📢 ICMS Parent Information Night: Opioid Prevention & Georgia Milestones Testing Updates
Irwin County Middle School invites all parents and guardians to attend an important Parent Information Night focused on student safety and academic success.
🗓 Monday, March 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Irwin County Middle School Cafeteria
We are honored to welcome Jessica Arnett, MPH, Opioid Prevention Analyst for District 8-1 with the Georgia Department of Public Health. Ms. Arnett will share valuable information with families and students about opioid awareness, prevention strategies, and available community resources.
In addition, ICMS staff will provide important updates and preparation information regarding the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment System, including what students can expect and how parents can support their child at home.
This evening will provide essential information to help keep our students safe, informed, and prepared. We strongly encourage all families to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Irwin County Middle School invites all parents and guardians to attend an important Parent Information Night focused on student safety and academic success.
🗓 Monday, March 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Irwin County Middle School Cafeteria
We are honored to welcome Jessica Arnett, MPH, Opioid Prevention Analyst for District 8-1 with the Georgia Department of Public Health. Ms. Arnett will share valuable information with families and students about opioid awareness, prevention strategies, and available community resources.
In addition, ICMS staff will provide important updates and preparation information regarding the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment System, including what students can expect and how parents can support their child at home.
This evening will provide essential information to help keep our students safe, informed, and prepared. We strongly encourage all families to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Toy for Technology Art Fundraiser.
Thank you to this amazing group of high school students for volunteering their time to pack food bags for students in our community today.
Through our partnership with Helping Hands Help End Hunger, these students worked together to help prepare food bags to share with students and families across our school community. Their willingness to serve, give back, and care for others truly reflects the character and heart of our student body.
We are incredibly proud of the compassion and leadership shown today. Thank you to each student who helped make a difference!
Through our partnership with Helping Hands Help End Hunger, these students worked together to help prepare food bags to share with students and families across our school community. Their willingness to serve, give back, and care for others truly reflects the character and heart of our student body.
We are incredibly proud of the compassion and leadership shown today. Thank you to each student who helped make a difference!
ICES is the perfect blend of treats, just like our amazing teachers! 🍫🥨 This February, we’re celebrating our staff with a sweet and salty treat to thank them for all the love, dedication, and hard work they pour into our students every day. We appreciate them more than words can say!!
Congratulations to Irwin County High School’s 2026 STAR Student, Cade Stripling, and his STAR Teacher, Mrs. Kayla Haire!
The STAR Student recognition is awarded to the senior with the highest SAT score on a single test date who ranks at the top of the senior class. Cade’s dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and hard work has earned him this outstanding honor.
As part of the STAR program, the STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher who has made the greatest impact on his academic journey. Cade chose Mrs. Kayla Haire in recognition of the influence, encouragement, and commitment she has shown throughout his educational career.
We are incredibly proud of Cade and Mrs. Haire for this well-deserved achievement. Congratulations on representing Irwin County High School with excellence!
The STAR Student recognition is awarded to the senior with the highest SAT score on a single test date who ranks at the top of the senior class. Cade’s dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and hard work has earned him this outstanding honor.
As part of the STAR program, the STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher who has made the greatest impact on his academic journey. Cade chose Mrs. Kayla Haire in recognition of the influence, encouragement, and commitment she has shown throughout his educational career.
We are incredibly proud of Cade and Mrs. Haire for this well-deserved achievement. Congratulations on representing Irwin County High School with excellence!
ICHS has postponed the College & Career Fair.
ICSS 2026-2027 School Calendar
Irwin County Schools are proud to honor our Students of the Month and Staff Members of the Month for the positive impact they make each day. Their dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence help create a supportive and successful learning environment for all. Congratulations to this month’s honorees—we are proud of you and appreciate all that you do!
ICES Students of the Month: Gavin Hulsey, Adaline Cameron, & Mullis Oliver
ICES Staff of the Month: Shanndolyn Brown, Shanta Quarterman, & John Hudson
ICMS Staff of the Month: Shatarra Brinson & Tamika Coney
ICES Students of the Month: Gavin Hulsey, Adaline Cameron, & Mullis Oliver
ICES Staff of the Month: Shanndolyn Brown, Shanta Quarterman, & John Hudson
ICMS Staff of the Month: Shatarra Brinson & Tamika Coney
ICLY Baseball Registration
Job Opportunities with Irwin Co Schools
Registration Information IC Rec Department T-Ball and Softball
🚨 Game Time Update 🚨
ICHS Basketball games vs. Brooks County will start at 1:00 PM today.
Come out and support! 🏀
ICHS Basketball games vs. Brooks County will start at 1:00 PM today.
Come out and support! 🏀
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
HES is hiring!
REMINDER: Friday, January 30, 2026, will be a half day for students in Irwin County Schools. ICHS will be hosting a wrestling tournament that day, with more than 10 visiting teams on campus around noon. For logistical & safety reasons and to allow us to properly host the event, students will be released early.
ICES will release at 11:30 AM.
ICMS/ICHS will release at 11:45 AM.
ICES will release at 11:30 AM.
ICMS/ICHS will release at 11:45 AM.
Coastal Plains RESA Job Fair- March 4th
Blood Drive.
The System Spelling Bee was held on Thursday. Prior to the system bee, written tests were administered to students in grades 6–8 to determine the top 10 spellers at Irwin County Middle School. At Irwin County Elementary School, both a written test and an oral bee were conducted to identify the top 10 spellers. These students advanced to compete in the System Spelling Bee.
Emma Thomas, an 8th-grade student, was named the 2026 Spelling Bee Champion, and Teagan Strickland was recognized as the 2026 Spelling Bee Runner-Up.
Emma will advance to compete in the Region 9 Spelling Bee on February 28 in Bainbridge, Georgia. The regional competition is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators.
All spelling bee participants worked diligently to prepare for the competition, and we are extremely proud of their hard work and accomplishments.
The Irwin County Spelling Bee Coordinators are Christie Copeland (Irwin County Elementary School) and Maria Johnson (Irwin County Middle School).
Emma Thomas, an 8th-grade student, was named the 2026 Spelling Bee Champion, and Teagan Strickland was recognized as the 2026 Spelling Bee Runner-Up.
Emma will advance to compete in the Region 9 Spelling Bee on February 28 in Bainbridge, Georgia. The regional competition is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators.
All spelling bee participants worked diligently to prepare for the competition, and we are extremely proud of their hard work and accomplishments.
The Irwin County Spelling Bee Coordinators are Christie Copeland (Irwin County Elementary School) and Maria Johnson (Irwin County Middle School).
These dual-enrollment students look amazing on Uniform Day!
Before entering clinicals, they must learn and successfully pass 22 hands-on skills, complete multiple exams, and demonstrate professionalism both in and out of the classroom.
They are being trained, challenged, and prepared for real-world healthcare. These students represent the future of our profession. Irwin County - let's continue to support, encourage, and celebrate our future healthcare professionals.
Before entering clinicals, they must learn and successfully pass 22 hands-on skills, complete multiple exams, and demonstrate professionalism both in and out of the classroom.
They are being trained, challenged, and prepared for real-world healthcare. These students represent the future of our profession. Irwin County - let's continue to support, encourage, and celebrate our future healthcare professionals.
Current job opening in Irwin for the upcoming school year:
