The Gold Standard
Volume 4, Issue 18 | Week of November 30th
Upcoming Dates
December 15th-18th: Midterm Exams
December 18th: End of 2nd Quarter
December 22nd-January 1st: Winter Break
Academics
ACT or SAT Choice
In Spring 2026, 11th and 12th graders can take the ACT or SAT during a school day—fully funded by the state at no cost to you. By participating in one of these exams, students can meet the College Readiness Indicator for South Carolina, an important milestone recognized at graduation.
Meeting the College Readiness Indicator means:
- ACT composite score of 20+ or
- SAT total score of 1020+
For detailed directions on how to make your selection in Parent Portal, click here.
The choice form will be open until December 15, 2025.
Dual Enrollment
The Dual Enrollment application is now open!
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.
Student Activities and Fundraisers
Christmas Toy Drive
Join Student Council in supporting Prisma Health Children's Hospital by donating to their Christmas Toy Drive. The drive will run from Dec. 1st-18th. Items can be dropped off in various places around campus.
SC All-State Chorus Results
Congratulations to the following IHS Chorus students for being selected to the 2026 SCMEA All-State Chorus! The event will take place February 26-28, 2026 at Winthrop University.
Secondary Magnet Fair
Students from This Is Escolares and the International Baccalaureate Programmes Shine at the District Magnet Fair!
Students from our This Is Escolares Magnet and our International Baccalaureate Programmes represented Irmo High School with excellence at this year’s District Magnet Fair. These dedicated students volunteered their time to greet families, share information about our school’s academic and arts magnet pathways, and highlight the opportunities available through the IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-related Programme.
Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and school pride made a powerful impression. Families, district staff, and community members shared numerous compliments about how knowledgeable, helpful, and welcoming our students were throughout the event.
We are incredibly proud of these magnet and IB scholars for showcasing the best of Irmo High School and demonstrating what it means to lead, serve, and shine.
Escolares Student of the Week
We’re proud to celebrate our Student of the Week — a shining example of hard work, positivity, and school spirit! Each week, our teachers will highlight a student from the This Is Escolares Magnet Program who embodies excellence in learning, leadership, and character.
International Baccalaureate Students of the Quarter
We're proud to celebrate our IB Career and IB Diploma Students of the Quarter for Quarter 1.
The Global Lens
Through the Global Lens project, IB students at Irmo International School of the Arts capture and share photos that celebrate diversity, creativity, and connection. Featured in each IB student-led newsletter, these images highlight the vibrant spirit of our school and the greater Irmo community.
PE and Weightlifting Students of the Month 💪
Congratulations to our PE and Weight Lifting Students of the Month for November: Alia Applegate, Reynerio Portillo, Antoine Quattlebaum, and Demarion Arrington.
Yearbook Orders
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.
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!
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 Winter Wonderland
Stay cozy and committed! From December 2-17 show up every day for a chance to win. Five students will be chosen each day to receive a cool winter prize. So make sure you come to school. Winners will be announced during Stinger Studies and can pick up their prize at the Attendance Office.
Athletics
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.
Get Involved
The Goodwill Brunch
The Goodwill Brunch will be held on December 5, 2025. This event is brought to you by Irmo High School and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission.
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 Kaaren Hampton, Principal at (803) 476-3010 or khampton@lexrich5.org
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.
No Late Start Dates 25-26
Fee or Special Activity Payment
Click below to any fee or special activity payments - t-shirts, dances, club activities, etc.
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.
IDs must be worn at all times.
IDs must be visible and worn outside of clothing.
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.