Black and Orange Dress Down Day: Thursday, October 31

On Thursday, October 31, students may donate $2 to dress down in black/orange and jeans (no rips). Please remember that students should follow the dress-down guidelines on pages 39-40 in the Student & Family Handbook. We will also be selling drinks and treats on this day so don’t forget to bring cash!

Campus Closed on Tuesday, November 5

Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day! Please note that our IHSNO campus will be closed and there will be no classes held on this day. We hope that everyone who is eligible and registered to vote will exercise your right!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to address a delay with the distribution of report cards. Originally scheduled for this past Wednesday, we encountered some technical difficulties that prevented us from ensuring the accuracy of the information. As a result, report cards will now be distributed on Monday. Students will receive their hard copies during Advisory, and parents will receive a digital copy via email. Please ensure that your contact information is current in our PowerSchool system. If you need to make any changes, kindly reach out to our registrar, Wendolly Vargas, at wendolly.vargas@ihsnola.org. Thank you for your patience as we resolve this issue.

I am also excited to announce a new addition to our English Department. Ms. Walkup, an experienced ELA teacher, has joined our team and is eager to support our students and fill any gaps created by recent staffing changes. She will begin her tenure with IHSNO on Tuesday and will be in the classroom with your students by Thursday. Ms. Walkup will be sending a welcome letter to the guardians of her students soon.

As a reminder, Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day. It’s crucial that we participate in this democratic process and set an example for our children about the importance of voting. Please note that our school will be closed that day, and no classes will be held.

Lastly, don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3. Please remember to set your clocks back one hour.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community.

Warm regards,

Dr. Berger
CEO and Head of School

Launch: "I am so glad we live in a world where there are Octobers." LM Montgomery

Cell Phone Policy Reminder

In accordance with Louisiana state law (Act 313), please be reminded that students are not allowed to possess on their person any electronic telecommunication device like a cell phone throughout the instructional day, including lunchtime.

More info on our policy and consequences can be found here.

Junior Class

We had a great time at our First Quarter Merit field Trip this past Wednesday! Remember Juniors, all criteria for the Merit Field Trip resets each quarter. So, make sure you keep your absences and tardies below 3 and no disciplinary infractions, that means no detentions, suspensions, or ISS days. I hope to see you on our next field trip in January!

Student Government Deadline Extended

The Student Government nomination deadline has been extended until Monday, October 28.

Faculty Spotlight

Growl out to IHSNO Instructional Coach Diana Bruno on receiving a scholarship to attend the 2024 Jump$tart National Educator Conference. Ms. Bruno was 1 of 25 educators from throughout the nation selected by Next Gen Personal Finance for going "above and beyond to work toward a future where all students are guaranteed a personal finance course before graduation."

The conference annually brings together PreK through 12th grade teachers from across the U.S., who are dedicated to financial education in the classroom.

Congratulations, Ms. Bruno!

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