
Get a fresh haircut and practice your best smile—Picture Day is almost here! 😁📷

Do you have a career you’d love to share with our students? We would love to have you join us for IHCS Career Day!
We are looking for parents, family members, and community members who are willing to talk with our students about their careers, experiences, and the path they took to get where they are today.
If you’re interested in participating, please scan the QR code to sign up to be a Career Day speaker.
Thank you for helping us inspire our students and introduce them to the many possibilities for their future!


We’re getting ready for a fun evening and would love your support to help make this event a success! Please take a look at the attached flyers for information on how you can help.
Thank you for supporting our students and school community! 🎃🍬



ELAC: 8:30-9:30
Coffee with the Superintendent: 9:30-10:30
AAPAC: 4:00-5:00




Mariner Family, click on the link below to access the IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of September 14-18, 2026. Have a wonderful week everyone! Sincerely, your appreciative admin team: Mrs. Barry, Mr. Castro, & Mr. Candelaria
https://app.smore.com/n/zx1t8h
Get ready to show your school spirit and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month & AVID Day!
Here is the daily schedule so you can plan ahead:
Monday, Sept 14 (Mariachi / Vaquero Day): Wear Mariachi attire, Vaquero style, or your favorite traditional hat! (¡Vístete de Mariachi, al estilo Vaquero o tu sombrero tradicional!)
Tuesday, Sept 15 (Culture Day): Wear outfits or colors representing your family’s culture and heritage. (¡Ven vestido con ropa que represente tu cultura!)
Wednesday, Sept 16 (Sports Day): Wear your favorite sports team jersey or athletic gear! (¡Usa la camiseta de tu equipo favorito o un atuendo deportivo!)
Thursday, Sept 17 (Hispanic Hero Day): Dress up as your favorite Hispanic hero, historical figure, or icon. (¡Vístete como tu héroe hispano favorito!)
Friday, Sept 18 (AVID Day): Show your college and career readiness by wearing your AVID shirt or blue and yellow colors! (¡Usa tu camiseta de AVID, o colores azul y amarillo!)
We can’t wait to see all of our Mariners show up and join in the fun!

Good afternoon Mariner Family,
Please check out the attachments below for planned events, important dates, and spirit days to help with your planning. Since dates can occasionally change or new events may be added, please stay connected with us for any updates!





Mariner Family, click on the link below to access the IHCS Weekly Family Bulletin for the week of September 7-11, 2026. Let's have a perfect attendance week together. Sincerely, Your Admin Team: Mrs. Barry, Mr. Castro & Mr. Candelaria https://app.smore.com/n/18jx4
We invite you to participate in the nomination process for the School Advisory Committee (SAC) elections.
At IHCS, we firmly believe that all mariners represent the W.A.V.E. These values shape our educational environment, foster inclusivity, inspire achievement, and promote virtuous character and academic excellence.
Please consider self-nominating or nominating another parent or guardian who embodies these core values and is actively engaged with our school community. Please submit your nominations no later than Friday, September 11th, 2026.
Submit your nomination here:
https://forms.gle/c92zW4CkGbwG6fN1A
Here is a list of some of the exciting events planned at IHCS for this school year! Please mark your calendars and save the dates. We hope to see you all there and look forward to connecting with our families and making great memories together throughout the year!

If you cannot attend in person, feel free to join us virtually: meet.google.com/vfu-xsyi-cwn
We look forward to seeing everyone there!



Mariner Family, click on the link to access the IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of August 24-28, 2026. We are off to a strong August start. Check your student's agenda each day, make sure you are connected to our parent app and communicate with your teacher(s) on a regular basis in order to support student learning. And read every day with your student as we keep Litteracy-Our Compass, Community-Our Tide! I love our school do you love our school!? Sincerely, Your Admin Team: Mrs. Barry, Mr. Castro & Mr. Candelaria. https://app.smore.com/n/stxw5
Join us in the gym for the Title 1 Meeting and middle school presentation starting at 5pm. Families can visit middle school classrooms beginning at 5:50. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us in the gym for the Title 1 Meeting and teacher introductions. Families will be released to visit classrooms at 5:45. We can't wait to see you there!

Mariner Family, Welcome Back! Thank you for a strong opening day! We are looking forward to a successful 2026-27 for your student, for your family and for all Mariners! Click on the link to access the IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of August 17-21, 2026. Have a wondeeful week everyone! Sincerely, Your Admin Team, Mrs. Barry, Mr. Castro & Mr. Candelaria. https://app.smore.com/n/09ejc
Our students returned ready to shine, and it was wonderful to see so much excitement and positivity across campus. A huge thank you to our families for helping make the first day so smooth and joyful!
Reminder: Fridays are early dismissal at 12:00 PM. Please plan accordingly for student pickup. For everyone’s safety and to help keep traffic moving smoothly, please do not leave vehicles unattended, and do not park in unmarked spaces.
Thank you for a fantastic start to the school year! ⚓✨
