Thursday, March 12, 2026
Connections
MIS Weekly E-Newsletter
The Week Ahead
Important To-Dos
Get your tickets to Trivia Night!
If your child is going to be absent, please email absences@misatl.org so their attendance can be properly recorded.
Place your lunch orders!
Check out next week’s menu below and place your lunch orders! If you have any questions, please reach out to Chef Tina directly at support@perfectportionsatl.coach
What’s Happening
Saturday, March 7-16- High School Trip to Guatemala
Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m.- HS Progress Reports viewable
Wednesday, March 18- Asynchronous Day/Student Conferences
Saturday, March 21- Family Trivia Night 5:30 p.m.
Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3- Week of the Arts
Thursday, April 2 at 9 a.m.- Rising 8th Grade Outplacement Kick-off- Parents/guardians only
News & Announcements
All-School
Get Your Tickets to Family Trivia Night
Mark your calendar for March 21st from 5:30 p.m. for MIS Family Trivia Night! Open to all ages, our annual trivia night is now a family (and friends) event.
The registration page is now live so get your entry and raffle tickets at www.misatl.org/trivia
We are seeking contributions to raffle baskets. If you’d like to contribute an item, service, or experience please email sshah@misatl.org
We are also providing two sponsorship levels for this event: Teal and Silver. More details are available at www.misatl.org/trivia. Got questions? Email sshah@misatl.org
All proceeds from the event benefit the MIS annual fund.
New summer camp just added!
Our music teacher, Ms. Lola Vialet, is providing a 4 week intensive artist bootcamp.
To register, visit www.lolavialet.com/theartistbootcamp
MIS Theater Presents “A Day In the Life of Higginsville High School”
Mark you calendar! MIS theater will be showcasing their original comedy “A Day in the Life of Higginsville High School” during the Week of the Arts on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:15 p.m.
Email tlane@misatl.org for all inquiries.
It’s almost time to bring out your creative side!
Week of the Arts is just around the corner! Check out the dress-up themes for the week. Get ready to get into character and express yourself!
Email staylor@misatl.org with questions
Save the Date
End of An Era: Farewell to MIS High School
We invite all those part of the MIS High School community, including current high school students, high school families, alumni, and former high school teachers to join us as we come together to celebrate the MIS High School program, reflect on the experiences and relationships that shaped it, and honor this important chapter in our school’s history.
Sunday, May 17th
3-5 p.m.
MIS High School (downstairs)
Register for Brainpack Summer Camp!
Summer will be here before you know it. Brainpack Summer Camp is offering 6 unique themed weeks of summer fun, led by Mrs. Clark. For more information and to register, visit www.thebrainpack.com
Register for Culinary Summer Camp with Chef Tina!
Monday-Friday, June 1st-June 26th
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Midtown International School
Register at:
https://www.perfectportionsatl.coach/products/kids-culinary-camp-registration-fee
Elementary School
Rising 8th Grade Outplacement Kick-Off
Join MIS administration on Thursday, April 2 at 9:00 a.m. for an important and informative conversation about outplacement and high school planning.
This session is designed especially for parents and guardians of rising 8th graders, and we strongly encourage all families to attend. We’ll walk through the high school search process, including what to look for in a strong-fit school, key timelines and application components, how to manage visits and interviews, and ways to support your child throughout the journey.
Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, prepared, and confident as you begin this next chapter.
Save the date: 8th Grade Celebration & Family Breakfast
We invite all eighth-grade students and their families to a breakfast gathering on Thursday, May 14, from 9–10 a.m. to celebrate the accomplishments of our eighth graders.
Additional details, including the RSVP deadline, will be shared soon.
After the breakfast celebration, eighth graders will continue the day with a grade-level excursion and activities led by MIS faculty and staff.
Middle School
Midtown International Parents (MIP)
Mark your calendar for our next MIP meeting!
The next MIP meeting (virtual) will be on March 16th.
We are currently seeking volunteers for the following:
- MIP Bi-weekly Newsletter: Two parents to manage production.
- Parent Meet-up Hosts: Two families for the Lower School and two families for the Middle School.
- Trivia Night: Volunteers to help on the day of the event or with securing sponsorships.
Interested parents should contact Shelly Francis-Lindsey at rochellelindsey@gmail.com directly for more information.
From the Kitchen
Show Your MIS Pride
Visit the Lynx Locker to order MIS Swag. Squad Locker offers water bottles, tumblers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! So many ways to show your school pride and support MIS. A portion of each sale goes to MIS.
