Incoming 6th Grade Information 2026

Upcoming Events:

IMS “Back2School” Day (for incoming 6^th grade students and parents):
This event will take place August 18th, 12:30-3:30pm. 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.  Back2School Day Letter

IMS Open for informal visits (for incoming 6^th grade students and parents):
On August 24th IMS will be open (time TBD) to students and families. Students can walk their schedule and get comfortable with their new surroundings. 

6^th Grade WEB Experience (for incoming 6^th grade students only):
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is the first day of school. IMS runs on a special schedule that day where only 6^th grade students and their 8^th grade WEB Leaders attend school at the beginning of the morning. The new 6^th graders will have a welcome assembly and then will break into small groups where there will be team building experiences for students, followed by tours and lunch. 7th and 8th Graders arrive at school later in the morning. All 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders will then run through a shortened schedule of their 6 classes beginning at 11:20 am and ending at 1:20pm.

Incoming 6th Grade Parent Information Letter

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