🎙️ Hall Pass to History: Indian River High School
Last week was Virginia Principals Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the leadership that helps schools “RISE.” In this episode, IRHS junior Adrian Langaster sets the stage for a conversation with Principal Naomi Dunbar and former Principal James L. Frye on what makes IRHS feel like family and how they “RISE” together. From murals and modernization to pep rallies, mentorship, and moments of care that define a community, this story shows how culture is built day by day, person by person.
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🕊️ Happy MLK Day, Little Braves!
We hope you are enjoying your day off! We can't wait to see everyone back tomorrow.
Why does every day count? Attendance plays a huge role in our school's accreditation success! 🌟 Plus, when Braves stay home, they miss out on the best parts of the day—like hands-on science experiments and special moments with their "Class Family." 🧩📚
Let's beat the post-holiday slump and keep our momentum going! Our day of learning kicks off at 7:35 AM. Let's fill every seat and have a great week!
Braves are who we are, RISE is what we do! 🪶💙
We hope you are enjoying your day off! We can't wait to see everyone back tomorrow.
Why does every day count? Attendance plays a huge role in our school's accreditation success! 🌟 Plus, when Braves stay home, they miss out on the best parts of the day—like hands-on science experiments and special moments with their "Class Family." 🧩📚
Let's beat the post-holiday slump and keep our momentum going! Our day of learning kicks off at 7:35 AM. Let's fill every seat and have a great week!
Braves are who we are, RISE is what we do! 🪶💙
Starting the week with a sweet look back! 💙🪶
We are still smiling about how we ended last week in Ms. Roselle’s room. Our Braves were hard at work mastering financial literacy with partner task cards—counting coins and making change is a skill we can bank on! 🧠💰
But we also made time for some serious fun. 🎶 For Flashback Friday, the class rated older songs and sang their hearts out. The top pick? A very passionate performance of Viva La Vida by Coldplay! 🎤🎻
Hard work + Happy hearts = The Brave Way. Let’s make this week just as great!
We are still smiling about how we ended last week in Ms. Roselle’s room. Our Braves were hard at work mastering financial literacy with partner task cards—counting coins and making change is a skill we can bank on! 🧠💰
But we also made time for some serious fun. 🎶 For Flashback Friday, the class rated older songs and sang their hearts out. The top pick? A very passionate performance of Viva La Vida by Coldplay! 🎤🎻
Hard work + Happy hearts = The Brave Way. Let’s make this week just as great!
POV: It's the weekend and we are still recovering from all the love! 🥹🪶
Mrs. Foard admits she was totally overwhelmed by the Principal Parade on Wednesday—she definitely shed a few happy tears up on that float! 🚜💙 But don't let the emotion fool you... she is already plotting how to "reward" Mrs. Battle and Mrs. Gurkin when their turn comes around. 📝👀
The bar has been set high! 📈
Mrs. Foard admits she was totally overwhelmed by the Principal Parade on Wednesday—she definitely shed a few happy tears up on that float! 🚜💙 But don't let the emotion fool you... she is already plotting how to "reward" Mrs. Battle and Mrs. Gurkin when their turn comes around. 📝👀
The bar has been set high! 📈
ATTENTION: We are giving away our 1st drawing prize for a Book Blast Treasure Chest on Tuesday! Act now! Simply invite 10+ friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast and your student will have a chance to win. Entries to win the Treasure Chest have already begun. Don't miss this epic opportunity! If you haven’t already, register here: https://app.booksarefun.com/GeorgetownPS23325/
#bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast @go.booksarefun
ATENCIÓN: ¡Martes regalaremos nuestro primer premio del sorteo: un cofre del tesoro Book Blast! ¡Actúa ahora! Simplemente invita a 10+ amigos y familiares ESTA NOCHE para apoyar nuestro Book Blast y tu estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de ganar. ¡No te pierdas esta valiosa oportunidad! Si aún no lo has hecho, regístrate aquí: https://app.booksarefun.com/GeorgetownPS23325/
#bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast @go.booksarefun
ATENCIÓN: ¡Martes regalaremos nuestro primer premio del sorteo: un cofre del tesoro Book Blast! ¡Actúa ahora! Simplemente invita a 10+ amigos y familiares ESTA NOCHE para apoyar nuestro Book Blast y tu estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de ganar. ¡No te pierdas esta valiosa oportunidad! Si aún no lo has hecho, regístrate aquí: https://app.booksarefun.com/GeorgetownPS23325/
Calling all Agents of Intelligence! 📢 Your first mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us next Thursday for Math Night! 🦁✨
Get ready to crack codes, solve puzzles, and complete top-secret math missions at stations all around the school. It’s going to be an evening of strategy, fun, and family teamwork. Can your squad complete every mission?
Get ready to crack codes, solve puzzles, and complete top-secret math missions at stations all around the school. It’s going to be an evening of strategy, fun, and family teamwork. Can your squad complete every mission?
