The Gold Standard
Volume 2, Issue 28 | March 14, 2024
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, March 18: Teacher Workday | No School for Students
Wednesday, March 20: End of Quarter 3
Wednesday, March 20: Delayed Start
Wednesday, March 20: Senior Cap and Gown Portraits
Thursday, March 21: Q4 Begins
Thursday, March 21: Shatter the Screen
Wednesday, March 27: No Delayed Start | WIN Testing
Friday, March 29 - Friday, April 5: Spring Break | No School
Monday, April 8: Q3 Report Cards
Testing Dates
See below for IHS Spring Testing Dates:
Yearbook Information
Yearbooks are now sold out. There will be no additional copies sold.
Junior/Senior Prom
Prom tickets are on sale now through April 9th. Only Juniors & Senior are able to purchase tickets for prom. However, freshman and sophomores can attend with a junior or senior date. Tickets are $40 dollars in February, they will go up to $50 dollars in March, and $60 in April. Please fill out the Google form through the QR code or the link here then you can purchase tickets on your student account. If you have any question see Mrs. Meghin Taylor in Room 153.
Senior Cap & Gown Portraits
A reminder to Seniors who schedueld an appointment that cap and gown portraits will be taken on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Students must provide their own cap and gown.
Shatter the Screen
Senior Yard Signs
🎓 Celebrate your Seniors Success with Style! 🎉 Yard Signs Now Available! 🏡 Perfect for front lawns, these signs will make your senior's moment unforgettable! To order fill out the google form with payment. The last day to order is March 29th.
2024 Healthcare Summit
The 2024 Healthcare Summit is designed for high school juniors and seniors, as well as college students, who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. It will take place on April 13th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the USC Alumni Center in Columbia, SC. To register please access the link below no later than April 5, 2024.
Irmo Cheer Conditioning
Irmo Cheer conditioning will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in March.
Free Hot Spots
The Richland County Public Library now provides free longterm Hot Spot Lending to qualify K-12 students in Richland County. Please see the flyer below for more information. Applications are available for pick up in the School Counseling Office.
Clemson Career Workshop
See the link below for information about the Clemson Career Workshop!
South Carolina Business Week
Applications for South Carolina Business Week are now avaliable.
The primary objective of South Carolina Business Week is to impact knowledge about entrepreneurship and the American free enterprise system to high school students. The event will be held on the campus of the University of South Carolina from July 14-19, 2024. The application is avaliable in grade the Sophomore & Junior Google Classroooms and at https://www.scchamber.net/partners-and-programs/business-week/
Students should inform their School Counselor if interested in applying. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2024.
Test Prep
SAT and ACT test prep is available!
Yearbook Photos Needed!
We're looking for Student Life pictures for the 2024 Irmo High School Yearbook. Use the form in your grade level Google Classroom to submit pictures of your Irmo High Student at work, on vacation, your favorite fashion/shoes or hanging outside of school with IHS friends.
Tutoring - Virtual/ On Demand Available
See the flyer below for information about tutor.com.
Seat Time Recovery
Click here to sign up for Seat Time Recovery.
Attendance
Please see the attachment below for updated Attendance information.
Scholarship Directory
Please click here for our 23-24 Scholarship Directory.
Parents of seniors, please encourage your student to start checking the list of scholarships available on a weekly basis and complete applications by the designated deadline. If you have questions, please contact your child’s School Counselor.
PSAT Scores
Students have access to their scores beginning on November 14 by logging in to their online score report. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one by clicking on Student Score Reports.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Huey in Room 205. She can also be reached at jhuey@lexrich5.org or (803) 476-3136.
Tutoring
Is your child needing academic support? Irmo High School's after school tutoring meets in the Media Center every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 until 6:00 pm. If you are interested in attending then please email Dr. Dew at sdew@lexrich5.org for details.
ID Policy
Students are required to wear their student IDs at all times. Students may order their own temporary and permanent ID replacement using this form. Temporary IDs are $1 and Permanent ID replacements are $5. All charges will be billed to student accounts.
Delayed Opening
Irmo High School will operate on a delayed opening schedule on most Wednesdays throughout the school year. A list of Wednesdays with no delayed opening is below.
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Parents and families should log in to Parent Portal to stay updated on student grades and attendance. See the presentation linked below for details on how to access Parent Portal.
School Volunteers
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, Cindy Zakhar, in the main office. Please reach out to Ms. Zakhar at (803) 476-3001 or czakhar@lexrich5.org with any questions.
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 Shauna Dorn at (803) 476-3011 or
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 or by downloading and returning this registration form to IHS or the Athletic Office.
Student Athletic Passes
Be a part of every Irmo Student Section ALL YEAR LONG for $25! Irmo High School students can join the IYJC as a Student Member and get a Student Athletic Pass to enter regular season home games for the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons at no extra cost.
That means for $25, you can be at every single regular season home game for Football, Basketball, and more!
IYJC Irmo High School Student Membership also comes with a free t-shirt.
Please complete the form and pay $25 to get this IHS Student athletic pass! https://forms.gle/wcwpw6bzdJFXgYCv8
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