Parents, Students & Community Members:
Please see the attached CDC Advisory.
https://5il.co/2oosg
Location updated:
If you know of a child that didn't earn a high school diploma, please see the information in the link below about a new opportunity to earn a free high school diploma. There will be an informational meeting on June 19, 2024 in Fitzgerald.
Discovery Regional High School is a school for any student (under age 21) who has dropped out, withdrawn to homeschool, or withdrawn for a GED.
https://5il.co/2olov
Wiregrass Summer Camp June 3-6, 2024 for ages 11-15
Report Card Pickup Info for ICMS/ICHS
Early Release Friday, May 24, 2024
Last week marked a significant milestone for Irwin County High School as the much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for the new wrestling facility took place. Irwin County Schools' superintendent Kerry Billingsley, board members, and wrestling coaches gathered to celebrate this exciting development. The new wrestling facility is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the esteemed wrestling team and their coaches. Over the years, the wrestling team has consistently demonstrated excellence, both on and off the mat. Their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment have earned them a respected place in the community and the hearts of Irwin County staff and residents. The facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment and ample space for training, ensuring that the wrestling team has everything they need to hone their skills and achieve new heights. The new building is not just an investment in infrastructure but a commitment to the future success of Irwin County's wrestling program.
On National School Principals Appreciation Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated leaders who guide our schools with unwavering commitment and passion. Today, we honor the invaluable contributions of Andrew Tucker, Rontee Barnes and Jared Luke, whose tireless efforts shape the minds and futures of countless students. Thank you for all you do for Irwin County Schools!!!
Vaccine information for current 10th grade students (rising 11th graders)
Irwin County Schools will be open as normal tomorrow, March 22nd.
Parents and Staff,
Irwin County Schools will be closed Thursday, March 21, 2024 due to a major water line break around one of the buildings. We hope to have the issue resolved by the end of tomorrow and plan to have school on Friday. If anything changes regarding Friday, we will let you know as quickly as possible. All staff should report to work by 9:00 am on Thursday, March 21st.
Irwin’s Literary students are the back-to-back Region 1A Champions!
The individual awards are as follows:
1st in humorous solo interpretation- Haven Johnson-Jordan
1st in dramatic solo interpretation- Marlee Hamilton
1st in duo interpretation- Annie Verwey and Rhiana Escobar
1st in domestic extemporaneous speaking- Marlee Hamilton
1st in international extemporaneous speaking- Jada Eason
1st in literary analysis essay-Ellie Willingham
2nd in personal essay- Rhiana Escobar
2nd in argumentative essay- Savannah Rich
All 1st place finishers move on to the state competition in Warner Robins next Saturday, March 16th.
New AAU team. South Georgia Heat.
The Irwin County Indians will host The East Laurens Falcons in the 2nd round of the GHSA basketball playoffs at 4pm on Saturday, February 24 at the ICHS Gym. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
https://gofan.co/event/1423697?schoolId=GA13728
The Irwin County Lady Indians will travel to Barnesville, Ga tomorrow to play Lamar County Lady Trojans at Lamar County high School @6pm.
The address is:
1 Trojan Way
Barnesville, GA 30204.
All tickets must be purchased at: https://gofan.co/event/1413502?schoolId=GA13728
Region 1 A Division 1 All Region Players of The Year.
Competing in the GHSA State Championship Wrestling meet are wrestlers:
Dylan Maddox @ 106lbs
Haven Johnson-Jordan @ 126lbs
Maddox Pierce @ 132lbs
Bob Merritt @ 144lbs
Mister Graham @ 150lbs
Michael Joiner @ 285lbs
You can watch Wrestlers live https://www.trackwrestling.com/Login.jsp?TIM=1707671515837&twSessionId=tcqvchgjwc&tName=GHSA&state=13&sDate=02/15/2024&eDate=02/17/2024&lastName=&firstName=&teamName=&sfvString=&city=&gbId=&camps=false
The “Hub” is where you can see the matches going on in the moment. It will show you the score in Live matches in real-time. Since there are 10-12 mats and 4 classifications going at the same time, 1A matches will be on Mats 1, 2, and 3 on Thursday and Friday. You can click the drop-down menu on the left side where it says “weight class.”
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday Schedule (Estimate)
9:00AM-10:45AM First Round (All except Michael Joiner)
Any wrestler losing this first round will not wrestle again until Friday morning
Most of our first round kids should be finished by 10:00AM
11:00AM-1:00PM Quarterfinals (All winners & Michael Joiner)
This is the final round for Thursday
Any wrestler who wins this round is guaranteed to medal/place
Friday Schedule (Estimate)
9:00AM-10:30AM First Round of Consolation
Any wrestler who lost a match on Thursday will wrestle this round
10:30AM-1:00PM Semi-Finals & Consolation Quarterfinals
Any wrestler who wins in this consolation round is guaranteed to medal/place
Saturday Schedule (Estimate)
9:30AM-10:45PM Consolation Semi-Finals
Losers of this round will NOT wrestle for 5th/6th place but will still medal
11:00AM-12:30PM Consolation Finals
2:00PM-2:30PM Finals Ceremony
2:30PM-4:15PM Championship Finals
GHSA State Wrestling Championships for 1A matches will begin on Mats 1, 2, and 3 on today and Tomorrow. I have attached a link to view matches in real-time.
https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&TIM=1708003277861&pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&twSessionId=tcqvchgjwc
You can click the drop-down menu on the left-hand side where it says “weight class” to find specific matches. Good Luck ICHS Wrestlers and Coaches!
Class A Division 1 Region 1 Basketball Tournament
ICES will have its spring picture day on February 13, 2024. You may order online using the information provided.
On Saturday, February 3rd, the ICHS Wrestling Team, guided by coaches Ray Pierce and Justin Willingham, secured the 2024 Area Wrestling Championship. The intense competition showcased not only the team's exceptional ability but also the individual brilliance of each wrestler.
1st place-Dylan Maddox (106 lbs)
1st place-Haven Johnson-Jordan (126 lbs)
1st place-Maddox Pierce (132 lbs)
1st place-Owen Griffin (215 lbs)
1st place-Michael Joiner (285 lbs)
1st place-Josiah Marshall (157 lbs)
1st place-Logan Williamson (165 lbs)
2nd place-Kensley White (138 lbs)
2nd place-Bob Merritt (144 lbs)
2nd place-Mister Graham (150 lbs)
3rd place-Tyler Bolden (113 lbs)
3rd place-Cain Williamson (120 lbs)
4th place-Jacob Pless (175 lbs)