💙📣 Our Braves brought the ENERGY today! 📣💙
We kicked off our PBIS Relaunch with a massive celebration, and our school family definitely knows how to RISE to the occasion! ✨ From "professional" air guitar solos 🎸 to mastering the flamingo pose 🦩, the spin-the-wheel challenges kept us all laughing and cheering. And if you know, you know... six seveeeeen! 🤫👋
A HUGE shoutout to our brave staff members who went above and beyond (and maybe got a little warm 🥵) to make this day special. Thank you to Ms. Bohne, Ms. Sawyer, and Ms. May for joining the admin team, and to Mrs. Chrisman for suiting up in those "not-so-cool" inflatables! 🦖💨 And to our teachers shaking those pom poms—thank you for bringing the spirit! 🎉🙌
It was a beautiful reminder of our mission: Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do. 💪
We kicked off our PBIS Relaunch with a massive celebration, and our school family definitely knows how to RISE to the occasion! ✨ From "professional" air guitar solos 🎸 to mastering the flamingo pose 🦩, the spin-the-wheel challenges kept us all laughing and cheering. And if you know, you know... six seveeeeen! 🤫👋
A HUGE shoutout to our brave staff members who went above and beyond (and maybe got a little warm 🥵) to make this day special. Thank you to Ms. Bohne, Ms. Sawyer, and Ms. May for joining the admin team, and to Mrs. Chrisman for suiting up in those "not-so-cool" inflatables! 🦖💨 And to our teachers shaking those pom poms—thank you for bringing the spirit! 🎉🙌
It was a beautiful reminder of our mission: Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do. 💪
Attention, Agents! Our Book Blast event starts next week. We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
¡Atención, agentes! Nuestro evento "Libros Explosivos" comienza la semana que viene. Nos embarcaremos en una misión para construir las bibliotecas en casa de nuestros estudiantes. Sigan los pasos del Mapa del Tesoro que llegará a casa la semana que viene para embarcarse en esta operación y ganar emocionantes premios y libros.
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
¡Atención, agentes! Nuestro evento "Libros Explosivos" comienza la semana que viene. Nos embarcaremos en una misión para construir las bibliotecas en casa de nuestros estudiantes. Sigan los pasos del Mapa del Tesoro que llegará a casa la semana que viene para embarcarse en esta operación y ganar emocionantes premios y libros.
🛳️ Full steam ahead in the STEAM Lab! 🧪
Check out this project from right before winter break! Mrs. Whitten’s first graders used their knowledge of physical properties to transform recyclables into sea-worthy vessels for the Recycle Regatta. ♻️⛵️
Testing buoyancy and exploring materials is exactly how our Braves show Engagement. "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Check out this project from right before winter break! Mrs. Whitten’s first graders used their knowledge of physical properties to transform recyclables into sea-worthy vessels for the Recycle Regatta. ♻️⛵️
Testing buoyancy and exploring materials is exactly how our Braves show Engagement. "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
🌟 RISE & Shine, Braves! 🌟
(post 4 of 4)
We are so proud to announce our November Citizens of the Month! These outstanding students were chosen for demonstrating incredible Integrity by practicing honesty in everything they do.
Whether it’s telling the truth even when it’s hard or doing the right thing when no one is watching, these Braves show us that "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Please join us in celebrating their commitment to making our school a better place through their honest hearts and actions. 🏅✨
(post 4 of 4)
We are so proud to announce our November Citizens of the Month! These outstanding students were chosen for demonstrating incredible Integrity by practicing honesty in everything they do.
Whether it’s telling the truth even when it’s hard or doing the right thing when no one is watching, these Braves show us that "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Please join us in celebrating their commitment to making our school a better place through their honest hearts and actions. 🏅✨
🌟 RISE & Shine, Braves! 🌟
(post 3 of 4)
We are so proud to announce our November Citizens of the Month! These outstanding students were chosen for demonstrating incredible Integrity by practicing honesty in everything they do.
Whether it’s telling the truth even when it’s hard or doing the right thing when no one is watching, these Braves show us that "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Please join us in celebrating their commitment to making our school a better place through their honest hearts and actions. 🏅✨
(post 3 of 4)
We are so proud to announce our November Citizens of the Month! These outstanding students were chosen for demonstrating incredible Integrity by practicing honesty in everything they do.
Whether it’s telling the truth even when it’s hard or doing the right thing when no one is watching, these Braves show us that "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Please join us in celebrating their commitment to making our school a better place through their honest hearts and actions. 🏅✨
🌟 RISE & Shine, Braves! 🌟
(post 2 of 4)
We are so proud to announce our November Citizens of the Month! These outstanding students were chosen for demonstrating incredible Integrity by practicing honesty in everything they do.
Whether it’s telling the truth even when it’s hard or doing the right thing when no one is watching, these Braves show us that "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Please join us in celebrating their commitment to making our school a better place through their honest hearts and actions. 🏅✨
(post 2 of 4)
We are so proud to announce our November Citizens of the Month! These outstanding students were chosen for demonstrating incredible Integrity by practicing honesty in everything they do.
