The Gold Standard
Vol. 26 | January 27, 2023
On Purpose, together... as one!
Upcoming Important Dates
Sunday, January 29: D5 Magnet Application Closes
Tuesday, January 31: Deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads
Wednesday, February 1: Extended Studies Diploma Application Deadline
Thursday, February 2: Miss Yellow Jacket Interest Meeting
Saturday, February 4: Irmo Theatre Company Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, February 4: Seat Time Recapture
Tuesday, February 7: EF Europe Trip Interest Meeting
The ONE Irmo Thing
Q2 Report Cards were issued on Monday, January 23rd.
All parents/guardians need access to Parent Portal. Please see the presentation below for more information about PowerSchool's Parent Portal, which allows students, parents, and guardians to monitor grades and attendance. Please contact our registrar, Michelle McCoy at mmcoy@lexrich5.org or (803) 476- 3057 if you need access.
Student Highlights
Dr. Joneses Escolares Class
The students in Dr. Joneses "This is Escolares" class were engaged in a genetic activity hosted by the Greenwood Genetic Lab. Students participated in a gel electrophoresis lab to separate DNA fragments based on their size and charge to determine if the patient (Valerie) inherited a mutation of the p53 gene.
Yellow Jacket Announcements
Senior Scholarships
Please encourage your Senior to check the Scholarship List weekly for new posts. Click here to view.
Transcripts
Updated transcripts reflecting completed semester 1 courses are now available for viewing in Parchment. Students can access this information via their online Parchment account. If you have questions please contact your students assigned school counselor.
Yearbook Photo Submissions
Submit pictures for the 2023 Irmo High Year using the LifeTouch Community Upload! Travel? Work? Athletics? Extracurricular activities? Volunteering? Share pictures of your IHS student that you think are yearbook worthy! Use password IRMOYEARBOOK-23
Classroom Supply Drive
Irmo Theatre Company Pancake Breakfast
Wish to showcase your Irmo Pride? Our Irmo Theatre Company is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, February 4th, at Fatz Cafe in Lexington from 7:30am - 10:30am. Theatre Students and Mrs. Mew will be selling tickets. Children 12 and under are $7, while ages 13 and up are only $10! Make sure to come support ITC; we hope to see you there!
Europe Trip Opportunity
Miss Yellow Jacket
There will be a virtual interest meeting for anyone who would like to participate in the Miss Yellow Jacket Pageant on Thursday, February 2, at 5:00 pm. Please look for the posters around campus about joining the Miss Yellow Jacket Google classroom for the meeting link. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. McCoy in room 107 or by email mmccoy@lexrich5.org.
Summer Program
The University of South Carolina is hosting the Partners for Minorities in Engineering and Computer Science(PMECS) Summer Residential Program for Rising 9th-12th grade students. Commuter or Residential options are available. They are currently accepting applications. Deadline: April 14, 2023
Midlands Tech Senior Day
2023 Senior Day is being held at the Midlands Tech. Northeast Campus on February 10th from 9:00-12:30pm. Application fee is waived. Lunch will be provided. Use the link to register.
Extended Studies Diploma Candidate
Attention Seniors: If you are working toward earning the Extended Studies Diploma, the deadline to submit community service hours is Wednesday February 1, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted
Test Prep
Yearbooks
Order your 2023 yearbook today. Yearbooks can be ordered on the LifeTouch website and are $55 (plus tax). Order soon! Only 80 yearbooks remain, and there won't be any extra available at the end of the year.
Celebrate your Senior with a Yearbook Ad!
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased by visiting https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask. Ads can be purchased in full page, half page and quarter page sizes and in color or black and white. The deadline to order a senior ad is January 31, 2023.
Seat Time
Parents & Guardians, if your child is in need of recapturing seat time due to attendance, you should have received an email indicating so. If you feel that your child needs to recapture time and you did not receive an email please email jmarze@lexrich5.org. Also, in order for your child to participate, you must prepay through our bookkeeper, Sarah Brock, by the Thursday before the date you wish for your child to attend.
To access the google form to sign up for seat time please click here.
Get Involved!
Irmo High School Education Foundation
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!
Business Partners
Do you want to know more ways you can support Irmo High School? We are always looking for business partners and would love to hear from you. Please contact Jennifer McRae at (803) 476-3011 or jmcrae@lexrich5.org.
New District Volunteer Policy
In order to become a volunteer or chaperone, please complete the Volunteer Application and Confidentiality Agreement for School Volunteers and return it to the IHS volunteer liaison, Ms. Zakhar, in the main office. In order for your application to be considered, an official photo ID must be included when submitting the required paperwork. If you plan to be a volunteer tutor, volunteer coach, assist with the band/step program, or plan to chaperone a field trip, you must fill out the district Volunteer Application and Confidentiality Agreement. These applications are approved for three years but are subject to review. Also, your application may be submitted to the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for a background check, a sex offender background check, and the Department of Social Services (DSS Child Abuse Registry). Based on information received from these agencies, you may not be permitted to become a volunteer. Please reach out to Ms. Cindy Zakhar at (803) 476-3001 or czakhar@lexrich5.org with any questions.
Athletics
Athletic Hall of Fame
The Irmo Athletic Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Induction class. Follow the link to submit your nomination.
Athletic Tickets on GoFan
IHS Softball
Official softball practices begin on January 4, 2023. Any girl, grades 7-12, wanting to play softball this season must be at practices beginning on January 4 -- 4:15 pm - 6:30 pm. All players must be approved in Planet High School before you can participate. If you have questions, contact Coach Huffman at jhuffman@lexrich5.org
Irmo Yellow Jacket Club
Support Irmo Athletics by joining the Irmo Yellow Jacket Club! Members can receive parking passes, tickets to regular season home games, and reserved seating, depending on membership tier. Join online today using the IYJC Membership Form.