The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 34, May 13, 2022
Irmo High School International School for the Arts
We bring our A Game to all we do in Academics, the Arts, Athletics, Attendance and Attitude by promoting the 3 R's - being Respectful, Responsible and Reputable.
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/IHS
Location: 6671 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 476-3000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irmohighschool
Twitter: @IrmoHigh
You're Invited!
School District Five is hosting a Community Input Meeting on May 18 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. to discuss the facilities upgrades to Irmo High School International School for the Arts. The architect, LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD., will provide 3D renderings of the potential outcome of the new East Wing and will be on hand to seek community input on the project to assist in finalizing design for the project.
During school hours, student leaders will have the opportunity to attend a special session and give input on the project.
Community members are also asked to complete a survey by May 16: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBlvf-g7Yh4p3Y59Y-CJ9d7gUnWZSahwc9zxScFRaREF075g/viewform
More info: New Irmo News article
U.S. Air Force JROTC Awards
Chief's Leadership Award - Cadet Antaliyah Brown
South Carolina Special Forces Award - Cadet Anthony Jones
West Point Society of America Leadership Award - Cadet Alex Petruzzi
Grand Lodge Award - Cadet Abigail Cockerham
Air Commando Association Award - Cadet Caleb Purini and Cadet Demetrius Stephenson
Tuskegee Airman Award - Cadet Jamil Evans and Cadet Toni Worth
Air Force Sergeant's Association Award - Cadet AnnaGrace Jeffcoat
Military Order of the Purple Heart - Cadet Mario Clay
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Cadet Andrea Delcid
Military Officers Association Award - Cadet Hayden McCoy
Reserve Officers Association Award - Cadet Marton Platt-Burton
American Legion General Military Excellence - Cadet Seth Trochesset
Captain Dan McCollum Memoriam Scholarship -- Cadet AnnaGrace Jeffcoat, Cadet Abigail Cockerham, Cadet Toni Worth, Cadet Marton Platt-Burton
Congratulations! Adobe Photoshop Certified...
Congratulations! IHS senior Emily Himler is the first student at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies to earn the Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop Certification!
In addition to her Digital Art & Design courses at The Center, Emily take advanced Visual Arts courses at our school, as well as JROTC, Honors, and AP courses.
Congratulations, Emily!
State Winners in Economics!
CONGRATULATIONS to our students who placed 2nd and 3rd in the state in the SC Economics Challenge, David Ricardo Division! These 7 students, who are 11th graders in our International Baccalaureate Career-related Program, formed two teams and competed in the state tournament in late April.
The South Carolina Economics Challenge is the state’s most prestigious high school and middle school economics competition. The Challenge recognizes exceptional students for their knowledge of economic principles and their ability to apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to real-world events. The top teams in the state participated in the State Economics Challenge Finals and Econ Day organized by SC Economics at the UofSC Darla Moore School of Business. During Econ Day, students are exposed to exciting areas within economics, possible careers within the field, and participate in the South Carolina Economics Challenge Finals with an exciting buzzer round at the end to crown the winners!
Congratulations!
IMPORTANT INFO FOR OUR GRADUATING STUDENTS
Families, a PDF of the slides shown to graduating students is attached below. Please review this with your student.
Students, we want to pronounce your names correctly. Use this google form to help us. Thank you.
Yearbooks!
The 2022 Yearbook has arrived and will be passed out beginning today (May 13) by grade level.
Hall Pass from the Past...
Rock Stars
Dr. Crawford knows her IB Biology students are “rock stars”! She presented a special token to her students before their IB Biology exams on Wednesday (IB assessments --> possible college credit!).
Thank you, Dr. Crawford!
School Schedule Updates
The last day of school is Friday, June 3. It will be a half day for students.
Reminder to Pay Student Fees! Seniors must pay by 5/25 to participate in graduation.
Families can view and pay school fees through Student Quick Pay: https://www.studentquickpay.com/lexrich5/Default.aspx
Seniors and graduating students need to have all debts paid no later than May 25, 2022 in order to participate in Graduation Practice and Ceremony.
LexRich5Schools Bond Referendum Info Meeting
Bond Update: #LexRich5Schools is offering a Virtual Community Lunch & Learn Tuesday, May 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to present updated information and receive input about the proposed bond referendum.
