Fifth graders at I.C.E.S. will have a recorder concert on March 25 at 9:15 A.M. in the gym.
Fifth grade parents are invited to come and see what their children have been learning in music class this year!
Fifth grade parents are invited to come and see what their children have been learning in music class this year!
To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Irwin County Schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week during March 16–20, 2026.
Busy weekday mornings can make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, Irwin County Schools offers nutritious school breakfasts each day to ensure students are fueled and ready for learning.
We appreciate our School Nutrition team for the great work they do in providing healthy meals for our students each morning. We encourage all students to join us for breakfast during this special week of celebration!
Busy weekday mornings can make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, Irwin County Schools offers nutritious school breakfasts each day to ensure students are fueled and ready for learning.
We appreciate our School Nutrition team for the great work they do in providing healthy meals for our students each morning. We encourage all students to join us for breakfast during this special week of celebration!
Weather Update:
Irwin County Schools will be closed Monday, March 16, 2026, due to the threat of severe weather. Please stay safe and continue to monitor local weather updates as the system moves through our area tomorrow morning.
The latest update we received included a squall line early Monday morning. Medium-large hail possible. 70 mph winds. A few tornadoes possible. Discreet cells ahead of the front could have large (ef2+) tornadoes and large hail. The tornadoes along the line will be brief. Again, please make sure you have a way to get weather alerts.
Irwin County Schools will be closed Monday, March 16, 2026, due to the threat of severe weather. Please stay safe and continue to monitor local weather updates as the system moves through our area tomorrow morning.
The latest update we received included a squall line early Monday morning. Medium-large hail possible. 70 mph winds. A few tornadoes possible. Discreet cells ahead of the front could have large (ef2+) tornadoes and large hail. The tornadoes along the line will be brief. Again, please make sure you have a way to get weather alerts.
Irwin County Schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week on March 16–20! This special week highlights the importance of a healthy breakfast and the positive impact it has on student learning, focus, and energy throughout the school day.
Our School Nutrition team works hard every day to provide nutritious and delicious breakfast options for our students, and we appreciate all they do to help our students start the day off right.
We encourage all students to join us for breakfast during this fun week of celebration!
Our School Nutrition team works hard every day to provide nutritious and delicious breakfast options for our students, and we appreciate all they do to help our students start the day off right.
We encourage all students to join us for breakfast during this fun week of celebration!
Mrs. Barrs’ third graders wrapped up their heat energy unit with a hands-on investigation around campus! Students used thermal thermometers to compare temperatures of light versus dark surfaces and areas in shade versus direct sunlight. They even discovered a 10° difference between the surface sand and sand about six inches below the ground. Great real-world science learning in action!
Today, Ms. Flowers' class read a book about spring and discussed how later this month the season will change from winter to spring. Ms. Flowers discussed how the leaves and the grass will change colors and how it will get warmer. Following their discussion, the class participated in an outdoor writing activity about things that showed evidence of the seasons changing.
Irwin County Schools are proud to recognize our Students of the Month and Staff Members of the Month! These individuals have been selected for their hard work, positive attitude, and the example they set for others each day.
Our students continue to shine through their dedication to learning, while our staff members demonstrate an unwavering commitment to supporting and inspiring those around them. Their efforts help make ICSS a place where everyone can succeed.
Congratulations to this month’s honorees! Thank you for helping make Irwin County Schools such a special place.
ICES Students: Shep Evans, Bryce Lewis, & Payson Peterson
ICES Staff: Kristin Arnold, Kimberly Upton, Nelda Walker
ICMS Staff: Claire Stone & Justin Anderson
ICHS Staff: Jackie Bracewell & Pete Snyder
Our students continue to shine through their dedication to learning, while our staff members demonstrate an unwavering commitment to supporting and inspiring those around them. Their efforts help make ICSS a place where everyone can succeed.
Congratulations to this month’s honorees! Thank you for helping make Irwin County Schools such a special place.
ICES Students: Shep Evans, Bryce Lewis, & Payson Peterson
ICES Staff: Kristin Arnold, Kimberly Upton, Nelda Walker
ICMS Staff: Claire Stone & Justin Anderson
ICHS Staff: Jackie Bracewell & Pete Snyder
2026 ART2REMEMBER Notice
Congratulations to our 2nd Grade Team, our February PLC of the Month!
🎉 They enjoyed a 90-minute off-campus lunch while the admin team proudly served their students. We celebrate their collaboration, dedication, and continued growth as a team. Our novice team is truly making an impact and shining bright! ⭐👏
🎉 They enjoyed a 90-minute off-campus lunch while the admin team proudly served their students. We celebrate their collaboration, dedication, and continued growth as a team. Our novice team is truly making an impact and shining bright! ⭐👏
Taylor, a fourth grader in Mrs. Hudson's class, recently came up with the idea to start a group called “Garbage Destroyers.” The goal is simple but powerful: help keep our playground and school grounds clean while encouraging students to work together and take pride in their environment. She is actively encouraging students to make a difference on our school campus.
The legacy of Dr. Seuss is alive and well at Irwin County Elementary School! After studying opinion, students in Mrs. Kendricks' Kindergarten class were able to sample green eggs & ham. Next, students completed an activity to show their opinion of the food. The class also compiled a class graph of responses. 10 students liked green eggs and ham and 3 did not.
ICES Yearbooks are now ready for pre-order. The cost is $20. Only pre-orders will be guaranteed a yearbook. No extras will be ordered. Reserve yours TODAY! Deadline for pre-orders is Friday, April 3.
5th Grade parents ONLY: Here is your chance to send your child a "Shout Out" in the ICES yearbook. The cost is $5.00. See details on the order form. Shout Outs are only for the "seniors" of the elementary school!
Deadline for "Shout Outs" is Friday, March 20!
Parents, Mrs. Barnes would like to share the next issue of our I.C.E.S. newsletter with you. Thank you for your partnership in making I.C.E.S. the best it can be!
On March 2-6, I.C.E.S. will celebrate Read Across America Week with these dress up days. Thank you for joining with us to celebrate the importance of literacy! 📚❤
Note: March 2 is also Spring picture day, so we totally understand skipping Silly Sock Day unless students wear long pants.
Irwin County Elementary School would like to recognize our classroom Students of the Month for January 2026. These students were recognized by their teachers for being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn. We are so proud of our Students of the Month!
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
Irwin County 2026-2027 Pre-K Registration
Our 3rd grade team won PLC of the Month of January and enjoyed a 90-minute off-campus lunch while the admin team was happy to serve their students! Join us in giving them a shoutout for their dedication, collaboration, and impact on student learning. ICES teachers are the best!!! 👏🎉
In Mrs. Kilbury's second grade class, students worked together to build and explore 2D and 3D shapes, using marshmallows as vertices and toothpicks as edges. As they constructed their shapes, they practiced using precise math vocabulary to describe faces, edges, vertices, and attributes. Students compared shapes, counted sides and corners, and explained the difference between flat (2D) and solid (3D) figures.
I.C.E.S. is so proud of these students' teamwork, problem-solving, and mathematical thinking!
I.C.E.S. is so proud of these students' teamwork, problem-solving, and mathematical thinking!
Toy for Technology Art Fundraiser.
