🎄💚 Today we kicked off our 12 Days of Spirit with Grinch Green Day! Our students and staff were looking festive and full of spirit! 💚🎄
about 15 hours 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.” 🏅

about 22 hours 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

2 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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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. ❤️
16 days 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!
17 days 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! ✨
20 days 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! 💙

20 days 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!!!! 🎉📚🌎
21 days 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! 🛒
23 days 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
25 days 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. 💙
27 days 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

28 days 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.
FALL PICTURE RETAKES ARE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH! Students will be called by grade level to have their picture taken!
30 days ago, Indian River Middle
Picture Day Retakes 11/10

The River Dynamics step team also brought their energy to the NSU Homecoming Parade this weekend! @cpschoolsva @norfolkstateuniversity

about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
Step Team at NSU
Step Team at NSU
Step Team at NSU
Our Braves cheerleaders participated in the Norfolk State University Homecoming Parade this weekend! Amazing job, Braves!!! 📣 @cpschoolsva
about 1 month ago, Indian River Middle
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⚠️ UPDATE: DATE CORRECTION ⚠️
The event is on WEDNESDAY, October 22nd, NOT Tuesday. We apologize for the error in our previous post!

🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓

Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!

📅 WEDNESDAY, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Chesapeake Conference Center

Featured Programs:
✅ Chesapeake Career Center*
✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy*
✅ International Baccalaureate*
✅ Major Clarity
✅ ROTC Programs
✅ Science and Medicine Academy*
✅ SmithTech*
✅ TCC Dual Enrollment
✅ Work-Based Learning
✅ And MORE!

🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!

Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.
There's something for everyone!

💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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What an awesome Fall 2025 Pep Rally at IRMS! Huge shoutout to our leadership classes for organizing such a fun event! 🎉 We’re so proud of our @cpschoolsva fall athletes and everyone who showed their school spirit. Congrats to the 8th grade for taking home the Spirit Stick!
about 2 months ago, Indian River Middle
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
Fall 2025 Pep Rally
🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓

Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!

📅 Tuesday, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM 📍 Chesapeake Conference Center

Featured Programs: ✅ Chesapeake Career Center* ✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy* ✅ International Baccalaureate* ✅ Major Clarity ✅ ROTC Programs ✅ Science and Medicine Academy* ✅ SmithTech* ✅ TCC Dual Enrollment ✅ Work-Based Learning ✅ And MORE!

🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!

Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.There's something for everyone!

💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🧡 Unity Day 2025 🧡 Indian River Middle School showed up and stood out in orange yesterday! Our halls were glowing with kindness, inclusion, and a whole lot of school spirit! @cpschoolsva
about 2 months ago, Indian River Middle
unity day 2025
unity day 2025
unity day 2025
Our 8th grade science teachers attended the 2025 Virginia Energy Education Workshop! Sponsored by the National Energy Education Development Project and Virginia Natural Gas, the conference gave our teachers new ideas to bring energy to life in the classroom! @cpschoolsva
about 2 months ago, Indian River Middle
Virginia energy education workshop
Virginia energy education workshop