IHS Shark News
February 21-25
Monday, February 21st - No School for Students
Tuesday, February 22nd A Day- FFA Week Student Dress Down (Hunter v. Hunted)
Cognia School Accreditation Visit Student Interviews
Lunch and Learn Series @ 11A- Vaden Automotive - College and Career Room
Coastal Middle School Drama Rehearsal @ 3PM- Auditorium
FAFSA Parent Support @ 5PM- Lab 202 & 203
Wednesday, February 23rd - B Day FFA Week Student Dress Down (Green Out)
Cognia School Accreditation Visit- Parent and Community Member Interviews
Lunch and Learn Series @ 12:15P-1:00P- Georgia Ports Authority- College and Career Room
Senior Parent Conference Blitz @ 2:45P-3:30P
Coastal Middle School Drama Rehearsal @ 3P- Auditorium
FAFSA Parent Support @ 5PM- Lab 202 & 203
Thursday, February 24th - A Day -FFA Week Student Dress Down (Farmer v. Animals)
Cognia School Accreditation Visit
Coastal Middle School Drama Rehearsal @ 8A-8P- Auditorium
Friday, February 25th - B Day FFA Week Student Dress Down (Blue and Gold)
Dodgeball Challenge- Sponsored by IHS Yearbook Staff
Note: If students are not participating in the FFA Week Dress Down Theme Days, they must arrive to school in uniform.
Also review for COVID Protocols and Notification
THE LATEST NEWS
5 Year School Accreditation Visit
FFA Week Student Dress Down - $5
The Islands FFA Chapter will be hosting a school-wide themed dress down next week (2/22-25) with proceeds benefiting Renegade Paws Rescue. You can pre-pay for dress down through SchoolCash. More info will be announced in school throughout the week. We will also be having a booth each day at lunch where all Islands students can participate in agriculture trivia with chances to win prizes and learn more about FFA and agriculture class available at Islands High School.
A faculty/staff appreciation lunch will be hosted by the Islands FFA Chapter on Wednesday, 2/23. If your student is in an agriculture class please be on the lookout for an email from Ms. Shearer or Mrs. Miegel with more information about signing up to bring in food and supplies.
Lunch and Learn Series: Georgia Ports Authority- February 23 @ 1PM
Attention graduating Islands High School Seniors: A representative from the Georgia Ports will be coming to Islands High School to speak with interested graduating seniors about the Y.E.S. Program at the Georgia Ports. This paid internship provides those selected a valuable on-the-job learning and training opportunity that helps build a world-class workforce for the Georgia Ports.
The Georgia Ports are looking for:
- · Graduating high school students that are not on the traditional four-year college/university track
- · Students that are ready to start their career after graduation
- · Ready, determined, and committed to complete the one-year training program
- · Students that have a drive and are career-ready
See Ms. Adkins classroom (room 314) with any extra questions that you may have.
FAFSA Parent Support this Week
Parents: February 22nd and 23rd from 5-7 PM (Computer Labs - 202/203)
To reserve your time slot, please contact Ms. Vesna vesna.kabiljo-avramovski@sccpss.com
Note: Students and parents will be seen by appointment only.
Mark Your Calendar- April 13th- Art Showcase and PTSA Meeting
PTSA officer elections for the 2022-23 school year will be held April 13. We are seeking candidates for the offices of President, Vice-President (or two co-presidents), Secretary, and Treasurer.
PTSA is a great way to stay involved with your child's school and the time commitment is far less than at the elementary or middle school school level. Candidates must be current members of IHS PTSA. For more information, please email us at islandshighschoolptsa@gmail.com
REMINDER NEWS
Updated SCCPS COVID Gudiance and IHS Reminder
UPDATES
SCCPSS has updated its COVID Response plan to account for in-person learning needs and will utilize multiple mitigation strategies in a manner that seeks to limit disruptions.
KEY UPDATES INCLUDE:
• Provides for a return from isolation or quarantine after 5-days under certain circumstances. • Tiered approach developed for responsive action that is based on the number of confirmed positives in any given group.
• Quarantines are primarily targeted in cluster groups where multiple positive cases have been identified indicating the likelihood for substantial spread among the group.
• Students who are notified of a potential exposure who remain asymptomatic do not need to quarantine applies to school-based exposures outside of an identified cluster (Non-Cluster Situations).
CLICK HERE for full guidance update on district website and for more information.
REMINDERS
Islands High School cares about the health and safety of our students. In our work to minimize the potential for the spread of COVID-19, students are expected to arrive at school with masks. Please be reminded that any student who may have misplaced their mask or damaged it in some way at school, may receive one at the front office. Mask are available at no charge.
