The Gold Standard
Vol. 28 | February 10, 2023
On Purpose, together... as one!
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, February 13 - Thursday, February 16: Black History Month & HBCU Celebration
Tuesday, February 14: Interim Period
Friday, February 17: Student/Teacher Holiday
Saturday, February 18: Cinderella Project
Monday, February 20: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
Monday, February 20: Model UN Pancake fundraiser dinner
The ONE Irmo Thing
The interim period for Q3 is quickly approaching.
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
High School Highlights
Today’s High School Highlight is Emmrey Bostick! In the English II classroom, Emmrey takes responsibility for his learning by moving his desk to the front of the classroom and requesting extra help when he does not understand an assignment. Emmrey loves to laugh and is always making sure those around him are in a good mood. We need a whole lot of that, so thank you for your leadership, Emmrey!
Today’s High School Highlight is Shaniah Lee! In the English II classroom, Shaniah strives to be number one with her academics. Shaniah has goals she sets for herself and demonstrates commendable determination to see those goals through. Shaniah’s self-motivation is inspiring because she works to fulfill herself academically Shaniah is an intelligent student who is patient with those around her. We need a whole lot of that, so thank you for your leadership, Shaniah!
FBLA Winners
Yellow Jacket Announcements
Black History Month
Upcoming College & Career Dates
East Georgia State College- Feb. 14th during lunch
HBCU College Fair & Career Expo.-Feb. 16th during lunch
9th Grade Parent Night-Feb 21st
US Army Visit- Feb. 23rd during lunch
Resume Workshops- Every Monday ( Feb. 6th,13th, 20th, 27th)
First Jobs Signing Day-Feb. 28th -Center for Advanced Technical Studies
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
Planning and Paying for College
The College Funding Center of South Carolina, LLC will be hosting How to Plan and Pay for College 101 webinars in February for those that want to get a jump on their planning. This webinar is most appropriate for families of juniors or younger in high school, but also will be useful for middle and elementary parents. Register at https://cfcsc.com/.
Classroom Supply Drive
Model UN Pancake Dinner
Come out and support Model UN's trip to Winthrop while eating delicious pancakes for dinner!
Europe Trip Opportunity
Have you ever wanted to travel the world? Experience authentic European culture, architecture, and food? Flamenco dancing in Spain? Well, now is your chance to join Mr. Coleman and other Irmo students as we plan to travel to Portugal and Spain during June of 2024. The enrollment for the trip has opened and students who enroll by Feb. 21st will receive a $100 discount. Please email Mr. Coleman (ecoleman@lexrich5.org) or stop by room 112.
Cinderella Project
New and used prom dresses, accessories and more! All items are available at no charge to high school students. To enter the boutique, you must bring your student ID.
Interact Club Book Drive
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
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.
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
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.