The Irwin County Cross Country teams competed in the inaugural Turner County Invitational in Ashburn, with several athletes delivering impressive performances. High school runners Ben Bowles, Lane Pylant, and Jared Wright each posted personal-best times, while middle school runners Karma Wilkes and Aurora Outlaw continued to improve steadily. The middle school boys team made Irwin County history, earning the program's first-ever invitational meet trophy with a 2nd-place finish out of seven teams. Irwin County scored 71 points, edging out Tift County Middle School by just three points. Bryce Martin, Micah Parker, Davis Law, Parker Griner, Sam Bowles, Cannon Toro, and Brantley Harris represented Irwin County in the historic performance. Congratulations to our Cross Country teams on an outstanding day of competition!
Irwin County Cross Country had an outstanding showing at the 10th Annual Tiftarea Panther Prowl this weekend. Despite muddy conditions and challenging terrain, Irwin County runners earned several impressive individual finishes. A'rihanna and Makenzie Wynn placed 4th and 6th in the high school girls' race, helping the team earn 2nd place overall. Ben Bowles finished 6th in the high school boys' race, while Karma Wilkes recorded a personal best in the middle school girls' race. The middle school boys had a remarkable team performance, with Bryce Martin taking 1st place, Parker Griner finishing 3rd, and Micah Parker placing 12th. The Irwin Middle School boys' team finished 1st overall out of seven teams!
Great job, ICXC!!!
ICHS Marching Big Red traveled to Pierce County High School to compete in the Sound of Silver Invitational. The Drum Major, Auxiliary, and overall band got Superior ratings, and percussion got an excellent rating. The drum major and auxiliary also earned 3rd-place trophies among five bands in the class.
This is an amazing accomplishment for this group of students. This marks the first time in years our band has taken an overall superior rating at a marching contest.
This is an amazing accomplishment for this group of students. This marks the first time in years our band has taken an overall superior rating at a marching contest.
Reminder: ICMS PBIS Celebration & Dance — Friday, October 9!
ICMS Parents, please plan ahead! Both events will be cashless. Concessions will be available for purchase during the daytime PBIS Celebration and at the PBIS Dance that night 6-8 pm.
Students who are eligible to attend the dance have received an invitational ticket with a QR code (please see below). Scan that code to purchase your child’s dance admission ticket through GoFan.Please confirm that your child is eligible to attend before purchasing a ticket. The school is not responsible for refunds.
No tickets will be sold at the door. Please purchase your child’s ticket in advance and plan ahead for concession purchases. Please be sure that your student presents their GoFan ticket at the door.
We look forward to seeing your student there!
ICMS Parents, please plan ahead! Both events will be cashless. Concessions will be available for purchase during the daytime PBIS Celebration and at the PBIS Dance that night 6-8 pm.
Students who are eligible to attend the dance have received an invitational ticket with a QR code (please see below). Scan that code to purchase your child’s dance admission ticket through GoFan.Please confirm that your child is eligible to attend before purchasing a ticket. The school is not responsible for refunds.
No tickets will be sold at the door. Please purchase your child’s ticket in advance and plan ahead for concession purchases. Please be sure that your student presents their GoFan ticket at the door.
We look forward to seeing your student there!
🍎🥪 National School Lunch Week is coming! 🥪🍎
Next week, Irwin County Schools will be celebrating National School Lunch Week! We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting week in our cafeterias as we celebrate the important role school nutrition plays in keeping our students fueled and ready to learn.
Stay tuned for some fun activities and celebrations throughout the week! ❤️🖤
#NSLW26 #CafeteriaCircus #WeAreIrwin #SchoolNutrition
Next week, Irwin County Schools will be celebrating National School Lunch Week! We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting week in our cafeterias as we celebrate the important role school nutrition plays in keeping our students fueled and ready to learn.
Stay tuned for some fun activities and celebrations throughout the week! ❤️🖤
#NSLW26 #CafeteriaCircus #WeAreIrwin #SchoolNutrition
Football Game Update
Students in Mrs. Spell’s ECE 1 class designed 3-D models of toys that encourage development of infants. They also made a specifications sheet and advertisement for each toy.
Mrs. Spell’s Food Science class recently conducted an experiment to determine which preservation method worked best for strawberries. Students tested salt curing, sugar curing, open air, and sealed bags to see which method would preserve the strawberries the longest.
Great learning experience through hands-on science!
Great learning experience through hands-on science!
Students in Mrs. Spell’s ECE 2 class have been visiting the elementary school to gain hands-on experience working with younger children. Last Friday, they had the opportunity to work in a small-group setting and implement a lesson they had previously designed in class.
Flu Vaccine Information
With significant rainfall in our area over the past few days, we encourage everyone to use caution on wet roads, and allow extra travel time.
Please be patient and understand that bus routes may experience delays tomorrow and days ahead due to road conditions.
Please be patient and understand that bus routes may experience delays tomorrow and days ahead due to road conditions.
Dear families,
School pictures are now available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
School pictures are now available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SOLE FINALIST- IRWIN COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SUPERINTENDENT
The Irwin County Board of Education is pleased to announce that Michael Heitzman has been named the Sole Finalist for Superintendent of the Irwin County School System.
Mr. Heitzman currently serves as the Principal of Ben Hill Middle School, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to becoming principal, he served as an assistant principal at Fitzgerald High School, Upper School Principal at Tiftarea Academy, and teacher and coach at Fitzgerald High School. He began his educational career as a teacher and coach in Duval County Public Schools.
A resident of Irwin County, Mr. Heitzman brings a strong understanding of the community and a broad range of educational leadership experience. His educational preparation includes a Specialist Degree and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education from Illinois State University.
