IHS Shark News

Monday, November 4th-Extended C-Day Schedule

Tuesday, November 5th-e-Learning Half Day

Wednesday, November 6th-B Day Bell Schedule

Thursday, November 7th-A Day Bell Schedule

Friday, November 8th-B Day Bell Schedule

Tuesday, November 5th: e-Learning Half Day for students. Students will work remotely from home on the e-Learning half day on Tuesday, November 5th. Students will not come to campus for learning. Learning will take place asynchronously through our on-line learning platform, Brightspace. The e-Learning day begins at 7:30 and ends at 10:00.

1A - 7:30AM

Student Work Session: 7:30A -8:30A

2A- 9:00AM

Student Work Session: 9:00A-10:00A

This week's Faculty Spotlight highlights science teacher, Mrs. Bankston. Mrs. Bankston is a model teacher and consistently plans engaging and memorable learning experiences for her students. In fact, a student was recently talking about her Biology class and noted that Mrs. Bankston is “the most engaging teacher she’s ever had.”

Mrs. Bankston is passionate about Biology, and her confidence and positive energy translates to high engagement from her students. This week, her students created models to illustrate the ADP/ATP process, many pushing themselves to design a creative model in the form of a gumball machine, Woody Woodpecker, and even Moo Deng the pygmy hippopotamus.

Thank you, Mrs. Bankston for creating memorable learning experiences for our students!

Islands High School was named a Literacy Leader by the Georgia Department of Education. We are so proud of our teachers and our students!

Read more here

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.

Seniors: Deadline to order Cap and Gowns is December 1st.

Juniors: Deadline to order class rings is November 5th

If you are registered for the Disney trip, report to the choir room at 2:30pm on Thursday 11/7 for a brief meeting

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.

Students and parents who are interested in being a part of the Learning Commons Advisory Committee are encouraged to email Lauren.Fuquea@sccpss.com by November 8, 2024. Selection will be based on number of interested individuals.

The National Honor Society meeting that was scheduled for November 5th has been moved to November 7th. The original date of the 5th is an E-Learning day. The meeting will be held after school in room 301 and will last until 3:00pm at the latest. National Honor Society Induction Ceremony- The

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.

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Military Day

ASVAB at IHS!

IHS Boys Basketball tryouts begin Saturday Nov 2 from 8:00 - 10:30 in the IHS gym. The Nov 2 tryout is for all freshman and for any new to the program players who didn't make the team last season.

All freshman and returners will resume tryouts on Monday Nov 4th, and Tuesday Nov 5th from 5:15 - 8:00 PM.

All athletes must have a physical on file to tryout for the team. Athletes are encouraged to bring a water bottle to tryouts with them.

Please contact Coach Inness with any questions!

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

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SAT Dates and Deadlines

ACT Test Dates and Registration

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