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Incoming 6th Grade Information 2025

Upcoming Events:

5th Grade Registration Information (Google Form to be sent to all 5th grade families):
Registration information will be sent via a Google Form to 5th grade families on February 24th.  Families will need to complete the online registration process by March 24th.

Gator for a Night . . . Incoming 6th Grade Family Night (for parents and incoming 6th graders): 
This event is on Wednesday, March 19th at IMS. The purpose of this night is to give families an opportunity to get familiar with the layout of Islander Middle School. This informal event will give you and your child a chance to participate in a scavenger hunt as you tour around the school and experience fun opportunities that IMS has to offer. Counselors will be available to answer questions about the registration process.  This drop-in event will be open from 4:30 - 6:00 pm and we anticipate the experience to last about 40 total minutes. There will be no formal presentation on this night. Please plan to wear very comfortable shoes as you will walk a ton!

Incoming 6th Grade Parent Information Night (for parents only):
This event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th .6:00 - 7:30 pm. The purpose of this night is to give parents a sense of the middle school experience. 

IMS “Back2School” Day (for incoming 6th grade students and parents):
This event will take place on Wednesday, August 20th times to be announced Spring 2025. IMS Back2School is the day all students and parents come to IMS in order to take school photos, sign-up for PTSA volunteer opportunities, and walk the student class schedule.  6th graders will also receive their iPad. 

IMS Open for informal visits (for incoming 6th grade students and parents):
On August 25th IMS will be open to students and families. Students can walk their schedule and get comfortable with their new surroundings.  This will not be an opportunity  to pick up technology, if you are unable to make Back2School Day, iPads will be distributed on the first day of school.

Incoming 6th Grade Parent Information Letter

Informational Videos

Overview of the Student Experience
Student Panel
Social Emotional Support
IMS Technology

Do you have a question about your incoming 6th grader's experience at Islander Middle School that was not answered in the presentations?  If so, please submit it below.  We will send out an FAQ based on the submissions.

Incoming 6th Grade Inquiry Form