Today, 8th grade science students participated in a lab that had students prove their knowledge of physical and chemical properties and changes. Students mixed phenol red with various
substances like sugar, baking soda, and calcium chloride and recorded their observations. In the end, students wrote a summary showing the indicators they saw of physical and chemical changes.
substances like sugar, baking soda, and calcium chloride and recorded their observations. In the end, students wrote a summary showing the indicators they saw of physical and chemical changes.






ICES Parents of Students in Grades K-3

Irwin County High School is proud to announce a 93.2% graduation rate!
This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, families, and community working together to support success. We are so proud of our graduates and look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence in Irwin County Schools!
This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, families, and community working together to support success. We are so proud of our graduates and look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence in Irwin County Schools!

Come support the Irwin County Choir and the Middle School Bands tonight for their concert of Autumn Harmonies. Concert starts at 7 PM in the ICHS Auditorium.

Ms. Hamby’s ECE 1 class created Brain Hats to demonstrate the functions of each lobe and used Play-Doh to build and label the anatomy of a neuron.
As part of the Better Brains for Babies lesson, students also learned about the significance of early brain development and its impact on the prenatal fetus. They discovered that activities such as reading aloud, playing music, dancing, and singing are all ways an expectant mother can help stimulate fetal brain development.
As part of the Better Brains for Babies lesson, students also learned about the significance of early brain development and its impact on the prenatal fetus. They discovered that activities such as reading aloud, playing music, dancing, and singing are all ways an expectant mother can help stimulate fetal brain development.









Picture retakes for 6th-11th grades will be Sept. 29. Details are below.

Irwin County Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for August today. These students are "respectful, responsible, and ready to learn," and their teachers are very proud of them!






Students at Irwin County Elementary School always enjoy attending Music class with Mrs. Dee Hodnett. Mrs. Hodnett designs fun activities and ties music in with other subjects as well.
Mr. Rathgeber's second grade class is pictured learning about rhythms. They played Don't Break the Ice to identify rhythms and they each created their own quarter note, quarter rest & pair of eighth notes out of pipe cleaners.
Ms. Mitchell's first grade class learned about Tempo. Presto means fast so they ran around the carpet, then the music changed to Largo - slow- and they had to move slowly around the carpet. They also learned 3 more tempos: Adagio, Moderato, & Allegro, and they used race cars to demonstrate the tempo.
Mr. Rathgeber's students and Ms. Mitchell's students had a great time in music last week!
Mr. Rathgeber's second grade class is pictured learning about rhythms. They played Don't Break the Ice to identify rhythms and they each created their own quarter note, quarter rest & pair of eighth notes out of pipe cleaners.
Ms. Mitchell's first grade class learned about Tempo. Presto means fast so they ran around the carpet, then the music changed to Largo - slow- and they had to move slowly around the carpet. They also learned 3 more tempos: Adagio, Moderato, & Allegro, and they used race cars to demonstrate the tempo.
Mr. Rathgeber's students and Ms. Mitchell's students had a great time in music last week!

Being at school each day is one of the most important steps to success. When students miss school, they miss valuable learning and opportunities to grow.
Let’s work together to build great habits—because showing up every day helps our students shine brighter! 🌞📚✏️
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #WeAreIrwin


Congratulations ICMS & ICHS!

ICES staff and students would like to recognize our Chiefs of the Week:
Mrs. Amelia Edwards is being recognized for her willingness to get out of her comfort zone and lead the second-grade team. She has been essential in completing the math pacing guides. She has worked diligently to understand Inspire and how the resources can enhance teachers' instructional capacity in delivering content.
Mrs. Niecey Mack is being recognized for her willingness to "risk it all" by standing in the line of fire to promote safety at our school. Mrs. Niecey is always visible and vigilant in her tasks of ensuring that ICES is a pleasant environment for all students and staff.
Mr. Tim Collins is being recognized for serving our team so well when discipline challenges arise. He handles students with care and empathy. He sees beyond the behavior and tries to get to the core of what the child is feeling, so we can address all of their needs.
Please help us celebrate these individuals!!!
Mrs. Amelia Edwards is being recognized for her willingness to get out of her comfort zone and lead the second-grade team. She has been essential in completing the math pacing guides. She has worked diligently to understand Inspire and how the resources can enhance teachers' instructional capacity in delivering content.
Mrs. Niecey Mack is being recognized for her willingness to "risk it all" by standing in the line of fire to promote safety at our school. Mrs. Niecey is always visible and vigilant in her tasks of ensuring that ICES is a pleasant environment for all students and staff.
Mr. Tim Collins is being recognized for serving our team so well when discipline challenges arise. He handles students with care and empathy. He sees beyond the behavior and tries to get to the core of what the child is feeling, so we can address all of their needs.
Please help us celebrate these individuals!!!



