The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 24, February 25, 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....
Yearbook Info
- Students and Families are invited to submit photos for the yearbook! 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 using this link and use access code irmo.
- Families are invited to place a personalized ad by 2/27.
- You can order your 2022 yearbook online!
- Visit www.yearbookforever.com to place an ad or order.
Save the Date: High School Musical!
What's happening in Chemistry?
Thank you!
School Counseling Information
Free SAT/ACT Practice Test
Attached below is a flyer for a free practice ACT or SAT for Irmo High students on Monday, 3/14. The flyer includes a QR code that families use to register.
Did you miss the movie?
DID YOU MISS THE BIG EVENT..."Let's Talk"
You can still access the iNDIEFLIX film "LIKE" and the enlightening panel discussion with local experts discussing the effects of social media on students, parents, and our mental health:
Just click on this link: LIKE
Login: lexingtonrichland@indieflix.com
Password: lexingtonrichland
Parent Portal
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJo2GggI-qK6yP-HJurP1-HBiT62_V8oUCeXvBpX6Nk/edit
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/.
Magnet Information
National Magnet Schools Month
Along with its school-wide magnet theme as an Arts Integration magnet school, Irmo High School International School for the Arts also houses the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme! Take a moment to hear directly from our students about their experience in the programs!
#WhyIChoseIrmo #MyD5Magnet #IrmoMagnet
Scholarship Opportunity for IHS Magnet Students
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-076Kv9x4rcPQu4fyUSG8-gIkJ4tm1L5AoLELINxEfvVGIA/viewform
The application deadline has been extended to March 4.
Athletics
Upper State 4A Wrestling CHAMPION!
Congratulations to Varsity Wrestler Justin Hayes -- 4A UPPER STATE CHAMPION in 160lbs! Justin defends his state title this weekend in Anderson. Way to go, Justin and coaches!
Boys Basketball Heading to Upper State Championship
Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Basketball team! They were victorious last night over Travelers Rest 51-37, and will move on to the upper state finals.
They will play A.C. Flora High School on Tuesday, March 1st, at 7:30pm, at Bob Jones University in Greenville.
General admission tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/SCHSL
Please come and support our team!!!!
IYJC Athletic Scholarship Application is Available!
All senior varsity athletes are encouraged to apply!
This year, there are three levels of scholarships: $1000, $500, and $250. The deadline for the applications is March 31st.
Baseball
Learn more about Irmo Athletics!
For information about all our sports teams, visit:
Previously Published Information:
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.
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.
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.
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
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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FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/irmohighschool/
Twitter: @irmohigh
Instagram: @irmohigh