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Greetings Irmo! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Irmo Middle's Honors Chorus earned a coveted statewide spotlight
  • How an Irmo NFL star just invested $30,000 in local schools
  • What Irmo parents should know about Irmo High's IB program change

Also on today's calendar: Book Donation Day and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. School District Five Honors Chorus Selected to Perform at Columbia Conference (thelakemurraynews.net) — Irmo Middle School's Honors Chorus has been chosen as a featured ensemble for the South Carolina Music Educators Association conference in Columbia on February 5, 2027, a major recognition for local students. Their director says the honor showcases Irmo's choral program and gives students a chance to proudly represent the Irmo community on a statewide stage.
   

2. NFL Star Gives Back to District Five Schools (thenewirmonews.com) — Irmo students at Leaphart Elementary, Irmo Middle, and Irmo High just received a surprise $30,000 gift from NFL safety and former Irmo Yellow Jacket Nick Emmanwori, delivered during a virtual pep rally. His donations will fund classroom furnishings, teacher training, wellness, and staff appreciation, while his story of growing up in Irmo offered students a powerful example of giving back.
   

3. Education Impact: Ahead isn't always ahead: mastery may matter more (thenewirmonews.com) — Families in Irmo should know that Irmo High School has discontinued its IB Diploma Program this year, shifting advanced options toward AP and the IB Career-related Certificate. The column explains why mastering material at the right developmental pace can matter more than racing into accelerated or dual-enrollment courses, and encourages parents to ask detailed questions about which pathways best fit their students.
   

4. German Students Celebrate New School Year (thenewirmonews.com) — Students in the German program at Dutch Fork High School in Irmo kicked off the school year by creating Schultüten, colorful cones filled with supplies and treats inspired by a long-standing German tradition. The activity welcomed students into the language classroom, celebrated cultural learning, and connected them to the excitement German children feel on their first day of school.
   

5. Law enforcement, firefighters gather for appreciation cookout in Irmo (wistv.com) — First responders from across the Midlands gathered in Irmo for an appreciation cookout hosted by Dunbar Funeral Home, honoring law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS near the Sept. 11 anniversary. Local leaders stressed solidarity, mental health support, and the close partnership between first responders and funeral home staff during difficult times.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found a loose Husky just now near Whitby Road.
    Male, no collar. Owner needs to confirm something unique about them because I don't want just anyone coming and taking this dog. (Nextdoor Friarsgate)
  • I placed a mail order today and when I selected my payment type, it had a selection for a tip, suggesting 10, 15, 20, or 25% tip.
    I have never seen this before. Are we now expected to tip on mail orders? I did not tip for this. (Nextdoor Heart of Ballentine)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Irmo. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Irmo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irmo here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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