Have you viewed our decodable book videos? These videos go hand-in-hand with the books your child is bringing home, and the videos are updated each week. Please help us by reading with your child at home. Your partnership can make a big difference and help your child become a confident reader.
Kindergarten- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJhzCar9UCKwguzsUGg3RKPp
First Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJjoNDTHofh4XKrbkBSXIuEP
Second Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJhM3DMRAuSEYX5B_GIi642x
Third Grade- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuqf_uEYJg56fotSkuP0EAPXf6XAC6g
ICES will release at 11:30 AM.
ICMS/ICHS will release at 11:45 AM.
Emma Thomas, an 8th-grade student, was named the 2026 Spelling Bee Champion, and Teagan Strickland was recognized as the 2026 Spelling Bee Runner-Up.
Emma will advance to compete in the Region 9 Spelling Bee on February 28 in Bainbridge, Georgia. The regional competition is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators.
All spelling bee participants worked diligently to prepare for the competition, and we are extremely proud of their hard work and accomplishments.
The Irwin County Spelling Bee Coordinators are Christie Copeland (Irwin County Elementary School) and Maria Johnson (Irwin County Middle School).
Please be advised that Friday, January 30, 2026, will be a half day for students in Irwin County Schools. ICHS will be hosting a wrestling tournament that day, with more than 10 visiting teams on campus around noon.
For logistical & safety reasons and to allow us to properly host the event, students will be released early.
ICES will release at 11:30 AM.
ICMS/ICHS will release at 11:45 AM.
Irwin County Schools are proud to recognize our Students of the Month and Staff Members of the Month! These individuals are being celebrated for their dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to making ICES & ICMS a great place to learn and grow.
Our students continue to shine through their hard work and kindness, and our staff members go above and beyond each day to support and inspire them.
ICMS Staff of the Month: Maria Johnson & Amanda Suggs
ICES Students of the Month: Aadyn Turner, Briliyah Johnson, Tre White
ICES Staff of the Month: Tiffany Brown, Kayla Williams
Congratulations to all of our honorees! Thank you for representing ICSS with excellence.
The Irwin County Elementary School Spelling Bee was held Friday, January 9.
All of our competitors did a fantastic job and showed they were respectful, responsible, and ready to learn!
Winners and runners-up:
1st Grade Winner: Levi Lee | Runner-Up: Hunter Ellis
2nd Grade Winner: Annie Evans | Runner-Up: Matthew Gonzales
3rd Grade Winner: Charlee Haire | Runner-Up: Tayvon Curtis
4th/5th Grade Winners (Tie): Orion Williford & Corbin Pate | Runner-Up: Jordan Green
The top ten 4th and 5th graders will advance to the district bee on January 22. Runoffs are currently in progress to determine those competitors.
We are so proud of all of our spelling bee participants and our champions and runners-up! A special thank-you to our pronouncer, Ms. Michelle Ricks, and our judges, Mrs. Pam Ray and Mrs. Anna Youghn.
All of our competitors did a fantastic job and showed they were respectful, responsible, and ready to learn!
Winners and runners-up:
1st Grade Winner: Levi Lee | Runner-Up: Hunter Ellis
2nd Grade Winner: Annie Evans | Runner-Up: Matthew Gonzales
3rd Grade Winner: Charlee Haire | Runner-Up: Tayvon Curtis
4th/5th Grade Winners (Tie): Orion Williford & Corbin Pate | Runner-Up: Jordan Green
The top ten 4th and 5th graders will advance to the district bee on January 22. Runoffs are currently in progress to determine those competitors.
We are so proud of all of our spelling bee participants and our champions and runners-up! A special thank-you to our pronouncer, Ms. Michelle Ricks, and our judges, Mrs. Pam Ray and Mrs. Anna Youghn.
Students are set to return to school tomorrow, January 7th. As a reminder, ICSS places extra emphasis on attendance, as every day of instruction matters.
However, if your child is sick, please keep them at home. The flu is currently widespread across Georgia, and we want to help keep all students and staff healthy.
For more information about the flu, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment, please visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.html
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Join Five Star Credit Union for a festive afternoon at their Financial Center! On Friday, December 19, from 3:30 P.M. to 5:15 P.M., Five Star will host cookies with Santa. Bring the whole family for milk, cookies, and a picture with Santa Claus!
