The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 36, May 27, 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
Graduation Information from #LexRich5Schools
#D5GRAD ANNOUNCEMENT: #LexRich5Schools will hold its 2022 high school graduation ceremonies Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3 at the Colonial Life Arena. Learn more about graduation order, dates and times + live stream links: www.lexrich5.org/graduation.
Irmo U.S. Air Force JROTC cadets receive 1-1 flight instruction
The cadets were Cadet Seth Cooley, Cadet Ka'eo Hurd, Cadet Anthony Jones, Cadet Connor McNeil, and Cadet Nakul Ranjith. The Irmo Air Force JROTC unit is led by Major Jason Huffman and Master Sergeant Mark Kroll. JROTC is an open enrollment elective course for any student, 9th - 12th grade, who attends Irmo High School.
Irmo U.S. Air Force JROTC = Distinguished Unit Award
Congratulations to our Air Force JROTC unit for being selected for the "Distinguished Unit Award" for 2021-2022! This marks the 29th year in a row! Great job, Cadets of Irmo High School!
We also thank Major Jason Huffman and Master Sergeant Mark Kroll. Families, our JROTC unit is an open-enrollment elective course for any student, 9th - 12th grade, who attends Irmo High School.
Irmo Sports Medicine Program -- Class of 2022 Student Training Aides
We celebrate our #IrmoSportsMed Athletic Training Student Aide seniors, who will always be a part of the Irmo Sports Medicine Legacy! Come back to visit us!
#FirstInFive
Kristen Burry is a ray of sunshine at Irmo High. Thank you for being a positive example for your students! She was recently recognized on social media by the District Five Teacher Forum.
Military Ball
Over 100 Cadets and guests attended the formal Military Ball and ceremony that includes several military traditions, a Senior Walk, a Military Ball Royal Court, prize giveaways, a meal, dancing, and dessert. Thank you to Major Huffman, Master Sergeant Kroll, and student leaders for a wonderful event!
Community Input Meeting -- May 18
Thank you to everyone who came to the Irmo High School International School for the Arts Community Input Meeting!
Irmo Orchestras are #IrmoStrong
2022-2023 No Late Start Wednesdays
#LexRich5Schools announces 2022-2023 school calendar details, including late start, early release and no late start days, plus 4K calendar information. Visit http://lexrich5.org/calendar to view.
Summer Reading
Physical Education
Thank you, Irmo PTSO!
Thank you to @irmohighptso and Sips Etc. Coffee for our staffulty treat last week Friday!! We appreciate your support very much.
ChromeBook and Textbook Return Information
May 2022
Dear Parents and Students,
Please read all of the information in this letter carefully to understand School District Five’s end of year procedures for district devices.
Students in grades K-12 returning to any D5 school for 2022-23 will keep their district issued device over the summer. If the device is damaged during the summer, students should complete the Chromebook Repair Form for their current school.
Graduating Seniors and students moving out of District 5 must turn in device, case, and charger* according to the collection schedule on page 2 of this letter or a bill will be sent for the full replacement price. *Chargers must be an appropriate charger for the device.
Per District Mobile Device Agreement, the district will cover one (1) accidental damage incident during the 2021-2022 school year (August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022). In order to be considered for 2021-2022 coverage, incidents should be reported via the school’s Chromebook Repair Form by July 31, 2022. Any accidental damage reported after this date will be classified as part of the 2022-2023 school term.
If the device currently has any issues or damages, please do not wait until the end of the year or collection time to notify the school’s help desk. During collection, the device will be evaluated for damages and the student will be billed accordingly.
Possible charges:
Device - up to $300
Case - up to $35
Charger - up to $40 (missing, damaged or incorrect charger)
Damaged devices will be reviewed by the Technology Services Department. Parents will be notified if charges are necessary.
Costs are assessed based on replacement price which is dependent on age and model of device and charger.
D5 Technology Services will remotely disable any devices not turned in by the deadline and a bill for the full replacement value will be sent.
Student Google Accounts
Access to district accounts, including Google Drive and Gmail, is automatically shut off on the student’s last enrolled day of school. For seniors this is June 21st.
Students are responsible for saving any work they would like to keep before their last day of school. District Technology cannot retrieve lost files when accounts are disabled.
