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This week's Chiefs of the Week at ICES goes to a grade level. This recognition was given to the fourth grade team for several reasons. This team came with a positive attitude, ready work, and provided great input during PLCs. The positive vibe made the environment conducive for sharing and learning from one another.
Other team members were recognized for going above and beyond. Mr. Gray has made sure that one of our students who had surgery over the summer was provided with a way to get back and forth with comfort. Mr. Dawson has been pivotal in greeting students and teaching them conflict resolution skills. A special shout out goes out to Mrs. Mixon. She actively participated in the PLCs, and she also displayed an act of kindness to one of her student's family.
School administrators want to thank the 4th grade team for building a positive culture in their grade level and school. Positive vibes and attitudes quickly become contagious!!!
Other team members were recognized for going above and beyond. Mr. Gray has made sure that one of our students who had surgery over the summer was provided with a way to get back and forth with comfort. Mr. Dawson has been pivotal in greeting students and teaching them conflict resolution skills. A special shout out goes out to Mrs. Mixon. She actively participated in the PLCs, and she also displayed an act of kindness to one of her student's family.
School administrators want to thank the 4th grade team for building a positive culture in their grade level and school. Positive vibes and attitudes quickly become contagious!!!
ICMS & ICHS Tutoring Schedules for 25-26
ICHS Alumni Spotlight – Clemente “Cley” Espinoza, Class of 2014
Clemente “Cley” Espinoza, a 2014 Honor Graduate of Irwin County High School, has built a career defined by technical expertise, service, and leadership. After graduation, Cley attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), earning his associate degree before transferring to Georgia Southern University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
While in college, Cley participated in a Co-Op program with PCC Airfoils in Douglas, GA. His hard work and performance led to a full-time offer upon graduation. In 2022, he relocated to Bainbridge, Georgia, where he joined Georgia Power as a Level II Distribution Engineer. In this role, Cley oversees territory stretching from the Flint River to the Alabama state line. He is responsible for designing, planning, and maintaining the electrical distribution system that delivers power to customers. His work has included contributions to major restoration efforts following Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Helene.
Beyond his professional duties, Cley serves as the Bainbridge Chapter President of The Citizens of Georgia Power, the company’s employee volunteer program. Under his leadership, the chapter has served meals through the Salvation Army and launched an annual Easter Egg Hunt for local children.
Cley is married to Jaylin Brown Espinoza, and together they have two children—Everleigh (7) and Malachi (10 months). Known as a devoted husband and father, Cley strives to encourage everyone in his family to be their best.
When asked about influential figures from his time in Irwin County Schools, Cley named Dixie Gibbs and Becky Cook, praising their extraordinary teaching, ability to connect with students, and commitment to pushing them toward their highest potential.
We are proud to highlight Cley as our Alumni Spotlight this month!
Clemente “Cley” Espinoza, a 2014 Honor Graduate of Irwin County High School, has built a career defined by technical expertise, service, and leadership. After graduation, Cley attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), earning his associate degree before transferring to Georgia Southern University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
While in college, Cley participated in a Co-Op program with PCC Airfoils in Douglas, GA. His hard work and performance led to a full-time offer upon graduation. In 2022, he relocated to Bainbridge, Georgia, where he joined Georgia Power as a Level II Distribution Engineer. In this role, Cley oversees territory stretching from the Flint River to the Alabama state line. He is responsible for designing, planning, and maintaining the electrical distribution system that delivers power to customers. His work has included contributions to major restoration efforts following Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Helene.
Beyond his professional duties, Cley serves as the Bainbridge Chapter President of The Citizens of Georgia Power, the company’s employee volunteer program. Under his leadership, the chapter has served meals through the Salvation Army and launched an annual Easter Egg Hunt for local children.
Cley is married to Jaylin Brown Espinoza, and together they have two children—Everleigh (7) and Malachi (10 months). Known as a devoted husband and father, Cley strives to encourage everyone in his family to be their best.
When asked about influential figures from his time in Irwin County Schools, Cley named Dixie Gibbs and Becky Cook, praising their extraordinary teaching, ability to connect with students, and commitment to pushing them toward their highest potential.
We are proud to highlight Cley as our Alumni Spotlight this month!
ICSS will be closed tomorrow. Be safe and enjoy the day off work/school!
Irwin County Elementary School recognized several staff members as "Chiefs of the Week" this week. Daphane Stevenson, Alecia Martin, Dede Stephens, and Madellen Sirmans were awarded for exemplary service to our students, families, and staff.
