The Gold Standard
Vol. 23 | January 6, 2023
On Purpose, together... as one!
Upcoming Important Dates
Friday, January 6: Semester Class Exams Begin (Schedule linked here)
Saturday, January 7: Seat Time Recapture 9am - 12pm
Wednesday, January 11: No Delayed Start (Semester Class Exams)
Thursday, January 12: Semester 1 Ends
Friday, January 13: Semester 2 Begins
Monday, January 16: No School (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Monday, January 23: Report Cards Issued
Sunday, January 29: D5 Magnet Application Closes
The ONE Irmo Thing
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.
Yellow Jacket Announcements
Student Highlights
This week's Irmo High School Highlights are Vanessa Williams and AaJon Foust!
AaJon is a quiet but conscientious student who strives to make sure he understands the assignments so he can maintain academic achievement. What makes AaJon so awesome is that he knows how to speak to others in a respectful manner as well as ask questions when he lacks understanding with an assignment. We need a whole lot of that, so thank you for your studious and thoughtful nature AaJon!
In the English II classroom, Vanessa strives to make top scores and participate in all class discussions, projects, and assignments. Vanessa is a thoughtful person who loves to engage in informative conversations. Vanessa has a wonderful spirit! We need a whole lot of that, so thank you for your leadership, Vanessa!
FAFSA Workshop
A virtual FAFSA workshop will take place on Jan. 10th from 11-12. Please join to get assistance for applying to college. Link will be provided in grade level Google Classrooms.
Military Visit
Representatives from the US Army will be here on Jan. 26th in the cafeteria during lunch. Students, please plan to stop by!
Yearbooks
Order your 2023 yearbook today. Yearbooks can be ordered on the LifeTouch website and are $55 (plus tax). Order soon! Only 90 yearbooks remain, and there won't be any extra available at the end of the year.
Celebrate your Senior with a Yearbook Ad!
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased by visiting https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask. Ads can be purchased in full page, half page and quarter page sizes and in color or black and white. The deadline to order a senior ad is January 31, 2023.
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!
Irmo High School Education Foundation
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 Tickets on GoFan
IHS Softball
Official softball practices begin on January 4, 2023. Any girl, grades 7-12, wanting to play softball this season must be at practices beginning on January 4 -- 4:15 pm - 6:30 pm. All players must be approved in Planet High School before you can participate. If you have questions, contact Coach Huffman at jhuffman@lexrich5.org
Alumni News
Former Yellow Jacket, Nick Emmanwori, has been named to the SEC Coaches' All-Freshman team! Congratulations, Nick!
D5 Athletic Ticket Requirements
- Tickets for all Irmo High and Irmo Middle Athletic Events must be purchased online at GoFan.com under Irmo High School or at the gate with a credit/debit card.
- Tickets are to be validated using a cell phone at the gate.
- Screenshots are not accepted.
- Cash is not accepted.
- All students in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a guardian for all athletic events.
- Be prepared to present your ID if requested.
- Lack of a School ID may result in School Administrators refusing your admission to events.
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.