Innovation Insider

• A Note from Our Principal

• Important Dates

• Online Registration

• Spotlight on School Safety

• Fall Sports

• DMV Online Knowledge Test

Welcome back, Innovation Academy families!

As we step into another exciting school year, I want to welcome both familiar faces and new members of our tight-knit community. It’s a joy to know our classrooms will be buzzing with energy once again, filled with the promise of growth, learning, and discovery. Our dedicated team of educators and staff are ready to embark on this journey alongside your students, nurturing their potential and guiding them towards excellence in academics, innovation, and character.

At Innovation Academy, we believe in fostering an environment where every student owns their present and future, are known and challenged, and achieve their potential. As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of education, we remain committed to innovation and adaptability, ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and mindset to thrive in the 21st century. Together, let’s make this school year one filled with inspiration, achievement, and endless possibilities.

Welcome back, and here’s to a year of growth, success, and memorable experiences for all!

Cass Thonstad

Principal Innovation Academy

#ChooseInnovation

#InnovationToGraduation

IA Dates

August 26: First day of school for Grade 9 students

August 27: First day of school for Grade 10-12 students

August 30: No school

IAO Dates

August 26: Communication from Tiger Time Teacher

August 27: Communication from Tiger Time Teacher

The first day of school is almost here! You can click here to check the school supplies list that your student will need to start the year.

Online Registration

Safety and Security is a shared value in the Medford School District. Throughout the year we will practice with fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills to ensure all students and staff know how to stay safe at school if any of these incidents occur. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions!

If you see or hear anything about school threats, weapons, violence, bullying, drugs, self-harm, or have other school safety suspicions, report it!

CALL OR TEXT 844-4-SAFE-OR (844-472-3367)

EMAIL tip@safeoregon.com

ONLINE safeoregon.com

Students at Innovation Academy are able to participate in athletics, clubs, and other extracurriculars that are not offered at IA through their “home school” (North or South”. You can check out Clubs and Activities here.

Is your teen learning how to drive? The DMV Knowledge Test is now available online!

Why take the test online?

Testing online allows customers the chance to know that they have passed their exam before coming into the DMV office and the option to test in a familiar and comfortable environment without the pressure of being in an office. This can save people multiple trips into the office if they do not pass the first time.

What do students need?

• Students need a laptop or a computer with a webcam, keyboard, mouse, and reliable internet.

• Students who are under 18 will need someone 21 or older to supervise them taking the test.

• After students pass the knowledge test online, they will need to go to their local DMV office with their identity documents to have their card issued; they do not need to schedule an appointment.

To take the Online Knowledge Test: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Online_Services/Online_Knowledge_Testing.aspx

To learn more about online testing: DMV2U.oregon.gov

Medford School District staff often take photos and videos of students during field trips, school events, sports activities, performances and during classroom instruction to share the work and accomplishments of students. Those accomplishments are shared through the district

website, social media, print publications, fliers, and brochures. The district also works with local news media to promote student work, as well as district projects and initiatives.

If you do not want your student’s image to be published, please visit your school office to fill out a Publicity Denial form. We will make every effort to protect the privacy of your students.

Please note the district cannot guarantee a student’s image will not be published if the student is photographed/videotaped in a large group or crowd setting, such as school assemblies, sports events, and public meetings.

Please contact the Communications Department at msd.communications@medford.k12.or.us with any questions.