James Irwin Charter Schools http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog Home of the Jags Wed, 15 May 2013 20:03:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 May 16 Board Meeting Agenda http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/may-16-board-meeting-agenda/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/may-16-board-meeting-agenda/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 20:03:38 +0000 Webmaster http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265161 The agenda for the upcoming Board Meeting is available here.

]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/may-16-board-meeting-agenda/feed/ 0 Boys Volleyball Takes the 3A State Title http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/boys-volleyball-takes-the-3a-state-title/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/boys-volleyball-takes-the-3a-state-title/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:51:24 +0000 Mr. Prusinowski, HS/MS Athletic Director http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265155 This past Saturday, the James Irwin boys volleyball Blue team won the CBHSVA 3A State Championship!!  The Jags went into Saturday as the #3 seed in the 8 team tournament with a record of 17-3.  They defeated Ponderosa’s 2nd team (#6 seed) in the quarterfinals 2-1, and then took care of rival Fountain Valley (#2 seed) in the semifinals 2-1 for the second time in 3 years to advance to the championship match.  This set up a rematch with TCA’s Black team (#4 seed) who had defeated the Jags on our home court in Districts just two weeks earlier.  The Jags came out this time and controlled the match, winning the State Championship in two straight games to take their first state title, finishing the season with an impressive 20-3 record.  Corliss Brekken, Jordan Becker and Matt Fracassini were named to the All-Tournament team.

]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/boys-volleyball-takes-the-3a-state-title/feed/ 0 JICMS Summer Reading Assignment http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/jicms-summer-reading-assignment/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/jicms-summer-reading-assignment/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:40 +0000 Mrs. Varnum, MS Principal http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265145 Middle School students enrolled by August 1st must read the assigned novel and complete a literature review.  Click here to view/print  2013 Middle School Summer Reading Lit Review

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]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/board-special-meeting-agenda/feed/ 0 May 4 Board Working Session Agenda Available http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/may-4-board-working-session-agenda-available/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/may-4-board-working-session-agenda-available/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 22:36:25 +0000 Webmaster http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265140 The agenda for the upcoming Board Working Session is available here.

]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/may-4-board-working-session-agenda-available/feed/ 0 Fill the Truck! http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/fill-the-truck/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/fill-the-truck/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 19:56:06 +0000 Webmaster http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265137 Need to do some Spring Cleaning? Bring your gently used furniture, household items and clothes to James Irwin Charter High School from 8am to 4pm Wednesday, May 1st to Wednesday May 8th (weekend included). JICHS will raise $1600 if we fill a 45-foot trailer of donated goods. All proceeds will go towards our all school retreat to Frontier Ranch in the fall. Call 302-9000 ext. 4260 for more information or to schedule a pick-up. Here is a list of items ARC will NOT accept.

]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/fill-the-truck/feed/ 0 Alicia Lawrence, junior track star, earns Peak Performer this week http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/alicia-lawrence-junior-track-star-earns-peak-performer-this-week/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/alicia-lawrence-junior-track-star-earns-peak-performer-this-week/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 14:27:47 +0000 Webmaster http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265133 Read here about one of James Irwin Charter High Schools athlete scholars.

http://www.gazettepreps.com/articles/lawrence-6647-track-peak.html

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]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/05/alicia-lawrence-junior-track-star-earns-peak-performer-this-week/feed/ 0 Another Informational Meeting for James Irwin Charter Academy http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/04/another-informational-meeting-for-james-irwin-charter-academy/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/04/another-informational-meeting-for-james-irwin-charter-academy/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:33:24 +0000 Webmaster http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265118 Due to popular demand, another informational meeting for James Irwin Charter Academy has been scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 9:30 a.m. at Northeast Bible Chapel, 1722 McArthur Ave. No rsvp needed. Come and learn about the plans for the new elementary school, and tell your friends who are looking for a James Irwin Charter School education in District 11.

]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/04/another-informational-meeting-for-james-irwin-charter-academy/feed/ 0 James Irwin Charter High School wins Gold Medal distinction in US News & World Report http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/04/james-irwin-charter-high-school-wins-gold-medal-distinction-in-us-news-world-report/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/04/james-irwin-charter-high-school-wins-gold-medal-distinction-in-us-news-world-report/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:13:20 +0000 Webmaster http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265126 James Irwin Charter High School earned Gold Medal distinction, ranking 491 out of over 22,000 high schools in the United States, according to their evaluation criteria. This places James Irwin 15th in the State of Colorado as well. These rankings better last year’s, when JICHS was 644 out of nearly 22,000 high schools nationally (a Silver Medal), and 22 out 374 high schools in the State.

2013 Best High Schools

]]> http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/04/james-irwin-charter-high-school-wins-gold-medal-distinction-in-us-news-world-report/feed/ 0 James Irwin Charter Academy Meetings http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/04/james-irwin-charter-academy-meetings/ http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/2013/04/james-irwin-charter-academy-meetings/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:09:10 +0000 Webmaster http://www.jamesirwin.org/blog/?p=265115 Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 AM, at the Northeast Bible Chapel, 1722 McArthur Ave.

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