By Vedant Mishra Image courtesy: iStock images The International Academy music department kicked off the performance season with its Fall Band Concert on the fifteenth of October. Held in Bloomfield Hills High School, the event featured performances by the Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band, all under the direction of Mr. Eric LaNoue. The Jazz Band opened the evening to the audience, they started off … Continue reading International Academy bands Shine at Fall Concert

What is an Op-Ed? According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, an Opinion Piece is “an article in which the writer expresses their personal opinion, typically one which is controversial or provocative, about a particular issue or item of news.” The word op-ed itself derives from its original location in the printed New York Times (which established the modern op-ed section), opposite the editorial page. … Continue reading The IA Overachiever Student Op–Ed Contest

by Olivia Schrauwen (‘24) This past Wednesday, January 31st, the International Academy Business Coalition at IA held a ‘Creative Careers Day’, where a selection of students got to meet and talk with a handful of professionals from careers that include architecture, visual arts, literature, and other creative areas of study. This event was proposed by students in Mr. Tecmire’s first-semester product team to give students … Continue reading IABC’s Creative Careers Event

Reporting by Leah Raymond (’22) About The Student Senate is a group of student leaders throughout the International Academy coming together to discuss the ways in which the community can work together to make the IA a happier and healthier environment for the student body. Goals A positive climate and culture Student leadership supporting other leadership efforts Supporting student successes Building an inclusive community of … Continue reading International Academy Student Senate Meeting: March 2nd, 2022

In Attendance Avondale School District, Bloomfield Hills Schools, Birmingham Public Schools, Huron Valley School District, Rochester Community Schools, Troy School District Public Comment There was no public comment on agenda items. The movement to approve the agenda passed. The movement to approve the minutes from the October 22nd meeting passed with no adjustments. Service Learning at IA – Making an Impact: Lisa Belotti The UN … Continue reading International Academy Governance Council Meeting: February 16th, 2022

The movement to approve the minutes from the last meeting passed with no adjustments. EVOLVEK12+: Maria Kopicki A retired teacher from Avondale Middle school, Ms. Kopicki received her real-estate license just before the pandemic began.  She has a heart for community service, and donates masks, lunches, and care packages to local nurses through her nonprofit EVOLVEK12+.  Additionally, she is sponsoring a cheer team and buying … Continue reading International Academy PTIA Meeting: February 9th, 2022