Parents, please be aware of a change in the starting time for the Field Day at I.C.E.S. for grades 3-5. Field Day will now begin at 8:30 A.M. for grades 3-5 only, on Friday, May 15. Field Day for grades K-2 on Thursday will remain at the normal time.
We look forward to sharing this fun day with our community and students!
We look forward to sharing this fun day with our community and students!

Early Release for students on Friday , May 22!
We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer.
We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer.

Medication Pickup

This is a reminder from Irwin County Schools: Tomorrow will be an early release day. Please support our Lady Indians Soccer Team as they play Trion for the GHSA Class A DII State Championship. Good Luck, Ladies!

THE ICHS RedHots ask that parents consider registering their Little Cheerleader for our kids' camp this summer!
Children can attend if they are 3 years old (no diapers) to the upcoming 5th grade! Camp is $65 until June 1st.
Please select a cheerleader to receive the credit for registration!
Laila Richardson
Rhiana Escobar
Zaeya Robinson
Chamaria Carlton
Reaves Giddens
Elliott Oliver
Emma Thompson
Ma'Kayla O'Neal
Grace Gilbert
Adalyn Smith
Emma B. Wilson
Doll Poole
Leah Pratt
Thank you for your support!
Children can attend if they are 3 years old (no diapers) to the upcoming 5th grade! Camp is $65 until June 1st.
Please select a cheerleader to receive the credit for registration!
Laila Richardson
Rhiana Escobar
Zaeya Robinson
Chamaria Carlton
Reaves Giddens
Elliott Oliver
Emma Thompson
Ma'Kayla O'Neal
Grace Gilbert
Adalyn Smith
Emma B. Wilson
Doll Poole
Leah Pratt
Thank you for your support!
Summer Reading Program at the IC Library

We are asking all parents of children wiho are served under Special Education and currently have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to please complete this survey. If you have more than one child with an IEP, please complete a separate survey for each child if you have not already done so. Link: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey

Mrs. Ariel Roberts' Kindergarten class at I.C.E.S. got to have a paint party today as a behavior reward. The class earned enough Golden Feathers for the party because they were respectful, responsible, and ready to learn!









Friday, May 15, will be an Early Release Day for all Irwin County students as we support our ICHS Varsity Soccer Team competing for a State Championship!
We are proud of our student-athletes and excited for this incredible accomplishment. Go Indians! #WeAreIrwin
We are proud of our student-athletes and excited for this incredible accomplishment. Go Indians! #WeAreIrwin

Attention ALL 5th Grade students:
Next Thursday, May 14 is a meeting in the High School band room for ALL 5th graders interested in joining the band next year. This is a "drop in" meeting between the hours of 4pm - 6pm.
It should only take about 20 minutes to talk to Mr. Staub and secure your instrument for next year. There will also be information about a FREE Summer Camp!!! You don't want to miss it!
If you have any questions, Mr. Staub's email address is on the flyer.
Next Thursday, May 14 is a meeting in the High School band room for ALL 5th graders interested in joining the band next year. This is a "drop in" meeting between the hours of 4pm - 6pm.
It should only take about 20 minutes to talk to Mr. Staub and secure your instrument for next year. There will also be information about a FREE Summer Camp!!! You don't want to miss it!
If you have any questions, Mr. Staub's email address is on the flyer.

Miss Paulk’s third grade class at I.C.E.S. prepped for the Milestones by doing an emoji escape room! Using the clues and skills they have learned this year, they solved riddles and cracked codes to escape!










Dear Parents,
This week, we proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, and we invite you to join us in recognizing the incredible educators who make a difference in our students’ lives every single day.
Our teachers go above and beyond—showing dedication, patience, and a true passion for helping every child succeed. Whether it’s a kind note, a small token of appreciation, or simply a heartfelt “thank you,” your support means so much.
Let’s come together to show our teachers just how valued and appreciated they are for all their hard work and commitment to our students!
💙 Thank you for helping us make this week extra special! 💙
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #GratefulHearts
This week, we proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, and we invite you to join us in recognizing the incredible educators who make a difference in our students’ lives every single day.
Our teachers go above and beyond—showing dedication, patience, and a true passion for helping every child succeed. Whether it’s a kind note, a small token of appreciation, or simply a heartfelt “thank you,” your support means so much.
Let’s come together to show our teachers just how valued and appreciated they are for all their hard work and commitment to our students!
💙 Thank you for helping us make this week extra special! 💙
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #GratefulHearts