Attendees must register: http://bit.ly/D5BondUpdate.
Senior Spirit Week!
And don't forget -- your LexRich5 elementary schools are hosting Graduation Walks just for you in the afternoon on May 26. Call your elementary school and ask what time!
Thank you...
Textbook and Chromebook Return Information
School Counseling
Scholarships are still available!
Attn: parents of rising 9th graders!
Attn: parents of rising seniors!
Parents, please join us for a virtual parent meeting for your rising seniors. During this session you will receive a wealth of information by our School Counseling Department to help you and your 11th grader to be as best prepared for their senior year as possible.
Senior Decision Day!
Congratulations to the Irmo High School International School for the Arts Class of 2022! We’re still celebrating YOU!
Special thanks to:
- Destiny Littleton, Guest Speaker
- Francis Marion, Lander, UofSC, Newberry and Midlands Tech Admissions
- Mr. Lovett, Center For The Arts Manager
- IHS Staffulty
A few photos from Decision Day 2022 are shared below and on our Irmo High Counseling Facebook page!
ISO summer job?
S E N I O R S ...
- Request your final transcript
- Complete the Post Secondary Plans Questionnaire
- Submit Scholarship Offers
- Update your Parchment account with a personal email
30 hours of personalized tutoring
Sylvan is giving away a $1500 Summer Scholarship to provide 30 hours of personalized tutoring to make an impact in the life of a student. To register to win, scan the QR Code on the attached flyer by May 15th. Sylvan will have a random drawing of the winner on May 16th and announce the winner on their Facebook page, Sylvan Learning of the Midlands, after contacting them.
News from the Career Center
To register, see Ms. Etheridge in Room 106 or email her at jetheredge@lexrich5.org.
May 16: Midlands Technical College: A representative will be here to administer the Accuplacer in Computer Lab 135 at 8:30am.
May 19: ASVAB: Our final ASVAB for this school year is being offered in Computer Lab 135 at 8:30am. Please take advantage of this opportunity!
May 19: SC Works: A representative will be in the cafeteria during all lunches to help students apply for jobs and get registered with the SC Works.
Athletics
Vote Irmo's Nakul Ranjith for The State Newspaper Tennis Player of the Year!
Congratulations, Peyton!
Irmo Softball
Irmo fell to the Pickens Blue Flames on Saturday afternoon at the Irmo fields by a score of 9-6. Tough way to end a great season by the Irmo team, but it does not diminish their accomplishments this season! Good luck to our six seniors in their future endeavors.
Boys Tennis
Click here: https://fearthestingihs.org/photos/irmo-boys-tennis-2022h
Girls Basketball interest meeting
Girls Basketball Interest Meeting - IHS Cafeteria on Wednesday, May 18th at 4:00. Bring a friend!
Sports Physical
Fear The Sting website
Previously Published Information:
Class of 2022: Important Reminders
Dear graduating students,
As the school year comes to an end and you prepare to graduate there are some VERY IMPORTANT tasks that should be completed to ensure a successful transition beyond high. Please view the photos below (also provided in the Class of 2022 google classroom with links) to ensure that you are aware of all of them.
- Request your final transcript
- Complete the Post Secondary Plans Questionnaire
- Submit Scholarship Offers (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpyDO92J4nmuIO--Epp0FC8l9jO4dSYpFaSOTILKAq_mWkrg/viewform)
- Update your Parchment account with a personal email
No more Late Start Wednesdays
There are no more late starts for the rest of the 2021-2022 academic year.
Personalized Irmo Tumblers
Your purchase supports Irmo Athletics and shows Irmo Spirit.
Purchase here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/south_carolina/columbia/irmo-high-school
EOC (End-of-Course) Testing
The Education Accountability Act of 1998 requires the development of end-of-course examinations in gateway or benchmark courses which include Algebra 1, English 2, U.S. History and the Constitution, and Biology 1. The EOC tests will be administered during May, and the student’s score counts as 20 percent of the student’s final grade.
Please take time to discuss the importance of these assessments and exams with your student. Also, please be sure your child has had a good night’s rest, eats a healthy breakfast so that they are ready to do their best on testing days, and arrives early to school on these dates.
