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The Gold Standard

Volume 4, Issue 22 | Week of January 4th

The GoldStandardVolume 4, Issue 22 | Week of January 4th

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

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January 5th: Students Return to School

January 19th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)

Academics Academics

Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment application is now open!

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Virtual Tutoring Opportunity

Virtual Tutoring is available through Discus. Students can access through ClassLink. No library card necessary! Paid for by the Department of Education.

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Student Activities and Fundraisers Student Activities and Fundraisers

Irmo Theatre Company Musical Auditions

🎭 Spring Musical Auditions! 🎶


Calling all performers!

Auditions for this year’s spring musical, "Little Shop of Horrors", will be held Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 6th after school. All interested students are encouraged to try out—no experience necessary! Please see the flyer around campus for full details, requirements, and audition times. Sign-up on the link below to ensure you have an audition spot. We can’t wait to see you in the Orchestra Room one of those two days!

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Join the Spanish Honors Society

Students who maintained at least a B average in an Honors-level Spanish course may join the Spanish Honors Society. Recommendation forms are due January 16th. The fee is $20 and may be paid between January 21st - January 28th. Please see the flyer for more information.

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Sneakers and Sweethearts

Join the Freshman Board, StuCo, and FCCLA as they host Irmo's first ever Sneakers & Sweethearts Ball. This event is for the sneakerheads, the lovebirds, or anyone who wants to have a good time! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Student QuickPay or at the door. No outside guests are allowed. You must present your school ID at the door.

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Blood Drive

Join StuCo in saving lives by donating at our February Blood Drive. You can register using the link attached. Students under 18 need a parent permission form, also on Google Classroom. If you have questions or concerns, see Mr. Coleman in room 112.


Registration Link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=IRMOHS

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Prom 2026

Yellow Jackets, it's time to start thinking about Prom 2026! This year's theme "Under the Floating Lights" will be brought to life on April 25th at 1208 Washington Place. Early bird tickets are $55 and will be available until Feb. 28th. Any student who purchases a ticket from Jan. 5th to Feb. 28th will be entered into a drawing to get their ticket refunded. One junior and one senior will be selected. Be sure to check the StuCo social media and your grade level Google Classroom for all info.


Ticket Request Link: https://forms.gle/3aZnkno6dzYQMLSx5

Student Quick Pay Link: https://www.studentquickpay.com/lexrich5/

Distinguished Dual Enrollment Scholars

We are excited to share wonderful news and highlight the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of three of our Dual Enrollment students. Please join me in congratulating the following students for earning the recognition of Distinguished Dual Enrollment Scholar:


🎓 Savana Amacher

🎓 Carson Eifert

🎓 Asiyah Carter


These students have demonstrated strong academic performance, responsibility, and consistency while successfully balancing high school coursework with college-level expectations through Midlands Technical College. Their commitment to academic excellence is truly commendable, and they are wonderful examples of what it means to take initiative, stay organized, and rise to the challenge.


We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued success throughout the remainder of the Dual Enrollment program.


Please join me in celebrating Savana, Carson, and Asiyah for this well-deserved accomplishment!

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Semester One's Promise Yourself Students of the Month

Congratulations to our Promise Yourself Students of the Month for semester one.

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Yearbook Orders

2025-2026 Yearbook and Senior Ad sales are now open!


Yearbook prices increase to $75 in January and Senior Advertisements are available until sold out.

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Order your Yearbook & Senior Ads!

Student Athletic Pass

Want to be in the student section at every IHS game? For $25, Irmo High School students are invited to join the IYJC as a Student Member and get a Student Athletic Pass to get in to regular season home games for the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons for no additional charge. Your student membership includes a free t-shirt! Click the yellow link below for the form to join!

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Irmo Yellow Jacket Club - Student Athletic Pass

School Counseling School Counseling

School Counselor Assignments

School Counselor Assignments (by Last Name of Student)


Ms. Dorothya Nero, Director - last names A-B | ext. 3034 dnero@lexrich5.org

Ms. Cherise Jacobs - last names C-Gr | Ext. 3042 cjacobs@lexrich5.org

Mrs. Ravonne Vant - last names Gu-L | Ext. 3036 rvant@lexrich5.org

Mrs. Porsha Mumford - last names M- Sa | Ext. 3033 pmumford@lexrich5.org

Mrs. Ruschell Pearson - last names Sc-Z | Ext. 3035 rpearson@lexrich5.org

Attendance Information Attendance Information

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfg91LpiWu4iy3Poe_1uVPzGvlkkJwuJ2dWZ7ff-Fdgp_c4ig/viewform
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Athletics Athletics

Purchase tickets to Irmo Athletic Events via GoFan!

Join our Athletic Boosters - 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.

Check out IrmoAthletics.com

Get Involved Get Involved

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.

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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 Kaaren Hampton, Principal at (803) 476-3010 or khampton@lexrich5.org

Irmo Essentials Irmo Essentials

PowerSchool Access

The best way to stay up to date with your student's academic progress is through PowerSchool's Parent Portal. Parent Portal will open at the beginning of the school year. Parents and families who have never accessed PowerSchool will need to create an account and associate that account with their students. Families with existing access will be able to log in once the portal opens for the year.


Need help logging in or creating an account? Click below for assistance.

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No Late Start Dates 25-26

High schools in our district operate on a late start schedule on Wednesdays throughout the year. Class will begin on Wednesdays at 9:20 am. Due to testing and other events, select Wednesdays will have no late start and operate on a regular schedule. Add the dates below to your calendars to ensure your students are on time on these no late start Wednesdays.
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Fee or Special Activity Payment

Click below to any fee or special activity payments - t-shirts, dances, club activities, etc.

Student QuickPay - Pay Student Fees / Activities Here

Important School Information Important School Information

Cell Phones & Headphones

School District 5 Cell Phone Policy

During the school day, students are prohibited from accessing their personal electronic devices. Students may not utilize the function of electronic communication on device accessories during the school day. Students must store away and silence their devices and/or device accessories in lockers, backpacks, or otherwise as directed by the school district during the school day. Exceptions granted for other authorized reasons (i.e. emergency situations) will be determined by the school district.


This policy includes cell phones, personal computers, tablets, gaming devices, headphones, and other accessories.

Identification (ID) Badges

All Irmo High students must wear a current picture ID badge when on District Five property. ID cards are printed on both sides with the same information.

  1. IDs must be worn at all times.

  2. IDs must be visible and worn outside of clothing.

  3. Picture, name and barcode must be visible.


ID badges must be clearly visible and worn in front above the waist and below the neck on a breakaway lanyard. In a pocket, or under a jacket is NOT clearly visible. The ID badge may not be marked on or altered in any way; if it is damaged, a new ID will need to be purchased. A defaced ID is any badge on which the picture, name, ID #, year, barcode or grade level has been changed, altered, or obstructed.


The first ID badge is free. However, replacing lost, stolen or damaged cards costs $5.00. The replacement fee covers the cost of the materials used in reprinting and replacement lanyards.

Student Drop Off/Pick Up

Car riders, late arrivals, and early dismissals should be dropped off and picked up from the car rider line in front of the West Wing/Attendance area and the CFA. Enter at the light on St. Andrews Road across from the practice fields. This is the only location for student drop off/pick up. Please do not drop off students in the bus loop, behind the school, or in front of the main entrance.

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