May 2, 2025

Dear Class of 2028 and new families,

Welcome to IMSA! I'm delighted you will be joining us for a three-year adventure. What I love about IMSA is the people and the possibilities. It'll take a good year to fully understand IMSA because there are questions that emerge after you get started, however, we will orient you as much as possible this spring and summer.

You're making a choice to come to IMSA for unique reasons, and I want to share with you possibilities through the lived experiences of our students and alumni. We aim to transform lives by transcending educational boundaries through inquiry and innovation. Take a look at these profiles to learn more about our innovation at IMSA through projects and careers. 

1. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
2. Biotech and Bio Medical Innovation
3. Quantum Computing
4. Entrepreneurship and Social Impact
5. Sustainability and Clean Energy
6. Engineering the Future
7. Agriculture and Bio Manufacturing

If you have a dream in a different area, don't hesitate to ask our team what's possible. Here are some catalogs of projects from last summer and those showcased recently in April.

We can't wait to see where your Titan Odyssey takes you!

Titans Together,

Dr. Glazer



Dr. Evan M. Glazer

IMSA President

Students and parents are encouraged to utilize our online student portal to navigate the orientation and registration process.

Use the password NSO2028 to gain access.

You can choose your placement exam date in the Orientation Portal. If you have any questions about Placement Testing, please contact the Principal's Office at prinoffc@imsa.edu.

Orientation registration opens on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The registration link can be found in the Orientation Portal when live. All admitted students must attend Orientation.

If you have any questions regarding orientation, please contact Emma Wilson Parker in the Student Affairs Office at ewilson1@imsa.edu.

Meet Dr. Angela Rowley, IMSA's Principal and Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Rowley brings extensive experience as a school administrator and K-12 educator to IMSA. She has earned an Illinois Superintendent License and an Illinois General Administrative License for teacher growth and development. Before coming to IMSA, Dr. Rowley served as Principal of Fred Rogers Magnet Academy, where she created and opened a new STEM Magnet Academy, designed the STEM-focused curriculum, wrote and received over $1 million in grant funding, and led educators on new adventures in STEM education.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Rowley worked at IMSA as a Resident Counselor, Hall Coordinator, and Admissions Counselor, giving her a profound understanding of our students' academic and residential experiences. Most recently, Dr. Rowley served as the Director of Statewide Educator Initiatives at IMSA, providing curriculum resources and professional development to teachers across the state. Her extensive experience working with IMSA students and faculty enables her to create a supportive environment for students to live and learn.

Jordan Henry '25 is making a difference in the health and safety of residents across our state! Jordan has played an integral part in introducing legislation to help combat the opioid epidemic and save lives. With the help of Jordan's data collection and research, State Representative Anna Moeller introduced House Bill 1910, which aims to provide opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, to public libraries and allow trained library personnel to administer the life-saving drug.

Regarding Jordan's work, Rep. Moeller stated, “Jordan’s desire to help people in need is a powerful example of how one person, regardless of age, can make a genuine difference in society. I give credit to her for not only bringing this idea to my attention but having already compiled pages and pages of research on the matter.”

Jordan's advocacy work recently took her to Springfield, where she testified in front of the Public Health Committee with Rep. Moeller. The bill passed the committee and will proceed to a second hearing before consideration in the House and Senate. 

Jordan recently appeared on WGN News where she spoke about her work on HB1910.

The FRC Robotics Team, Titan Robotics, represented IMSA on a global stage at the World Championship, held in Houston, Texas. Only 600 teams worldwide are invited to attend this prestigious competition. This was IMSA's first time returning to the World Champs since 2012!

The team faced fierce competition and rose to the challenge, achieving an estimated world ranking of 503 out of over 3,690 teams! This makes them the highest-ranking robotics team in IMSA history!

Where will your IMSA Odyssey take you?

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