The Class of 2026: Leading into a New Year

As the Class of 2026 heads into their final 100 days of school, preparing to enter the next chapter of their lives, they look back and reflect on four years of exceptional growth, lessons, and experiences together. Growing from bright-eyed freshmen to confident and experienced leaders in the AIS community, together, they’ve lived through incredible experiences, overcome numerous challenges, and surpassed every expectation that came their way.

When asked about her experience at AIS, senior Soliana Solomon had this to say: “For the past seven years, AIS has been more than just a school to me. It’s where I learned who I am, where I’m going, and it taught me that growth happens in the moments we least expect. From grade levels and MUN debates to Worldfest and club meetings, I've discovered the true power of community, and I'll forever be grateful to AIS for that!"

It’s not just the students who will soon be saying goodbye. The teachers at Atlanta International have watched these students grow, learn, and change right along with them. Ms. Forest, an English teacher for the Secondary School, commented, “One of the most exciting things is to see them completing the Extended Essay process. For many of them, seeing them a little bit sad to let go of their Extended Essay because that means that they enjoyed their topic. Seeing them do something that’s so independent and that’s modeled on the types of things they’ll do in college gives me hope about how successful they’ll be”.

Though their lockers will soon be empty, their roles at AIS will become memories, and their impact will last long after they leave. From volunteering at WorldFest to spending countless hours on CAS both in and out of school, the Class of 2026 has significantly contributed to the integrity of the AIS community. They have shown what it means to be courageous leaders, shaping the world for the better.