COVID Notification and Absence
Dress Code Reminder: February Reset and Reward
February 22-25-Paid Student Dress Down for FFA Week
February 22-25: Daily AM Dress Code Checks
*Students not participating in FFA week dress must arrive to school in uniform
Note: A daily 95% Dress Code Compliace throuhout the week earns entire student body a Free Student Dress Down
MLK 2022 Theme Contest
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
GRADES 4TH -12TH
YOU CAN BE A WINNER! -- FOR THE
43th Annual Dr. King Observance Day Celebration
Your theme should focus on the philosophy of Dr. King.
and SHOULD NOT EXCEED (10) WORDS
DEADLINE: March 15, 2022
CLICK HERE for more information and to participate
Gulfstream Internship - Apply Now
The Gulfstream Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn and use skills that build on their interest in their desired career field. Internship areas include engineering, business, marketing, accounting, human resources, logistics, warehousing, and more. This internship is very competitive – with students competing with other students from across the region. Students applying for the Gulfstream Internship should be mindful of the following:
- · Islands High School junior or senior during the 2022/2023 school year
- · Student must have reliable transportation to and from work at Gulfstream is required
- - With the student driving each day
- · Must be able to have Work-Based Learning each day for both 3rd and 4th blocks
- · Students are expected to work 20 hours per week.
Please be advised that Work-Based Learning does not work for everyone’s schedules. Since this is an internship (with students being required to be at work each day during their work schedules), this does not always work with student extracurricular schedules. Practice and performance for school sports teams, choir, band, drama, clubs, etc. are problematic due to traveling to or having events during your internship hours. If you participate in any these activities, consider applying for Work-Based Learning instead.
Interested students should see Ms. Adkins in room 314 for an information packet.
Temporary Virtual Learning for Students Isolating or Quarantined
- Synchronous Learning Support: Students should login to attend their courses LIVE virtual tutorial on subject specific days. Teachers will have the LIVE virtual tutorial link located on their itsLeanring or on their online platform. Students must sign up to attend.
- (Monday: Math and W. Language, Tuesday: Soc. Studies, CTAE, ELA Thursday: Science, Arts, HPE)
- Asynchronous Learning Support: Students should login to itsLearning or teacher's online platform to access their courses' instructional resources, videos, recorded lessons and assignments. Specific instructions will be provided for students to review, reference, and complete tasks.
Note: Students are expected to attend virtually if they are well enough to login and complete assignments.
2021- 2022 Yearbooks on Sale Now
2022 yearbooks can be purchased at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 10915). Early bird special price of $70 until August 31. Price increases to $80 September 1.
**Seniors: A personalized yearbook is included in your senior dues (if paid in full by December 1, 2020). Please do not order a yearbook online at this time.
Mark Your Calendar: College Virtual Visit- February 28th
Monday, February 28 at 3:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96533754636?pwd=SEpjVmVwNDJma2dzY2R6RDczYk5qdz09 Meeting ID: 965 3375 4636 Passcode: izAu9d
Career Opportunity Available with International Paper
CLICK HERE for more information
Interested in Dual Enrollment 2022-2023?
The Dual Enrollment program provides for high school students who are earning dual credit by being enrolled at a participating eligible public or private high school, or home study program in Georgia, and a participating eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia. These students take postsecondary coursework for credit towards both high school graduation or home study completion and postsecondary requirements. If you are interested in pursuing this program and believe you fall under the eligibility criteria, please contact your counselor for more information:
Click HERE for more Information
Last names A-L: Mr. Kamal Piankhi kamal.piankhi@sccpss.com
Last names M-Z: Mrs. Vesna Kabiljo- Avramovski vesna.kabiljo-avramovski@sccpss.com
Attention Seniors: Information Needed and Wanted
We want to recognize your accomplishments and give you a shout out for the amazing future you are planning!!!!
Graduation 2022- May 23rd @ 1PM- Enmarket Arena
Seniors: If you intend to participate in the graduation ceremony and/or Senior Week, you must pay your senior dues. Please see Ms. Bragg (room 102) if you have any questions. (If Ms. Bragg is out, please see Ms. Smith or Mrs. Lindblad.) Your graduation cap/gown is NOT included in your senior dues.
