Irwin County Elementary

Parent Car Tag Reminder!

I.C.E.S. parents, we look forward to welcoming your children tomorrow! Please review our dismissal procedures for information about bus and car pick-up lines.

ICES Parent Newsletter for August!

Students enrolled in Irwin County Schools are eligible for voluntary student accident coverage. Information about Voluntary Student Accident Insurance can be found on our website at https://www.irwin.k12.ga.us/page/student-insurance.

Important Attendance Updates for Parents

On Monday, August 3, Mrs. Gayla Roulo from Satilla Baptist Church visited I.C.E.S. to deliver a donation for the I.C.E.S. clothes closet. The Vacation Bible School children at Satilla collected the funds for their peers, and I.C.E.S. appreciates this blessing!

Volunteers from Satilla Baptist Church prepared a tasty BBQ sandwich meal for educators at I.C.E.S. to enjoy on their first day of school. Our staff members appreciate the meal and the encouragement during a busy day!

On Wednesday, July 29, I.C.E.S. teachers enjoyed a special pizza meal before Open House. The food was graciously provided by Ronnie and Wanda McCurdy, parents of Rebecca Pylant, who is a teacher at I.C.E.S. Our staff members were so grateful for the pre-Open-House energy boost!

On Wednesday, July 29, members of Ocilla Baptist Church blessed the staff of I.C.E.S. by providing breakfast as well as valuable assistance in teachers' rooms. The church members helped our teachers prepare for Open House on Wednesday night and we are so grateful!

26-27 Bus Updates

Don't forget that Open House is tomorrow, July 29th.
ICMS/ICHS 4:00-6:00
ICES PreK: 2:30-3:30- see flyer for details
ICES K-5: 3:30-5:30

On Tuesday morning, the I.C.E.S. administrative team sponsored a hearty home-style breakfast for staff. The eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits helped to prepare everyone for a busy second day of pre-planning!

Irwin County Elementary staff enjoyed a "welcome back" breakfast this morning sponsored by Jack's in Ocilla. We are grateful to Jack's for our beginning-of-the-year boost!

Parents, please refer to these guidelines for attendance at I.C.E.S. Daily attendance is key to learning and achievement, and we look forward to working with you to help your child succeed!

Parents, please see our flyer for important information about the new school year, including accompanying your students into school in the mornings during the first week. We look forward to seeing you and your children!

Irwin County Elementary's Open House for the new school year will be held this Wednesday, July 29 from 3:30-5:30 P.M. Please see the flyer for details. We look forward to welcoming our students and families for the year!

School Nurtrition Information for 26-27

2026-2027 School-Based Health Center Hours of Operation

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Irwin County Schools (K-12) will implement procedures consistent with Georgia House Bill 340, the Distraction-Free Education Act.

In compliance with Georgia's Distraction-Free Education Act, students will not be permitted to use personal electronic devices during the school day (8:00am-3:15pm). Personal electronic devices include cell phones, smart watches, tablets, headphones, and similar devices. Additional procedural information will be provided by administration.

2026-2027 Open House Information

As part of our K-12 Open Houses on Wednesday, July 29, we've invited a variety of community organizations to set up informational booths inside our schools. We encourage all families to take a few minutes to visit these booths while attending Open House.

Participating organizations include:
• Wiregrass Technical College Adult Education
• Legacy Behavioral Health
• Local churches
• Irwin County Extension/4-H
• Anytime Fitness
• Southwell Pediatrics
• And many more!

Additional Open House information, including times for each school, can be found on the attached flyers.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!