PARENT ANNOUNCEMENT (02)
AUGUST 28, 2025
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE
WITH DEEP SADNESS, LOSS OF AN ASD STUDENT
Dear ASD Parents,
It is with profound sadness that I write to share the news of the passing of one of our ASD students, Ahmad Mushahid. Ahmad’s presence will be greatly missed by his teachers, classmates and all who knew him. This is a deeply difficult time for everyone who was fortunate enough to know Ahmad and his family. The sudden and unexpected nature of this loss is especially tragic.
ISG has shared with staff and ASD high school students and has ensured support for these students. In addition, as a school community and district, we are here to support one another. We want to reassure you that our school counselors are available to provide support and guidance to any student or staff member who might need this support. Please encourage your children to reach out to our school counselors if they feel the need to (Ms. Deanne Byrd, Ms. Kim Dibb, Ms. Shawndra Bird, Ms. Sanya Hunt, or Ms. Keywana Stephens).
We are also committed to respecting the privacy of the family, and we ask for your understanding in this matter.
Thank you for your support and for being a source of strength for our community.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL MESSAGE
PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: PARENT PARTNERSHIPS & ISG STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
EVENT RECAP
It was wonderful to see and engage with so many of our parents at yesterday’s session. We are grateful for your participation and the thoughtful conversations that took place. For those who were unable to attend, here is the recording.
This was just one of many sessions we have planned for the year, with our next two sessions taking place virtually on the topics of budget and board nominations. We look forward to your feedback from these next two sessions as well as we are looking forward to hosting our next workshop session in November on partnering on positive and healthy use of technology for student learning.
In addition, leadership is creating ways to follow-up and share feedback to parents from the information shared by parents in the PEP registration process along with the feedback about what excites you, what questions you had and what ideas you had in relation to our strategic priorities. Our partnership is essential to providing the best learning environment for our students, your children!
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION DAY RECAP
Last week, we were delighted to welcome new students and parents to their campuses during our New Student Orientation events. These sessions are an important first step in helping families feel connected and confident as they begin their ISG journey.
A special thank you to our Admissions teams, counselors, teachers, school leadership, operations staff and all those who contributed behind the scenes. It takes a great deal of collaboration and organization to ensure our families have a smooth and positive start, and we are grateful for your dedication.
Please watch this video recap of these events here.
RECOGNIZING ISG DAMMAM PRINCIPAL MICHAEL SCHREIDER
ISG is proud to share that ISG Dammam Principal Michael Schreider has been named to the Forttuna Global 100: The Power List, selected from over 1.5 million individuals worldwide.
This recognition highlights Mr. Schreider’s exceptional leadership, dedication to education and commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-achieving school community. We are honored to see his work recognized on such a global stage.
LEARNING AT ISG
UPDATE TO ISG SWIMMING CURRICULUM
We are thrilled to announce that this year the ISG swimming curriculum and the school swimming team will be led by the expert coaches at AP Race in the ISG swimming pool.
AP Race will offer:
Structured, progressive swim levels
Experienced, passionate coaching team
Focused on technique, confidence and fun
Aligned with the ISG curriculum
Helping every child thrive in the water
Please see the flyer. For any questions about the program, please contact aquatics@isg.edu.sa.
ISG COMMUNITY
SAVE THE DATE: ISG SWIM TEAM TRYOUTS
We are excited to share that this year ISG will be developing a dedicated ISG Swim Team, coached by the AP Race Swimming Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for our young athletes to train with world-class coaching and represent ISG in competitive swimming.
Further details will be shared next week, but for now, here is some key information:
Tryout Date: Wednesday, September 11 at 2:45 p.m.
Who: All ISG students. Primary and Elementary students (by invitation, based on performance in curriculum lessons)
Slots Available: 60 across ISG schools
Training Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 2:30–5:00 p.m. (specific squad schedules to be confirmed)
We encourage our students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact aquatics@isg.edu.sa.
