ICHS Job Shadow Spotlight
ICMS &ICHS Parent Information Night: Opioid Prevention & Georgia Milestones Testing Updates
Irwin County Middle & High Schools 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/High 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, 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!
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.
Congratulations to Shalia Lampkin, Ziyah Robinson, and Austin Burton for their Honorable Mention selections to the GHSA Class A DII Region 2 All-Region Team.
Congratulations to Brynlee Brown, Brooklyn Gordon, and Jackson Culpepper for their Second Team selections to the GHSA Class A DII Region II All-Region Team.
Congratulations to Ava Avant, Emalea Newell, and Anterrio Wilcox for their First Team selections to the GHSA Class A DII Region 2 All-Region Team.
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!
ICHS Job Shadow Spotlight
We would like to congratulate and thank the Irwin County FFA members who attended the March Board of Education meeting and demonstrated the Parliamentary Procedure Competitive Event.
These students did an outstanding job showcasing the skills they have developed through FFA, including leadership, teamwork, and knowledge of proper meeting procedures. Their presentation was a great example of the opportunities FFA provides for students to grow as leaders.
We are proud of these students and appreciate them taking the time to share their talents with our Board of Education. Great job representing Irwin County!
These students did an outstanding job showcasing the skills they have developed through FFA, including leadership, teamwork, and knowledge of proper meeting procedures. Their presentation was a great example of the opportunities FFA provides for students to grow as leaders.
We are proud of these students and appreciate them taking the time to share their talents with our Board of Education. Great job representing Irwin County!
Congratulations to the ICHS Band!
The ICHS Band earned straight Superior ratings at LGPE yesterday in Jesup! They also received a Superior rating in the Sight-Reading Room — an outstanding accomplishment.
This is a very special group of students, and we are incredibly proud of their focus and performance on stage. Way to represent ICHS with excellence! ❤️🖤
The ICHS Band earned straight Superior ratings at LGPE yesterday in Jesup! They also received a Superior rating in the Sight-Reading Room — an outstanding accomplishment.
This is a very special group of students, and we are incredibly proud of their focus and performance on stage. Way to represent ICHS with excellence! ❤️🖤
ICHS Future Business Leaders of America is proud to announce that our very own Jesten Purvis has been selected as a 2026-2027 Georgia FBLA Region 2 Officer.
Jesten has been a huge part of the growth and success of Irwin FBLA this year, and he will represent our local chapter well in his new role as a region officer. Congrats, Jesten!
Jesten has been a huge part of the growth and success of Irwin FBLA this year, and he will represent our local chapter well in his new role as a region officer. Congrats, Jesten!
ICHS Job Shadow Spotlight
This week, we’re proud to recognize a fantastic group of high school students who stepped up to serve others by helping pack food bags for members of our school community.
Working alongside our partners at Helping Hands Help End Hunger, these students gave their time and energy to ensure bags were prepared and ready to be shared. Their positive attitudes and commitment to helping others made a meaningful impact.
It’s always encouraging to see our students leading through service. We appreciate their hard work and the example they set for others! ❤️🖤
Today, State School Superintendent Richard Woods presented Irwin County High School with a banner recognizing ICHS as a GaDOE Literacy Leader for growth in reading during the 2024–2025 school year.
Principal Jared Luke and Heather Burke, ELA Teacher, proudly accepted the recognition on behalf of the school. This honor reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the strong instructional focus on literacy across our district.
It was great to welcome Mr. Woods back to Ocilla and celebrate this outstanding achievement together!
Principal Jared Luke and Heather Burke, ELA Teacher, proudly accepted the recognition on behalf of the school. This honor reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the strong instructional focus on literacy across our district.
It was great to welcome Mr. Woods back to Ocilla and celebrate this outstanding achievement together!
🚗🔬 Forensic Crash Experts in Physical Science! 🔬🚗
Mrs. Carter's 9th grade students recently stepped into the role of accident reconstruction specialists. Using Newton’s Laws, momentum, and force, students analyzed collision scenarios, examined skid marks and speed evidence, and presented evidence-based explanations of what happened.
We were especially grateful to have Officer Phillips visit and share real-world insight into crash investigations. His perspective helped students see how physics connects directly to law enforcement and community safety.
We're proud of the critical thinking and teamwork our students demonstrated!
Mrs. Carter's 9th grade students recently stepped into the role of accident reconstruction specialists. Using Newton’s Laws, momentum, and force, students analyzed collision scenarios, examined skid marks and speed evidence, and presented evidence-based explanations of what happened.
We were especially grateful to have Officer Phillips visit and share real-world insight into crash investigations. His perspective helped students see how physics connects directly to law enforcement and community safety.
We're proud of the critical thinking and teamwork our students demonstrated!
Today is a proud day as we recognize three outstanding student-athletes who have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level!
⚾ Thad Royal – Baseball at South Georgia State
🏆 Ellie Willingham – Tennis at Piedmont University
🥎 Sailor Mixon – Softball at Reinhardt University
These athletes have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and excellence both on and off the field. Their commitment to their sport, their teammates, and their education has truly set them apart.
We are incredibly proud of Thad, Ellie, and Sailor for this accomplishment and can’t wait to see all they achieve as they compete at the next level. Your hard work has paid off, and your school family will always be cheering you on!
Congratulations on this exciting next chapter!
⚾ Thad Royal – Baseball at South Georgia State
🏆 Ellie Willingham – Tennis at Piedmont University
🥎 Sailor Mixon – Softball at Reinhardt University
These athletes have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and excellence both on and off the field. Their commitment to their sport, their teammates, and their education has truly set them apart.
We are incredibly proud of Thad, Ellie, and Sailor for this accomplishment and can’t wait to see all they achieve as they compete at the next level. Your hard work has paid off, and your school family will always be cheering you on!
Congratulations on this exciting next chapter!
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Link for game tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6119724?schoolId=GA13728
Link for outfield parking: https://gofan.co/event/6167193?schoolId=GA13728
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!
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!
