Attention Parents:
Mrs. Hodnett has a lot happening in the music department at ICES this week.
The 4th grade musical, 5th grade Instrument Rental Night and Yearbook Sale.
The musical and the instrument rental night are both THIS Thursday. More details are below.
Yearbooks:
Last year's yearbooks 2023-2024 will be available for $12.00
This year’s yearbooks 2024-2025 should be here any day and are $18.00. Limited supply and they are going fast. Please pre-order yours to guarantee your copy!
5th grade Band Instrument Rental Night at the High School Band room on Thursday. Drop in between 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. This is for ALL 5th graders interested in joining the band next year in 6th grade.
Congratulations to the following ICES Student & Staff of the Month! Your hard work, positive attitude, and kindness toward others make you a true role model on campus.
ICES Students of the Month: Maddi Owens, Allyn Sirmans, Isabella Gray
ICES Staff Members of the Month: Darrick Smith, Dru Ray, Michelle Ricks
Congratulations to Our Irwin County School System Retirees! Today, we honor and celebrate the incredible dedication of our 2025 retirees. Your years of service have left a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. Thank you for the knowledge you’ve shared, the lives you’ve touched, and the difference you’ve made each and every day. You have helped shape the future of Irwin County, and your legacy will live on in the hearts of those you’ve inspired.
Wishing you all the best in this well-deserved next chapter—enjoy your retirement!
Attention 4th grade parents:
Happy School Nurse Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible care, compassion, and dedication of our school nurses, Mendy Vickers & Regina Cook. Thank you for keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn—every single day!
Join us May 13 or 14 to provide feedback on current initiatives. Free school supplies will be given to participants while supplies last.
Today we celebrated the incredible men and women who serve up healthy meals and bright smiles to our students every day! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing school food staff for keeping students fed and ready to learn. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!
Save the Date: Water Safety Clinic- June 7th in Ben Hill Co.
Irwin Co Elementary School will begin GA Milestones Testing on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025. Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a healthy breakfast each morning before testing.
Do you know an Irwin County graduate who's doing amazing things in their career, community, or beyond? We want to hear about them! We're collecting nominations to spotlight alumni who are making a difference and representing Irwin County with pride.
Submit your recommendation here: https://forms.gle/ge7ERoDpEmGDAV6G6
Let’s honor those who continue to inspire us—once an Indian, always an Indian! ❤️🖤
The ICES Parent meeting will begin at 5:00 PM this Thursday.
Attention 5th Grade Parents! Mark your calendars & join us this Friday at 9:30 AM for the 5th Grade Recorder Concert.
Join us in congratulating our Students of the Month and Staff Members of the Month at Irwin County Elementary School! Your dedication, hard work, and positive spirit help make our school an amazing place to learn and grow.
Students of the Month: Grayson Garrick, Madison Smith, & Malaysia Hill
Staff Members of the Month: Christie Copeland, Teresa Griffin, & Tim Collins
Thank you for your passion, energy, and commitment to our students and school every day!
GMAS Parent Night at ICES- April 17th
The I.C.E.S. newsletter for April 2025 is attached.
This FRIDAY is the LAST CHANCE for 5th grade parents to put a Shout Out in this year's yearbook!!
Ga Milestone Resources for Students & Parents can be found at the link below.
https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf
Irwin County Elementary School proudly honors the winners of the 2025 Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Writing Competition. The YGA competition aims to inspire students to develop both enthusiasm for and expertise in writing, while also providing a platform to celebrate their literary achievements. For over two decades, this prestigious competition has recognized student success in both arts and academics, engaging Georgia students in grades K-12.
The following students from Irwin County Elementary School have earned recognition as grade-level winners for their outstanding writing:
Kindergarten: Allison Dillard
1st Grade: Tiana Petty
2nd Grade: Kamden Lampkin
3rd Grade: Kylee Bryan
4th Grade: Bryce Busbin
5th Grade: Braxton Bridges
These talented students have showcased creativity and skill in their written works which will be submitted to the RESA Level Competition for a chance to compete at the state- level. State-level winners will be announced on the GLAS website
(http://galangartssup.weebly.com/young-georgia-authors.html) and the GaDOE website.
The competition, sponsored by the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors (GLAS) and the Georgia RESA Network with support from the Georgia Department of Education, continues to provide an exciting opportunity for students to excel in writing and share their voices. Congratulations to all the winners at Irwin County Elementary!
Important Calendar Update for Irwin County Schools :
Due to the unusual number of weather days this year, Irwin County Schools have amended the district calendar.
Friday, March 14th will now be a regular school day for students.
Please update your calendars and ensure your child is present. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to make up for lost instructional time.
Thank you for your cooperation!
