Beacon Update: December 19, 2025

Beacon Update: December 19, 2025

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Happy Holidays IA Families

Happy Holidays IA Families

Happy Holidays to our IA families,  As we all take a collective breath as the semester comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on this semester with satisfaction. What a great semester for our students and staff!  Our students...
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  • Junior Bootcamp – Pathways After High School

    Countdown to Senior Year: Are You ready? Join your counselors for a ½-day session designed to answer the most common...

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  • ACT/SAT Testing – Juniors Only

    We will be offering the ACT (3/26) and SAT (3/4) during the school day in March 2026 to ONLY Juniors....

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  • Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

    The Young Georgia Authors writing competition is open for submissions! Email Mr. Custar or see any ELA teacher for guidelines...

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In the Know

  • The Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC) Scholarship

    The Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC) is proud to announce that, for the 15th consecutive year, we will award a...

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  • IA Foundation Spring STEM Night Camp

    Hello IA Community! Be sure to invite any 3rd, 4th or 5th grade friends from your community for a night...

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  • SODA Visits LifeLink

    In November, the Student Organ Donation Advocates (SODA) Club and other Healthcare Pathway students went on a field trip to...

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  • Alpharetta American Legion Post 201’s Oratorical competition

    This is a great opportunity for IA students! Several IA students have participated in the past, won prizes and have...

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  • SAT/ACT Prep

    We are excited to invite IA students to participate in our SAT/ACT Prep Course through Cambridge Educational Services! This course...

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Let's Celebrate

  • IA Fencing Medals at Johns Creek HS!

    Innovation Academy Fencing Team continues to perform well at their 5th tournament of the season at Johns Creek High School...

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  • IA Biotechnology Students Discover 11 New Bacteriophage Viruses

    Did you know that IA has had a thriving bacteriophage discovery program for five years? It’s true, and in those...

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  • IA Team Wins KSU Hackathon

    The KSU Fintech Hackathon was a two-day college-level hackathon where over 50 college (and some high school) teams compete to...

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Featured Stories

The Holidays in Downtown Alpharetta!

By: Tommy Steimer The holidays are here, and with them, Downtown Alpharetta has gotten a wonderful winter wonderland transformation. From delicious holiday-themed food items to satisfy a sweet tooth or...

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Now That’s Wickedly Good Marketing

Universal Pictures "Wicked For Good" Promo Poster By: Annalisa Fletcher “I have been changed for good.” Sure, that line from the duet in Wicked captures how Glinda and Elphaba transform...

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Netflix is Buying Warner Bros Media

By Noah Coss Image by GeekTyrant Ladies and gentleman, we are entering a new era of the movie industry. For those who don't know, the CEO and president of Warner...

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What Arrowhead Studios Revealed About Player Influence

By Daniel Manetin Arrowhead Studios, a small Swedish development team known for its hit cooperative action games, has recently gained attention as it's found itself as the center of a...

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What Budget Cutbacks Mean For Today’s Classrooms

By Anaiya Patel Education is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and habits. The purpose of education is multifaceted, aiming to develop individuals holistically by imparting knowledge, fostering critical thinking,...

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Are Winter Holidays Just Cash Grabs?

By Siddarth Suresh As winter arrives, holidays that are meant to focus on togetherness and reflection are often shaped by consumer culture instead. Decorations appear in stores earlier every year,...

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Starting Off the New Year Right

By Poorvi Roopesh Every year thousands of people make new year's resolutions, setting goals for themselves to reach throughout the year. According to a 2022 poll by YouGov, “37% of...

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