IHS Shark News

Monday, November 11th-Veterans Day Holiday. No school for students and staff.

Tuesday, November 12th-A Day Bell Schedule

Wednesday, November 13th-B Day Bell Schedule

Thursday, November 14th-A Day Bell Schedule

Friday, November 15th-B Day Bell Schedule

This week's Faculty Spotlight highlights science teacher, Ms. Decker. Coach Decker always thinks of ways to make scientific concepts memorable for her students. This week, chemistry students created ionic and covalent bonds using gummy bears, frosting, and toothpicks. As students created their models, Coach Decker asked targeted questions to assess student understanding. Creating a model out of food is delicious, but more importantly, is a powerful assessment tool.

Thank you, Coach Decker for creating these memorable learning experiences for our students!

In addition to being recognized as a Literacy Leader School, Islands High School has been named a Math Leader School as well by the Georgia Department of Education. We are so proud of our teachers and our students!

Read more here

If we make our goal of at least 92% attendance for the week of November 11th, students will earn a free dress down day on Monday, November 18th. Results will be posted in the November 17th Sharks Newsletter.

Islands FFA is hosting our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this month! The agriculture classes are competing against each other to see who can bring in the most non-perishable foods. Donations must be unopened and in date. Donations can be brought to any Ag teacher's room. Winners will be announced at the November FFA meeting (11/20 in the cafeteria).

Islands High School is excited to host a Career Fair on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 9AM - 11AM. This is a great opportunity to connect with employers from our community, learn about various career paths, and explore potential job opportunities. Interested students, please sign up here!

Don’t miss out on this chance to start planning your future!

Are you interested in a career in Marketing, Finance, or Hospitality/Tourism? Come learn about these industries from our guest speakers on Wednesday, November 20th in the College and Career Room. You also have the option of purchasing a Chic-Fil-A lunch for this occasion. Seats are limited and are on a first come, first served basis. We hope to see you there.

All students are required to adhere to dress code expectations every day. As a reminder, students are not to wear leggings as uniform pant bottoms. Slippers, crocs, and slides are not allowed at anytime. Shorts and skirts cannot be shorter than three inches above the knee. Hats, caps, and hoods are not to be worn on the head while in the building. Bookbags must be clear or mesh.

Tops must be solid white, teal, or black. Tops may be polo-style shirts, collared blouses or turtlenecks.

Bottoms must be solid black or khaki shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants or pants/slacks

IHS Dress Code Expectations

With cooler weather drawing near we want to ensure our Sharks are dressed for success. Dressing in layers and wearing warm clothing are great for low outdoor temperatures.

Reminder: Dress code expectations remain in place. Please note, wearing sweatpants as uniform bottoms is not allowed.

Exception: Spirit Wear Friday-athletes are approved to wear sweatpants (from their purchased player packs) during the current sports season on Spirit Wear Friday. Ex. Fall Sports-football, softball, volleyball, flag football, cross country, cheer.

Deadline to order Cap and Gowns is December 1st.

Healthcare Services, Curtis V. Cooper Mobile Unit, once a month (dates vary), On site at Islands High School. Convenient for immunizations, sport physicals, health check, dental and behavioral health/counseling.

If you are interested in your student receiving services with this unit, Please reach out to Nurse Pam Balsamo or Cheryl Smoak at 912-395-2000. Spaces are limited so don’t wait.

Parents will need to complete a registration packet prior to services but do not have to be present at the time of appointment.

National Honor Society induction ceremony that was originally scheduled for October 12th has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium. The ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes. All new inductees should wear business casual attire or their school uniform. There will be light refreshments available afterward. Inductees should plan to arrive by 5:40. More instructions will be emailed, so check your email!

Who's got spirit? SHARKS DO! Use the link below to access Islands HS Gear. This gear can be worn on SPIRIT FRIDAYS and a portion of your purchase goes back to our FINS Athletic Booster Club. https://bit.ly/IHS_Spirit_Store

Students are able to wear IHS shirts, IHS t-shirts, IHS jackets, and IHS hoodies with uniform bottoms on Fridays this school year. Tops must be Islands High School gear and uniform bottoms must be worn.

Pre-order your yearbooks now for a discounted rate! purchase by December 31: $80

Seniors: A personally embossed yearbook is INCLUDED as part of the Platinum senior dues package. If selecting that package, please do NOT purchase separately. Seniors can also purchase and design personalized ads through this website.

Please email elizabeth.williams@sccpss.com with any additional questions.

Seniors, please consider submitting baby pictures and photos of yourself participating in Senior Activities for the yearbook.

Mrs. Vesna Avramovski-Lead Counselor: serving students with last names (P-Z)

Mrs. Lauren Shuman-School Counselor: serving students with last names (H-O)

Ms. Taylor Higginbotham-School Counselor: serving students with last names (A-G)

Mrs. Tisinger-Counselor Clerk

To visit our page, either click on the “IHS Counseling Page” school resource on the bottom of the IHS homepage or use the following link: IHS School Counseling Department Webpage

The GEICC 2025 Scholarship Application is now open for submissions! Below are the key criteria and application details: Scholarship Criteria:

• Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the state of Georgia who are pursuing a STEM career.

• The complete application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

• Applicants need a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be eligible.

• Scholarships are awarded without discrimination based on race, gender, creed, national origin, or disability.

• At least five (5) scholarships of $1,000 each are available.

To Apply: Visit www.getintoenergyGA.com/scholarship to submit your application.

ASVAB at IHS!

FINS is back and ready to support our Student Athletes in 2024-25. To help that effort, we need team families to join FINS. Below is a flyer and link to join. We really look forward to helping our Sharks this year. FINS UP! Jason Tripp FINS President

Join Islands High School PTSA

SAT Dates and Deadlines

ACT Test Dates and Registration

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