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The Gold Standard

Volume 4, Issue 4 | Week of August 24

The GoldStandard Volume 4, Issue 4 | Week of August 24
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Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, August 25: Club Fair during both lunches

Tuesday, August 26: Meet the Teacher Night

Thursday August 28 - Friday, August 29: Final Senior Portraits

Monday, September 1: No School (Labor Day)

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Tomorrow is Meet the Teacher Night - 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 seeing you!

Student Activities and Fundraisers Student Activities and Fundraisers

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New Club - Irmo Mayor's Student Council

Are you interested in learning more about local government? Do you have a passion for serving the Irmo community? If so, please consider applying to be apart of the first ever Irmo Mayor's Youth Council cohort. This small group of students will meet regularly with Mr. Coleman and the Irmo Town Council to learn about government and be a voice of teens in the community. See Mr. Coleman in 112 for an application. Applications are due by September 5th.

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/

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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Academics Academics

ACT Workshop

Juniors and Seniors take advantage of the Free ACT workshop on Friday, August 29th: sign up for the AM or PM sessions. Space is limited! Sign up here.

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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

Together we can save lives at the Blood Drive

You can save a life as early as September 10th by donating blood! Register using the link and search for "Irmo High School". Students under 17 will need a parent permission form, so pick those up in room 112 with Mr. Coleman.

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.

IHS Essentials IHS Essentials

Student QuickPay - Pay Student Fees / Activities Here

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