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The Gold Standard

Volume 4, Issue 7 | Week of September 14

The GoldStandard Volume 4, Issue 7 | Week of September 14
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Upcoming Important Dates

Wednesday, September 17: Delayed Start

Saturday, September 20: Band Competition- Palmetto Espirit de Corps

Monday, September 29: Mystical Market Pop Up Shop

Friday, October 3rd: Homecoming Game

Saturday, October 4th: Homecoming Dance

Student Activities and Fundraisers Student Activities and Fundraisers

Local Businesses

Are you a business owner? Sophomore Board is hosting a Mystical Market Pop Up Shop on Sept. 29th from 5pm to 7pm. We are looking for local businesses to help us make this event a success. The table reservation fee is $10 and will go to support Sophomore Board. You may use the attached link to sign up.

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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.

Order your Yearbook & Senior Ads!

Band Competition

Come out to WC Hawkins Stadium at IHS on Saturday, September 20th to support Irmo Band!

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Homecoming

Homecoming is right around the corner on October 4th, and we want to make sure you have everything you need. Tickets are on sale for $20 in advance via QuickPay or $40 at the door. The theme for this year’s dance is “Night on the Bayou”. Be prepared to mix the Princess and the Frog Magic with the New Orleans Energy at your 2025 Homecoming from 7 to 10 pm on October 4th. Guests forms can be picked up from Mr. Coleman in room 409 during 3A, 7B, or 2nd lunch, but they are due Oct. 1st.

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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!

Irmo Yellow Jacket Club - Student Athletic Pass
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Irmo Merchandise - Apparel Shop

Want Irmo gear ? Shop here !

https://irmohighschool2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Academics Academics

Financial Aid Night

Financial Aid Night will be held on Tuesday, October 7th!

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College Application Day

Attention Parents of Seniors: College Application Day will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in the Library. Admissions Counselors will be onsite to help with applications, provide fee waivers, and share updates. Students must register using the QR code or the link in Senior Google Classroom by Monday, October 6 at 4:00 PM. Please encourage your student to take part in this great opportunity.

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Gifted and Talented Meeting

Families of students in Honors, AP, and IB courses are invited to a welcome reception and informational meeting on Thursday, September 18th.

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FAFSA Assistance

Check out the flyer below for information about getting help with the FAFSA.

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Free PSAT Workshop

A free workshop for the PSAT will be held on Friday, September 19th. Students can sign up here.

Morning Session: 8:20 - 11:30 am

Afternoon Session: 12:30 - 3:40 pm


Students must register using their school email address. Students will only be able to attend one session and they will receive excused absences for the periods/blocks they attend. A Chromebook is required for the workshop.

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Attendance Information Attendance Information

Attendance Matters!

Let’s have a pizza party, Yellow Jackets! Each day you come to school and stay all 4 blocks, you’ll be entered to attend a pizza party with a friend of your choice. Check the flyer for more information and reach out to Mr. Coleman or Ms. Marze for questions!

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Excused Absences

The last day for students/parents to turn in excuses for Quarter 1 Absences is October 22, 2025.
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No Late Start Dates 25-26

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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School Counseling School Counseling

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Senior IGPs

The Irmo High School Counseling Department is preparing to conduct Senior Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Conferences. Conferences will begin on September 15, 2025. These important meetings provide an opportunity to review your student's transcript and credits, and to discuss career goals and post-secondary plans.


We strongly encourage your participation in this meaningful conversation about your student’s future. Parent/guardian attendance is required, and we are pleased to offer both in-person and virtual meeting options for your convenience.

An email invitation will be sent to parents/guardians with a link to schedule your student's IGP conference at a time that works best for you.
The scheduling window is open from August 25 to September 5, 2025.
Conferences not scheduled during this window will be assigned a date and time.

If you have any questions, please contact Princess Gantt, School Counseling Assistant, at (803) 476-3005 or pgantt@lexrich5.org

Thank you for partnering with us in supporting your student’s success.

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

Athletics Athletics

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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

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

Important School Information Important School Information

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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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.

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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