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The Gold Standard

Volume 5, Issue 1 | Week of August 9th

The GoldStandardVolume 5, Issue 1 | Week of August 9th

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

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August 10th: Senior Sunrise

August 11th: First Day of School

August 12th: No Late Start

August 14th: Irmo Football Jamboree

August 25th: Meet the Teacher Night

September 3rd: StuCo Blood Drive

Academics Academics

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

A Message from Dr. Kaaren Hampton, Principal

Welcome Back, Yellow Jacket Families!


I am so excited to welcome our students and families back to Irmo High School for another school year! There is something special about the start of a new school year- the energy, the excitement, and the opportunity to begin again with new goals and new possibilities.


This year is especially exciting as we welcome our students into our new spaces and updated areas of our school. We have been working hard to prepare for their return, and I can’t wait for our students and families to see all that is new. While our building may look a little different, what makes Irmo special remains the same - our people, our traditions, and our commitment to our students.


As we get closer to the first day, we will continue to share important information, reminders, and updates with you. Be sure to follow us on social media, as we will be posting more information throughout the coming weeks to help everyone get ready for the new school year.


And don’t forget to save the date for Meet the Teacher on August 25 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing our families back on campus!


Thank you for your continued partnership and support. There is so much to be excited about, and I know this is going to be another great year for our Yellow Jacket family #onpurpose.


Welcome back, Yellow Jackets! Let’s make it a great year!

School Improvement Council Election

Voting is now open for Irmo High School's School Improvement Council (SIC) election.

Here's the link to access the ballot: https://tinyurl.com/IHSSICElection.

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Irmo StuCo Business Sponsorship

Support Irmo StuCo & Promote Your Business! 📣


We’re offering Business/Community Sponsorships for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a great way to advertise your business while helping our student leadership program shine! ✨

🏈📣 Sponsor levels start at just $1-49 and include social media recognition, website listings, banners, and even your logo on our shirts (with higher tiers).


💛 Every sponsorship helps our Student Council provide student centered activities for the student body such as Prom, Homecoming, Spirit Weeks, and more.


How to Sponsor:

✔ Print the packet and complete the second page of the PDF (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zyBqk-4eO0vUbwPRVtosJfbF36TomwQX/view)

✔ Make checks payable to: Irmo High School — Memo: Student Council

✔ Or email Mr. Coleman for more information (ecoleman@lexrich5.org)


Thank you for helping us serve the Irmo community this coming year!

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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

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Athletics Athletics

Purchase tickets to Irmo Athletic Events via GoFan!

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

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 26-27

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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