International High School of New Orleans

Calling All IHSNO Alumni! The Reunion is here!!
RSVP and ensure you read the descriptions and instructions for both events!
The main all class reunion event is on May 23rd and the Class of 2016 reunion is on May 24th.
Please RSVP by March 15th and send all money to the
IHSNO Cashapp.

The link to RSVP also in the alumni page bio: https://
www.eventbrite.com/e/ihsno-alumni-all-class-reunion-
tickets-1967241768085

Dear IHSNO Family,

As we enter our final day on campus, we do so with a mix of joy and reflection. This week marks not only the official end of the 2024-2025 school year but also the closing chapter of IHSNO’s journey.

This school has been a special place for so many. Over the years, IHSNO has been a space of learning, support, friendship, and growth. It has been a place where students discovered their strengths, overcame challenges, built lasting relationships, and prepared for the future. For our staff and faculty, it has been an honor to walk alongside your children through these important years.

Though it is bittersweet to say goodbye, we do so with pride in all that we’ve accomplished together. The memories we’ve made—the laughter, the milestones, the lessons—will live on in each of us.

We thank you for being part of the IHSNO community. Your support and trust over the years have meant everything.

Wishing you all a bright path forward.

With gratitude and care,

Dr. Berger
CEO and Head of School

Launch: “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Seneca

As we wrap up May and our Class of 2025 spotlights, we wanted to share an excerpt from Dr. Berger’s Commencement Address in honor of our dear Class of 2025, the last graduating class of our beloved IHSNO.

“You are not just graduates but survivors–leaders who have overcome challenges. The world was uncertain from COVID, followed by Hurricane Ida and a campus move. Your high school path was not easy but your excellence and resilience has carried you through.

We say goodbye with immense pride and a deep sense of gratitude. IHSNO may be closing its doors but your journey is just beginning. The world is waiting for the incredible impact that you will make. Carry the spirit of IHSNO with you wherever you go. You are IHSNO’s legacy and the future is yours.”

Congratulations to our Class of 2025. We are so immensely proud of you and can’t wait to see where your journey leads you. 💚💙

IHSNO is proud to announce the recipients of our International Achievement and Global Citizen Awards. Recipients of these awards have shown academic excellence, upstanding character, and outstanding citizenship throughout their tenure at IHSNO. ✨

💚 Kestie Gracia is our 2025 senior recipient of the International Achievement Award for exhibiting wholesomeness, leadership, responsibility, diligence, and perseverance.

💙 Walter Martinez Flores is our 2025 senior recipient of the Global Citizen Award for most embodying the character, work ethic and international-mindedness that speak to the mission and vision of IHSNO.

Congratulations Kestie and Walter!

IHSNO is proud to announce our 2025 Salutatorian, Miss Zaire Narobi McQueen.

Zaire graduated summa cm laude from the challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at IHSNO. This fall, she will attend Louisiana State University on a full scholarship to pursue a degree in Engineering. A proud New Orleanian, Zaire is the daughter of Jessica Strahan.

Congratulations, Zaire!! 💙💚

IHSNO is proud to announce our 2025 Valedictorian, Miss Danya Magee.

Danya graduated summa cm laude after completing a rigorous IB Certificate pathway at IHSNO. She will attend Louisiana State University this fall on the Pelican Promise Scholarship, where she plans to major in Natural Resource Ecology and Management with a concentration in Wildlife Ecology. Born and raised in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, Danya is the daughter of Tamathra Javers and Danny Magee.

Congratulations, Dani!! 💙💚

One more hour to go until our Class of 2025 Commencement! 💙💚

We are thrilled to announce that our keynote address this morning will be presented by hometown favorite Shay O'Connor! Ms. O'Connor is a respected reporter with WDSU, where she provides a voice for members of the community where she grew up. Thank you, Ms. O'Connor!!!

Congratulations on finishing the year strong, Panthers!! We hope you enjoyed your sweet treat today. Best of luck on your exams! 🐾

We spy Senior Panther Dani M!! Thanks, H&M and LAPCS for your generosity and support!!

We were **thrilled** to have H&M as a sponsor for our first annual Celebration of Excellence Luncheon! Our goal with this event was to celebrate the best and brightest of New Orleans' public high school seniors, and they were so excited to each receive a $75 gift card from H&M. Go forth and stock up on college fits. (Or whatever the kids are saying these days!)

Thank you also to for always looking out for the NOLA community!

Thank you so much to everyone who supported IHSNO and our Panther family yesterday on Day! We appreciate your support and generosity!! 💙💚

Our Parent Alert Conferences will take place on Wednesday, May 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is a vital time for parents and guardians to review their student’s progress report, which will be issued during the conferences. Parents should visit their student’s advisory teacher to retrieve the progress report. Should parents need to speak with a subject teacher about a student’s progress, we encourage them to visit the teacher’s classroom on Wednesday. We look forward to seeing you there. If you are unable to attend, please contact your student’s advisory teacher for the progress report and your student’s teachers for updates.
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Nuestras conferencias de alert para padres se llevarán a cabo el miércoles 7 de mayo de 4:00 a 6:00 pm . Este es un momento vital para que los padres y tutores revisen el informe de progreso de su estudiante, que se emitirá durante las conferencias. Los padres deben visitar al maestro asesor de su estudiante para recuperar el informe de progreso. Si los padres necesitan hablar con un maestro de la materia sobre el progreso de un estudiante, los alentamos a visitar el aula del maestro el miércoles. Esperamos verlos allí. Si no puede asistir, comuníquese con el maestro asesor de su estudiante para obtener el informe de progreso y con los maestros de su estudiante para obtener actualizaciones.

And just like that, our Senior Panthers walked our halls for the last time today. Just 1️⃣5️⃣ more days until graduation! We can’t wait to celebrate our on May 22!! 💙🐾💚