Irwin County Schools

Irwin County Elementary School proudly honors the winners of the 2025 Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Writing Competition. The YGA competition aims to inspire students to develop both enthusiasm for and expertise in writing, while also providing a platform to celebrate their literary achievements. For over two decades, this prestigious competition has recognized student success in both arts and academics, engaging Georgia students in grades K-12. The following students from Irwin County Elementary School have earned recognition as grade-level winners for their outstanding writing: Kindergarten: Allison Dillard 1st Grade: Tiana Petty 2nd Grade: Kamden Lampkin 3rd Grade: Kylee Bryan 4th Grade: Bryce Busbin 5th Grade: Braxton Bridges These talented students have showcased creativity and skill in their written works which will be submitted to the RESA Level Competition for a chance to compete at the state- level. State-level winners will be announced on the GLAS website (http://galangartssup.weebly.com/young-georgia-authors.html) and the GaDOE website. The competition, sponsored by the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors (GLAS) and the Georgia RESA Network with support from the Georgia Department of Education, continues to provide an exciting opportunity for students to excel in writing and share their voices. Congratulations to all the winners at Irwin County Elementary!

Important Calendar Update for Irwin County Schools : Due to the unusual number of weather days this year, Irwin County Schools have amended the district calendar. Friday, March 14th will now be a regular school day for students. Please update your calendars and ensure your child is present. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to make up for lost instructional time. Thank you for your cooperation!

UPCOMING CHANGES: In our ongoing commitment to keeping students and staff safe, the Irwin County School District will implement a CLEAR or MESH bag policy starting the first day of the upcoming school year. We understand that students involved in sports, band, and other extracurricular activities may need to bring items like bat bags, instrument cases, or overnight bags. Procedures will be in place to ensure these items are properly checked or securely stored during the school day. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to prioritize safety on our campuses.

2025-2026 ICSS School Calendar

For a full list of current job openings, please visit https://www.irwin.k12.ga.us/page/current-openings.

Congratulations to the Irwin County High School Star Student, Hudson Royal, and his Star Teacher, Mrs. Kayla Haire! Hudson, the son of Charles Royal and Stephanie Mixon, earned the recognition for academic achievement and performance on the SAT. Hudson has been in the Top 10 every school year and excels academically, being amongst the top in his class. Hudson chose Mrs. Haire as his STAR Teacher because “she is an amazing teacher, and I will never forget the impact she has had on me since 5th grade. She makes school and learning fun.”

**date correction** Parents, If your child is interested in taking dual enrollment classes for next school year (2025-2026) please plan to attend our dual enrollment information night with your child on Thursday, January 30th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE

Early Bird Special MS/HS Yearbook sale. The deadline is January 31, 2025. order now at www.yearbookordercenter.com

After consulting with our local EMA about road conditions in the county, Irwin County Schools will NOT reopen for in-person learning tomorrow. Students should continue working on classroom assignments in Google Classroom or on any packets that were sent home. We look forward to seeing everyone back in person on Monday! Thank you for your cooperation, and stay safe.

We want to assure our parents, students, and staff that we are still in communication with our local Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and are closely monitoring road conditions as the snow and ice begin to melt. We will provide an update later this evening regarding school operations for tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community. Stay safe, and we will share more information soon!

Irwin County Schools will have a virtual learning day tomorrow, January 23, 2025. With freezing temperatures expected this evening, we anticipate the risk of ice on the roads, creating potentially dangerous travel conditions. Students are asked to complete any work packets that teachers sent home on Tuesday and/or check their Google Classroom accounts for any assignments posted by their teachers. The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our top priority. We hope everyone enjoys the snow and stays safe and warm!

Our most recent communication with the local EMA and the latest National Weather Center update indicates that it is still safe to release at our regular time today. However, we encourage everyone to exercise caution as weather conditions may change. Due to the approaching winter storm and concerns for the safety of our students, staff, and community, Irwin County Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 22, 2025. We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions throughout the day tomorrow in coordination with our local Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to make a decision regarding school operations on Thursday. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Please stay safe and take necessary precautions during this weather event. Updates will be shared as soon as decisions are made. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Irwin County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. We are continuing to monitor weather conditions and are in communication with local emergency agencies. Please continue to monitor our website and social media channels for further updates regarding Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please watch the district website, our social media pages, and text alerts for information about any school delays or closures that may be necessary. We will continue to closely monitor the weather over the next few days. Stay safe and warm, and we will send out information as soon as it is available to us.

"Calling all Bingo Lovers!" You're Invited! Bingo Night for Irwin County Middle and High School Families is tonight. We encourage parents to join us for an evening of fun and Games! Time: 5:00 PM Location: Irwin County Middle/High School Lunchroom Enjoy: Exciting rounds of Bingo Amazing prizes Free hotdogs Concessions available for purchase. Come out and support your child and their school! This is a FREE event for Irwin County Middle & High School families.

Irwin County Schools will have an Early Release Day on Friday, December 20, 2024. ICES will release students at 11:45 AM. ICMS/ICHS will release students at 12:00 PM.

Cookie Dough Pick Up!

On December 9, 2024, Irwin County Schools proudly recognized Mr. Lamar Purvis for 24 years of dedicated service on the Irwin County Board of Education. Thank you, Mr. Purvis, for your unwavering commitment and the lasting impact you’ve made on our schools and community.

Mark your calendars for the ICES 2nd Grade Performance on December 12th!