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The Gold Standard

Volume 3, Issue 19 | Sunday, February 2nd

The GoldStandard Volume 3, Issue 19 | Sunday, February 2nd

Important Dates Important Dates

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Monday, January 27: D5 Foundation Fun Night at Flight

Wednesday, February 5: Club Picture Day

Monday, February 10: Q3 Interim Dates

Friday, February 14: No School for Students | Teacher Work Day

Monday, February 17: E-Learning Day (Make up for Sept. 30)

School Counseling School Counseling

Reminder: Community Service Deadline for Seniors

The deadline to submit the required 10 hours of community service for seniors pursuing the Extended Studies Diploma has been extended to Monday, February 3, 2025, as February 1st falls on a Saturday. Late submissions will not be accepted.


If you have questions, please contact Ms. Gantt, School Counseling Secretary.

National School Counseling Week 2025

National School Counseling Week 2025 is being observed February 3-7, 2025. This years' theme is "School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive," This week is celebrated annually to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. Be sure to thank your student's School Counselor this week!

The Cinderella Project

Shop the Columbia Boutique for prom attire at no charge for high school students. See details below.

2025 Palmetto Girls State Delegate Applications now available

Attention IHS Junior Girls and Parents/Guardians: The American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State is coming soon! Palmetto Girls State is a weeklong program this summer designed to immerse students in a real, functioning government, in the mythical State of Palmetto! Who knows, maybe your student will be the next delegate selected to attend ALA Palmetto Girls State.


Your student can stop by the School Counseling Office for the application today. Applications are due by 4pm, February 21st. Late applications will not be accepted. No exceptions.


Please contact Dr. Floyd, School Counselor, if you have any additional questions or concerns.

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.


https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/68672/institution

Career Assessment

Students can sign up here for a career assessment, during lunch and Stinger Studies in room 106.

Financial Aid Information

On behalf of the School Counseling Department we are extending a special thank you to Ms. Charlene Bolton, Director of the Educational Opportunity Center(EOC) for her Financial Aid 101 presentation for our students and parents on Monday, November 11th. She has shared her presentation to assist your student with preparing and paying for college. Click here to view the presentation.

General School Information General School Information

Prom Tickets

🎉 Attention Parents of Irmo Juniors & Seniors! 🎉


Get ready for a night under the stars! ✨ Prom 2025: A Celestial Night ✨ is happening on May 3rd at the SC State Museum! Doors open at 8 PM, and all students must be picked up by 11:15 PM.


🎟️ Tickets start at $50 in February and increase by $15 each month—so buy early! At-the-door tickets are $120. No cash payments until April. Tickets can be purchased digitally via D5 Student QuickPay.


📢 Important Reminders:


IHS Prom Permission Forms are required and can be picked up in Room 112.

Guest Forms are required for non-IHS guests (must be 20 or younger).

No outstanding Student Council fees to purchase a ticket.

Deadline for all forms: May 2nd—NO exceptions!

Tickets must be picked up by May 2nd or repurchased at the door.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot for an unforgettable night! 🌟 #IHSProm2025

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.

Yearbook

Order your 2025 Yearbook today! Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter code 14792025. The deadline to order a yearbook is March 20, 2025. The price is now $70.

Senior Yearbook Information

The deadline to purchase a Senior Yearbook ad is February 28, 2025 OR until sold out. Currently 2 half page and 7 quarter page ads remain available. Purchase Senior Ads and yearbooks at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ (use code 14792025)

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 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 Shauna Dorn at (803) 476-3011 or

sdorn@lexrich5.org.

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

District Wide News District Wide News

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