IAMacomb Update

There are many exciting things happening at the IAM in the coming weeks. Take a look at some important dates:

May

5/19 - Senior Honors Night

5/22 - Commencement for the Class of 2025

5/23 - No School Students, Staff Professional Development

5/26 - Memorial Day, No School Student and Staff

June

6/5 - Welcome Event for the Incoming 9th Grade Students

6/10 - Half day for students

6/11 - Half day for students

6/12 - Half day for students

6/13 - Half Day for Students, Last Day of School

IB Exams began this week. We know the students have been working diligently to get ready for this experience. The teachers have prepared them well and we have full confidence they will perform to meet their goals!

The seniors had an elegant evening at prom which took place at Sycamore Hills Golf Club on April 23rd. Honors Convocation will take place at the MISD on May 19th and the Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony will take place at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts on May 22nd. We look forward to celebrating all of the accomplishments of the seniors and to wish them well in their next steps!

A couple photos of the decorations from PROM--

Prestige Lifetouch will provide photos at the IAM Commencement ceremony. If you are interested in purchasing, please scan the QR code listed below. The photos will be available sometime after May 22nd.

After the students finish taking their exams next month, the IB Exam results will be available, as they are annually, in July.

Mr. Pete, in his role as MYP Coordinator, recently submitted the work samples to IBO from the Personal Projects. We will have the results in August.

With the support and guidance of Ms. Dionne, students competed at the HOSA State Conference in Traverse City. Everyone performed well! The following students qualified for the International Conference:

McCarty L. and Hannah C. placed 3rd in Mental Health Promotion

Jacob M. Talha M, Max W. and Addison W. placed 2nd in HOSA Bowl

Congratulations to all the students who competed!

On April 30th, eight IAM seniors were recognized for their academic accomplishments at the Macomb County All-Academic Banquet. Four of the eight students were recognized as part of the Macomb County All-Academic Dream Team* which consists of the top 25 academic students in the county.

Congratulations goes to the following seniors:

Ryan B.

Brenan H.

Matthew M.*

Nathan M.

Noah N.

McKenna P.*

Benjamin R.*

Duncan W.*

May is National Fitness Month. Mr. Bohannon wanted to share some ideas for staying active.

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A Note to Students from Mr. Bohannon

Hey everybody! I've got some facts about planks! And a workout! The month of May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Just a reminder that you should be getting physical activity daily! Have you ever tried to plank? Here are the benefits:

• Full-Core Activation: Planks engage not just the abs (rectus abdominis) but also the deeper core muscles like the transverse abdominis, obliques, and erector spinae.
• Spinal Stability: Strengthening the core through planks supports the spine and improves posture, reducing the risk of back pain and injury.
• Functional Strength: Planks mimic the core engagement used in daily activities and sports, making them great for overall functional fitness.
• Low Impact: Unlike crunches or sit-ups, planks are joint-friendly and minimize the risk of strain on the lower back or neck.
• Scalable & Varied: Planks can be modified for beginners (on knees) or advanced (side planks, extended planks, with leg lifts, etc.).
• Time-Efficient: Even 30–60 seconds of planking can activate the entire core, especially when done with proper form.

Try out this 8-minute plank workout: INTENSE Total Plank Workout - 8 minutes for toned abs and a strong core! Tone your back, shoulders, glutes, and abs with multiple plank variations in one workout. The best plank workout to carve your stomach and reveal your six-pack. This ultimate plank workout covers 30-second plank holds for 8 straight minutes. You may be feeling this one for days.

Stay active and hydrate!!!

-Mr. Bohannon

We are in the process of enrolling soon-to-be new 9th grade students for Fall 2025! There is a great deal of excitement around welcoming the next group of students into the IAM Family. Shadow Days are scheduled and the annual freshmen welcome event will take place in June.

An IAM junior, Nethanya F., is having an impact in her community. "Warren takes step toward bringing first microforest to life: Fonseka is an advocate for preserving and improving the environment in urban spaces."

https://www.candgnews.com/news/warren-takes-step-toward-bringing-first-microforest-to-life-7937

On April 3rd, Mr. Garcia organized a field trip to the National Association of College Admissions Counselors' annual college fair at the Novi Showplace. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about over 130 colleges and universities. Representatives were available to share information with the students as well as to answer questions. It was a great experience for juniors as they consider summer planning for college application season that begins when students return to school in August. NACAC College Fair Link

We will share the 2025-2026 calendar as soon as it is available.