Beacon Update: November 8, 2024
November 6, 2024
2024-11-06 10:59
Beacon Update: November 8, 2024
Happy Friday IA families, I’m excited to share some details about our upcoming Phoenix Project Week (November 18-22). This school wide project will be an extraordinary opportunity for our students to dive into real-world challenges through a topic that matters to...
Take Action
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Senior Talent Show – 11/21
Purchase your ticket now to support our amazing Seniors as they showcase their talents at our first Senior Talent Show...
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Lunar Quilt Block Challenge
The Kennedy Center is seeking submissions for The Next Giant Leap: Lunar Quilt Block Challenge! Submit your quilt block design...
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Food Drive and Donations for Project Week!
In the spirit of studying the impact of food insecurity in our county and area, IA is sponsoring several options...
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Spring Dual Enrollment Registration
Spring Dual Enrollment Registration has begun! Please see the flyer below for more information on how to get your course...
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National Novel Writing Month
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, the STEAM Engine Club in partnership with the eXchange is hosting a novel...
In the Know
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Congratulations to October RISE Winners
Congratulations to the October RISE Students and Staff. It was great to see the IA community recognize each other for...
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Counseling Support
After any major election, we know our students can be affected. These events in our country and community have caused...
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Project Week Attendance
Our first annual Project Week is going to be a non-traditional learning experience that focus on Food Scarcity and Insecurity...
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Sibling Priority Enrollment
For the 2025-2026 school year, siblings of current 9th, 10th, and 11th students will have priority enrollment. As the Board considers...
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Summer Leadership Opportunities – Virtual Workshop 11/12
Join IA Counseling on 11/12 @ 8pm for a virtual presentation to discuss scholarships, college application benefits, and enrollment opportunities...
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World Of IA: Thursday, November 14th from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Mark your calendars! Get ready to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of our school at World of IA: A Cultural Kaleidoscope...
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STEM Saturday is Coming! 11/16
See below for more information on STEM Saturday, 11/16. This is a one-time event for 8th graders who are interested...
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Alpharetta American Legion Post 201’s Oratorical competition
American Legion Oratorical Contest JudgesDownload
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Public Works Art Calendar Contest Winner
The Fulton County Department of Public Works is thrilled to announce one of the winners of the 2025 Art Calendar...
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53 Word Scary Story Winners!
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IA Students Featured in Local Publication
IA upperclassmen Adya Srinivasan and Shiv Garg were recently recognized in CityLifestyle of John's Creek and Alpharetta. Check out their...
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Oglethorpe University-Full Tuition Award for Georgia Dreamers
Oglethorpe is offering full tuition scholarships for Georgia Dreamers! Oglethorpe is the only TheDream.US partner college in Georgia and we...
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IA Celebrates Diwali!
by: Siddarth Suresh Deepavali, or Diwali, is known as the festival of lights that is prevalently celebrated in the Hindu...
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Apply To College Month is Coming!
November is Apply to College/Career Awareness Month. Take a moment to check out some of the activities planned for the...
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