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Tuesday, October 11: South Carolina College Goal Night (FAFSA Assistance)

Wednesday, October 12: PSAT (No delayed start)

Friday, October 14: No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)

Monday, October 17: No School (Fall Break)

Wednesday, October 19:

Wednesday, October 19 & Thursday, October 20: 10th Grade Chromebook Swap

The Irmo High School Scholarship page is linked here. Make sure to take note of scholarship requirements and deadlines!

Parents, do you need assistance completing the FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for your Senior to qualify for Grants, Scholarships, or Loans to attend College? Free Assistance will be provided on Tuesday, October 11th at 6:30pm by Professional Financial Aid experts. Click on the flyer below for more information!

A Special Thank you to Ms. Charlene Bolton, Midlands Technical College, and Dr. Gerrick Hampton, SC Commission of Higher Education for presenting Thursday, October 6th at our Financial Aid Panel event for IHS families.

Ms. Rosalind Elliott was unable to attend but she shared her presentation for the University of South Carolina.

In case you were unable to attend, linked below are the presentations that were shared to assist with the FAFSA and Scholarship opportunities for your Seniors.

Hello Class of 2023 Families!

The Irmo High School Counseling department is preparing to conduct Senior IGP Conferences. These conferences will take approximately 30 minutes. While parent/guardian attendance is required, an option for parents to attend virtually will also be provided. During this conference we will review credits, transcripts, and discuss post-secondary options.

You will receive a postcard invitation via U.S. mail and an email calendar invitation containing the meeting link if you desire to attend virtually. Upon receiving your invitation, please review your appointment time. There is very limited flexibility in rescheduling the assigned IGP appointment time; however, if you are not able to attend on the date scheduled please contact your School Counselor as soon as possible to discuss alternate arrangements.

The senior year is a busy and exciting year. There is so much to do and so many questions. The School Counseling Department at Irmo High School is here to assist you!

Care Solace, an organization determined to calm the chaos of mental health care coordination, to expand access to community mental health and substance use treatment providers for students, staff, and their families. Lexington-Richland School District Five will use Care Solace to support its mission of preparing all students to be college and career ready by providing a challenging curriculum in a safe, secure, diverse, and equitable learning environment focused on academic, social, and emotional growth and development.

With Care Solace, families and staff gain access to a dedicated Care Companion™ to navigate the mental health care system on their behalf, calling providers to find the right fit and availability. They help families with private insurance, Medicaid, and no insurance, and are available 24/7/365 in any language. For more information go to https://www.caresolace.org/

Partnership is important. Please check student grades and attendance regularly! You can access this information in PowerSchool. For login information click the Parent Portal Presentation below.

10th grade students will be swapping District issued Chromebooks for NEW Chromebooks on October 19th and 20th. For directions and more details, please visit https://bit.ly/IHS10CB

To access the google form to sign up for seat time please click here.

To sign up for Shatter the Myth on October 25th please click here.

Test Prep After School Sessions for PSAT, SAT, and ACT are held on Wednesdays at 3:45 in room 127. Email Mr. Bennett or Ms. Dukes if you have any questions.

This event is a Career Expo at "The Center" for ALL our district high schools. We will have employers there to discuss part-time/full time employment, internships, and job shadow opportunities for our students. For more information, please click here.

Question: What are the benefits of going through the IBDP or IBCP program?

Answer: IB students are:

1. Encouraged to think critically and solve complex problems.

2. Inspired to take ownership of their learning.

3. Core part of an educational program that can lead them to well respected colleges and universities worldwide.

4. Culturally aware through the development of a second language.

5. Able to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world.

6. Engaged in career-related education.

7. Engaged in learning that leads to further/higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

If your student is self-motivated and goal oriented then please encourage them to participate in either program. Contact Dr. Jones, IBCP Coordinator or Dr. Walker, IBDP Coordinator for more information.

Join our Parent Teacher Student Organization where you'll work with members to help make a difference for IHS. Click here to sign up!

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.

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.

• 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 Girl's Lacrosse and Softball begins soon. Please click on the flyers below for more information!

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.

Find out what is required before your child can participate.

Please visit our Athletic page on the Irmo High School website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/22358

You may also email one of our awesome coaches if you have any questions about the program.

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• Students are provided free breakfast, lunch & snack daily. Please fill out the free and reduced application online here.
• Chromebooks MUST be in a case at all times. Any breaks that occur without a case will be charged and not eligible for a free break.

• Student IDs: students MUST wear IDs at all times. They can be ordered during 1st block. Please be aware that temporary IDs are $1.
• Students MUST adhere to the dress code. NO crop tops, sagging pants or inappropriate shirts.

  If a student does not follow the dress code:

  • 1st offense: a school shirt will be given
  • 2nd Offense: Guardian will be contacted to bring appropriate clothing OR take student home

District Five's preferred method of payment is online using your Student Quick Pay account can be found @ https://www.studentquickpay.com/lexrich5

The IHS Student & Parent Handbook can be found here.

Role at IHS: Family & Consumer Science Teacher

Years at IHS: 1

What you might not know: I love cooking, traveling, and reading. I would rather take a trip to the Bahamas instead of Myrtle Beach.

What makes IHS special to me: As a new teacher at Irmo, I have enjoyed the sense of family. Everyone here has made me feel welcome and valued.

In my own words: I believe that Irmo offers everyone a space where they can feel accepted and grow. Students and teachers can express themselves and feel free to explore

Each month, there is a different Digital Citizenship Focus. Parents can see the topics students are learning about on Neptune Navigate's parent site: Continue the Conversation for Parents. The website includes resources and ideas for conversation with your children.

August Focus: Digital Citizenship Overview

September Focus: Cyberbullying

October Focus: Digital Footprint