During his tenure as principal of Ben Hill Middle School, Mr. Heitzman has been responsible for instructional leadership, school operations, personnel, budgeting, professional development, school improvement, strategic planning, leadership development, and community relations. His application highlights improvements in student achievement, school climate, staff retention, student recruitment, and the implementation of professional learning communities.
In his application, Mr. Heitzman identified student achievement, strong professional learning communities, fiscal responsibility, transparency, leadership development, and meaningful relationships with stakeholders as central priorities for his leadership. He also expressed a commitment to maintaining an open line of communication with the Board, employees, families, students, and the broader Irwin County community.
Mr. Heitzman stated that his goal would be to build upon the strengths of Irwin County Schools while working collaboratively with the Board, school leaders, educators, families, and community members to continue improving the educational opportunities and outcomes for every student.
The Board appreciates the participation and interest of all individuals who were involved in the superintendent search process. The Board looks forward to continuing its work with the Irwin County community as it moves through the final stages of the superintendent selection process.
Please join the Irwin County Board of Education in congratulating Michael Heitzman on being named the Sole Finalist for Superintendent of the Irwin County School System.
At least 14 calendar days before taking final action on the position, the Board is required to make available to the public documents for inspection and/or copying concerning as many as three persons under consideration whom the Board has determined to be best qualified for the position. Mr. Heitzman’s full application can be found here, https://aptg.co/Ljxj3x.
The Board will announce additional information regarding the final appointment and transition process as appropriate.
The Irwin County Board of Education is pleased to announce that Michael Heitzman has been named the Sole Finalist for Superintendent of the Irwin County School System.
Mr. Heitzman currently serves as the Principal of Ben Hill Middle School, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to becoming principal, he served as an assistant principal at Fitzgerald High School, Upper School Principal at Tiftarea Academy, and teacher and coach at Fitzgerald High School. He began his educational career as a teacher and coach in Duval County Public Schools.
A resident of Irwin County, Mr. Heitzman brings a strong understanding of the community and a broad range of educational leadership experience. His educational preparation includes a Specialist Degree and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education from Illinois State University.
During his tenure as principal of Ben Hill Middle School, Mr. Heitzman has been responsible for instructional leadership, school operations, personnel, budgeting, professional development, school improvement, strategic planning, leadership development, and community relations. His application highlights improvements in student achievement, school climate, staff retention, student recruitment, and the implementation of professional learning communities.
In his application, Mr. Heitzman identified student achievement, strong professional learning communities, fiscal responsibility, transparency, leadership development, and meaningful relationships with stakeholders as central priorities for his leadership. He also expressed a commitment to maintaining an open line of communication with the Board, employees, families, students, and the broader Irwin County community.
Mr. Heitzman stated that his goal would be to build upon the strengths of Irwin County Schools while working collaboratively with the Board, school leaders, educators, families, and community members to continue improving the educational opportunities and outcomes for every student.
The Board appreciates the participation and interest of all individuals who were involved in the superintendent search process. The Board looks forward to continuing its work with the Irwin County community as it moves through the final stages of the superintendent selection process.
Please join the Irwin County Board of Education in congratulating Michael Heitzman on being named the Sole Finalist for Superintendent of the Irwin County School System.
At least 14 calendar days before taking final action on the position, the Board is required to make available to the public documents for inspection and/or copying concerning as many as three persons under consideration whom the Board has determined to be best qualified for the position. Mr. Heitzman’s full application can be found here, https://aptg.co/Ljxj3x.
The Board will announce additional information regarding the final appointment and transition process as appropriate.
No school for students tomorrow.
CTAE Job Shadow Spotlight
👻👻Boo Grams!! 👻👻
FBLA is selling Boo Grams! for Halloween starting October 6th. They are two dollars and only cash is accepted. See Mrs. Haire or an FBLA member to get yours. Happy Halloween.
FBLA is selling Boo Grams! for Halloween starting October 6th. They are two dollars and only cash is accepted. See Mrs. Haire or an FBLA member to get yours. Happy Halloween.
The Irwin Middle School Cross Country team competed in the Tift County Invitational this weekend and represented Irwin well against a field of 20+ schools, including many schools from higher classifications.
Our athletes battled through a competitive field and continued to show growth, determination, and improvement throughout the season.
We are proud of the effort our Middle School Indians continue to put in each week! Keep working, keep improving, and keep representing IRWIN! ❤️🖤
Our athletes battled through a competitive field and continued to show growth, determination, and improvement throughout the season.
We are proud of the effort our Middle School Indians continue to put in each week! Keep working, keep improving, and keep representing IRWIN! ❤️🖤
The Irwin High School Cross Country teams competed in the Tift County Invitational this weekend, taking on 20+ schools, many of which compete in higher classifications. A’rihanna Wynn, Makenzie Wynn, and Chloe Ruelas competed against a field of 151 runners and put together outstanding performances. All three athletes recorded personal-best times! Lane Pylant and Ben Bowles competed in a challenging field of 168 runners and ran strong races. While neither athlete recorded a personal best, both improved upon their previous times on the Tifton course from last year! The progress is showing, and our Indians continue to compete, improve, and represent Irwin with pride!
Keep pushing. Keep improving. Keep running. IRWIN! ❤️🖤
Irwin will celebrate Pink Out, "Breast Cancer Awareness," at the Friday, Oct. 2 home football game. Before the game, we will recognize our Irwin Systemwide Breast Cancer Survivor Heroes. #WearPink
Picture Day is coming on Thursday, October 1!
Place your order at mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTDNDX4B. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online at mylifetouch.com
Place your order at mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTDNDX4B. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online at mylifetouch.com
