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Back to School Edition | July 28, 2023

The Gold Standard Back to School Edition | July 28, 2023

From the Desk of Dr. Hampton From the Desk of Dr. Hampton

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Upcoming Important Dates

Tuesday, August 1st: Irmo Strong Community Kickoff

Thursday, August 3rd: Back to School Blitz

Friday, August 4th: Meet the Yellow Jackets

Tuesday, August 8th: Jacket Camp

Tuesday, August 15th: First Day for Students

School Supplies

Irmo High School does not have a supply list for students. Individual teachers will inform students of any required supplies on the first day of class in their course syllabi. Students should plan to come prepared to the first day of school with a charged Chromebook.


Suggested items for success in all courses: pen/pencils, binders or folders, notebook or loose leaf lined paper, index cards, highlighters, etc.

Community Event: Irmo Strong Kickoff

The Irmo Strong Community Kickoff Event will be held on Tuesday, August 1st. Free school supplies, bookbags, and books will be available as well as information on nutrition services, transportation services, and health & immunization services will be available.

Back to School Blitz

The Irmo High Back to School Blitz will be held Thursday, August 3rd. Student schedules will be available, as well as information on registration, transportation, parking passes, student IDs, athletics, JROTC, proof of residency, student account payment, and the PTSO.

Meet the Yellow Jackets

Come out to WC Hawkins Stadium on Friday, August 4th from 5:30 - 7:30 to meet the 2023 Irmo High School Yellow Jackets. Meet the players while enjoying sno-cones, photo-ops, a DJ, and more!

Jacket Camp

Rising 9th Graders who registered for Jacket Camp on Tuesday, August 8th should be dropped off in front of the Center for the Arts at 9am. Students should plan for a fun day participating in a campus tour, team building activities, and sessions to learn how to start and finish high school #IrmoStrong. Lunch is provided. Students should be picked up at 1pm.


Please contact Jessica Marze at (803) 476-3211 or jmarze@lexrich5.org for questions or more information.

Student Dropoff

Students should only be dropped off and picked up in front of the Center for the Arts.

Student Parking

Student Parking Passes are now available. The cost for the 23-24 school year is $50. Students must have a valid drivers license, have completed the Alive at 25 course, and pay for the pass in full before receiving their pass. Students can pay online through their student account QuickPay (preferred) or with the bookkeeper in the main office.


Click below to apply for a parking pass and to review all parking pass requirements. Applications will not be processed until the student has completed the Alive at 25 course.

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2023-2024 Bell Schedules

Click on the images below to view the regular and delayed opening bell schedules.
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2023-2024 Regular Bell Schedule

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2023-2024 Delayed Opening Bell Schedule

Delayed Opening

Irmo High School will operate on a delayed opening schedule on most Wednesdays throughout the school year, beginning August 23, 2023. A list of Wednesdays with no delayed opening is below.

Student Nutrition Department Updates

The Student Nutrition Department is excited to announce that our district has a new website for the Free & Reduced Meal Application as well as the cafeteria meal payments platform.

Effective immediately, all meal applications & cafeteria meal payments for our district can only be accessed through www.linqconnect.com.


All student cafeteria accounts which had a positive balance at the end of the 22-23 school year within the previous system will be automatically transferred into LINQ. Families should be able to see any available balance before school begins.

For questions or concerns regarding these services, families can email the Student Nutrition department at nutritionservices@lexrich5.org.

School Improvement Council

The SIC is accepting nominations for current parents, guardians and caregivers willing to serve a 2 year term. Click on the image below to apply.

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Irmo High School PTSO

If you are interested in serving on the Irmo High School PTSO Board, please email irmohighschoolptso@gmail.com.

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 Shauna Dorn at (803) 476-3011 or

sdorn@lexrich5.org.

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.

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