Have a wonderful break
by Dennis Harter, MS Principal
Congratulations to all of our MS students and their families for completing the 2022-23 school year. It has been an eventful year – a much closer return to all of the activities, trips, projects, and learning of an ISB Middle School experience. It is sometimes hard to remember that we started the year with mask regulations still in place indoors. That seems like a long time ago!
I want to close the year by saying thank you to our incredible teachers who have worked tirelessly this year to care for and educate our MS students. Their professionalism and dedication to helping students achieve their potential in a safe, nurturing environment makes me proud every day to be a part of this staff. I also have tremendous gratitude for our support staff who are in offices, classrooms, and throughout our spaces supporting the facility and learning program. We are very lucky to have such amazing support.
Congratulations are in order for our grade 6 students who completed their first year of middle school, our grade 8 students who have finished middle school and are transitioning to high school, and our grade 7 students who will be shifting into the place of leaders and role models for the MS in the coming year. We hope that all students have enjoyed the 2022-23 school year. We have seen so much learning growth and social development in this, the first full year on campus, since 2018-19! We look forward to seeing everyone back in August!
We wish a fond farewell to the students and families who are departing Thailand and/or leaving ISB. While we are excited for their adventures ahead, we will miss their presence here. Safe travels and stay in touch!
Finally, we bid farewell to the following faculty and staff members after their many years of impact at ISB:
- Ms. Lucas
- Ms. Gagliardi
- Mr. Caulfield
- Mr. Kratz
- Ms. Coady
- Ms. Vogt
- Ms. Price – 17 years!
- Mr. Huttner – 25 years!
- Khun Eed – 31 years!
To each of these departing teachers and staff members, my heartfelt thanks. It is incredible to think about the massive impact these folks have had on students in their time at ISB. We wish them well in their travels and new adventures. We will miss them incredibly.
We hope that everyone in our MS community has a wonderful summer holiday. Enjoy the well deserved break!
Report Cards available at 3 PM
Middle School report cards will be posted on PowerSchool for parent / student access after 3:00 PM on June 16th. End of year report cards include grades for each class and a narrative comment from Advisors. Class comments were provided earlier in the term as they were intended for formative feedback rather than end of year summaries.
Please note that access to reports will be blocked if any school materials remain missing or not returned. The library and english classes have been sending reminder emails home regarding unreturned books. Returned items today, will be cleared on Monday and, if all clear, report card holds will be lifted as soon as all clearance is confirmed.
For departing students, please also return laptops and chargers.
Season 1 Activities and Athletics Registration Opens August 7th at 6pm
Season 1 registration opens August 7th at 6pm following the annual Activities, Arts & Athletics Fair where you can learn more about what’s on offer next fall, and how to sign up!
Season 1 Start Dates
August 9th – Varsity Athletics
August 16th – JV Athletics
August 21st – Panther Activities & Athletics
August 22nd – U11/12/14 Athletics
From all of us in the Athletics Office and Panther Den, enjoy your summer. We look forward to seeing you again in August!
The Arts @ ISB
Spring/Summer, 2023
JUNE
1-16 MS Diversity Flower Installation @ Panther Commons
3-Sept, 2023 ISB Recording Studio Construction @ CC
16 ES, MS and HS Assemblies TBA @ Chevron Theater
17-July, 2024 Chevron Theater Renovation
19-23 Kinnari Music Festival 8am-4pm @ the CC Building
23 Kinnari “Unleash” Concert 7pm @ the CC Theater
24 Kinnari “Unleash” Concert 5pm and 7pm @ ICONSIAM
Save the Date: Grade 9 Orientation
Dear Rising Grade 9 students and parents,
Save the Date! Tuesday, August 8 will be our Grade 9 Orientation.
To better prepare students for their first day of high school, we have scheduled a Grade 9 Orientation on Tuesday, August 8 from 12:45-2pm (students only).
We are looking forward to welcoming your child/children to the high school soon and hope Grade 9 Orientation will ease any anxiety and answer any questions they may have.
Please find here a copy of the Orientation schedule. A reminder email will follow a few days before Orientation.
Best regards,
The HS Administration
Justin Alexander
Justyna McMillan
Andy Vaughan
The HS Counselors
Shannon Leoni
Frank Sambula
Jackie Valenzuela
Grade Level Leader
Ronny Welch