The Gold Standard
Vol. 32 | March 10, 2023
On Purpose, together... as one!
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, March 13: Senior Cap and Gown pickup
Tuesday, March 14: ASVAB test
Saturday, March 18: Saturday Seat Time Recapture
Wednesday, March 22: End of Quarter 3
Thursday, March 23 - Saturday, March 25: The Addams Family Musical
Monday, March 27: Senior Cap and Gown photos
The ONE Irmo Thing
Attention parents and guardians! There are a few updates to our Attendance procedures. Please click below to view a presentation from Ms. Marze regarding student attendance.
The new email address for the Irmo High School attendance office is IHSattendance@lexrich5.org. Please use this email for excuses and early dismissals.
Student Highlights
Irmo Boys Basketball are 4A STATE CHAMPIONS!
A huge congratulations to Coach Tim Whipple and the Irmo Boys Basketball who are 4A State Champions! They defeated the Lancaster High School Bruins 58-45 on Thursday, March 2nd to win the State title!
Yellow Jacket Announcements
PowerSchool Parent Portal
The 3rd Quarter ends on Wednesday, March 22nd.
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.
Spring Musical
Come out and support the spring musical this March! Irmo Theatre Company performs the wacky musical "The Addams Family School Edition". Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love. In an attempt to introduce their families, Wednesday hosts a dinner party but asks her dad not to tell her mother about her true feelings for Lucas. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Student tickets are $5 at the door with your Irmo ID. See the flyer for additional details. Contact amew@lexrich5.org if you have questions. We hope to see you there!
Senior Cap and Gown Photos
Senior Cap and Gown Portraits will be Monday, March 27 in the Back of the Library. Students who wish to sign up for these portraits may do so by visiting https://prestigeportraits.com/.
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.
Yearbooks
The 2023 Irmo High School Yearbook is sold out! Students interested in getting on the waitlist to purchase a yearbook should use the form in their grade level google classroom. Yearbooks will be sold to students on the waitlist on a first come, first served basis in late May.
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
Hiring Event
ASVAB
ASVAB will be administered in Computer Lab 135 on March 14th. Sign up in Google Classroom or room 106.
Resume Workshop
Hello Students! Resume Workshops take place every Monday in Room 106 during lunch. Bring your lunch and Chromebook.
HBCU College and Career Fair
Hello Juniors and Seniors! You are invited to attend a HBCU College and Career Fair on March 15th, 2023 from 9am-1pm at North Springs Park. This opportunity will allow you to meet with college recruiters for onsite admissions as well as speak with industries about career and possible internships. Please be advised, this is first come first serve, students will be required to come by room 106 to PICK UP and RETURN PERMISSION FORMS.
Classroom Supply Drive
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.
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
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!
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.