The testing schedule is:
Tuesday, May 10: English 2 Writing (A day)
Wednesday, May 11: English 2 Writing (B day)
Thursday, May 12: English 2 Writing makeup (A day)
Friday, May 13: English 2 Writing makeup (B day)
Monday, May 16: English 2 (A day)
Tuesday, May 17: English 2 (B day)
Wednesday, May 18: Algebra1/Intermediate A Classes; US History A classes
Thursday, May 19: Algebra1/Intermediate B Classes; US History B classes
Friday, May 20: EOC Makeups
Monday, May 23: Biology (B day)
Tuesday, May 24: Biology (A day)
Wednesday, May 25: EOC Make-ups
Thursday, May 26: EOC Make-ups
Friday, May 27: EOC Make-ups
Updated Attendance Makeup Announcement!
All sessions are virtual -- you must register ahead of time. There are a total of 30 hours now remaining. The cost is $15 per hour.
Our remaining dates for this school year are:
- May 14th from 8 am to 2 pm
- May 16th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- May 17th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- May 18th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- May 19th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- May 20th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- May 21st from 8 am to 2 pm
- May 23rd from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
If you have questions about your attendance, please contact your school counselor or Mr. Yobs.
End of Year Chromebook Procedures
Please see the link below for important information for all families about the School District's End of Year Chromebook Procedures:
Library Dates -- End of Year
Parent Portal
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJo2GggI-qK6yP-HJurP1-HBiT62_V8oUCeXvBpX6Nk/edit
First Jobs Initiative
Bring your Chromebook to Room 106 to apply for an on campus job! Contact Ms. Etheridge for more information.
Class of 2022: School Counseling needs your Scholarship Info
Please use your student Google email account when adding your scholarship awards, in case we need additional information.
A new form must be completed for each Scholarship Award. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Pearson.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpyDO92J4nmuIO--Epp0FC8l9jO4dSYpFaSOTILKAq_mWkrg/viewform
Class of 2022 -- Scholarship Award Reporting is Important!
The School Counseling Department needs your help! Scholarship awards received by graduating seniors need to be documented. We want to celebrate your successes and to accurately report scholarship awards ( Academic, Athletic, Military or Other) for the Class of 2022.
Please use your student Google email account when adding your scholarship awards. The name and photo associated with your Google account will allow us to follow up with you if additional information is needed.
You will also be asked to upload a copy of the actual award letter or email. Please print to PDF or take a screenshot and upload.
A new form must be completed for each scholarship award. If you have questions, please see your School Counselor.
Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpyDO92J4nmuIO--Epp0FC8l9jO4dSYpFaSOTILKAq_mWkrg/viewform
Important Information from our Attendance Office
Parents/guardians are asked to email Ms. Menger at emenger@lexrich5.org.
The attendance office opens at 7AM and closes promptly at 3:15PM every day.
There will be no dismissals after 3:15PM.
For more information about our attendance procedures, please visit our website here.
Yearbook Info
- You can order your 2022 yearbook online!
- Visit www.yearbookforever.com to place an ad or order.
Revised Tardy Policy as of January 12, 2022
Being tardy means arriving late to class. Students who arrive late to class miss out on important learning opportunities and interrupt class.
When a student has tardies, these are the following consequences:
- 1-5 tardies: admin conference or 1 lunch detention
- 6-10 tardies: 2-3 lunch detentions and parent contact
- 11-15 tardies: 1/2 day ISS and/or parent conference
- 15+ tardies: full day ISS and parent conference
Chromebook Support - The Tech Nest is here to help!
Students, need a Chromebook repaired? Come to the Tech Nest in the Media Center between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday.
Online Lunch Application is Needed to Receive Other Benefits
Breakfast and lunch for students will be provided at no cost during the 2021–2022 school year.
Eligible families are encouraged, however, to complete the online meal applications for the 2021–2022 school year, which determines eligibility for other benefits, including P-EBT funding, scholarships, reduction in school fees, camp fees waived or reduced, ACT/SAT fees waived or reduced, etc. Families may complete the online meal applications at www.lunchapplication.com.
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Twitter: @irmohigh
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