The Gold Standard
Volume 3, Issue 32 | Sunday, May 18th
Important Dates
Thurday, May 22: Underclassmen Exams Begin
Friday, May 23: Graduation Practice (Mandatory for Seniors)
Monday, May 26: No School (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 27: Half Day
Wednesday, May 28: Half Day
Wednesday, May 28: Graduation
Thursday, May 29: Half Day | Last Day of School
Class of 2025
Graduation 2025
Graduation is fast approaching! This section of The Gold Standard is dedicated to all the important information Seniors and their families need to know.
Graduation Arrival
Graduation Clear Bag Policy
Senior Exam Exemption
Scholarship Reporting and Exit Survey
Hello class of 2025! As the school year comes to a close there are a few things that must be finalized prior to you successfully transitioning to your post secondary plans. The school counseling department needs your help! Please complete the 2024-2025 scholarship reporting form and the senior exit survey as soon as possible! Both forms are linked in the grade level Google classroom. School counselors will be available in the back of the media center on May 1st, 5th and 8th for any seniors who need assistance completing the forms.
Exam Information
End of Year Information
Seat Time Recapture
Students who have over 10 absences in a yearlong class or over 5 absences in a semester class must recapture seat time in order to receive credit. See below for available times. Follow this link to register, or click the image below.
*Seat time fees must be paid prior to attending a recapture session.
25-26 Registration
All new and returning students must complete registration prior to the 25-26 School Year. See the flyer below for information and visit Final Forms to start the registration process!
School Counseling
Emeralds of Excellence Schoolarship Program & Debutante Cotillion.
The Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in Irmo South Carolina is excited to announce the kickoff of its biennial debutante cotillion and scholarship opportunity for rising juniors and seniors.
Transcripts
Updated transcripts, reflecting Semester 1 GPA and class rank, are now available for ordering through Parchment. If you have any questions, please contact your student's School Counselor.Any student wh does not have aParchment account can create one using the link below using their PERSONAL email. All transcripts are free of charge for current Irmo High School students.
General School Information
Class of 2026 Senior Portraits
See below for scheduling info regarding Senior Portraits for the Class of 2026!
JV Cheer Fundraiser
Come out and support Irmo JV Cheer at Handel’s Ice Cream! Treat yourself to something sweet and help our squad at the same time—we’ll receive 20% of all sales during the event!
📍 Handel’s Ice Cream
📅 Thursday, May 22
🕓 4 PM – 7 PM
Bring your friends, your family, and your school spirit!
Irmo Theatre Company
You're Invited!
Irmo Theatre Company's end of year celebration (the Final Jam) is on Tuesday, May 27th after our half day on Main Street from 2-5pm. We will have two food trucks -- Fussin' Kitchen and Kona Ice. Food trucks will set up around 12:30 - 1pm in front of Main Street. Come grab some lunch if you want to or come back with your family for dinner to join us for some fun around 2!
We will have a DJ, some karaoke, candy, pinatas, games, and the reveal of next year's musical (around 3pm). We hope to see you there! Family, friends, community members are all invited to join us, so bring the kids! You may even see some ITC alumni, as this event functions as a homecoming as well. Thanks for your constant support of our theatre program; we hope to see you there.
Health Room News
Immunization Requirements: for the latest immunization requirements for school attendance
please look on South Carolina Department Of Health website:
https://dph.sc.gov/health-wellness/child-teen-health/vaccine-requirements-info
You are encouraged to update your student’s immunization record over the summer and return
to school nurse upon returning for the school year.
Medication Pickup: If your child has medication here at school, a parent or a guardian will need to pick it up before the healthroom closes. Please stop by the health room to pick up your child’s medication by May 30, 2025. For any questions or concerns please contact Nurse Powell at 803-476-3000.
Note: For safety reasons, we don’t send medication home with students and medication cannot
be stored over summer. Any medications remaining will have to be discarded according to
District 5 policy.
Shop at Publix? Become a Publix Partner to help support IHS
Publix Partners makes supporting students and faculty as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1. Join Club Publix and log in to your account at publix.com.
2. In your Club Publix profile, go to Settings, select Choose Publix Partner at the bottom of the page, and select your school.
3. Enter your phone number at checkout or pay with the Publix app, and we’ll donate a portion of your purchase to your school.
Publix Partners has contributed over $41.2 million to more than 5,296 schools across the Southeast.
We have earned $500 in support incentive funds this school year! Learn more at publix.com/partners.
Alive at 25
Alive at 25 courses are available to be able to park on campus for second semester. Register your student at SCNSC.ORG/A25. By registering your child for Alive at 25, they will receive comprehensive training on safe driving practices, defensive driving techniques, and the importance of making
responsible choices behind the wheel.
Students must complete this course before they can be issued an Irmo High School Student Parking Pass.
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.
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 Liszette Reyes at (803) 476-3011 or
Athletics
Cross Country Interest Meeting
Irmo High Cross Country is looking for outstanding athletes that would like to join our team. We will have an Interest Meeting on May 27, 2025 at the Media Center at 6pm. Please come out and hear what the coaches and athletes have to say about our upcoming season.
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.
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