Knightly News
April 3-10, 2026
Monday, April 6:
- Student Council 8:05A
- YES! (Equity) Club 3:45P
- Girls Soccer Games @IH vs. Trailridge 5:00P
- Sources of Strength 8:45A
- Rabbit Hole Design Challenge 8:45A
- Cybersecurity Competition 9:18A-2:07P
- Women in Leadership Field Trip 9:30A-1:00P
- Lego Club 3:45P
- LGBTQIA+ Club 3:45P
- Junior Board Extended Practice Session 7:45-9:15A
- Chess Club 3:45P
- Girls Soccer Games @ Westridge 5:00P
- Jazz Band 3:45p
Friday, April 10:
- Extended KT Schedule: Science 8 KAP
We had another great week at IHMS as we head into April and continue to dive into learning!
7th grade Advanced Science students are wrapping up their 3D models for the “New Kansas City Project,” where they designed environmentally friendly stadiums and surrounding cities. In 8th grade Science, students compared cheek and onion cells to deepen their understanding of animal and plant cell structures.
In Art Exploration, students have started sketching designs for our 70th anniversary project, highlighting our Knights mascot and school culture. 8th grade ELA students shared their argumentative research projects with peers through TED Talks, TED-Ed videos, and podcasts. Students interested in culinary also had the opportunity to visit the CAA, where they prepared Thai coconut soup and shrimp balls.
We’re proud of the creativity and hard work our students continue to demonstrate!
Here are the upcoming assessment dates. These tests will be administered during an extended Knight Time. It is imperative that students are in attendance for testing, and the teams with the highest attendance during testing will have some extra planned for them during a future Knight Time!
- 8th Grade Science Kansas State Assessment:
April 10th (will have an alternative activity for 7th grade)
- ELA Kansas State Assessment:
April 13th-April 14th
- Math Kansas State Assessment:
April 15th-April 16th (late start extended Knight Time)
- NWEA MAP Reading:
April 27th-May 1st
On Monday evening Girl’s Soccer traveled to Hocker Grove and competed against the Eagles! A team won 1-0 and B team tied 2-2. Way to go Knights!!
Check out their next competition at Westridge on Wednesday 4/8! Check out the full calendar of events HERE!
We are thrilled to kick off the upcoming Boys Soccer season! If your student is interested in participating in Boys Soccer, please review the steps below to ensure they are cleared and ready for the first day of tryouts.
Important Dates
April 10: Deadline for all Athletic Paperwork
April 13: Tryouts Begin
Step 1: Sign Up
If your son is interested in participating, please complete the official Boys Soccer Sign-Up Form as soon as possible.
Step 2: Required Paperwork
To step onto the field, all athletic participation forms must be received and approved by April 10, 2026. You can download the Athletic Participation Forms or find them on the IHMS Athletics website.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to our coaching staff:
Head Coach: Tyler DeBey
Assistant Coach: Andrew Gagnon
Go Knights!
Musical
IHMS is thrilled to present Matilda the Musical May 7th-9th with more than 130 talented cast and crew members!
Showtimes: 7:00pm. Box office opens at 6:15.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door before each performance ($6, cash or check)
Families of cast and crew members will be able to purchase tickets online prior to the show dates.
This week’s Table Talk prompt opens the door to self-reflection and problem-solving. We ask, “What’s something you could have made better today?” This isn’t about complaints or criticism—it’s an invitation to explore ideas and solutions. When parents validate their child’s thinking rather than correcting it, kids build confidence, self-reliance, and a sense that they are capable of figuring things out.
SEEK students prepared for the Metro Kansas City Model United Nations Conference through in-depth research and position paper writing prior to the event. At the conference, they strengthened their negotiation skills and participated in thoughtful debates on important global issues.
IHMS Students Were Awarded the Following:
- Asher Berg: Honorable Mention
- Emily Carr: Outstanding Position Paper
- Addie Daggett: Distinguished Delegation and Outstanding Position Paper
- Nathan Dumler: Outstanding Position Paper
- Elliot Johnson: Distinguished Delegation
- Lilly Walker: Outstanding Position Paper
- Patrick Zueckert: Outstanding Position Paper
These are the remaining REQUIRED meeting dates for the Rabbit Hole Group. Please note the two after school meetings. Let Mrs. Ferreyra, Mrs. Ballard, and/or Mrs. Thompson know if you cannot attend or have any questions.
- Tuesday, April 7 during Knight Time
- Tuesday, April 21 during Knight Time
- Tuesday, April 21 after school until 4:30
- Friday, April 24 during Knight Time
- Tuesday, April 28 after school until 4:30
- Monday, May 4 Field Trip to the Rabbit Hole to Present Projects
We will be going on a field trip to Johnson County Community College on Tuesday, April 7, from 9:15am-1:15pm. Students will take a tour of the campus, participate in a leadership development activity, and enjoy lunch on campus. Students are responsible for any missed classroom work. The students highlighted in green on this list are attending.
Students attending - please bring a sack lunch or at least $12 to buy lunch at the JCCC campus.
