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

Friday, February 21: Irmo Theatre Night of One Acts

Tuesday, February 25: ACT School Day Test Adminstration

Wednesday, March 5: No Late Start | SAT School Day Test Administration

Monday, March 17: In-person Weather make up day

The Irmo Winter Guard won best in class at the CWEA White Knoll Premiere and the CWEA Catawba Ridge Winter guard show. Their next performance will be on February 22nd at Chapin high school

Our Irmo High FBLA club had a fantastic trip to the state convention in Greenville, SC Feb 3-5 2025.Three outstanding students represented our club: Dehaviland Boulware (President), Raheem O'Suliivan (VP of Information Technology), and Jay Johnson (VP of Graphic Design).

The students competed in the following events: Website Design, Community Service, Visual Design, and Networking Infrastructure.

The students won in the state competitions and qualified for nationals in the following events:

Networking Infrastructure: Raheem O'Sullivan - FIRST PLACE

Community Service Project: Dehaviland Boulware: THIRD PLACE

Visual Design: Jay Johnson: FOURTH PLACE

Congratulations to Amy Mew, Teacher of the Year and Michelle McCoy, Support Employee of the Year! We are so thankful for all they do for Irmo High School.

Congratulations to the newest cohort of the Irmo High School members of Young Men United!

Congratulations to the following students for being chosen PE and Weight Lifting Students of the Month for the month of January:

• Caylee Alexander
• Noah Collins
• Arian Kakar
• Jordan Weathersby

Irmo High School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our magnet students in This is Escolares, the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career Programmes, and the Arts Magnet! These students have demonstrated excellence, dedication, and a commitment to their academic and artistic pursuits.

🏆 Student Awards 🏆

✨ IB Career Student of the Quarter: Jamil Evans

✨ IB Diploma Student of the Quarter: Natalie Bailey

✨ This is Escolares Student of the Quarter: Amaris Veal

🎖️ Teacher Awards 🎖️

🌟 This is Escolares Teacher of the Quarter: Ms. Obias

🌟 IB Diploma Teacher of the Quarter: Dr. Walker

These students and educators have exemplified the values of their programs through hard work, leadership, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!

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

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.

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

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

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.

Optional cap and gown photos will be held on March 24th! Click here to sign up.

Dear Irmo High School Families,

We are excited to share that, in collaboration with Midlands Technical College, our district is offering Dual Enrollment courses this summer! This opportunity is available to all rising 10th-12th grade students (both current and new applicants) who meet the admission requirements.

Key Details:

📅 Application Deadline: March 14th

📚 Summer Session Dates: June 6 – July 29

🎓 Eligibility: Students must have a 3.0 GPA to qualify.

📖 Course Options: Students may select elective courses only, ensuring no impact on their 2025-2026 course schedules.

💻 Course Format: All courses will be asynchronous virtual classes, but students must attend a minimum of one in-person meeting per week (at least 1 hour) at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies.

💰 Tuition Assistance: To qualify for SC Lottery Tuition Assistance, students must enroll in two courses (6 credit hours). If a student chooses to take only one course, they may do so at an estimated cost of $800.

📜 Transcripts: Final grades will be recorded in PowerSchool as historical grades in the fall semester.

This is a great opportunity for students to earn college credit while still in high school! If your student is interested, please be sure to complete the application before the March 14th deadline.

FCCLA and HOSA students are selling discount cards to support to fund community service projects and help students attend valuable activities where they can expand their knowledge and skills. This card provides great savings at local businesses in Columbia and surrounding areas.

We truly appreciate your support and generosity in helping us continue to make a positive impact on our community. Thank you for helping make our goals a reality!

Click here to purchase your card today and make a difference!

The FCCLA & HOSA

🎉 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

Join Irmo Theatre Company for their Night of One Acts on Friday, Feb. 21st. It's "Pay What You Want" at the door, as this evening of performances serves as a fundraiser for the program. The show consists of two one act plays, some musical performances, and an IB Theatre project performance. The Theatre 2 class will present the one act play "Trio" and the Theatre Honors class will present the student directed one act play "Seasons of Us." It starts at 6:30pm that Friday night. We hope to see you there!

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.

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

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)

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 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.

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.

There will be a football meeting on Tuesday , February 18 at 4 pm after school in the field house. All returning players and newcomers are expected to attend. We will discuss our spring plans and what to look forward to in the coming days and weeks.

Students interested in cheer should attend the interest meeting on Wednesday, February 19. Parents/guardians must attend with students.

Cheer Open Season Practice begins in March!

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.

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