Irwin County Schools are proud to recognize our Students of the Month and Staff Members of the Month! These individuals are being celebrated for their dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to making ICES & ICMS a great place to learn and grow.
Our students continue to shine through their hard work and kindness, and our staff members go above and beyond each day to support and inspire them.
ICMS Staff of the Month: Maria Johnson & Amanda Suggs
ICES Students of the Month: Aadyn Turner, Briliyah Johnson, Tre White
ICES Staff of the Month: Tiffany Brown, Kayla Williams
Congratulations to all of our honorees! Thank you for representing ICSS with excellence.
Mark your calendars for ICMS/ICHS Open House on Thursday, Jan 15th.
Irwin County Schools Announces Beau Johnson as New Head Football Coach for Irwin County High School
Students are set to return to school tomorrow, January 7th. As a reminder, ICSS places extra emphasis on attendance, as every day of instruction matters.
However, if your child is sick, please keep them at home. The flu is currently widespread across Georgia, and we want to help keep all students and staff healthy.
For more information about the flu, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment, please visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.html
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
This is one-on-one help!
This may be the only time someone can come help due to the number of workers they have.
ICHS Alumni Spotlight – Maggie Martin, Class of 2015
We are excited to shine the Alumni Spotlight on Maggie Martin, a 2015 graduate of Irwin County High School who continues to excel in both her professional career and her service to the Irwin County community.
Maggie graduated from ICHS as Valedictorian and STAR Student in 2015, setting the tone for her impressive academic journey. She went on to attend Georgia Tech, where she graduated with highest honors in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Continuing her education, Maggie earned her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 2022, graduating magna cum laude with highest distinction for pro bono service. While in law school, she also served as a GSU law student mentor, helping guide first-year students through their legal studies.
Professionally, Maggie has spent the last two years practicing law with James Bates Brannan Groover LLP, where she worked in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. She has also served as the county attorney for Irwin County, contributing her legal expertise back to the community that raised her. Soon, Maggie will begin an exciting new chapter, joining the U.S. Federal District Court in Macon, Georgia.
While building a remarkable career, Maggie has remained deeply connected to Irwin County, frequently returning home and continuing to contribute to her community. She currently resides in Bonaire, Georgia, and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
During her time at ICHS, Maggie was not only a scholar but also an active leader and competitor. She was a two-time state champion on the women’s tennis team, member of Literary, Student Council & Beta Club, and was part of the Senior Year Homecoming Court.
Maggie Martin’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence, leadership, and service, and we are proud to recognize her as a shining example of Irwin County success.
Two students received a kids meal lunch for having the overall highest growth in each subject.
Great job and keep working hard.
Mrs. Carter’s 9th grade Physical Science classes are working hard to wrap up their energy-focused projects! Students are exploring how energy is transferred and transformed while working collaboratively to design, test, and refine their ideas. Finished Projects -- Coming Soon!
ICMS Staff of the Month: Amanda Flowers & Kady Faulk
ICES Students of the Month: Paxton Pate, Liliana Hernandez, Abigail Revels
ICES Staff of the Month: Paige Graham, Caitlin Manning, Stephanie Johenkins
Thank you for representing ICSS with excellence! We are so proud of each of you and grateful for all you bring to our school. #WeAreIrwin
📚 For reading growth, students enjoyed flavored Lexile Lemonades.
➗ For math growth, they celebrated with Math Munchers Trail Mix.
All students showed growth in both reading and math! We are so proud of their hard work!
After graduating from Irwin County High School in 2006, Raye Dix Harper began her career in nursing, working for a year and a half. While she enjoyed caring for others, she soon realized her true passion was running her own business. Determined to turn that dream into reality, she enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, where she studied business management and marketing.
Equipped with her new skills, Raye opened her first restaurant in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Her vision, however, was always to operate a business in her hometown of Irwin County. It took four years of searching before she found the perfect piece of land to make that dream come true. Today, she is the proud owner of a thriving restaurant, Dixie Kitchen, in the community where she grew up—one that has been in operation for more than a decade.
When asked about her time at ICHS, Raye credits agriculture teachers Ira Tucker and Wesley Paulk with having a lasting impact on her life. “They taught me that hard work, especially in agriculture, can go so very far,” she recalls. “I learned that I could work harder for myself than anyone else, and I was prepared to take on that challenge.”
Raye’s journey from nursing to business ownership is a testament to perseverance, vision, and community pride. Her dedication to Irwin County continues to inspire future graduates to follow their passions and invest in the place they call home.
