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
2 months ago, Indian River Middle
Virginia energy education workshop
Virginia energy education workshop
It's spirit week and today was student and teacher swap day!!! Staff and students had a blast - lots of laughs and smiles through the hallways! Keep showing your spirit, Braves!!! 💙🤍
2 months ago, Indian River Middle
It's spirit week and today was student and teacher swap day!!! Staff and students had a blast - lots of laughs and smiles through the hallways! Keep showing your spirit, Braves!!! 💙🤍
It's spirit week and today was student and teacher swap day!!! Staff and students had a blast - lots of laughs and smiles through the hallways! Keep showing your spirit, Braves!!! 💙🤍

🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Every Minute Counts with Dr. Fallon Graham. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 23

💻 Academy Information Night Webinar 💻

Ready to discover your perfect high school pathway? Join us online to learn about Chesapeake Public Schools' academies!

📅 Tuesday, October 14th | 6:30-7:30 PM 💻 Platform: Zoom Webinar

Perfect for current 8th graders planning for high school.

🚨 NEW FOR 2025: UPDATED APPLICATION WINDOW! 📝 Applications Open: October 15th ⏰ Applications Close: November 5th

Whether you're passionate about STEM, healthcare, international studies, or career training, we'll help you find the specialized pathway that's right for you! This is your chance to discover programs that could shape your entire high school experience and beyond.

📋 Register Now: tinyurl.com/CPSAcademies2025

💻 Learn More: cpschools.com/academies for detailed information about all district academies and specialized programs.

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Webinar graphic for academy night with logos for each
🥎 Big thanks to one of our softball parents for sharing some amazing shots from the last few games! We love seeing our Lady Braves in action! 🥎
2 months ago, Indian River Middle
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
IRM Softball
🎉 Our students who completed the media center's September Choice Board were celebrated in style! They got to to enjoy a special cookout during lunch on Friday, hosted by Mr. Strickland and Mrs. Marksbury! 🌭📚
2 months ago, Indian River Middle
September Choice Board celebration
September Choice Board celebration
September Choice Board celebration
September Choice Board celebration

@cpschoolsva Students in Mrs. Young's 7th grade history class explored archaeology this week by excavating cookies! 🍪 Hands-on learning at its finest!

2 months ago, Indian River Middle
Cookie Excavation in Mrs. Young's 7th Grade History Class
Cookie Excavation in Mrs. Young's 7th Grade History Class
Cookie Excavation in Mrs. Young's 7th Grade History Class
Cookie Excavation in Mrs. Young's 7th Grade History Class
Cookie Excavation in Mrs. Young's 7th Grade History Class
Cookie Excavation in Mrs. Young's 7th Grade History Class
🎉 It’s time—our Mega Blast Fundraiser is here! Help us reach our goal and power up the programs and opportunities that make IRMS shine. ✨
2 months ago, Indian River Middle
🎉 It’s time—our Mega Blast Fundraiser is here! Help us reach our goal and power up the programs and opportunities that make IRMS shine. ✨
🎉 It’s time—our Mega Blast Fundraiser is here! Help us reach our goal and power up the programs and opportunities that make IRMS shine. ✨
🎉 It’s time—our Mega Blast Fundraiser is here! Help us reach our goal and power up the programs and opportunities that make IRMS shine. ✨
🎉 It’s time—our Mega Blast Fundraiser is here! Help us reach our goal and power up the programs and opportunities that make IRMS shine. ✨
🎉 It’s time—our Mega Blast Fundraiser is here! Help us reach our goal and power up the programs and opportunities that make IRMS shine. ✨
👏 Big shoutout to Officer Bray, named Officer of the 2nd Quarter for launching Braiding with the Blue here at IRM! Building community, one braid at a time. 💙✨ @cpschoolsva #CPSCelebrates
2 months ago, Indian River Middle
👏 Big shoutout to Officer Bray, named Officer of the 2nd Quarter for launching Braiding with the Blue here at IRM! Building community, one braid at a time. 💙✨
🏈 The Braves came to play! IRMS football wins against Hickory 44-8! 🏈 @cpschoolsva
3 months ago, Indian River Middle
IRMS Football VS Hickory
IRMS Football VS Hickory
IRMS Football VS Hickory
IRMS Football VS Hickory
IRMS Football VS Hickory
IRMS Football VS Hickory
⚽️ What a game! The IRMS Braves girls soccer team battled hard and took the win against Crestwood Middle last night, 3-2 in overtime! 🔥
3 months ago, Indian River Middle
Girls Soccer Team Wins 3-2 vs Crestwood
🎉Congratulations to our 2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Holl! 🎉 Mrs. Holl inspires @cpschoolsva students in the classroom and gives so much to our school community every day. We are so proud to celebrate her as our Teacher of the Year! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates
3 months ago, Indian River Middle
2025 Teacher of the Year IRMS - Meredith Holl
2025 Teacher of the Year IRMS - Meredith Holl
2025 Teacher of the Year IRMS - Meredith Holl
What a week for our Braves! ⚾🥎⚽ Baseball, softball, and girls soccer all earned wins over the Oscar Smith Tigers. Hard work and teamwork pays off—proud of our @cpschoolsva athletes! 💙
3 months ago, Indian River Middle
Braves Win!
Braves Win!
Braves Win!
The season’s just getting started, but our @cpschoolsva fall athletes are already showing heart and hustle! Let's go Braves!
3 months ago, Indian River Middle
IRM FALL SPORTS
IRM FALL SPORTS
IRM FALL SPORTS
IRM FALL SPORTS
IRM FALL SPORTS
IRM FALL SPORTS

🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
A Fresh Start with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 22.

Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled.  YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update graphic
✨ The IRMS Behavior Point Store menu has been updated! Check out the new rewards and start saving those behavior points!
3 months ago, Indian River Middle
Behavior Point Store Menu

🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm

👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans

❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies

💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
One stop job fair graphic
Our 7th grade Scholars team kicked off the year with a fun scavenger hunt to review expectations and procedures! 📝✨ @cpschoolsva
3 months ago, Indian River Middle
Scavenger Hunt!
Scavenger Hunt!

Last year, Mr. Lowman's 8th grade @cpschoolsva students participated in The Butterfly Project. They painted butterflies to honor victims of the Holocaust. These pictures show them up on display at the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond, VA!

3 months ago, Indian River Middle
Butterfly Project
Butterfly Project
Butterfly Project