Thank you to Mr. Kesner, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Bonds for your commitment and dedication to Indian River Middle School! #APWeek24
Thank you, @cpschoolsva for recognizing the IRMS boys and girls basketball city champs at tonight's School Board meeting! 🥳
🎉 National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated nationally the week of April 1–5, 2024. Since this coincides with our district's spring break holiday, we are observing and celebrating our district's assistant principals the week of March 25-29, 2024. #APWeek24 In collaboration with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators join us in honoring the positive impact our assistant principals have on the success of our schools. Thank you to all of our assistant principals for your countless contributions and commitment to our schools and community! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducators
Family Fun Night highlights!
🧢 Hat Day is March 28th! Wristbands are on sale during homeroom for $1! Wear your wristband on the 28th and wear a hat all day! 🧢
Spring Spirit Week is March 18-22! Show your school spirit by participating in the theme for each day! 🥳
🚨Announcement!🚨 IRMS students, join us on March 25th for the SPRING SOCIAL for some fun activities and snacks! The event will take place after school from 3:30-5:00. You MUST be a current IRMS student, have a signed permission form, and a pre-purchased $5 ticket to attend. Tickets will be on sale during homeroom March 18-22.
Middle and high school families are invited to a family forum about the fentanyl epidemic on March 27 at Western Branch Middle. In partnership with Chesapeake Police, we will discuss the epidemic and how to support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert!🎧 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified 🛡️ Safety within our schools takes center stage as we sit down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, and Matt Hamel, Commonwealth's Attorney, to discuss the strategies and dedication driving our local School Safety Task Force. Discover how collaborative efforts across city departments are creating a safe and secure environment for our schools. Gain insight into proactive school security measures and the role you help play in school safety. Your voice matters, and we extend an invitation to contribute your perspective at the upcoming School Safety Forums! 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/safety-and-security for more information regarding the upcoming forums. 🗣️ Join us in this pivotal conversation, because when it comes to our children's future, every voice can make a world of difference.
🚲🚲 IRMS is giving away TWO bikes for perfect attendance! Each full week you attend school during the month of March, you get one entry for the bike giveaway! We will draw for a winner at the end of the month, so be sure to attend school everyday for more opportunities for your name to go into the drawing! 🚲🚲
Last week, @cpschoolsva IRMS celebrated National Foreign Language Week. This special week highlighted and honored all languages. The theme for 2024 was "Learning Languages Promotes Friendship." Learn a foreign language and you can communicate with so many people! 🌎
The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety
🎨 March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. 🎉
Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
Reading Month starts next week. Students, join us in kicking off Reading Month with a reading themed spirit week!
A special thank you goes to our student senators on the debate team for presenting their bills and speaking on political issues. They used parliamentary procedure to discuss legislation on topics like gender equality, minimum wage, trade in China, oil drilling, increasing felony punishment and much more. Great job, senators!
🎵 We are so proud of our chorus students who participated in District Chorus. You did an amazing job representing IRMS! 🎵
We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
🎙 NEW podcast episode alert! 🎧Listen today at 👉 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or your favorite podcast platforms.
Christine Sperelakis-Babb, Coordinator of College Readiness, and Holly Desteli of Tidewater Community College guide us through a better understanding of our dual enrollment program. They share how dual enrollment not only accelerates academic achievement but also paints a clearer path for students stepping into higher education. Tune in as they unravel the benefits of dual enrollment, from earning college credits to gaining a head start on career-focused certificates. 🎓 #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
