The Gold Standard
Volume 2, Issue 18 | January 5, 2024
Upcoming Important Dates
Tuesday, January 9: IHS Information Night
Tuesday, January 9: Deadline to sign up for school day SAT/ACT
Thursday, January 11: FAFSA Assistance Night
Thursday, January 11: End of Quarter 2/Semester 1
Friday, January 12: Start of Quarter 3/Semester 2
Friday, January 12: Winter Dance Showcase
Wednesday, January 17: Last Day for Quarter 2 Absence Excuses
Friday, January 19: Report Cards Issued
Wednesday, January 24: Senior Class Picture & Club Pictures
Irmo Information Night
Irmo High School will host an Information Night on Tuesday, January 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts. Current and potential families are encouraged to attend to learn more about:
- High School Graduation Requirements
- This Is Escolares Program
- International Baccalaureate Programs
- Dual Enrollment Program
- Extracurricular Activities - Athletics, JROTC, Student Council, and Clubs/Organizations
School Day SAT/ACT
Juniors and Seniors, sign up for the school day ACT or SAT. The choice form is accessible in your Power School Parent Portal. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, January 9th. Email jhuey@lexrich5.org for more information.
Class of 2024 FAFSA Assistance Event
If you need help filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for your student please join us on Thursday, January 11th at 6:00pm in our School Library.
If you have not created a FAFSA account for you and your student, please do so prior to January 11th, because it takes 1-3 days for verification before completing the FAFSA online.
Set-up your account at Studentaid.gov. Please bring in your most recent federal tax returns or you may use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for your tax return. You will also need your student's Social Security number. We will have experts on site to assist all families with their FAFSA.
Senior Class Photo
Get your senior shirts or group shirts ready! The Class of 2024 Senior Class Photo will be taken on Wednesday, January 24 at 11:30 in the main gym. Order forms will be available to seniors on the day of the photo.
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.
Quarter 2 Absences
All excuses for absences in Quarter 2 must be submitted no later than January 17, 2024.
Quarter 2 Tardy Party
Save the Date for the Quarter 2 Tardy Party. In order to attend, students must have zero tardies between now and the end of the quarter.
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.
Yearbook and Senior Portrait Information
Order your 2024 Yearbook today for $55 (plus tax)! Limited copies remain! Prices increase to $65 (plus tax) on January 15.
The senior class portrait will be Wednesday, January 24 in the gym (time is TBD). Seniors are encouraged to wear their senior shirts or class of 2024 gear. Order forms can be picked up the day of the portrait.
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased until 2/12/24 (or until sold out). The deadline to your completed ad is 2/24/24.
Yearbooks are $55 plus tax. Only 115 yearbooks remain unsold. There will be no extra yearbooks to be sold at the end of the year. Please order soon.
Cap and gown portraits will be taken on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Students must provide their own cap and gown. Cap and gown portraits are optional and will not be included in the yearbook. A sign up link will be sent to seniors in late February .
Senior Yearbook Ads
Order your senior a 2024 Yearbook AD!
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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