The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 22, February 11, 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
What's New This Week....
Happy National School Counseling Week 2022!
We CELEBRATE our School Counselors this week and every week! Happy National School Counseling Week 2022 -- we are truly "Better Together." Collaboration is key to helping our students with academic, career, and social-personal development.
National School Counseling Week 2022 is Feb. 7-11, 2022, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
No School Friday, February 18 or Monday, February 21
Nominations accepted for the Irmo Athletics Hall of Fame!
Irmo High School Athletics is accepting nominations for the 2022 Irmo High School Athletic Hall of Fame! Former IHS Athletes (at least 10 years past IHS graduation) and former IHS Coaches (at least 5 years retired) may be nominated. The last day for nominations is March 11, 2022.
Black History Month Daily Trivia
Black History Trivia questions will be posted in grade-level google classrooms daily throughout the month of February. The first on-campus student to answer the question correctly and entirely will receive a prize each day that can be picked up in the Media Center. All correct answers will be entered to win a 2022 Irmo High School yearbook to be drawn at the end of the month
Thank you to Irmo Elementary School!
CTE Education
Mrs. Simmons' Foods classes prepared delicious treats in anticipation of Valentine's Day!
Geometry and #IrmoPride
Parent Portal
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJo2GggI-qK6yP-HJurP1-HBiT62_V8oUCeXvBpX6Nk/edit
Recapturing Seat Time
Need to recapture seat time? Our next two opportunities will be virtual options. We will offer time on Wednesday, February 16th, from 4:30 - 7:30, and Saturday, February 19th, from 8 - 2. For more information and to register, email Mr. Yobs at syobs@lexrich5.org.
Celebrating this week's SHINING STINGERS!!
Student- Daniel Wolff
Teacher- Egil Ramirez
"Daniel is a brilliant student. His ability to learn and speak Spanish is impressive. He is studious, and always turns in his assignments and projects on time. He is disciplined and very respectful towards his classmates and me. It is an honor that he is in my class."
Student- Camron Blango
Teacher- Bonnie Robinson
"Camron has really been shining bright these past few months in my classes. He is always respectful, completes his work, helps me as a student aide, and loves to provide assistance in running errands and serving others. I am so proud of the growth I am seeing in him!"
Student- Morgan Jones
Teacher- Vickie Jordan
"Morgan is caring, encouraging, helpful and respectful, works beautifully at being the best she can be. She is a light to others."
School Counseling Information
Call Me Mister info session
Are you a male student Interested In a career in education?! If so, consider attending this info session to learn more about the Call Me Mister Program at Columbia College!
Register here: https://admissions.columbiasc.edu/register/MiSTERMeetUp?_ga=2.103545856.1875074397.1644359392-284375054.1642006575
College / Career Readiness Events
- Lander University Virtual Information Session: 2/17/22 at 11:40am
- SC State University: 2/24/22 at 11:40am
- The ASVAB has been rescheduled for 2/28/08. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3gwhL7U
- Test Prep, ASVAB: https://www.4tests.com/asvab
Colleges want to talk with our students!
Your student is invited to informally meet with the following colleges virtually or from the Career Center (room 106). Look in your grade-level google classroom for the Meet links -- they were posted on 2/2/22.
These meetings take place during Stinger Studies and you can participate virtually wherever you are! Be open-minded and curious -- you may never know what is out there for you unless you try.
- Lander University: 2/17/22
- SC State: 2/24/22
- Spartanburg Methodist: 3/3/22
See Ms. Etheridge in the Career Center for more info!
NEW Scholarship for LexRich5 Students!
This scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors in the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 who are planning on pursuing a two or four-year college degree.
Any high school senior with community service experience who attends a school in the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 (Chapin High School, Spring Hill High School, Dutch Fork High School, Irmo High School) may apply for this scholarship, but BIPOC and/or first-generation applicants are preferred.
Full info here: https://bold.org/scholarships/stegmaier-family-scholarship/.
Free Practice Test
Interested in taking an SAT or ACT practice exam for FREE? If so, click the link below for additional information sponsored by Sylvan Learning of Columbia-Irmo: http://shorturl.at/iFHPR
Magnet Information
Magnet Acceptance -- Accept your child's spot through the Choice Application
For technical support please contact lfrick@lexrich5.org.
For questions about the programs themselves, please contact sostergaard@lexrich5.org.
National Magnet School Month
Athletics
Wrestler Invited to SC All-Star Tournament
Congratulations!! Varsity wrestler Justin Hayes has been selected to participate in the 2022 South Carolina All-Star Wrestling tournament! Congratulations to Justin and Coach Paratto!