🎓Attendance Still Matters! 🎓
Even as the school year moves forward, every day still counts! When students are in school, they are learning, growing, and staying connected with their teachers and peers. Missing just a few days can make it harder to keep up and succeed.
Parents, your support makes a huge difference—helping your child get to school each day sets them up for success now and in the future. Students, show up, stay focused, and finish strong!
Let’s work together to make the rest of the year count—every day, every class, every opportunity matters!
Even as the school year moves forward, every day still counts! When students are in school, they are learning, growing, and staying connected with their teachers and peers. Missing just a few days can make it harder to keep up and succeed.
Parents, your support makes a huge difference—helping your child get to school each day sets them up for success now and in the future. Students, show up, stay focused, and finish strong!
Let’s work together to make the rest of the year count—every day, every class, every opportunity matters!

Happy School Lunch Hero Day to our amazing Irwin County Elementary lunchroom staff. You do so much more than prepare food—you provide the nourishment and care that helps our students thrive in the classroom and beyond.
We are so grateful for your dedication and the kindness you serve up every single day. We appreciate you!
We are so grateful for your dedication and the kindness you serve up every single day. We appreciate you!

Irwin County Elementary School is proud to celebrate our wonderful principal, Mrs. Rontee Barnes, on Principal Appreciation Day! With 18 years of experience as an educator, Mrs. Barnes leads our school community with incredible skill, dedication, and grace.
Thank you, Mrs. Barnes, for your caring leadership and for proving every single day that being a school leader is truly “heart” work! ❤️
Thank you, Mrs. Barnes, for your caring leadership and for proving every single day that being a school leader is truly “heart” work! ❤️

Parents, mark your calendars for the 4th grade musical "Get in the Game" on May 13th!

Today at Irwin County Elementary School, students and teachers in Kindergarten through second grades paraded through the hallways and held messages of support for our third, fourth, and fifth grade students and teachers as they prepare for GMAS testing. Our younger students' enthusiasm and excitement was a great way for our older students to end the school day!





Irwin County School System cordially invites parents, community partners, and stakeholders to provide input on the district and school plans for next year. These plans include our district's Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP), school improvement plans, parent engagement plans, school-parent compacts and wellness plan for next year.
If you are unable to attend, please visit our Parent Engagement website to provide feedback online: https://sites.google.com/irwin.k12.ga.us/irwin-county-schools/stakeholder-input?authuser=0
If you are unable to attend, please visit our Parent Engagement website to provide feedback online: https://sites.google.com/irwin.k12.ga.us/irwin-county-schools/stakeholder-input?authuser=0

ICES proudly celebrated several outstanding staff members throughout the month of April!
We recognized our incredible school librarian, Christie Copeland, in honor of National Librarian Day on April 4th. Her dedication to fostering a love of reading and supporting student learning does not go unnoticed.
We also celebrated our amazing admin team—Yomeka Smith, Cappie Walker, Justin Willingham, Rhonda Paulk, and Pam Ray—during Assistant Principals’ Week on April 17th. Their leadership, commitment, and daily support help keep our school running smoothly.
On April 22nd, we honored our wonderful administrative assistants, LaShonda Cromer and Lynn Turner, for all they do behind the scenes to support our staff, students, and families.
We are truly grateful for each of these individuals and the many ways they contribute to making ICES a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment. Thank you for being such an important part of the ICES team!
We recognized our incredible school librarian, Christie Copeland, in honor of National Librarian Day on April 4th. Her dedication to fostering a love of reading and supporting student learning does not go unnoticed.
We also celebrated our amazing admin team—Yomeka Smith, Cappie Walker, Justin Willingham, Rhonda Paulk, and Pam Ray—during Assistant Principals’ Week on April 17th. Their leadership, commitment, and daily support help keep our school running smoothly.
On April 22nd, we honored our wonderful administrative assistants, LaShonda Cromer and Lynn Turner, for all they do behind the scenes to support our staff, students, and families.
We are truly grateful for each of these individuals and the many ways they contribute to making ICES a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment. Thank you for being such an important part of the ICES team!






