On Tuesday, May 10, high schoolers, middle schoolers, teachers, and plant enthusiasts alike were all lined up on the middle school patio as they visited and purchased from student-run plant sale booths.
The Hassled High Schooler’s Horoscope: May
POLs are finally done, so it’s time to celebrate and relax! But, the struggle never ends for us students–MCAS and exams are all still on the way. Need some encouraging words to get you through the rest of the school year? Keep reading, and you’ll find all the advice you need.
Disclaimer: this horoscope was not reviewed by an actual astrologist, so take all advice with a pinch or two of salt.
Celebrating Nations Day at IACS
Friday, March 25 was Nation’s Day at IACS! This event was organized by the Students of Color Affinity group to celebrate the diverse backgrounds of the students at IACS. Flags were hung up in the auditorium hallway, with 100 countries represented. Students were encouraged to wear “anything from their country’s football jersey to party outfits,” to share their culture with other students at the school.
Why Half Day Wednesdays Should Stay
The removal of half day Wednesdays from the IACS 2022-2023 bell schedule was recently announced in the January 28 IACS Hawk newsletter by Head of School Greg Orpen, in disregard to the opinions and needs of many students and parents.
The elimination of the half day Wednesday is overall detrimental to IACS as a school, and poses no real benefits over the current schedule.