Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year!
Dear IMS Families,
Welcome to the 2021-22 school year. I am privileged to be principal of IMS, and I am eagerly awaiting the return of students and staff. I look forward to working with you to provide the best educational experience for your student(s).
Wednesday, September 1: IMS Open House Night
- 6th grade: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- 7th & 8th: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, September 7, our first day of school for:
- 6th grade students
- 8th grade WEB Leaders
- 7th & 8th grade students new to IMS. These students will have the opportunity to come in for a few hours in the afternoon to get comfortable with the school, routines, and staff.
Wednesday, September 8, first day of school for:
- Our 7th and 8th graders (non-WEB Leaders) will attend school starting Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
We are asking parents and guardians of students who are receiving a Chromebook to complete the Google form “C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement Online Form” or turn in a paper copy prior to their student receiving their Chromebook during the first week of school. Please look for more information below on the two ways to do this.
We look forward to building collaborative relationships with each and every one of you during the upcoming school year. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us any time if you have questions, concerns or would just like to touch base. We look forward to our partnership.
I hope that each of you enjoy the remaining days of summer. I look forward to a year filled with stories of great success and great learning.
Sincerely,
Randy Pauly
IMS Principal
IMS Open House Night
- Wednesday, September 1
- 6th grade: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
- 7th & 8th grade: 7:00-8:00 PM
Additionally, as we prepare to welcome our students to a new school year, please review/update your information in Family Access or stop by the media center during the open house to verify your information.
We look forward to seeing you on September 1!
IMS Start & End Times
Isanti Middle School will begin at 8:40 AM and conclude at 3:26 PM daily.
What Before school options are available for Grades 6-8:
- There will be an organized before school program at each middle school for students arriving prior to 8:15 AM. The program will run, tentatively, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Students arriving at school during this time will need to register and are expected to participate in the program.
- Please use the link below to register your student(s) in our before school program.
- Register Here -- IMS Before School Programming
IMS Supply Lists 2021-22
- Link to ALL SCHOOLS lists
- Simply click on your school and grade level, or
- IMS 6th Grade Supply List
- IMS 7th & 8th Grade Supply List
Character Trait = Responsibility
8th grade students will need to put locks on their school lockers. We have locks that we will provide free to 8th graders for their school locker. What is nice about these locks is a) they are free, and b) if you "forget" your combination we have the combination on file AND we have a master key for the lock. YOU WILL NEVER need to have one of these locks cut off. :o) If/when students misplace these school locks we then ask for the students to pay $5 for the replacement.
Also, students are also expected to lock their gym lockers.
WEB - September 7
Returning 7th and 8th graders will have their first day of school on Wednesday, September 8.
Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) is a program which links pairs of incoming 8th grade student leaders with small groups of incoming 6th graders. The program allows our incoming 6th graders to have other students as advocates and mentors, easing their transition to middle school and allowing them to have ongoing interactions throughout the school year. The program gives our 8th graders a chance to "pay it forward" by helping the next generation of IMS middle schoolers while also gaining valuable mentor and leader experience .
Chromebook Distribution
All students will receive their Chromebooks during the first week of school. Chromebooks will not be distributed on the IMS Open House Night. All parents or guardians of students who are receiving a Chromebook are asked to complete the C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement Online Form” or turn in a paper copy of the Chromebook User Agreement prior to your student receiving their Chromebook on September 7-8. Below you can see the two options parents have for completing the Chromebook User Agreement and payment.
Option #1 - Electronic Submission and Payment
- Log on to Cambridge-Isanti Schools Web Store
- Complete C-I Schools Chromebook User Agreement Online Form
- Select your student's grade, school, and insurance option.
- Provide your student's name.
- Click Add to Cart.
Option #2 - Paper Copy Submission and Payment
- Paper copy of form can be found here >> Chromebook User Agreement
- If turning in a paper copy and a fee applies, we ask
- Parents or guardians to turn in a check made out to Cambridge-Isanti Schools during Open House, or send it along with your student on the first day of school.
- We ask that the form be completed and submitted prior to your student receiving their Chromebook.
Distribution Dates:
- 6th grade: Tuesday, September 7
- 7th grade: Wednesday, September 8
- 8th grade: Wednesday, September 8
Please Update Skyward Family Access
The start of a new school year is a great time to check the information we have on file for your child. Did you know you can access your student's grades, schedule, or teacher contact information from home? Follow the link below to login to your Family Access account. Contact the IMS Main Office at 763-691-8600 with questions about your login credentials. Also, please make sure that your contact information is up to date. Email is the main form of communication used by Isanti Middle School.
Link to Skyward Family Access
Upcoming Dates
- 6th gr: 5:30-6:30PM
- 7th & 8th gr: 7:00-8:00 PM
September 7: First Day of School
- 6th Grade Students
- 8th Grade WEB Leaders
- 7th & 8th graders new to IMS
September 8: First Day of School
- All Students 6th, 7th and 8th attend
Food Service Updates and Links
The 2021-22 Application for Educational Benefits Packet will be available on July 1 on our C-I Nutrition and Food Service web page. Completing this form may help our school qualify for additional federal funding. Families who are eligible may qualify for waivers on school fees, sports/activities, and community education classes.
Breakfast will be available from 8:20 -8:40 AM. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided free again this school year. Extra milk will still need to be purchased. Money can be deposited at the schools or online on the C-I Nutrition and Food Service web page. Menus can also be viewed at that site.
Please submit a new application for Free/Reduced meal application before the start of each school year.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the District Food Service office at 763-689-6210 or 763-689-6237.
IMS meals 2021-22:
- Breakfast: 8:20-8:40 AM
- 6th Lunch: 12:46-1:22 PM
- 7th Lunch: 11:56-12:32 PM
- 8th Lunch: 11:06-11:42 AM
Previous Editions
- (Final Parent News from 2020-21. This News has links to all the Parent News editions from last year.)
Isanti Middle School
Email: rpauly@c-ischools.org
Website: https://www.c-ischools.org/domain/33
Location: 201 Centennial Drive Northwest, Isanti, MN, USA
Phone: (763) 691-8600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Isanti-Middle-School-Minnesota-Center-1616822051697940/
Twitter: @IMSANDMNC