Everyday of homecoming week Student Council will pick a “best dressed” award for teachers and students.
Monday’s student winner was Alexis Purvis and the teacher winner was Mrs.Sonya Rankin.
Students show your school spirit for a chance to win a free ticket to homecoming!
Monday’s student winner was Alexis Purvis and the teacher winner was Mrs.Sonya Rankin.
Students show your school spirit for a chance to win a free ticket to homecoming!


Mrs. Hamby’s Food Science students got hands-on in the kitchen today experimenting with different cooking methods! They explored three types of heat transfer—conduction (pan frying), convection (boiling in water), and radiation (microwave)—and compared how eggs cook in two different mediums: water and oil. This fun, tasty lab gave students a deeper understanding of science in everyday cooking!





Math was hands-on and fun in Mrs. Spell’s class today! Students worked in groups using domino cutouts to explore number combinations, then matched them to their core numeral values. Activities like this make learning math interactive and engaging while building teamwork and problem-solving skills!




Here are some more photos from this morning's Little Indian Kick Off.










Looking to show your school spirit? The ICHS Cheer Boosters have a great selection of t-shirts and sweatshirts available now in the Irwin County High School front office!
Whether you're cheering from the stands or representing Irwin County around town, we've got you covered with gear that shows your Indian pride.
Thank you for supporting our cheerleaders and school community.
Let’s GO Indians! 🔴⚫️
Whether you're cheering from the stands or representing Irwin County around town, we've got you covered with gear that shows your Indian pride.
Thank you for supporting our cheerleaders and school community.
Let’s GO Indians! 🔴⚫️

The Irwin County Indians football team kicked off their Friday morning by greeting students at ICES, spreading school spirit, and positive energy to start the day. Players and coaches were on hand to encourage students and wish them a fantastic Friday, continuing a proud tradition of community involvement.
Later tonight, the Indians will hit the road to take on the Dooly County Bobcats in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the team as they continue their season.
#GoIndians #WeAreIrwin
Later tonight, the Indians will hit the road to take on the Dooly County Bobcats in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the team as they continue their season.
#GoIndians #WeAreIrwin









Today, in honor of 9/11, our students and staff were given a meaningful opportunity to connect with history.
A fire truck that was present at Ground Zero and aided in recovery efforts was brought to campus. Students were able to see this powerful piece of history up close and learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and the heroes who served our nation that day.
We are grateful for the chance to honor the memory of 9/11 and to help our students understand the importance of remembering this day in our nation’s history.
A fire truck that was present at Ground Zero and aided in recovery efforts was brought to campus. Students were able to see this powerful piece of history up close and learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and the heroes who served our nation that day.
We are grateful for the chance to honor the memory of 9/11 and to help our students understand the importance of remembering this day in our nation’s history.










Additional images from all schools:
Today, in honor of 9/11, our students and staff were given a meaningful opportunity to connect with history.
This fire truck that was present at Ground Zero and aided in recovery efforts was brought to campus. Students were able to see this powerful piece of history up close and learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and the heroes who served our nation that day.
We are grateful for the chance to honor the memory of 9/11 and to help our students understand the importance of remembering this day in our nation’s history.
Today, in honor of 9/11, our students and staff were given a meaningful opportunity to connect with history.
This fire truck that was present at Ground Zero and aided in recovery efforts was brought to campus. Students were able to see this powerful piece of history up close and learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and the heroes who served our nation that day.
We are grateful for the chance to honor the memory of 9/11 and to help our students understand the importance of remembering this day in our nation’s history.









Today, in honor of 9/11, our students and staff were given a meaningful opportunity to connect with history.
The ICHS Art Department practiced their urban sketching techniques and took a tour of the 9/11 fire truck.
This fire truck that was present at Ground Zero and aided in recovery efforts was brought to campus. Students were able to see this powerful piece of history up close and learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and the heroes who served our nation that day.
We are grateful for the chance to honor the memory of 9/11 and to help our students understand the importance of remembering this day in our nation’s history.
The ICHS Art Department practiced their urban sketching techniques and took a tour of the 9/11 fire truck.
This fire truck that was present at Ground Zero and aided in recovery efforts was brought to campus. Students were able to see this powerful piece of history up close and learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and the heroes who served our nation that day.
We are grateful for the chance to honor the memory of 9/11 and to help our students understand the importance of remembering this day in our nation’s history.










