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Monday, September 22 - Picture Day in English Classes

Tuesday, September 23 - Picture Day in English Classes

Wednesday, September 24: Delayed Start

Saturday, September 27: Irmo Okra Strutt - See you at the parade!

Monday, September 29: Mystical Market Pop Up Shop

Friday, October 3rd: Homecoming Football Game vs Lexington

Saturday, October 4th: Homecoming Dance

Friday, October 10th: Parent-Teacher Conferences

We are pleased to announce that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on October 10, 2025, at Irmo High School. Conferences may be held either face-to-face or virtually to best fit your needs.

Teachers will send their available times to schedule conferences beginning next week - September 29th. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. Thank you for your continued partnership in your student's education! If you have any questions, contact Dr. SaraBeth Dew at sdew@lexrich5.org.

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

Are you a business owner? Sophomore Board is hosting a Mystical Market Pop Up Shop on Sept. 29th from 5pm to 7pm. We are looking for local businesses to help us make this event a success. The table reservation fee is $10 and will go to support Sophomore Board. You may use the attached link to sign up.

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.

Homecoming is right around the corner on October 4th, and we want to make sure you have everything you need. Tickets are on sale for $20 in advance via QuickPay. The theme for this year’s dance is “Night on the Bayou”. Be prepared to mix the Princess and the Frog Magic with the New Orleans Energy at your 2025 Homecoming from 7 to 10 pm on October 4th. Guests forms can be picked up from Mr. Coleman in room 409 during 3A, 7B, or 2nd lunch and are due Oct. 1st.

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!

Financial Aid Night will be held on Tuesday, October 7th!

Attention Parents of Seniors: College Application Day will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in the Library. Admissions Counselors will be onsite to help with applications, provide fee waivers, and share updates. Students must register using the QR code or the link in Senior Google Classroom by Monday, October 6 at 4:00 PM. Please encourage your student to take part in this great opportunity.

Check out the flyer below for information about getting help with the FAFSA.

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

Let’s have a pizza party, Yellow Jackets! Each day you come to school and stay all 4 blocks, you’ll be entered to attend a pizza party with a friend of your choice. Check the flyer for more information and reach out to Mr. Coleman or Ms. Marze for questions!

The last day for students/parents to turn in excuses for Quarter 1 Absences is October 22, 2025.

The Irmo Girls Basketball program is looking for more players to join our team!

This is a great opportunity to:

✅ Build self-confidence

✅ Earn community service hours

✅ Be part of a strong sisterhood

If you’re interested in trying out, please see Coach Ferguson in Room 3012 or email cferguson@lexrich5.org

for more information.

Come be part of something special—we’d love to have you on the team!

Shoutout to the Girls Cross Country team for an amazing start to the season! At the Eye Opener meet, they finished 8th out of 51 teams in their race. Way to represent Irmo with grit, speed, and teamwork!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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