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The Gold Standard

Volume 4, Issue 3 | Week of August 17

The GoldStandard Volume 4, Issue 3 | Week of August 17
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Upcoming Important Dates

Wednesday, August 20: Delayed Start

Wednesday, August 20: Senior Sunrise

Tuesday, August 26: Meet the Teacher Night

Wednesday, August 27: Delayed Start

Thursday August 28 - Friday, August 29: Last Chance for Senior Portraits

Monday, September 1: No School (Labor Day)

Back to School Updates Back to School Updates

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.

Course Withdrawals

The deadline to withdraw from a year long course without penalty is Wednsday August 20, 2025. Dropping a course after thise date will result in a student receiving a WF for the course. If you have questions please contact your student's school counselor.

Health Room Information

Parents & Families - please be mindful of the following important information:



  • All prescription medication to be given at school needs an order from the medical provider.
  • All over the counter medication needs to have a parent consent on file and medication supplied by the parent.
  • Students are not allowed to carry medication in book bags unless they have a signed order to self medicate for diagnosis of diabetes, severe allergies and asthma. All other medication needs to be kept in the health room.
  • Students who need medical accommodations such as use of the elevator, extra time between classes, or frequent bathroom breaks due to a medical problem, must have a note from the medical provider given to the nurse.
  • Only injuries that have occurred in school on the same day will be treated by the school nurse. Old injuries should be treated at home by parents.



All immunization records that are updated need to be turned into the nurse as soon as you get a copy. Current immunization requirements for school can be found on www.dph.sc.gov


Please ensure that your student eats a good breakfast daily and keeps hydrated, this helps them to have a good healthy day at school!


For any questions please contact Patricia Powell, RN at 803-476-3000.


*Per District 5 School Policy


Medication Consent Form

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1748880795/lexrich5org/rnkfittdmijru9yk8dmf/_PermissionforSchoolAdministrationofMedicationrevised5_13_251.pdf

When Your Child Is Sick Info

https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/00251-ENG-CR.pdf

School Annoucements School Annoucements

Deadline Extended! School Improvement Council Nominations

Accepting nominations through this week! At Irmo High School, we value the voices and perspectives of our families. Your feedback is essential to our continuous growth and success. We are now accepting nominations for parents and community members to serve on our School Improvement Council (SIC). The SIC plays a vital role in supporting school initiatives, providing input on important decisions, and helping us build a stronger school community.


If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, use the information below or reach out to Liszette Reyes, Principal's Secretary at lreyes@lexrich5.org to get involved. Together, we can continue Building Legacy for all Yellow Jackets.


Click on this link: http://bit.ly/3K38SC1 for the nomination form.

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Event Information
Meet the Teacher

When?
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025, 05:30 PM
Where?

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Meet the Teacher Night on August 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This drop-in event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn more about the school year ahead.


Food trucks will be available for purchases in front of the West Wing building, so come hungry!


To ensure you know which teachers to visit, please remember that you can access your student’s schedule anytime through the Parent Portal. Simply scan the QR code provided for easy directions.


We look forward to welcoming you and your family!

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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

Class of 2026 Senior Portraits - Last Chance!

Did you miss Senior Portraits? The final opportunity to take senior yearbook photos will be August 28 and 29th. Sign up by visiting www.prestigeportraits.com. It is FREE to take a yearbook (tuxedo and drape) portrait only. After August 28th and 29th, there will be no more opportunities to take senior portraits.

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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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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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Student Activities and Fundraisers Student Activities and Fundraisers

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Student Council Chipotle Night

Join Student Council at Chipotle on Harbison Wednesday, August 20th from 4-8pm for a proceeds night! 25% of proceeds will go back to Student Council to help fund our schoolwide activities and programs!

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School Counseling School Counseling

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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

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 Liszette Reyes, Principal's Secretary at (803) 476-3011 or lreyes@lexrich5.org.

Athletics Athletics

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Purchase tickets to Irmo Athletic Events via GoFan!

Irmo Swim

Irmo Swim travels to Lexington to take on River Bluff on Wednesday, August 20th at 6 pm! ENTRY IS FREE! Location is Topspin Raquet Club (5347 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC)

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.

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Check out IrmoAthletics.com

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