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Monday, April 29: StingMan Tryouts

Thursday, May 2: Rising Senior Night

Friday, May 3: Q4 Interim Issued

Tuesday, May 7: Fundraiser Night at Panera Bread

Wednesday, May 8: Virtual SC Exams

Thursday, May 23: Senior Elementary School Walks

Friday, May 24: Graduation Practice for Seniors

Thursday, May 30: Graduation

Friday, May 31: Last Day of School

Parents, please review the important information in this document as we near the end of the year. This document contains important upcoming dates, testing dates, info regarding returning library materials and Chromebooks, graduation dates, and other vital information that will help your student end the year successfully!

Gavin's Law (H.3583) is legislation that makes sexual extortion, the act of blackmailing someone using sexually explicit images or videos, a felony offense and an aggravated felony if the victim is a minor, vulnerable adult, or if the victim suffers bodily injury or death directly related to the crime.

The bill reads in part, "Local school districts shall collaborate with the State Department of Education, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and the Attorney General’s office, as appropriate, to implement a policy to educate and notify students of the provisions of this act which includes adequate notice to students, parents or guardians, the public, and school personnel of the change in law. The State Department of Education must file a report as to the status of the adoption and implementation of the education policies under this act to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, annually by July first of each year."

In November 2023, the School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Board of Trustees approved new Board Policy JICFB, “Gavin’s Law Implementation.” Families may find additional information regarding Gavin’s Law on School District Five’s website.

Click on the image below to register for seat time. All Saturday seat time recapture must be registered and paid for prior to attending.

The School Counseling Department needs your help! Please encourage your students to complete this form. Scholarship awards offered to graduating seniors need to be documented. The School Counseling Department needs this information to be able to celebrate your successes and to accurately report scholarship awards ( academic, athletic, military or other) for the Class of 2024.

The form can be accessed using the link here.

• Please use your student Google email account when adding your scholarship awards.
• The name and photo associated with your Google account will allow us to follow up with you if additional information is needed.
• You will also be asked to upload a copy of the actual award letter or email.
• Please print to PDF or take a screenshot and upload.
• A new form must be completed for each scholarship award.
• Please report ALL offers from colleges/universities you may have received even if you have opted not to attend the school.

Join the Student Council at the Panera on Harbison on Tuesday May 7th from 4-8pm for a spirit night! 25% of all in-person, online, and to-go orders will support Student Council and programs that benefit the whole school. Just mention Irmo Student Council or show the flyer when you check out!

Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Wednesday, May 8, from 6:30-7:30 p.m, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! Click here to register.

Do you have a student who is interested in being on the Irmo High School Dance Team? Attend our in person auditions on May 1st from 4-5:30 in the CFA at IHS. Your student can find the interest form in their Grade Level Google Classroom, or visit Ms. McCaig in her classroom (1017) or contact her via email: mmsscaig@lexrich5.org.

Seniors: If you are NOT going to college or the military after graduation, please come see Mrs. Etheredge in room 106. Every Monday, between 12-2pm, she will be assisting students with job applications, resumes and workforce readiness. Let's find your dream job!

The deadline to submit community service hours for underclassmen working toward the D5 Extended Studies Diploma is quickly approaching. All Freshman and eligible sophomores and juniors must submit 10 or more hours of community service hours no later than May 1, 2024. Verification forms are avaliable in the school counseling office and on the IHS School Counseling Website. No late submissions will be accepted. If you have questions please see Ms. Gantt in School Counseling.

We are so excited to announce that Irmo High School will be having its first-annual National Student Leadership Week this year from April 22nd through April 26th! National Student Leadership Week is a time to recognize and celebrate young student leaders of America and their contributions. This year’s theme is “Student Leaders: Taking Charge”. National Student Leadership Week at Irmo will provide several events and activities, including a spirit week! National Student Leadership Week is an exciting addition to our many other events that commemorate those who work hard to improve our school. Irmo is ready to show its students that leadership is found inside of everyone!

Do you have a sweet tooth? The Student Council of Irmo will be hosting a Sugar Rush Candy Sale before school and during both lunches April 9-26th. Please check the flier for more info.

Members of the Class of 2025 will be able to schedule their Senior Portraits in early July.

The Columbia VA Health Care System (VAHCS) will host its annual Summer Student Program for middle and high school students June 4 - July 25, 2024. This year’s program will consist of a hybrid model: specialized research projects and STEM enrichment activities. This includes assignments in different departments, lunch & learn opportunities, and special activities, to include seminars, student leadership, networking, presentation skills, and mentoring.

High school students may also apply for a hybrid Medical Science Experience Program*; the selection process will include educational qualifications, interests, and references. This is a great opprotunity for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. Applications are avaliable in the IHS School Counseling Office and are only being accepted from April 15-19, 2024

The Summer Seniors 2024 application is now open. Summer Seniors is an on-campus event hosted by the University of South Carolina each summer for high-achieving African American rising seniors.

Session 1: Wednesday, June 26 - Saturday, June 29 Session 2: Wednesday, July 10 - Saturday, July 13 Each year we host up to 180 students over the two sessions. To date, more than 1,000 students have participated in.

Students selected to attend the four-day residential program will learn about the admission and application process, explore academic interests and discover what it is like to be a student at our flagship university.Interested students must apply by May 1. The application and a promo video is attached below.

The Richland County Public Library now provides free longterm Hot Spot Lending to qualify K-12 students in Richland County. Please see the flyer below for more information. Applications are available for pick up in the School Counseling Office.

See the link below for information about the Clemson Career Workshop!

Applications for South Carolina Business Week are now avaliable.

The primary objective of South Carolina Business Week is to impact knowledge about entrepreneurship and the American free enterprise system to high school students. The event will be held on the campus of the University of South Carolina from July 14-19, 2024. The application is avaliable in grade the Sophomore & Junior Google Classroooms and at https://www.scchamber.net/partners-and-programs/business-week/

Students should inform their School Counselor if interested in applying. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2024.

Please see the attachment below for updated Attendance information.

Please click here for our 23-24 Scholarship Directory.

Parents of seniors, please encourage your student to start checking the list of scholarships available on a weekly basis and complete applications by the designated deadline. If you have questions, please contact your child’s School Counselor.

Is your child needing academic support? Irmo High School's after school tutoring meets in the Media Center every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 until 6:00 pm. If you are interested in attending then please email Dr. Dew at sdew@lexrich5.org for details.

Students are required to wear their student IDs at all times. Students may order their own temporary and permanent ID replacement using this form. Temporary IDs are $1 and Permanent ID replacements are $5. All charges will be billed to student accounts.

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

Parents and families should log in to Parent Portal to stay updated on student grades and attendance. See the presentation linked below for details on how to access Parent Portal.

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.

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.

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.