Director's Dispatch

Will Covid-19 change schools or will we simply return to the way it was before?  An article by Patrick Cook-Deegan, a former Education Innovation Fellow from...

Thank you to the PTO! A big thank you to ISD PTO for putting together such a thoughtful video for Teacher Appreciation Week!  The teachers were very thankful...

While our teachers are focused on providing an effective online learning program for students to continue their academic growth, we are also planning for nex...

I hope you and your extended family are well. Happy Mother’s Day for those who will be celebrating on Sunday! Staff Update About ten days ago, I informed you...

The Board of Trustees will be hosting the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the ISD Association on Friday, May 15 starting at 5:00 pm GMT. Last year, the Boar...

At the Senegalese Council of Ministers meeting on April 29, the Minister of National Education has set June 2nd as a target date to resume classes at Senegal...

I am writing to inform you that an ISD employee in Dakar has tested positive for Covid-19. At this time, the employee is in good health. As the employee was ...

Parent and Student Connections Both the elementary and secondary schools have been expanding the number of sessions for students and parents to connect with ...

Today, Thiaba Camara Sy, ISD Board Chairperson, and I hosted a virtual Director's Coffee. The topics discussed included the role of the Board of Trustees and...

Enrollment Survey The ISD Board and Administration are considering a number of enrollment scenarios for the 2020-2021 school year.  In order to make informed...

Board Meeting The ISD Board of Directors will be having their monthly meeting this Thursday, April 16 at 5:30 pm GMT. Parents who are interested in observing...

A statement from ISD Board Chair, Thiaba Camara Sy, on ISD's response to COVID-19. Click here to view the video in FRENCH. Click here to read the video trans...

We have come to the end of our first full week of online learning.  We have received a range of feedback. Some students are enjoying it; other students are h...

We would like to thank our community for helping launch online learning at ISD. Without your patience, dedication, and flexibility, this tremendous step forw...

ISD Board of Trustees Election At last night's meeting, the Board extended the deadline for parents who are interested in running for election for a position...

ISD has joined thousands of others in posting hearts as a way to spread positivity and hope among our communities. In addition to making the hearts, a fun ac...

ISD Board Meeting The ISD Board of Directors will be holding their monthly meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 26, starting at 5:30 pm GMT. Any parent can obse...

Dear Parents, Nothing significant to report today in the ISD Community, so I wanted to share some local resources and some good news in the world as well as...

Dear Parents, I have been asked a number of questions over the past two days. I wanted to share my answers for the most common questions and my answers. Fre...

Dear Parents, Given the circumstances, I will be sending daily updates for the next week or so. ISD Coronavirus Case After an investigation by the CDC, it ...