video below!

Ascend Berkeley Stock Pitch Competition

Congratulations to IMSA juniors Charlotte Okulaja and Benas Stonys, who were named one of the top five North American teams and Global Finalists in the 2026 Ascend Berkeley Stock Pitch Competition.

The Ascend Berkeley Stock Pitch Competition invites high school students from around the world to evaluate publicly traded companies and present a well-supported investment analysis to expert judges.

Their recognition as Global Finalists highlights their exceptional business acumen, critical thinking, and presentation skills in competition among peers worldwide.

Boys Basketball

The Boys Basketball team made school history this season by advancing to the Little 10 Conference Championship game! The Titans competed with heart and determination, upsetting the top-seeded Newark Norsemen to reach the championship, where they finished as conference runners-up to Indian Creek.

Neil Sitapara '26 led the Titans with seven points, along with four rebounds and three steals. Lota Onwuameze '27 and Mofe Suleiman '26 each scored six points, with Onwuameze securing five rebounds.

We are incredibly proud of their teamwork, resilience, and the way they represented IMSA throughout this historic season!

Read more about their accomplishments this season in the Chicago Tribune.

Photo courtesy of the Chicago Tribune.

IHSA Speech Regionals

The Titans had another great showing at the IHSA Speech Regionals hosted at Wheaton Warrenville High School. With their combined team score, the Titans took 5th place with two members advancing to Sectionals. Congratulations to the following students:

Advancing to the IHSA Sectional Tournament

Molly Federici '27 - 2nd place, Radio Speaking

Sullivan Olson '28 - 3rd place, Impromptu Speaking

Notable Performances

Rishima Mukherjee '26 - 7th place, Informative Speaking 

Dhruv Ravinuthala '27- 6th place, Oratorical Declamation 

Mbayie Tendong '27- 5th place, Original Oratory

Sonya Patel '26- 7th place, Poetry Speaking

Emily Schart '27- 5th place, Prose Speaking

Sullivan Olson '28 - 5th place, Extemporaneous Speaking

Molly Federici '28 - 5th place, Special Occasion Speaking 

Boys Swim Team

On Saturday, the Boys Swim Team took third place at the Southwest Prairie Conference Meet at Oswego East High School. Three swimmers earned top-three finishes, including Benas Stonys ’27, who placed third to earn All-Conference honors. The 200 Freestyle Relay, featuring Christian Schneider '27 and Emmanuel Galvez '28, also earned an All-Conference title. Across both JV and Varsity, all relay teams finished in the top three, with 21 total top-six finishes. Congratulations to all who competed, and we wish you the best of luck at Sectionals!

Earlier this month, we celebrated our amazing food service staff, who keep our campus fed, healthy, and happy. Thank you for the warm smiles and care you bring to every meal. We’re so grateful for all that you do!

IMSA creates partnerships with the intent to create access to opportunity for both IMSA students and IMSA scholars. Scholars are students who have short-term experiences with IMSA. I'm delighted to share the news about our new office at the University of Chicago, situated at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Hyde Park Labs. The opportunity allows us to create summer internships for IMSA students and run IMSA outreach programs for students who reside in Chicago.

The University of Chicago has provided mentors for IMSA's SIR program for many years. With this new partnership, we can expand the relationship for new summer opportunities, make connections with start-ups in the area, and continue to make IMSA more accessible to youth. If you are affiliated with the University of Chicago or support educational efforts in Chicago, please don't hesitate to reach out to IMSA Chicago Hub manager Frank Kadri (fkadri@imsa.edu)

Photo courtesy of the Polsky Center.

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, February 10
• Tuesday, February 25
• 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.

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

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