The Gold Standard
Vol 4. August 12, 2022
Irmo High School
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, August 15: Senior Sunrise - 6:30am (Football Stadium)
Tuesday, August 16: First day of school
Wednesday, August 17: NO Delayed Start
Principal's Message
Dear Yellow Jackets,
As we begin this year with a laser like focus, on the values that make our school thrive, I encourage you to consider how you contribute to our story. On the brink of the beginning of the school year, we are excited to show up, be ready, have a plan and follow the rules. This is our mission. Irmo High School, along with her staff and community, will continue to be a flagship school in our city and state. I encourage you to lend a hand, post a positive message, or be an active participant in our daily success. If you would like to volunteer, here is the volunteer application. The SIC Application can be found further down in this week's newsletter.
See you Tuesday!
The ONE IRMO THING to know this week!
- Classes begin Tuesday, August 16th. The first bell rings at 8:20am and dismissal is at 3:40pm.
- Students may arrive on campus no earlier than 7:45am.
- Car riders should exit the right of the vehicle. The right lane is for drop off, the left lane is for passing only.
- The east wing main entrance is not a student drop off point - all car riders must be dropped off in the car loop in front of the West Wing.
- No takeout food deliveries for students, including delivery services and parent drop off.
- Only students riding a bus will be permitted in the courtyard after school. Walkers, car riders should begin their way home immediately after dismissal.
- Students who have not completed proof of residency and FinalForms must do so by Friday, August 19th.
- All students must be in a club, sport or activity or with a supervising adult after 4pm. Anyone else will be asked to wait for their ride in front of the West Wing.
- Student should report to school adhering to the dress code: no crop tops, short shorts, no inappropriate images/drug paraphernalia.
School Counseling
Important Transcript Information
Updated Class Rank for the 2022-2023 school year will be available after the 16th day of school. If students are currently requesting transcripts via Parchment please select the "hold for grades" option. Once the official rank has been updated the order will be processed.
Failing to select "hold for grade" may result in your transcript being sent with your grade level and rank reflective of the 2021-2022 school year.
Course Changes
Information in regards to Course Request Changes for 2022-2023 School Year can be found by clicking HERE. Please visit www.lexrich5.org/ihs and click on "Registration Information" for more details about registration for the 2022-2023 school year. Contact the school at (803) 476-3000 if you have any questions.
School Nurse
Welcome Back from Nurse Powell!
Parents/Guardians: please be mindful of the following important information:
- All prescription medication to be given at school needs an order from the medical provider.
- All over the counter medication needs to have a parent consent on file and medication supplied by the parent.
- Students are not allowed to carry medication in book bags unless they have a signed order to self medicate for diagnosis of diabetes, severe allergies and asthma. All other medication needs to be kept in the health room.
- Students who need medical accommodations such as use of the elevator, extra time between classes, or frequent bathroom breaks due to a medical problem, must have a note from the medical provider given to the nurse.
- Only injuries that have occurred in school on the same day will be treated by the school nurse. Old injuries should be treated at home.
*Per District 5 School Policy
All immunization records that are updated need to be turned into the nurse as soon as you get a copy. Current immunization requirements for school can be found on www.dhec.sc.gov/health/vaccinations
Please ensure that your student eats a good breakfast daily and keeps hydrated, this helps them to have a good healthy day at school!
For any questions please contact Patricia Powell, RN at 803-476-3000.
Yellow Jacket Announcements
Spirit Week (August 16th - 19th)
Come dressed to impress for Spirit Week during the first week of school! Make sure to follow school dress code.
Student Parking Passes
Steps to obtain a parking pass for IHS for the new 2022 - 2023 school year:
Possess a state issued driver's license.
Complete the required safety class, Alive at 25. This is a four-hour class and only needs to be completed once during a student's high school tenure. Follow the Alive at 25 link to sign up for the class. The cost of the course is $40. No other class may serve as a substitute for this safety class.
Fill out the application for parking on campus for the 2022-2023 school year using this link: IHS Student Parking Application. This Google form must be completed in its entirety.
Pay for the 2022-2023 Parking Pass. Once a parking application/agreement has been submitted, we will do our best to have the $50.00 parking fee in Rycor by the following day. Follow the Student Quick Pay to pay online with a credit card. Cash, check, and credit card payments can also be made with the bookkeeper in the IHS Main Office. You may pick up your pass from the Irmo High School Main Office.
ALL outstanding debt on the student's school account must be paid in order for a parking pass to be issued.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sarah Brooks, sbrooks@lexrich5.org, 803.476.3004.
Be an active part of Irmo High School - Join the PTSO!
Join our Parent Teacher Student Organization where you'll work with members to help make a difference for IHS. Click here to sign up!
Parents Needed for SIC!
SIC is a broad-based body intended to advise the principal and school, and is focused on helping to achieve school improvement. We hope that you will choose to join the SIC at Irmo High School for the 22-23 school year. Please complete this survey to show your interest.
Athletics
Is your child interested in participating in sports at Irmo High School?
Find out what is required before your child can participate.
Please visit our Athletic page on the Irmo High School website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/22358
You may also email one of our awesome coaches if you have any questions about the program.
Irmo Athletic Hall of Fame
Irmo High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2022:
- Jeff Blankenship
- Todd Cunningham
- Michelle Crow-Dolby
- Timothy Dudley
- Chad Frick
- Tod Frick
- Bob Hanna
- Alisa Long
- Aubrey Mosley
- Dr. Curtrell Frye Rhodan
- Charece Williams
- Courtney Johnson Woodruff
Seniors 🎓
Senior Portraits
Senior Sunrise
Staff Highlight - Dr. Xandria Sutton 🐝
Role at IHS: Academic Interventionist
Years at IHS: 5
What you might not know: I love to bake and previously ran a bakery!
What makes IHS special to me: I love Irmo because it's a family!
In my own words: Find joy in everything.