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Academy Students and Families


Welcome Academy Students and Families

At Interlochen Arts Academy, young artists find the high school they may only have imagined possible. Here, you’ll find information to help you prepare for the Academy, understand the wide array of campus resources available to support students, and find ways to stay engaged as a family. If you need assistance, please call the Student Affairs Office at 231.276.7378 or email academy@interlochen.org.

Preparing for Academy

What to pack, how to prepare, and what to expect

Academy Student Support

Resources for current Academy students

Academy Family Resources

Resources for families to keep in touch

Education Community Login

Access forms, documents, class schedules

A student's perspective

Learn how four-year Interlochen Arts Academy dancer Austin Dabney made the leap from Interlochen to the Boston Ballet.

Find Support

Interested in speaking with someone directly about Interlochen Arts Academy? Contact a member of our staff below.

Ken LaBate

Ken LaBate

Executive Dean of Admission

231.276.7372 231.276.7372 Send Email
Sydney Lusby

Sydney Davis

Associate Director of Admission; Instructor of Clarinet, Interlochen Online

231.276.7476 231.276.7476 Send Email

Alicia Jablonski

Assistant Director of Admission

231.276.7467 231.276.7467 Send Email

A parent's perspective

Arts Academy parents discuss how Interlochen has shaped their children's lives and helped them thrive artistically, academically, and socially.

Arts Academy News & Features

Christian Trimmingham
Interlochen Arts Academy student Christian Trimmingham selected as a 2024 Presidential Scholar in the Arts

The theatre major is the 51st student in Interlochen history chosen to receive the nation’s highest honor for young artists.

Arts Academy horn student Sydney Richardson rehearses with the IAA Wind Symphony
Interlochen students, alumni selected to 2024 National Youth Ensembles

More than 20 Art Academy students and Arts Camp alumni will tour with Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra, NYO2, and NYO Jazz groups this summer.

Film & New Media students watch the eclipse at a Greenacres farm
Exploration and evolution: Greenacres documentary begins production in northern Michigan and beyond

Project Manager Claire Collins shares an update on Interlochen Arts Academy’s documentary on regenerative agriculture.

Professional portrait of Richie Hawley
Top clarinetist to serve as guest artist at Arts Academy this fall

A sought-after recitalist and chamber musician, Richie Hawley is former principal clarinet of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

The 2023 Tony Award
Interlochen alumni nominated for 2024 Tony Awards

Nine alumni received nominations across eight award categories for ‘Stereophonic,’ ‘Prayer for the French Republic,’ ‘Water for Elephants,’ and other acclaimed productions.

A professional headshot collage of Tim McAllister, Andrew Bishop, and Hae Won Jang
Three new music instructors bring expertise and insight to Interlochen Arts Academy

Tim McAllister, Andrew Bishop, and Hae Won Jang will begin teaching IAA students in fall 2024.