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![a red square and ribbon graphic says 20 years anniversary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751921228/ideal/ehimdvx8mqhqd1nsn04d/IDEAL20thAnniversarySquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751921228/ideal/ehimdvx8mqhqd1nsn04d/IDEAL20thAnniversarySquare.png","width":492}])
The beginning of the 2025-26 school year marks the official beginning of IDEAL’s 20th anniversary year!
![A dark-skinned boy in a red cap and gown poses with a dark-skinned man in a white shirt and suit jacket]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750429377/ideal/txnqi1rpezzfdrmeex70/HS_NS_Moving_Up_Graduation_061325_square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750429377/ideal/txnqi1rpezzfdrmeex70/HS_NS_Moving_Up_Graduation_061325_square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750429377/ideal/txnqi1rpezzfdrmeex70/HS_NS_Moving_Up_Graduation_061325_square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750429377/ideal/txnqi1rpezzfdrmeex70/HS_NS_Moving_Up_Graduation_061325_square.jpg","width":1000}])
On Friday, June 13, the school year concluded with the graduation ceremony.
![The head of school, light-skinned with straight blonde hair, poses with a medium skinned girl with curly dark hair who is holding up a certificate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750429377/ideal/xukd6c12ft6zcjinrybl/LS_MS_Moving_Up_061225_243.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750429377/ideal/xukd6c12ft6zcjinrybl/LS_MS_Moving_Up_061225_243.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750429377/ideal/xukd6c12ft6zcjinrybl/LS_MS_Moving_Up_061225_243.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750429377/ideal/xukd6c12ft6zcjinrybl/LS_MS_Moving_Up_061225_243.png","width":1000}])
On Thursday, June 12, IDEAL held our Moving Up Ceremony.
![a young African American man poses in a scarf and hoodie on a fashion runway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750429378/ideal/qquraqkcggsc58tmlesg/ArtBeatsquare061125.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750429378/ideal/qquraqkcggsc58tmlesg/ArtBeatsquare061125.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750429378/ideal/qquraqkcggsc58tmlesg/ArtBeatsquare061125.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750429378/ideal/qquraqkcggsc58tmlesg/ArtBeatsquare061125.jpg","width":1000}])
IDEAL students showcased their visual and performing arts talents on June 10 at ArtBeat.
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On FridayJune 6, Lower School hosted the annual Fifth Grade Moving Up Assembly.
![students climb on monkey bars in a playground surrounded by buildings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748714990/ideal/lbmnr8bpplc65stf7qyx/FUN_Field_Day_Phone_053025_square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748714990/ideal/lbmnr8bpplc65stf7qyx/FUN_Field_Day_Phone_053025_square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748714990/ideal/lbmnr8bpplc65stf7qyx/FUN_Field_Day_Phone_053025_square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748714990/ideal/lbmnr8bpplc65stf7qyx/FUN_Field_Day_Phone_053025_square.jpg","width":1000}])
The weather held out on Friday, May 30, and students and staff members enjoyed a Field Day at Baruch Playground.
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We were honored to host Emmy-award-winning journalist Cheryl Wills at our Civil Rights Community Day.
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On Earth Day, Lower School gathered in the Multipurpose Room for its annual Earthfest celebration.