The Phoenix are flying through the new school year. We started the year with a newly designed cafeteria. Students and staff are enjoying the “café” vibe as it’s a great place to socialize over lunch. IMS was the first middle school in Orange County to get this upgrade. The IMS Drama Department will present The Frogs: A Modern Adaption this month. This funny retelling of a … [Read more...]
Orlando Celebrates Its 144th Birthday
On July 31, Orlando celebrated its 144th birthday. Long before Orlando became home to nearly 290,000 people or had a name, Fort Gatlin was established approximately two miles south of present-day city limits in 1838 by the U.S. Army. Fort Gatlin was intended to protect settlers from attacks. As a small community grew around Fort Gatlin, they took on the name … [Read more...]