December 4, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT from Irwin County Schools
Good afternoon, Indian Nation,
Our Indians have done it once again with a big win Friday night! They will be traveling to Atlanta on Thursday, December 9, 2021, to play at 8:00 p.m. in the GHSA Football A Public Championship game. We will have an early release day Thursday, December 9, 2021, for all students and staff.
Friday, December 10, 2021, will be a virtual day for all students and staff. Each school will communicate with parents and students regarding class work and expectations for virtual instruction. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
All students will be served lunch early on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Additional details will be forthcoming regarding early release times for Thursday, December 9th.
Thank you for your support. GO INDIANS!!!!
ICES Picture Retakes January 12th
Cookie dough can be picked up today, Nov 29th, from 8:30-6:00. Please go to the front office to pick the cookie dough up. If a different time is needed, please set up an appointment with your child’s teacher to pick it up! For students who just have one box, the cookie dough can be sent home with the student after today with the parent's permission. Parents will be notified that the cookie dough is coming home with their child to make sure parents check for it when the student gets home!! Thank you for supporting ICES!!!
The Jessica Ross Memorial Blood Drive will be held at ICHS on December 1st from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Have a safe Thanksgiving and may many blessings come your way!
Irwin County High School and Athletic Department Press Release
Cookie dough can be picked up on Monday, Nov 29th, from 8:30-6:00. Please go to the front office to pick the cookie dough up.
If a different time is needed, please set up an appointment with your child’s teacher to pick it up! Thank you for supporting ICES!!!
Thanksgiving Break
OCILLA—IRWIN COUNTY RECREATION BASKETBALL REGISTRATION 2021-2022
GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 5-14
$45 per player w/ $5 discount for siblings: This fee will pay for player uniforms and game officials.
You can pick-up a sign-up sheet at the Irwin County Commissioners Office located at 207 s. Irwin Ave, Ocilla, GA 31774 or at Irwin County Middle and Elementary Schools in the front office. It will also be housed on the Irwin County Elementary School website (www.irwinelementary.org) in the menu under the parents tab for download. Deadline for registration is Friday, December 3, 2021.
Director: Beki Wilson
Phone: 229-457-2010
Email: beki67111@gmail.com
Holiday Raffle for Oculus Quest 2 Advanced All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset 128 GB
All students enrolled in Irwin County Schools for the 2020-2021 school year are eligible for current P-EBT Benefits. It is not necessary to complete an application or to contact your child’s school. Please click the link and see flyer for additional information.
ICES Cookie Dough Pick-up is Friday, November 19th, from 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the ICES Cafeteria.
The Jessica Ross Memorial Blood Drive will be held at ICHS on December 1st from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
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ICES Read to Win Update 11/09/2021
Recreation Department Basketball Sign ups Under Way!
I.C.E.S. celebrated the students who had the most AR points in grades 2-5. They earned the opportunity to have lunch with the principal, Mrs. Barnes. Each student also received a book with a special note inside from the principal. Please join us in celebrating these young gentlemen.
Bryce Martin- 2nd grade
Trace Royal- 3rd grade
Gavin Fowler- 4th grade
Kylon Bivens- 5th grade (Had the most AR in the entire school for the 1st 9 weeks)
Irwin Youth Wrestling! Ages 5-12 sign ups and first practice November 9th @ 5:30 PM in the wrestling gym behind the old school gym.
I.C.E.S. was honored to have State Superintendent Richard Woods and his wife Lisha on campus this morning to present each of our 4th graders with a copy of the Declaration of Independence. It is always a pleasure to have Superintendent Woods back in Irwin County!
Dr. Jadedra Barber's 1st Grade Class honored Mrs. Hillary Heitzman in her fight against breast cancer. The class presented Mrs. Heitzman with a dozen pink roses and with signs of encouragement. Mrs. Heitzman is an occupational therapist with Irwin County Schools. She is also an alumna of Irwin County High School. Pictured are Dr. Barber and her 1st grade students.
