IHS Shark News
April 17-21
The Week Ahead
Monday, April 17th- C Day Regular Bell Schedule-
Dress Code Check -AM
Kaleidoscope VPA Rehearsal @ 2:30P
School Council Meeting @ 3:15P
JV Baseball v. RHHS @ 5P- IHS
Boys Tennis - State Playoffs: 1st round @ 2P- Bacon Park
Tuesday, April 18th - A Day Bell Schedule-
Dress Code Check -AM
International Club Meeting @ 2:35P
Kaleidoscope VPA Rehearsal @ 2:30P
Varsity Baseball v. Burke @ 5:30P- Burke Co.
Lacrosse v. Calvary @ 6P- IHS
Golf @ TBD - Hinesville
Distinguished Graduate Ceremony @ 6:30P- Jenkins HS
Wednesday, April 19th B Day Bell Schedule -
Dress Code Check -AM
Girls Tennis- State Playoffs: 1st Round @ 10A- Star Mills
Kaleidoscope VPA Showcase @ 5P - Auditorium
Cheer Banquet @ 6P
Thursday, April 20th A Day Bell Schedule-
Dress Code Check -AM
Track and Field @ TBD - SCDS
Spring Football Parent Meeting @ 6P
Friday, April 21st B Day Bell Schedule
Dress Code Check -AM
Varsity Baseball v. Burke County @ 4:30P (DH) - IHS
Grad Bash Field Trip
Saturday, April 22
Grad Bash Field Trip
Looking Ahead
April 15-29 AP (Advanced Placement) Saturday Lunch and Learn Study Groups
April 24th NHS Senior Banquet
April 28th- GMAS Testing Begins
April 28th Talent Show @ 4PM
May 1st- AP Testing Begins
Derrick L. Butler
Principal
Class of 2023 #FINishStrong
Class of 2024 #FINishLineisNear
Class of 2025 #FINishedOneAndReadyfortheNext
Class of 2026 #FINallyHighSchoolisHere!
TIME TO SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!!!!
THE LATEST NEWS
International Club & Food Day
PTSA Senior Scholarship
PTSA is seeking applicants for the 2023 Student Scholarship open to qualifying Seniors.Please see the guidelines listed on the application.
Scholarships will be $250 per recipient, and the number of scholarships awarded will depend on available funding at the time of scholarship recipient selection.
Deadline to apply is April 30, 2023.
PTSA Officers for SY23-24
PTSA is seeking Officers and Committee Leads for the 2023-24 school year.
If you are interested in serving in any capacity or have questions, please send an email to islandshighschoolptsa@gmail.com, and we will forward the duty description for any office(s) that may interest you.
Community Service Opportunities for Seniors
Chatham County Sheriff's Office
If Seniors need community service, there is an opportunity to participate in a service day project at the Chatham County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 19th @ 9:30A. If interested, please stop by counseling office or email Ms. Powell at katherine.powell@sccpss.com for additional details.Oatland Island Wildlife Center
OIWC invites you to Volunteer for Fairy and Gnome 2023. The Fairy and Gnome Festival this year takes place on April 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
There is one main shift that begins at 9:30 and ends roughly around 2:30 pm. We also have positions for relief workers (which come in at 11:00 am) and closing crew, arriving at 2:00 pm to clean up after the festival! Please visit https://oiwc.ivolunteer.com/fairyandgnome_2023 to sign up. If you have any questions after visiting the sign-up link, please contact Elise Zador at oiwcvolunteers@gmail.com.
ATTENTION PARENTS: Get Ready for SY23-24- Immunizations
All Georgia students going into 11th grade who are at least 16 years of age must receive a booster shot to protect against meningitis. Students who have not received the meningococcal booster WILL be withdrawn.
The Chatham County Health Department will hold four vaccination clinics for teens in April and May to help local students get up to date on required school vaccines, including the meningococcal booster. See information below.
REMINDER NEWS
Reminder: Weekly Checks and Celebrations
DRESS CODE CHECKS WILL TAKE PLACE UPON ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL EACH MORNING
April 17-20 Daily AM Dress Code Checks
April 21- If 90% Goal is met, students will receive a Free Dress Down. An announcement or email will be sent informing students if goal is met.
Reminder: Students are NOT allowed to wear sweatpants to school. Additionally, students must have visible uniform shirt on under their jackets and sweatshirt if worn. Students observed not in compliance with dress code will be expected to get compliant by reporting to uniform closet located in ISS and/or contact parent to bring appropriate clothing. Thank you for your partnership in helping us ensure our students are dressed for success. Please refer to our dress code located in the student handbook for clarification and for flex options already in place
HARD WORK CAFE April
We will be recognizing students who have been working hard all semester and inviting them to attend come and celebrate at the Hard Work Cafe!!! It's a lunch and lounge reimagined with food (the food students like), fun, and music. To be invited, it's as easy as ABC (Attendance, Behavior, and passing Courses). Be on the look out and listen for the April eligibility requirements.
