ADM Middle School is proud to share that several of their outstanding students have been selected for the highly competitive Blank Summer Institute (BSI) at the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa.

BSI is an invitation-only, one-week, summer residential program designed for high-achieving students entering the 8th and 9th grades. Participants engage in rigorous, hands-on learning experiences in their chosen fields, working alongside university faculty and fellow gifted students from across the region.

2026 BSI Participants 
Acceptance into this program reflects academic excellence, creativity, and a strong passion for specialized fields of study. Please join us in congratulating the following students:

• Brooks Johnson - Math Problem Solving
• Juliette Delp - Performing Arts
• Scarlett Drinkall - Performing Arts
• Ashleigh Blum - Visual Arts
• Tatum Smith - Creative Writing
• Norah Ryan - Graphic Arts & Design