An Asian Explosion occurred last week at Ida B. Wells Academy! The “Think Show” theme for IBWA showcased different facets of asian culture including literature, lifestyles, weaponry and history! The IBWA Performance Pod also entertained jurors and stakeholders alike with their astounding rendition of, “An Imperial Invitation.” Stay tuned for more pictures and the Asian Explosion Video!

What’s up at Ida B? Mrs. Nance and the Performance Pod performed in Germantown at the Germantown Performing Arts Complex (GPAC). The Science department held their annual Parent Power meeting, where the parents took part in science experiments! Last but not least, Alphonso Galloway, Jakesia Sutton , Kedarius Pope and Courtney Carter were named this month’s Reading and Rap Winners!

On Saturday, March 6, history was made. IBWA has had athletics since 2004, and is still in the building process athletically. The program got a boost Saturday when the IBWA Cheer Squad placed second in the Cheer/Majorette competition at Lanier Middle School. Students and staff members were there in force, to support our young ladies. The Cheer Squad made history by bringing IBWA its first athletic award ever! Congrats ladies and well done! Are you ready for the Eagles?

On February 25, the IBWA Social Studies department hosted its annual Parent Power meeting. The theme was, “I Need My Money!”, which was geared toward informing parents on how to keep their money in this time of economic recession. The speaker for the meeting was former MCS teacher and current entrepreneur/financial advisor, Roderick Peterson. Next, on the following Monday, the IBWA family hosted Mr. Larry Batchlor, executive director of the Jubilee/Juneteenth Celebration. Mr. Batchlor engaged the students and teachers with readings from his book and performances that included the students and staff. What a week!

At the end of homecoming week, the eagle family received a truly inspirational gift. Students and staff members came together at Studio On The Square movie theater, to view The Blind Side. This movie features the life story of our very own, former IBWA Eagle and current Baltimore Raven, Michael Oher. Over the years Michael has come back to IBWA to hang out with the staff members and students of IBWA. In fact, last year before Ole Miss traveled to Dallas to play in the Cotton Bowl, the IBWA media team went to Oxford to interview him (Please click on the IBWA TV tab above to view the interview)! He told the media correspondents that the next chance he got, he would come visit the students at IBWA. Two days later, Michael came through on his promise. He went from class to class talking to students, taking pictures and signing dozens of autographs! The IBWA family is so proud of you Michael! You remain a constant reminder to our students that anything is possible! On December 29, ABC 20/20 will feature Michael and his incredible journey! Will the IBWA family make a cameo appearance? Tune in and see! Go RAVENS!!!!

On Tuesday November 24, IBWA held it’s annual career day. This year’s theme was, “The GPS to Success!” Career day is an annual event where local colleges and businesses meet with students to allow them to ask questions about requirements concerning college and future occupations. IBWA holds this event once in the fall and once in the spring of each school year.This year the participants included Lemoyne Owen College, University of Phoenix, Eskeridge Family Law Firm, The Memphis Fire Department, The Memphis Police Department, the EEOC, Lady Fingers Catering, Memphis Recovery Center, and The Boy Scouts of America among others. Thank you for showing our students the way to success!

Stay tuned for all of the pictures and video!

The 2009-2010 basketball season got off to a bang, with the both Eagle squads losing by narrow margins in two exciting games @ LOC. Fans and students got into the action and really enjoyed themselves!! Let’s Go Eagles!!

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The Reading department held their annual “Parent Power” meeting after school on Thursday evening. The IBWA cheer squad also gave parents a preview of the Haunted House fundraiser which will be held this week. Read More...