Shoutout to our wrestling team for a tough battle against Crestwood! Our athletes showed grit, sportsmanship, and had some outstanding individual performances!
7 days ago, Indian River Middle
IRMS vs CWMS Wrestling Match
IRMS vs CWMS Wrestling Match
IRMS vs CWMS Wrestling Match
IRMS vs CWMS Wrestling Match
🎁🎄Holiday colors and characters day! Only one day remains of our 12 Days of Spirit! 🎄🎁
7 days ago, Indian River Middle
Holiday Characters & Colors Day
Holiday Characters & Colors Day
6th Grade AVID — Christmas Around the World🎄🌍 Students researched and presented holiday traditions from across the globe!
7 days ago, Indian River Middle
6th Grade AVID — Christmas Around the World🎄🌍 Students researched and presented holiday traditions from across the globe!
6th Grade AVID — Christmas Around the World🎄🌍 Students researched and presented holiday traditions from across the globe!
6th Grade AVID — Christmas Around the World🎄🌍 Students researched and presented holiday traditions from across the globe!
6th Grade AVID — Christmas Around the World🎄🌍 Students researched and presented holiday traditions from across the globe!
6th Grade AVID — Christmas Around the World🎄🌍 Students researched and presented holiday traditions from across the globe!
❄️ Brrring on the cold in the hottest layered looks from top brands. Customize to show your Braves spirit and personal style. Save 15% with code SPARK15 at checkout!!! (The store is linked in our profile!!)
7 days ago, Indian River Middle
Layer on the Braves Spirit - Cozy, Comfy, Custom Spirit Merch!
Thank you, Real Life Christian Church, for treating our staff to a delicious holiday luncheon! The grilled cheese, soups, and holiday cheer were so appreciated! 🎄
8 days ago, Indian River Middle
Real Life Christian Church Holiday Luncheon
Real Life Christian Church Holiday Luncheon
Today’s Twin Twinkle Day was full of matching magic! ✨ Thanks to all who participated!
9 days ago, Indian River Middle
Twin Twinkle Day
Twin Twinkle Day
Twin Twinkle Day
Twin Twinkle Day
Twin Twinkle Day
Twin Twinkle Day
Twin Twinkle Day
One point made all the difference! The Lady Braves beat the Oscar Smith Tigers 23–22 in an unforgettable game. Proud of our athletes! 👏🏀
9 days ago, Indian River Middle
Braves vs OSM - Girls Basketball - Braves win 23-22!
🏀 Our Lady Braves basketball team secured their first victory of the season with a hard-fought 50–39 win over Western Branch Middle! 🎉🔥🏀 Well done, Braves! Keep up the momentum!
13 days ago, Indian River Middle
Braves Win 50-39 Girls Basketball
🎄💚 Today we kicked off our 12 Days of Spirit with Grinch Green Day! Our students and staff were looking festive and full of spirit! 💚🎄
21 days ago, Indian River Middle
Grinch Green Day - 12 Days of Spirit

📣 Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Champions! 🐝✨

We’re so proud of our top spellers!
🏆 1st Place: Jamari Wilkins
🥈 2nd Place: Michael Allen
🥉 3rd Place: Corbin Fischer

Jamari and Michael went head-to-head for several intense rounds before Jamari clinched the win with the championship word — “monolithic.” 🏅

21 days ago, Indian River Middle
Spelling Bee Winners 2025
Spelling Bee Participants 2025

🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!

We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!

📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building

💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers

📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)

❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.

💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers

22 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
blue graphic with One stop job fair written with event details
IRMS Braves—our Holiday Food Drive is here! 🎁 From December 1–12, bring non-expired, sealed food items to your homeroom. The class with the most donations wins a special surprise! Let’s come together to support our community this season. ❤️
about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
IRMS Holiday Food Drive
Guess what just hit the shelves? ✨ The NEW Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper is HERE and waiting for you in the IRMS Library! Don’t miss your chance to grab it before it disappears! The Book Fair runs until Friday, 11/21, so make sure you stop by, browse, and snag your favorites!
about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
Scholastic Book Fair
Our AVID families showed up strong for our annual Chili Cookoff! 🌶️ After celebrating our winners, everyone headed to the cafeteria for an ACCESS presentation on building college and career readiness starting in middle school. Thank you to everyone who joined us! ✨
about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
AVID Night - Chili Cookoff 2025
AVID Night - Chili Cookoff 2025
AVID Night - Chili Cookoff 2025
AVID Night - Chili Cookoff 2025
AVID Night - Chili Cookoff 2025
AVID Night - Chili Cookoff 2025
AVID Night - Chili Cookoff 2025

Thank you to all the families who came out for Family Fun Night this week! We kicked things off with a PTSA presentation and then families had the chance to meet English, Science, and Elective teachers, as well as connect with @cpschoolsva reps and community partners. We loved seeing our students and families engaged, smiling, and building connections. Thanks for making our school community stronger! 💙

about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
IRMS Family Fun Night
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Literacy Teacher of the Year, Mrs Jernigan! She is a true champion of reading, writing, and discourse in the history classroom! We are so proud of her and so lucky to have her at IRMS!!!! 🎉📚🌎
about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
Literacy Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Jernigan!
Literacy Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Jernigan!
Ms. Dickerson’s 8th graders put their consumer math skills to the test this week by planning a Thanksgiving shopping list! 🛒
about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
Students practicing consumer math skills!
Students practicing consumer math skills!
Students practicing consumer math skills!
Students practicing consumer math skills!
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes! Today, IRM staff came together to show their support for Veterans Day and to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. @cpschoolsva #CpsCelebrates
about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
IRM celebrates Veterans Day
🎉 Join us for Family Fun Night at Indian River Middle School! 🎉
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM

Kick off the evening with a PTSA presentation, then connect with your student’s teachers and community partners. 💙
about 2 months ago, Indian River Middle
IRMS Family Fun Night November 13th

The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Lisa and Nischelle standing next together in from of the Chesapeake Public Schools Administration building and smiling.
Lisa smiling in the studio with a headset and mic.
Nischelle talking in the studio.
A Phone Call Away with Lisa Kerry and Nischelle Buffalow. Amplified The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 24 with Lisa and Nischelle smiling on the cover art.