NEW VOLLEYBALL CAMP IN COLLABORATION WITH AMERICAN VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY - OPEN TO ALL ISG STUDENTS
We’re happy to share a new opportunity for our students in collaboration with American Volleyball Academy, the All-Skills Volleyball Camp, designed for players of all ages and experience levels who are eager to elevate their game.
Led by Olympian David McKienzie and AVA’s team of elite coaches, this camp provides a comprehensive training experience covering every aspect of the sport—serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defense and game strategy.
Their proven coaching methods ensure that each athlete receives personalized attention, helping them refine their fundamentals while learning advanced techniques in a fun, challenging and supportive environment.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced player aiming to sharpen your competitive edge, AVA’s All-Skills Volleyball Camp is your opportunity to train like a champion and take your game to the next level.
Venu: ISG Dammam Gyms
Open to: All ISG Students Grade 6-12 or Year 7-13
Sessions:
Wednesday & Thursday evening 4-7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Lunch break, and 2-4 p.m.
Price: $295 payable directly to American Volleyball Academy
To register, please use this link.
INVITATION: JOIN THE ISG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
I am delighted to announce the launch of our dedicated ISG Alumni Association platform. This new space will allow our alumni from across the years to connect, engage and continue to be part of the ISG community.
I warmly invite all ISG alumni to join us by registering through the link above. We look forward to welcoming you to the platform and reconnecting with many of you.
What’s next: Stay tuned for exciting opportunities, including ISG Alumni Association networking events, reunions and mentoring programs.
Together, we will continue to strengthen the bonds that make ISG such a special community.
Please share this link with your children if they have graduated from any of our ISG campuses or were enrolled for a period of time, even if they did not graduate from ISG.
If you have any questions, please contact isgalumni@isg.edu.sa.
DHAHRAN CAMPUS MPS UPDATE
As our community is aware, ISG began a building project for our Multi-purpose Space (MPS) on the Dhahran campus last Spring 2024. I would like to provide an update on the status of the MPS project.
As we began the summer break, our building contractor experienced unexpected challenges that caused a pause in this construction project and limited progress on this building over the summer. We are pleased to report that work has now resumed with a phased approach, and we are working with all parties to complete this project as soon as possible.
We look forward to sharing more details as we move forward on this project, including when our community can begin using this amazing new space, information about the building's official name and plans for our opening celebrations.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work to complete this exciting addition to our ISG Dhahran campus.
UPDATES TO STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOKS
We encourage new and returning families to review the campus handbooks. Please note that sections regarding behavioral expectations have been updated to ensure consistency with the ISG core values.
Student-Parent Handbooks:
WEBSITE UPDATES: ISG IN THE MEDIA
We are pleased to introduce a new page under the Community tab on the ISG website: ISG in the Media.
This section highlights news articles and features published about our schools, showcasing the achievements of our students, staff and community.
We invite you to visit the page regularly to see how ISG is represented and celebrated in the wider community.
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMUNICATION ARCHIVE
Please note that you can find an archive of the superintendent’s weekly communication on the ISG website, under About > Superintendent’s Welcome.
REMINDER: KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATED
In order to ensure families have valuable and timely information, please ensure that your personal contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contacts, is up to date with the school. Having accurate information allows us to communicate with you effectively and keep your children safe in the event of an emergency.
With the change to using personal email addresses as of August 1, you may need to provide updates to ISG. If so, please make any updates by reaching out to the campus office for your child at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
DATES TO REMEMBER
SAVE THE DATES
September 10 - Student minimum day
September 23 - Saudi National Day
SCHOOL UPDATES
Please see campus updates below.
You can also visit the campus social media pages to learn about the student experiences at ISG.
GREAT FIRST WEEK AT SARA VILLAGE SCHOOL
It has been a happy and positive start to the school year at SVS, filled with smiles, new connections and a wonderful sense of discovery.
I would also like to share a couple of important upcoming dates with you:
SVS Parent Teacher Group Meeting – Monday, 1 September at 6 p.m. in the Sara Lounge
SVS Welcome Back to School Meeting – Tuesday, 2 September at 2:45 p.m. in the school hall
We look forward to seeing many of you at these events as we continue to build a strong and supportive SVS community together.
