The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 37, June 3, 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
Last Day of School: June 3, 2022
Congratulations to our Class of 2022!
Elementary School Graduation Walks
Last week, our Class of 2022 continued the tradition of walking the halls of their elementary schools! You can see more photos on our Facebook page.
Senior Award Night!
Irmo Orchestras earn Outstanding Performance Award!
School District Five Press Release: Congratulations to the Irmo High School International School for the Arts Orchestra Program, under the direction of Colleen Marcou! They earned the South Carolina Music Educators Association - SCMEA Orchestra Division’s Outstanding Performance Award - SILVER for the 2021-2022 school year!
Thank you to Mrs. Byars, JROTC cadets, and IMS!
Thanks to cooperation with longtime IHS volunteer Mrs. Linda Byars, cadets from Irmo High School Air Force JROTC planted summer flowers at our school entrance. The flowers were donated by Irmo Middle School during their annual plant sale. Irmo Middle School's gesture of support is very appreciated! THANK YOU to Mrs. Byars, our cadets, and IMS!
Class of 2023 Senior Portraits
Summer Reading @ Irmo High
1. Read ANY 2022-2023 South Carolina YA Book Award Nominee and one book of your choice this summer.
2. Complete FOUR challenges and complete this Google Form.
3. Get an IHS Library shirt when school starts!
Details here —> https://lexrich5.org/Page/29381
Open to rising Irmo High School 9th-12th graders.
American Legion Post 174
Our Irmo High School U.S. Air Force JROTC cadets supported American Legion Post 174 with their Veterans Memorial unveiling on May 21st 2022, Armed Services Day. Fifteen of our cadets served as an Honor Guard during the ceremony.
JROTC Cadets, SC Capital College Day
Irmo's U.S. Air Force JROTC Color Guard presented the colors at the State Capital College Day. Left to right, the students are Cason Mundy (Fr), Kylo Arrington (Fr), Zakaria Smith (Jr), and Rakia White (Jr). #ThisIsIRMO
Summer Learning Resources
Summer Learning Resources from School District Five, including Summer Reading, a virtual calming room, and more, are available online here:
Next Year: Proof of Residency now accepted!
Information Sessions about District-wide Plans
Join School District Five next week to learn more about the choices for the proposed 2022 Bond Referendum. The two sessions will be the same - choose the most convenient for you.
June 6, 2022
Ballentine Elementary School
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
1040 Bickley Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
June 7, 2022
Harbison West Elementary School
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
257 Crossbow Dr, Columbia, SC 29212
School District Five Seeks Community Input
School District Five will present a proposed bond referendum to the Board of Trustees in June. Prior to that, the district seeks input from the community about the proposed referendum and projects.
Submit your feedback: https://bit.ly/BONDCommFeedback.
Survey closes June 7 @ 12:00 p.m.
IHS Retirees: Thank you!
- Peggy Boggess
- Johnnie Coles
- Awatif Ismail
- Monica Strother
- Debbie Wellslager
2022-2023 Academic Calendars
- 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
- A/B schedule days
- No late start Wednesday dates
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
Information about Summer School is in the flyer below, with more details on our website in the Need to Know section: https://www.lexrich5.org/IHS
Contact Ms. Simmons with any questions: 476-3000 or csimmons@lexrich5.org.
Scholarships are still available!
Athletics
Irmo Tennis
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. Please contact Coach Lewis if you have any questions: jglewis@lexrich5.org.
Swim Team begins August 3
Swim team tryouts and practice begin at 7am on Wednesday, August 3! Schedule and team information is on our website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/22489.
Please contact Coach Sommers with any questions.
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!
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.
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FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/irmohighschool/
Twitter: @irmohigh
Instagram: @irmohigh