Early Release Dec 18th
We’re excited to shine a spotlight on this month’s outstanding Students and Staff of the Month at Irwin County Middle & Elementary School! These individuals consistently show kindness, leadership, hard work, and a positive spirit that make our school community stronger every day. ❤️🍎
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
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
Don't forget about the even tonight at the Irwin Co Public Library.
Students in Mrs. Spell's 1st grade class were rewarded for their Mid-Year Growth in both reading and math on the i-Ready Diagnostic!
📚 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!
📚 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!
The 2nd Grade Christmas Musical will be December 11th.
ICHS Alumni Spotlight – Raye Dix Harper, Class of 2006
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.
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.
ICHS Winter EOC Schedule
Resources for students and parents: https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf
The Irwin County Library will host Storybook Wonderland on Devember 9th at 5:30 PM. Make plans to attend this wonderful event at the local public library.
Irwin County Schools is participating in the new Georgia School Climate Survey. We invite you to complete the family survey for the school your child attends. If you have multiple children at the same school, please only fill it out once.
Your responses are anonymous and help us improve how we support and engage families.
Please share your honest feedback by completing the 22-question survey using the link for your child’s school. Thank you for your support! To take the survey, please click the link for our child's school.
ICES: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=A9F44160
ICMS: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=D6E7C8D5
ICHS: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=29687600
Your responses are anonymous and help us improve how we support and engage families.
Please share your honest feedback by completing the 22-question survey using the link for your child’s school. Thank you for your support! To take the survey, please click the link for our child's school.
ICES: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=A9F44160
ICMS: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=D6E7C8D5
ICHS: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=29687600
Mark your calendars for this event on Dec 1st.
Irwin County Schools, in partnership with Irwin County Family Connections and Piggly Wiggly of Ocilla, has provided turkeys to selected families across Irwin County for Thanksgiving.
We are grateful for all donors who have contributed and continue to support families throughout our community.
Today Mrs.Carter’s 9th grade students are locked in and working hard to be the first group to complete the escape room in her Physical Science class. Each challenge requires students to work together to apply what they know about heat transfer. This is a fun and engaging way to assess what students know and encourage communication and team work!
ICES Parents,
Have you viewed our decodable book videos? These videos go hand-in-hand with the books your child is bringing home, and the videos are updated each week. Please help us by reading with your child at home. Your partnership can make a big difference and help your child become a confident reader.
Kindergarten- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJhzCar9UCKwguzsUGg3RKPp
First Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJjoNDTHofh4XKrbkBSXIuEP
Second Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJhM3DMRAuSEYX5B_GIi642x
Third Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJg56fotSkuP0EAPXf6XAC6g
Have you viewed our decodable book videos? These videos go hand-in-hand with the books your child is bringing home, and the videos are updated each week. Please help us by reading with your child at home. Your partnership can make a big difference and help your child become a confident reader.
Kindergarten- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJhzCar9UCKwguzsUGg3RKPp
First Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJjoNDTHofh4XKrbkBSXIuEP
Second Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJhM3DMRAuSEYX5B_GIi642x
Third Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJg56fotSkuP0EAPXf6XAC6g
We are only two days away from exploring Adventures in Story & History! Don’t forget to bring cash for concessions and to purchase raffle tickets for a big-screen TV and more!
Irwin County Elementary is excited to recognize our incredible Students of the Month and Staff Members of the Month. These leaders shine bright every single day with their effort, kindness, and commitment to doing their best.
Students of the Month: Andrea Zuniga, Tayvon Curtis, Danielle Hall
Staff Members of the Month: Amanda Barrs, Brittany Stinchcomb, Elizabeth Yawn
Thank you all for being positive examples in our school community. We’re proud of you and grateful for the difference you make at ICES!
Students of the Month: Andrea Zuniga, Tayvon Curtis, Danielle Hall
Staff Members of the Month: Amanda Barrs, Brittany Stinchcomb, Elizabeth Yawn
Thank you all for being positive examples in our school community. We’re proud of you and grateful for the difference you make at ICES!
Mark your calendars
The Open House for our new Wrestling Facility will be Wed, November 12th.
🗓️✨ It’s almost time! Thursday, November 13th, is our Annual Family Night at ICES!
Join us from 4:30–5:30 for an EPIC hour of fun, hands-on activities, and family fellowship as we dive into "Adventures in Story and History"! Don’t miss this "Power Hour"—see you there! 🎉✨
Join us from 4:30–5:30 for an EPIC hour of fun, hands-on activities, and family fellowship as we dive into "Adventures in Story and History"! Don’t miss this "Power Hour"—see you there! 🎉✨
ICHS Boys basketball games
We want to remind ICES parents that parent pickup in the front parking lot should not begin until 2:40 PM. Arriving early and parking in the pickup area causes traffic issues and makes it difficult for parents who need to check students out early to enter/exit the parking lot safely.
Again, please wait until 2:40 PM to line up for parent pickup in the front parking lot. This helps keep our dismissal process safe and efficient by waiting until 2:40 before lining up. Cones may be placed to block off the area until that time — we ask that everyone respect this procedure.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Again, please wait until 2:40 PM to line up for parent pickup in the front parking lot. This helps keep our dismissal process safe and efficient by waiting until 2:40 before lining up. Cones may be placed to block off the area until that time — we ask that everyone respect this procedure.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