Mrs. Warren’s 4th grade classes at I.C.E.S. are off to a great start! Using base ten blocks, place value disks, and logical reasoning, students are learning how to regroup and rename numbers in various ways.
Today Mrs. Abby Clayton's fifth grade class enjoyed First Chapter Friday, when the students hear the first chapter of a library book that is different from what they might ordinarily try. Mrs. Clayton and Mrs. Christie Copeland, I.C.E.S. media specialist, read the beginning of a Charlie Joe Jackson book. Mrs. Clayton's students rated the book afterward and gave it a "thumbs up!" Mrs. Clayton is just one of the many I.C.E.S. teachers exploring innovative instructional strategies in English Language Arts.
Congratulations to Piper Phillips, who was officially pinned as the ICHS FCCLA Chapter President!
Irwin vs Schley Game Info
ICHS FCCLA attended Discover Training at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley.
L-R Landen Sumner, Piper Phillips, Savannah Ellis, Elliot Oliver, Nevaeh Sirmans, Josslin Lopez, Rhiana Escobar and Adviser Denise Hamby
Homecoming 2025 Info:
Theme: "In Our Indians Era"
Parade & Pep-Rally September 19th 9:30 (Pep Rally: follows parade)
Homecoming Dance: 8-10 PM on September 20th
Price: $10 and will be sold the week of Homecoming
Theme: "In Our Indians Era"
Parade & Pep-Rally September 19th 9:30 (Pep Rally: follows parade)
Homecoming Dance: 8-10 PM on September 20th
Price: $10 and will be sold the week of Homecoming
Help us congratulate our Students of the Month and Staff Members of the Month at Irwin County Middle School for the month of August 2025! Keep up the great work! ❤️🖤
Chuck Lampkin (6th), Kennadi Richardson (7th), Lekevis Lampkin (8th), Mrs. Leslie McDonald & Mrs. Jami Willis
Chuck Lampkin (6th), Kennadi Richardson (7th), Lekevis Lampkin (8th), Mrs. Leslie McDonald & Mrs. Jami Willis
1975 State Championship Team Members and Cheerleaders:
Celebrating Perfect Attendance in 6th Grade!
We are excited to share some wonderful news — every single 6th grader was present at school today! Having 100% attendance is a remarkable accomplishment and shows the commitment of our students and families to the importance of education.
When all students are present, it not only benefits individual learning but also strengthens the entire classroom community. Every student’s voice, participation, and energy contribute to a positive and productive school day.
We are proud of our 6th grade students for showing up, being engaged, and setting a strong example for the rest of our school. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue working toward more days of perfect attendance!
Together, we can make every day count.
We are excited to share some wonderful news — every single 6th grader was present at school today! Having 100% attendance is a remarkable accomplishment and shows the commitment of our students and families to the importance of education.
When all students are present, it not only benefits individual learning but also strengthens the entire classroom community. Every student’s voice, participation, and energy contribute to a positive and productive school day.
We are proud of our 6th grade students for showing up, being engaged, and setting a strong example for the rest of our school. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue working toward more days of perfect attendance!
Together, we can make every day count.
Mrs. Jayden Paulk's 8th grade science classes enjoyed a presentation about Energy and Electricity from Irwin EMC. Shane Johnson and Clay Smith educated students on sources of energy, electricity transfer, and safety around electricity. Students were excited to connect their learning to real life and ask many questions about electrical energy!
NatureQuest is a new monthly (first Saturday morning each month) program that will have a different topic each month with outdoor exploration activities for children and youth. The first session on Saturday September 6th will be on Fish & Fishing. Avanlee Kennedy, an ABAC Natural Resources student, will be leading the organization for this program. Location: 3369 Moore Sawmill Rd, Alapaha GA 31622
Irwin County Schools, through the GADOE, have partnered with Parent ProTech to empower families, create safer digital habits, and strengthen school-to-home connections. Today’s students live in a tech-first world, and parents often struggle to keep up. Parent ProTech bridges that gap by providing schools with an easy-to-use platform that helps parents understand the technology their children use every day—social media, gaming, devices, and more.
Sign up for a FREE parent account here: https://app.parentprotech.com/986/irwin-county/en/signup?source=admin
Sign up for a FREE parent account here: https://app.parentprotech.com/986/irwin-county/en/signup?source=admin
