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The byline is now live on Lansing State Journal: Student advocacy for college credit deserves our support. It’s currently behind a paywall on their website, but we are working to request a gift link to share. https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2026/02/25/student-advocacy-for-college-credit-deserves-our-support/88708150007/

In the meantime, the piece was picked up by MSN and is available for everyone: Student advocacy for college credit deserves our support
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/student-advocacy-for-college-credit-deserves-our-support/ar-AA1X2T91?ocid=BingNewsVerp

Our ASK: Write a letter to your Representative and Senator

Our Voter Voice Campaign!!
https://www.votervoice.net/IBO/Campaigns/134178/Respond

We are using a platform called Voter Voice to make sending a letter to your Representatives and Senators as easy as possible!! By entering your name, email and address, Voter Voice will identify your elected officials and send your letters to them! Voilà!

🌟Voter Voice: Send a letter supporting consistent college recognition for IB course scores!

Read about our advocacy message with suggested points to make!
Compose your message right on the page with some helpful tips and suggestions on what to say! While the tips are there to guide you, it is important for you to share a unique/personalized message.
Note: Simple copy and pasted messages are lumped together as one message (even if they receive 10 of them). Personalization will make the greatest impact!
Click send message!
Short and succinct is great!

Remember, your reader here is YOUR elected Representative and Senator! They don’t know the details of IB courses, and they do not have to. They just need to know that students and families in their districts are calling for action in Michigan and that we need their support!

Support Fair Credit for Michigan's IB Students Michigan currently lacks a consistent, statewide policy for awarding college credit for IB achievements, creating uncertainty for students and families. This inconsistency contributes to a "brain drain," with over 400 Michigan IB graduates leaving...

Start the tri-campus reading challenge! Beanstack

Read with Benny the Bean! Read with Benny the Bean!

All IA students are invited to consider this Enrichment trip with Frau Schultz this Feb. 2026. Deadline to sign up is October 4! https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyNnw5NjU1Nw

Dear students and parents,

Our very own Kayla Nwabueze has been nominated for the Girls Athlete of the Week (Detroit Free Press) for her volleyball skills. Congratulations to Kayla!

Below is an impressive description included in the story:
Kayla Nwabueze, Bloomfield Hills, volleyball
The No. 1 volleyball player in Michigan led Bloomfield Hills to three consecutive victories during a quad against South Lyon, Detroit Country Day and Farmington Hills Mercy. Nwabueze had 33 kills, 14 digs, 32 receptions and three aces.

Please take a moment to vote for her! Voting ends tomorrow at 3:00pm
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2025/09/04/detroit-free-press-girls-prep-athlete-of-the-week-aug-24-30/85955389007/

Sincerely,
Ms. Gibson

Vote now for the Detroit Free Press Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Prep Athlete of the Week Nominees include players from volleyball, field hockey, cross country and swimming.

Are you having fun with your summer reading? Remember to track your reading for digital badges, IA certificate and prizes.

Summer Reading Accessing Beanstack

IA Service Learning Dear IA Juniors , You've done it! Your junior year is almost done! At this point, you should have a minimum of 9 CAS experiences and...

Reading Impactful Books These videos are from the McConnell Center, which is a nonpartisan, nonprofit department at the University of Louisville. This channel is...

Spring Break 2026! Open to all IA Students!

TripSite Itinerary & Route The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

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March Choice Board

February 3rd - 7th is National School Counseling Week.

We appreciate the hard work the IA Counseling Team puts into supporting our students!