Irmo Boys Basketball Region 4-4A Champs!!
1. Irmo High School
2. AC Flora
3. South Pointe
4. Wilson
5. West Florence
6. Greenville
7. Travelers Rest
8. Catawba Ridge
9. North Augusta
10. Lancaster
Congratulations!
Learn more about Irmo Athletics!
For information about all our sports teams, visit:
Previously Published Information:
Registration now OPEN for #IrmoStrong5K !!
ATTENTION IRMO STRONG 5K Family:
Early bird pricing until 2/21: $21 per registration includes race packet with t-shirt and other goodies.
Full Registration beginning 2/22: $35 per registration includes race packet with t-shirt and other goodies. Deadline 3/6 to register and receive full race packet.
Click here to register today! https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/IrmoStrong5k
COVID Form For Parents/Guardians
Dear Parents/guardians:
D5 has created a new way for parents and guardians to report COVID-19 related issues directly to the school nurse via a Google Doc.
Please complete this COVID form if any of the following apply to your student:
-Your student has recently tested positive for COVID-19
-Your student is currently showing symptoms of COVID-19
-Your student has come into close contact with a positive COVID-19 case in the community
-Your student has come into close contact with a positive COVID-19 case in the household
*This form can also be accessed via Irmo High School Website here, in the Need to Know section.
Please reach out to Nurse Patricia Powell (803-476-3032/ppowell@lexrich5.org) if you have any questions or concerns.
ISO Yearbook Photos!
Submit pictures for the 2022 yearbook using Yearbook SNAP! We are currently looking for pictures of Irmo High students at work, volunteering, traveling or participating in extracurricular activities. Share first day of school pictures, friend group pictures and other milestones. Submit pictures here https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/1-23J-9217
Use code access code: irmo
Juniors -- ACT or SAT prep is waiting for you!
FREE SAT/ACT TEST PRACTICE TESTS
You can access full SAT and ACT practice sections and tests for free online! You can take a practice test online, or print it and take it on paper. Be sure to score your practice tests, and review all the answer explanations, even the explanations for the answers you got right!
SAT practice test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
ACT practice tests: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
Practice Materials through the SAT Website: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/
SAT Practice through Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
SAT Prep through Chegg: https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/sat
Practice Materials through the ACT Website: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/
ACT Prep through ACT Academy: https://academy.act.org/
ACT Prep through Chegg: https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/act
ACT Practice through Sophia.org: https://www.sophia.org/preparing-for-college/act-test-preparation
ACT & SAT Practice at PrepFactory: https://www.prepfactory.com
ACT & SAT Practice at USA Test Prep: http://www.usatestprep.com/
PowerScore: www.powerscore.com
Kaplan: https://www.kaptest.com/sat/free/events
Attest, LLC : www.SATPrepTeacher.com
Student Parking Information
Parking Registration for 2021 – 2022 School Year, Second Semester
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- IHS Student Parking Application - this Google form must be completed in its entirety.
Once a student/parent has completed the parking pass registration online, a follow-up email will be sent that will approve the student if all requirements are met. At that point, students/parents will be directed to the online payment center to purchase the parking pass. Once the payment is received, the student may pick up his/her permanent parking pass from Ms. Carlsen in the Main Office.
- A student needs to have completed the “Alive@25” course (given by the National Safety Council) prior to completing the parking application for first time applicants. This course only has to be taken once. For information and registration, go to https://scnsc.org/training/alive-at-25. The cost of the course is $40.
- Students must possess a valid driver's license to be eligible to purchase a parking space.
ALL of these conditions must be met for a student to be considered for a parking spot.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Debra Carlsen, dcarlsen@lexrich5.org, 803.476.3195. Thank you.
2022 Yearbook Info
Order your 2022 yearbook now! Only 150 copies remain. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to order.
The deadline to place a senior ad is February 27, 2022. Place your order at www.yearbookforever.com.
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
Save the Date! IHS PROM 2022
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 3:15 every day. For more information about our attendance procedures, please visit our website here.
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.
Wednesday mornings - Late Start
On Wednesdays, classes start one hour later to allow for teachers to participate in professional development. The first bell rings at 9:10 am and classes begin at 9:20 am. The morning CATE Bus leaves the IHS bus loop at 9:05am on Late Start Wednesdays.
Bell Schedules are on our website: https://www.lexrich5.org/IHS , Our School tab, Bell Schedules page.
Mark your calendars for the NO Late Start Days for this school year:
October 13, 2021
December 15, 2021
January 12, 2022
March 2, 2022
March 23, 2022
May 4, 2022
May 11, 2022
May 18, 2022
May 25, 2022
June 1, 2022
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Twitter: @irmohigh
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