Ask A Counselor
Lead Counselor- Mrs. Vesna
Vesna.Kabiljo-Avramovski@sccpss.com
Counselor Clerk- Mrs. Tisinger
Islands Library- Fort Pulaski Presentation
On Tuesday, April 25 from 4-5pm, Cultural Resource Specialists from Fort Pulaski will be at the Islands Library (adjacent to Islands High School) to present archaeological findings with our community. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian, Kristi Smith at the contact information below and/or visit the Islands Library for more information.
Live Oak Public Libraries
50 Johnny Mercer Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31410
912-897-4068
Rising Juniors and Seniors Interested In Engineering- STEM Summer Academy
Georgia Southern University (Armstrong Campus)
June 5-9, 2023
Dual Enrollment-
CAMP ALOHA - CAMP FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN AND TEENS
A weekend overnight camp to help children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one within the last 24 months. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center’s bereavement counselors and volunteers help children normalize their feelings through games, music, yoga, and therapeutic group activities.
For more information and to apply
Date: May 5-7, 2023.
"Mountain Film Scholarship Opportunity:
"Mountain Film Scholarship is currently accepting applications for their Zelda Tenenbaum Scholarship. The application is on our website; link below.
Application: https://www.mountainfilmsav.org/community-outreach/education-movies-that-matter/film-scholarships/"
Parrish Construction Group Scholarship-
Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to a student with an interest in pursuing continuing education in the construction management field. For financial assistance, a $2,500 check will be awarded on the student's behalf.
Application Link:
SWE Scholarship for High School Seniors
See flyer below
NO TEST SCORES REQUIRED for the College of Coastal Georgia!
Georgia Military Service Scholarships at University of North Georgia
The Georgia Military Service Scholarship (GMSS) pays for tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms for eight semesters; about $80,000 over four years. ---- In addition to the $80,000 scholarship, most recipients earn pay and benefits as Soldiers in the Guard that total at least $30,000 and up to $55,000 during their time in college, and many are paid even more for occupying leadership roles in the Corps of Cadets.
Applicants who are offered the scholarship enlist in the Georgia Army National Guard, participate in the Corps of Cadets at UNG, earn a bachelor’s degree of their choice, and upon graduating, commission into the Georgia Army National Guard as second lieutenants.
If you have questions, please contact the office of Cadet Recruiting at cadetrecruiting@ung.edu or call 706-867-2918.
WINDSOR FOREST GARDEN CLUB Scholarship
Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah Founders Scholarship
The application due date is Friday, April 14, 2023. Please read the requirements thoroughly and make sure all required documents accompany the application when submitted. The scholarships will be awarded on merit, financial need, and field of study. Students will be notified directly if a scholarship is awarded.
The following is a link to the website scholarship page: https://homebuildersofsavannah.com/scholarships
College Board Big Future Scholarship
BigFuture rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard, and you'll be automatically entered to win. One step completed = one entry each month . . . the earlier and sooner you complete tasks, the bigger your chances to win. Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing. Don't wait, get started today!
SAVE & FINish Strong for the Date: May 23rd @ 5PM
Attention Seniors: College Acceptance
Graduate Yard Signs
Class of 2023 Senior Information
After April 1 $90
Includes:
Graduation Fees/Diploma Cover and Diploma
**If you do not plan on participating in the graduation ceremony, your dues will be $25 to cover your diploma and cover.
***Senior Dues does not include cap and gown.
Class of 2023 Senior Information Notifications
Athletics News
Volleyball Tryouts
Islands High School Athletics Fundraiser!
Use the link below, or scan the QR in the flyer to purchase your tickets. 25% of all ticket sales generated by our link will come back to our athletics programs, so please share our flyer and spread the word!
All of our athletics programs will be recognized during an intermission, and selling more than 100 tickets will get our athletes on the ice after the game for pictures! We hope to see a sea of teal on Friday, March 31st ! GO SHARKS!
Visit us Online
Follow us on Twitter: @Islands_Sharks
Visit our School Website: http://islands.sccpss.com
The Journey to Graduation Continues - SY23-24 Course Registration
We Kickoff our SY23-24 Course Request and Registration process this month. During the week of February 27th- March 1st, students will meet with their advisement teacher and/or counselor to complete their course request and registration process.