Option 1: Deadline is March 5, 2022
Cost: $285
Includes: Senior week activities, graduation ceremony, diploma and diploma cover, and yearbook
Option 2:
Cost: $105
Includes: Participation in graduation ceremony, diploma and diploma cover
Option 3: Not participating in the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony at the New Enmarket Arena or senior week activities
Cost: $30
Includes: Diploma and diploma cover
Senior dues can be paid online: https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/ To participate in graduation, you must also purchase a cap and gown from Herff Jones: Cap and Gown: https://www.hjorder.com/ 912-764-9314 ***Time sensitive, must be ordered ASAP***
Herff Jones Delivery Date (Cap, Gowns, Announcements, etc.)
April 18th @ 10:45AM-1:00PM
If you do not wish to participate in graduation and need to purchase Option 3, please email townley.smith@sccpss.com or debra.lindblad@sccpss.com directly so we can set up your payment option on school cash.
Tentative Senior Week:
May 13 2:30pm Seniors Must Be Cleared to Graduate
May 13 TBD Senior Picnic (all you can eat)
May 16 TBD Senior Breakfast(all you can eat)
May 17 TBD Senior Fun Night
May 16 - 20 normal school graduation practice hours
May 23 10:30am Graduation Practice – Enmarket Arena
Scholarships -NEW ITEMS POSTED
SCCPSS Scholarship Page
https://spwww.sccpss.com/aa/c/Pages/Scholarship-Opportunities-.aspx
ISLANDS HS Scholarship Page
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zccFopcLG--l4JGDRBZUE5EXmhfhKIIQwVDDYJwvMnI/edit?usp=sharing
Class of 2022 Sign Up for REMIND
Book an Appointment with your Counselor and Career Advisor
Mr. Piankhi (Last Names: A-L)
Mrs. Vesna (Last Names: M-Z)
Vesna.Kabiljo-Avramovski@sccpss.com
Ms. Adkins (Career Advisor)
Mrs. Tisinger (Counselor Clerk)
Conferences may also be scheduled via the Request for Appointment sheets located in the guidance office.
UPDATE: SCCPSS Athletic COVID Testing
The District has remained committed to following health guidance and taking precautionary steps to ensure COVID related disruptions are minimized. Specific to athletics, this work includes the regular monitoring of transmission rates for potential adjustments based on the nature of close contact activity, weighed against the indoor vs. outdoor environment for competition. Based on the current downward trend of CTI numbers in our area coupled with the decreased number of positive cases identified through weekly COVID testing, and the fact that our spring athletic activities are conducted primarily outdoors, a decision has been made to modify the SCCPSS athletic COVID testing guidelines.
Please note the following adjustments:
TESTING:
- High school basketball and cheer will continue to test weekly beginning February 22, 2022, until they are eliminated from competition through either the regional or state tournaments.
- Based on the conditions listed above and the outdoor nature of Spring sports, weekly testing will no longer be required for these activities.
Athletics News
Due to rescheduled athletic events, please check out our IHS Facebook Page for updates throughout the week.
Tue Feb 22
- 3:30pm - 5:30pmVarsity Boys & Girls Tennis @ Savannah Country Day
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm JV Boys Baseball vs. Savannah Christian (Islands)
- 5:45pm - 7:45pm Varsity Boys Baseball @ Southeast Bulloch (Brooklet, GA)
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm Varsity Girls Soccer vs. St. Vincent's (Islands)
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Thomas County Central (Islands)
Wed Feb 23
- 3:30pm - 5:30pmVarsity Boys & Girls Tennis vs St. Andrew's (Daffin Park)
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm Varsity Lacrosse @ Benedictine (Savannah, GA)
- 5:30pm - 7:30pmJV Boys Soccer @ Benedictine (Savannah, GA)
- 5:30pm - 7:30pmJV Boys Baseball @ Savannah Christian (Savannah, GA)
- 5:30pm - 7:30pmVaristy Boys Basketball @ Westover High School (Albany, GA)
Thru Feb 24
- 3:30pm - 5:30pmVarsity Boys & Girls Tennis vs. Arts Academy (Bacon Park)
Fri Feb 25
- 4:00pm – 8:00pm varsity Track @ Richmond Hill High School (Richmond Hill, GA)
- 6:30pm - 8:30pmVarsity Boys Baseball @ Collins Hill (Suwanee, GA)
- 7:00pm - 9:00pmVarsity Boys Soccer vs. Benedictine (Savannah, GA)
Sat Feb 26
- 10:00am - 12:00pmVarsity Boys Baseball @ Walton (Marietta, GA)
- 12:30pm - 2:30pmVarsity Boys Baseball @ West Forsyth (Cumming, GA)
For highlights, updates, and stories, check out our Facebook page
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