IHS Shark News
March 6-10
The Week Ahead
Happy School Social Worker Week!
Monday, March 6th - C Day -Regular Advisement
Dress Code Check - AM
JV Baseball v. Brunswick @ 5:30P- IHS
Tuesday, March 7th - A Day Bell Schedule-
Dress Code Check -AM
Lunch Visit - Army
Chorus Pre-LGPE Concert @ 5PM
Varsity Girls Soccer v. Wayne Co. @ 5P - IHS
Varsity Boys Soccer v. Wayne Co. @ 7P - IHS
Tennis v. SEB @ 3:30P- SEB
Lacrosse v. SCDS @ 6P- SCDS
Wednesday, March 8th B Day Bell Schedule - End of 3rd Marking Period
Dress Code Check-AM
Chipotle Night - IHS PTSA Fundraiser
JV Baseball v. Brunswick @ 5:30P- Brunswick
JV Boys Soccer v. WFHS @ 5P -WFHS
JV Girls Soccer v. May River @ 6:30P- IHS
Thursday, March 9th A Day Bell Schedule- Start of 4th Marking Period
Dress Code Check - AM
EOPA Testing: Vet Science and Floriculture
Lunch and Learn: Pre Registration SY23-24 Q&A
Varsity Baseball v. Screven @ 5:30p- Screven
Tennis v. RHHS @ 3:30P- RHHS
Lacrosse v. SCPS @ 6P- IHS
JV Boys Soccer v. BC @ 5:30P- IHS
Friday, March 10th B Day Bell Schedule -
EOPA Testing: Small Animal
Lunch Visit: Georgia State University
School Visit: University of Georgia Road Dawgs Program @ 11A
Looking Ahead
Report Cards Available in Parent Portal - March 15th
EOPA Testing: March 14-21
Derrick L. Butler
Principal
Class of 2023 #FINishStrong
Class of 2024 #FINishLineisNear
Class of 2025 #FINishedOneAndReadyfortheNext
Class of 2026 #FINallyHighSchoolisHere!
The Latest News
Prom Court Nominations
Use link to sign up: https://forms.gle/CzhyFy1WKdd7NKTD6
Graduate Yard Signs
Reminder News
In Case You Missed It: Junior and Senior Night Resources
Reminder: Weekly Checks and Celebrations
DRESS CODE CHECKS WILL TAKE PLACE UPON ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL EACH MORNING
March 6-9 Daily AM Dress Code Checks
March 10- if students reach school wide goal of 90% Goal, a free student non-uniform dress down will be provided
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 -February -March
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 February eligibility requirements.
Annual Arbor Day Art and Essay Contest
The City of Savannah Park and Tree Commission's second Annual Arbor Day Art and Essay Contest is now accepting submissions. The contest is open to all of Savannah’s students, in grades K-12. This year's theme is “My Favorite Tree.” Prizes will be awarded to winners, along with an exhibit at City Hall.
We invite you to provide this great opportunity for the young creatives in your classes and programs. Please go to the link below for the details.
Memorial Health Summer Volunteen Program
Memorial Health is now accepting applications for its 2023 Volunteen Program.
The Volunteen Program is for area students that are between the ages of 15-18 years old. These participants will gain experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center. We are seeking applicants that can commit to a minimum of 40 hours of service during six weeks.
The application deadline is Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Surf Shop Sale
Prom 2023
The Islands High School prom is a formal event for juniors and seniors. This year’s prom will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Savannah Station (601 Cohen Street Savannah, GA 31401) from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Tickets for the prom will go on sale through SchoolCash Online on Monday, January 9, 2023 and close on Thursday, March 9, 2023 or when 325 tickets have been sold. Tickets are $75 each. All guests must purchase tickets prior to attending the dance.
For More Information- CLICK HERE
Health and Safety: COVID-19 Notification
2023 Yearbooks on Sale Now
Website. yearbookordercenter.com School Code: 10915
Ask A Counselor
Lead Counselor- Mrs. Vesna
Vesna.Kabiljo-Avramovski@sccpss.com
Counselor Clerk- Mrs. Tisinger
Dual Enrollment-
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
R.U.F.F.'s (Retirees Unite for the Future) "Philly" J. Meyers Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st, 2023.
The Horatio Alger Association awards scholarships
Application deadline: March 15th, 2023.
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/85190-Horatio-Alger-Association
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.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:
To sign up as a volunteer, call 912-201-1946 or register on their website as s2sfactsinc.com .
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!
Columbus State University
For the spring, there will be TWO Discovery Day options:
Saturday, March 11th | RiverPark Campus Majors For students with an intended major that's in the College of the Arts or College of Education & Health Professions Registration Link: https://columbusstate.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0O6e00000cFUXSEA4
Attention Seniors: College Acceptance
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
Scholarship Page
Athletics News
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.