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IHSNO COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

January 6-10, 2025

week 16-110

A Message from the Head of School

Dear Panthers,

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable Winter Break! As we kick off the new year, I am excited to welcome our students back to school on Tuesday, January 7. Please note that January 6 is a Professional Development (PD) day for staff, so school will be closed to students that day.

Important Dates and Events

  • Parent Meeting – January 6 at 6:00 PM:


    We invite all parents to attend an important parent meeting at 6:00 PM on January 6. During this meeting, we will provide important information about the upcoming school closure and discuss the next steps for families. We will also be available to assist with completing the high school application process. This is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

  • High School Fair – January 16:


    On January 16, we will host a High School Fair at IHSNO. Several high schools from the area will be on hand to meet with parents, answer questions, and help families begin making final decisions about their child’s next high school. This is a great opportunity to explore options for your child’s future.

  • Final High School Session – January 23:


    On January 23, we will hold our final session to help parents finalize their high school choices and complete the NCAP. This session will provide additional support as you navigate the high school selection process.

Globetrotters Japan Trip

A group of students, accompanied by Ms. Stewart and me, will be touring Japan from January 7 to January 15 with EF Tours. During this time, these students will be out of school, but they will not be marked absent, as they are participating in a school-sponsored trip. If you need to reach me during this time, please email me. I will be checking emails as often as possible, depending on Wi-Fi access.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to an exciting and successful semester ahead!

With gratitude,

Dr. Berger
CEO and Head of School

Launch: "The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” - Josiyah Martin

High School Selection Hub

All information will be made readily available in “documents/school selection resources” in the IHSNO app or on the website here.

Parent Meeting: January 6 at 6 p.m.

On Monday, January 6, 2025, from 6-7 p.m., IHSNO will host a parent meeting to provide information and discuss next steps as your family begins the process of selecting a new high school for the 2025-2026 school year. We want to ensure you have all the information needed to make this process as smooth as possible. We have invited representatives from Enroll NOLA and a board member from the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to speak with you during the meeting and answer any questions you may have.

Before the meeting, IHSNO staff members will be available from 3-6 p.m. to support families with the NCAP process.

We hope to see you there!

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Other Important Dates

high school application dates

Resources

  • Top 10 Performing Schools Info Sheet

  • NOLA-PS College and Career Success Hub
    Discover programs and opportunities across Orleans Parish: whether you're searching for advanced academic courses, career pathways, or college preparedness programming, the College and Career Success Hub makes it simple to find the perfect fit for your goals and aspirations.

Panther Proud

Growl out to Evelyn Barahona '25, Julianna Crook '25, Tatiana Dennis '26, and Deisy Lopez '25 on successfully completing the National Healthcareer Association certification requirements. They are now certified as Patient Care Technicians/Assistants!

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el proficiency

Growl out to Jeycob Bernadez-Zuniga '25, Carlos Solorzano '25, Walter Martinez Flores '25, Tomas Castro '25, and Miguel Reyes Gonzales '25 for meeting or exceeding their 2023 English proficiency goals. They've shown remarkable determination, resilience, and grit, and we are so proud of them!

Growl out to Tomas Castro ‘25 on being a Posse Scholar finalist and Danya’ Magee ‘25 on being a QuestBridge finalist!

Cafeteria Menus

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