
IHCS Mariner Families,
We have two important meetings tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27, 2025:
ELAC Meeting
Coffee with the Principal ☕
Also, please note that due to Back to School Night, our first AAPAC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Please see the attached images for more details! We look forward to seeing you there!




Please reach out through phone call or in person if you are interested in this or any other resources, we may connect you with.
Looking Forward to Working Together!




After our recent Community Laundromat and Community Closet Naming, we are proud to announce that we are ready to schedule appointment for the 2025-2026 school year. Our Room was recently named El Nido (The Nest) and is open to our entire PESD community.
Please Give Me a Call if you are interested in this or any of our other resources.






Dear Kindergarten Parents and Guardians,
I want to take a moment to address a situation that occurred at dismissal today, August 19th, which understandably caused concern for some of our families.
This afternoon, a kindergarten student was signed in to our after-school program instead of being dismissed directly to their parents. The student was always supervised and safe—our staff members accompanied the student at all times. The student was reunited with their parents approximately ten minutes after dismissal.
We recognize how distressing this moment felt and apologize for the confusion it caused. Please know that your child’s safety is our highest priority. We have reviewed our dismissal procedures with our after-school staff to prevent this from happening again and to ensure that every child is dismissed according to parent expectations.
Thank you for your patience during dismissal. Lines are currently moving a bit slower as our teachers learn to recognize each family and ensure a safe, personal handoff. As routines become familiar, the process will move more quickly.
We appreciate your trust and patience as we continue working together to keep all of our students safe. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our dismissal process further, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership.
Warm regards,
Andrew Candelaria
Principal






Let’s make it a great year, Mariners! Sincerely, Mr. Candelaria, Principal at Innovative Horizons Charter School https://secure.smore.com/n/jnsq0g

Families who preordered uniforms pick them up today. Please note, tomorrow is the first day of school, so be sure to stop by and grab your uniforms to be ready for Day 1!
🚗 Arrival & Dismissal Reminder
To help ensure a safe and smooth first day, please review the attached image with our arrival and dismissal procedures.
⏰ Early Dismissal Friday
On Fridays, school dismiss at 12:00 PM. Please plan accordingly for pick-up.
Thank you for partnering with us as we kick off an amazing school year! 💙












Class lists will remain posted at the front office. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
Parents can also view class assignments on AERIES. Please be sure to complete your data confirmation to access them.
Enjoy the weekend!
IHCS Administration

👉 Don’t miss our Mariner Family Kick-Off event. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with our campus and receive important information before the first day of school.
Mariner Family Kick-Off:
When: Friday August 8th, 2025
Time: 11am - 1pm
https://bit.ly/Mariner_Kick_Off




Uniform sales tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5th, will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM only.
We will not be open during the morning hours.
Thank you for your flexibility and support!
IHCS Administration

Correction:
Dear Mariner Families,
Please note that the first day of school is Thursday, August 14th, not Wednesday as previously mentioned.
We apologize for the confusion and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you at the Mariner’s Kick Off and on the first day of school!



Welcome Back, Mariner Families! ⚓
We’re excited to welcome you and our students back for another amazing school year! The first day of school is Thursday, August 14th and we can’t wait to see everyone back on campus, ready to learn and grow.
To kick things off, don’t miss our Mariner Family Kick Off event! It’s a great opportunity to become familiar with our campus, and get important information before the first day. Click on the link for more information.
Please take a moment to read our Welcome Back Letter for more important information.
We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
IHCS Administration
