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Upper School Parent Newsletter | 03-27-26

March 27th, 2026 by Dan Binder


Dear Upper School Families,

As we approach the final stretch of the academic year, I hope this update finds you well.  With Easter break around the corner, it is a perfect time for our students (and their families!) to rest and reset before we begin the final push toward the finish line.

Please be reminded to always check in at the Alumni House immediately upon your arrival on campus.  Likewise, please remember to check out and return your badge and lanyard before leaving.  If you happen to have a spare lanyard or two at home from a previous visit, please drop them off at your convenience - we’d love to have them back.

Please also note that student parking is officially sold out for this semester.  We wanted to share this update early to save our newly licensed sophomores the disappointment of a trip to the office.

 

Families of Seniors: Show your support for our seniors and the yearbook program by purchasing a yearbook ad here. The deadline for submission is April 1st.  For the families of our senior girls, please remember to email a photo of graduation dresses to Dr. Jen Godfrey for review.  Currently, we have received and approved 17 out of 43, and we would love to get the rest of these checked off the list soon.  Finally, please keep in mind that Senior 'Skip' Day is Thursday, April 2nd.  Any seniors who have completed their service requirements will not be expected to attend classes that day and are welcome to remain at home.  There will be no expectation of remote work.  Seniors who have not yet completed their service requirements should report to the Upper School office for the day, where they will have an opportunity to complete their on-campus service requirements.  If you have questions about our service requirements, please don't hesitate to reach out.

 

I am continually grateful for your partnership and support of the school.  I hope you and your families have a wonderful and restorative Easter break.  We look forward to seeing everyone recharged and ready for the home stretch following the holiday.

 


CONTACTS:

Feel free to reach out to any of us in the Upper School office — we are here to help and support you.  If we're not the right contact, we’ll connect you with someone who can assist you best.

Mr. Dan Binder
US Division Head
[email protected]
225-755-2708

Mr. Scott Engholm
US Dean of Student Life
[email protected]
225-963-9894

Ms. Kristen Wilcox
US Counselor
[email protected]
225-755-2709

Dr. Jen Godfrey
US Student Services Coordinator
[email protected]
225-755-2711

 

Upcoming Events

 

Thursday April 2nd
Senior "Skip" Day / LS Grandparents' Day

Friday April 3rd
Easter Beak begins

Saturday April 25th
Junior/Senior Prom

Thursday May 7th
Senior Walkout

Wednesday May 13th
Graduation Rehearsal

Friday May 15th
Senior Awards and Baccalaureate 

Saturday May 16th
Commencement


ISACS Parent Series (Register Here)

 

Apr 15, 2026
Happier Parenting: Evidence-based Strategies for Improving Parent Happiness (Laurie Santos)

May 6, 2026
Conscious Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-aware & Connected Children (Dr. Shefali Tsabary)

 

 

 


 

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