Principal’s Message

Hello IA families,

What a great start to the year!
With Flex Fridays, the Phoenix Project, and student clubs all underway, we’re in full swing. I want to take a moment to publicly thank our English teachers for going above and beyond while we filled two ELA vacancies. I’m happy to share that those positions are now filled, and we are thrilled to welcome Sheila Ross and Kelly Regan, both experienced English teachers, to the IA team.

I also want to address questions about the Evolv security system that was deployed at IA last week. Some concerns were raised about the lack of advance communication. In hindsight, I should have clarified that this was a routine deployment the district plans randomly. Going forward, please know that Evolv will be deployed at IA once or twice a year on a random schedule. Because the system is most effective when used without advance notice, we will generally not announce deployments. However, if there are active security concerns in the news or in our community, I will be sure to engage the IA community directly. And as always—please never hesitate to reach out if you have a question or concern. Hearing from you helps me respond quickly and effectively.

On another positive note, thank you for supporting attendance. The district has made attendance a priority this year, and IA is off to a strong start. Still, we know there’s room to improve. Since student attendance is closely tied to academic success, I encourage you to continue working with your students to maximize their time at school.

Finally, please keep an eye on our calendar—we have some exciting events ahead, including InnovateIT and Cultivate, our work-ready event.

I’m excited to see where we go from here!

Principal’s Message