Directions for Using Google Takeout to Save Files
TURN IN PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULE
PREPARATION: Before turning in the device, charger, and case, students need to do the following:
Clean the device. For chromebooks, please watch the this video: https://www.wevideo.com/view/379364335
Clean the screen with a soft, dry antistatic, or microfiber cloth.
Do not use window cleaner or any type of liquid on the device without adult supervision.
You may use packaged pre-moistened eyeglass lens cleaning tissues to clean the screen.
Make sure all personal stickers are removed.
For iPads or other touch screen devices, watch this video: iPad cleaning video
2. Charge the device to at least 60%.
3. Wrap the charger cable and secure it with a velcro tie or rubber band.
LOCATION: Devices, chargers and cases will be collected in the Magnet Office, Room 100 (across from the Main Office)
COLLECTION DATES/TIMES: Devices will only be collected during the times listed below.
Reminders for Students Returning to D5 Next Year
You will be using the same Chromebook, charger and case next year.
You are responsible for the care of your device.
All students must comply at all times with School District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties Mobile Device Guide for Parents and Students and the Acceptable Use Agreement.
If your device is currently broken (screen cracked, key missing, etc.), you should take it to the school help desk (library) to be repaired.
If your device is broken over the summer, complete the IHS/D5 Chromebook Repair Form. District Technology will repair the device so it is ready for back to school.
You should bring your updated and charged device in its case on the first day of school.
Seniors!!
School Counseling
Transcripts
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER JUNE 15 ,2022 Students, you will need to make a request via Parchment as to which college to send your final transcript. Your college registration may be held up if the college does not receive your final transcript.
Summer School
Scholarships are still available!
Magnet Information
Discover Five Magnet
Athletics
Irmo Golf Tournament Fundraiser!
This Tournament is being held by the Irmo Boys Golf Team and played at Oak Hills Golf Club. All proceeds will go to supporting the Golf Team and growing the game of Golf at Irmo High School.
Monday June 6th, 8:30 AM at Oak Hills Golf Course
The tournament is capped at 10 teams. Hole Sponsors are available for $100/hole. BBQ lunch catered by Que'd Up Smokers BBQ (delicious!) following the round of golf.
Please see the PDF below for complete details!
Track and Field #RoadToState
4x400m -- made the podium!
4x800m -- team record!
4x800m -- team record!
Irmo Softball -- Congratulations!
Individual honors went to:
Senior, Sophie Caley -- All-Region
Senior, Emily Johnson -- All-Region, Honorable Mention All-State
Sophomore, Precious Bross -- All-Region, 1st team All-State
Senior, MeAuhure Lewis -- Region Player of the Year, 1st team All-State
Thank you to Head Coach Jason Huffman and Assistant Coach Chandler Silvers for their dedication to the team and Irmo Athletics!
Congratulations!
Join Irmo Cross Country!
Any students interested in joining Irmo Cross Country, summer conditioning starts Tuesday, May 31 at 4:15 at the IHS track. You must have all forms completed on Planet High School in order to participate: https://www.lexrich5.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=22359.
Contact Coach Lewis if you have any questions jglewis@lexrich5.org!
Join Irmo Girls Golf Team!
Sports Physical
Irmo Spirit Apparel
Get your Irmo gear for the summer! Great deals on tshirts, shorts, hats, hoodies etc……….
Go online : https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/south_carolina/columbia/irmo-high-school
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
Fear The Sting website
Previously Published Information:
Health Room News
Immunization Requirements for the latest immunization requirements for school attendance please look on the DHEC website: http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/Vaccinations/
Medication Pickup
Message from Nurse Powell: Thank you for allowing me to help with your child’s health needs at school. The end of the year is almost here and we are making preparations for the closing of the health room. If your child has medication here at school, a parent or a guardian will need to pick it up before the health room closes. Please stop by the health room to pick up your child’s medication by June 2, 2022. For any questions or concerns please contact Nurse Powell at 803-476-3000.
Note: For safety reasons, we don’t send medication home with students and medication cannot be stored over summer. Any medications remaining will have to be discarded according to District 5 policy.
Reminder to Pay Student Fees!
Families can view and pay school fees through Student Quick Pay: https://www.studentquickpay.com/lexrich5/Default.aspx
Seniors, any payments were due by May 25.
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.
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:
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.
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.
ATHLETICS
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SCHOOL COUNSELING
Follow IHS on Social Media!
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/irmohighschool/
Twitter: @irmohigh
Instagram: @irmohigh