Whether it’s telling the truth even when it’s hard or doing the right thing when no one is watching, these Braves show us that "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Please join us in celebrating their commitment to making our school a better place through their honest hearts and actions. 🏅✨
🌟 RISE & Shine, Braves! 🌟
(post 1 of 4)
We are so proud to announce our November Citizens of the Month! These outstanding students were chosen for demonstrating incredible Integrity by practicing honesty in everything they do.
Whether it’s telling the truth even when it’s hard or doing the right thing when no one is watching, these Braves show us that "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Please join us in celebrating their commitment to making our school a better place through their honest hearts and actions. 🏅✨
(post 1 of 4)
We are so proud to announce our November Citizens of the Month! These outstanding students were chosen for demonstrating incredible Integrity by practicing honesty in everything they do.
Whether it’s telling the truth even when it’s hard or doing the right thing when no one is watching, these Braves show us that "Braves is who we are, RISE is what we do!" 💙💪
Please join us in celebrating their commitment to making our school a better place through their honest hearts and actions. 🏅✨
✨ AttenDANCE was a blast! ✨
Our Braves showed up and showed out today! Students who were at school participated in our grade-level AttenDANCE to celebrate being present and ready to learn. What a fun way to kick off 2026! 💃🕺
Check out this adorable selfie Ms. Baynor snapped with Ms. Brearley and Ms. Jackson-Heard’s classes! 📸 We also have to give a shoutout to Aiden Hart for taking Kris Kross seriously—he was getting major air when he JUMP-JUMPED! 👟✈️
A huge thank you to our wonderful resource teachers for making this day such a success!
Our Braves showed up and showed out today! Students who were at school participated in our grade-level AttenDANCE to celebrate being present and ready to learn. What a fun way to kick off 2026! 💃🕺
Check out this adorable selfie Ms. Baynor snapped with Ms. Brearley and Ms. Jackson-Heard’s classes! 📸 We also have to give a shoutout to Aiden Hart for taking Kris Kross seriously—he was getting major air when he JUMP-JUMPED! 👟✈️
A huge thank you to our wonderful resource teachers for making this day such a success!
Warm hearts and winter fun! ❄️💙 Mrs. Johnson’s class had the best time celebrating their hard work before the holiday break with some special winter activities. Whether they were crafting or playing, the joy in the room was the perfect way to wrap up 2025. We hope all our GTP families have a wonderful, restful break! We can’t wait to see our students’ smiling faces back in the halls on Monday, January 5! 📚✨
Collaboration is key at Georgetown Primary! 🤝 Ms. Roselle and Ms. K’s 2nd-grade classes joined forces today for a morning of literacy and tech-based learning. After a wonderful visit from a Mystery Reader, students used Kahoot to show off their 2nd-grade skills. 📊✨ Empowering our students to achieve their highest potential through teamwork! 📚💻
💙🧣 It was a "Frozen" kind of day at Georgetown Primary! 🥶 This morning was so cold that our very own Mrs. Gurkin found her friend Olaf to help welcome our students to school! Nothing beats seeing a smiling face—especially one as cheerful as Olaf's—to warm you up as you walk in the door. Thanks to Mrs. Gurkin for creating a safe and supportive learning environment with a little extra magic! ✨
💙📊 Ms. Banas's class turned into expert Data Detectives for their festive Holiday Data Scavenger Hunt! 🔍
They sharpened their skills by collecting real-world data and then brought it to life! Students created tally charts, bar graphs, and colorful pictographs to analyze their findings. What a fun, engaging way to master critical math and analysis skills! ✨
They sharpened their skills by collecting real-world data and then brought it to life! Students created tally charts, bar graphs, and colorful pictographs to analyze their findings. What a fun, engaging way to master critical math and analysis skills! ✨
📢 Calling all future Chesapeake Public Schools families in the City of Chesapeake!
We are exploring the establishment of new preschool centers to meet the growing need for high-quality early childhood education. If you live in our district and have children ages 0-4 or are planning to have children, your voice is essential!
Help us plan for the future of our youngest learners by sharing your needs and priorities in our new Early Childhood Education Survey. Your input will shape these vital programs!
📋 Survey is open NOW - December 18: www.cpschools.com/surveys
💙💡 The excitement is overflowing in the STEAM Lab this week!
Our First Graders put their engineering caps on, diligently building and testing their innovative boats for the Recycle Regatta. 🚢♻️ They're learning all about design, buoyancy, and reusing materials! At the next station, our Third Graders transformed into expert scientists, investigating the fascinating effect of water temperature on dissolving solutions. 🌡️⚗️
What an inspiring week of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and real-world problem-solving! ✨
Our First Graders put their engineering caps on, diligently building and testing their innovative boats for the Recycle Regatta. 🚢♻️ They're learning all about design, buoyancy, and reusing materials! At the next station, our Third Graders transformed into expert scientists, investigating the fascinating effect of water temperature on dissolving solutions. 🌡️⚗️
What an inspiring week of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and real-world problem-solving! ✨
