💐 As we prepare to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), we invite you to reflect on the educators who've made a difference in your life or your child's journey. Who is that special teacher who goes above and beyond, planting seeds of curiosity and helping students grow into their best selves? 🏵️
❤️ Now's your chance to let them know how much they matter! We've created a simple way to send your teacher a heartfelt message of gratitude that will brighten their day during this special week. Your words of appreciation will be delivered directly to them and might even be featured on our platforms to inspire our entire community.
👉 Share your appreciation: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2176065
🌦️ Let's shower our amazing educators with the recognition they deserve! #CPSTAW25 🌷
We spent April honoring our amazing military kids! 💜 We wrapped up the Month of the Military Child with a special celebration featuring our step team performing for all of our military students at IRMS! #purpleup #CPSCelebrates @cpschoolsva
Congratulations to our Braves who earned Superintendent’s Honor Roll last quarter! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly shine. 🎉🎉 @cpschoolsva #cpscelebrates
Ms. Sheffield’s social studies class took a trip back in time today—with a digital twist! They played The Oregon Trail and got a firsthand taste of the challenges pioneers faced in the 1800s. It was a fun and eye-opening way to bring history to life! @cpschoolsva
A huge shoutout to our amazing 8th grade volleyball players on 8th grade night! 🏐✨
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
When: May 13
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: I'm Determined - Transition and Inclusion
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
Congratulations to Sion Wright-Moore who received the Middle School Award for Academic Excellence this morning from the New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation at the Black Male Achievement and Scholarship Breakfast Program! We are so proud of you! 🎉
Real Life Church refreshed our flower beds, and they look amazing! Also, the Kirell family donated a bench in memory of Eileen Kirell, a beloved former @cpschoolsva SPED teacher here at Indian River Middle! It is a beautiful tribute. THANK YOU!
🎉🌸 Spring Social Alert! 🌸🎉
Join us Thursday, May 1st, after school from 3:30–5:00 PM for an afternoon of fun! We’ve got sidewalk chalk, cornhole, popcorn, lemonade, and more spring activities waiting for YOU! 🌼🎨🍿🎯🍋
🎟️ Tickets are just $5 — on sale during homeroom until April 30!
📄 Signed permission form required in order to join the fun!
Let’s celebrate spring together! 💐✨
❤️🤍💙 IRMS Military Color War is coming! 🗓️ Wednesday, April 23rd -- Rep your grade and rock your grade level color! 6th Grade (RED!) ❤️ | 7th Grade (WHITE!) 🤍 | 8th Grade (BLUE!) 💙 Who’s gonna WIN?! 👀❤️🤍💙
Staff & Student Swap Day was a blast! 🎉 Students dressed as staff while staff showed up in student style—everyone got in the spirit and had a blast! Thank you to everyone for participating!
A few of our amazing 8th grade students had the chance to enjoy lunch with peers from other grade levels and hallways today! We love seeing students building friendships, sharing stories, and creating a stronger school community.💙💙 @cpschoolsva
Today, IRMS showed support for our BRAVE military kids and families by wearing purple for #PurpleUpVA day! #CPSCelebrates @cpschoolsva 💜💜💜💜💜
Braves crushed it on the court! 🏐🔥 The score was 3-0 against OSM - Braves showed solid teamwork and energy! Well done!
Lady Braves dominated on the field yesterday!🏑🔥 The Braves won 6-0 win over OSM! We are proud of our field hockey team's hustle and heart! Way to go, Braves!
🎉 Happy Assistant Principals Week! We’re so grateful for our incredible APs , Mr. Kesner, Ms. Mitchell, and Ms. Bonds, who support, lead, and inspire every day. Thank you for all you do to make our school shine! 💙 @cpschoolsva #CPSCelebrates
🚨 BIG WIN! 🚨 The IRMS Step Team, River Dynamics, crushed their 1st competition on Saturday!!! They won 1st Place 🏆 AND Best Theme 💥 (“Insane Asylum”)! These girls have worked tirelessly all year, their performance was amazing, and we are SO proud of them! 💙👏
🌸🎉 Get ready to show your school spirit! Spring Spirit Week is coming next week! 💐✨
IRMS 8th graders had the opportunity to visit the Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium at Old Dominion University this week! 🚀 @cpschoolsva
📚 Lauren Burnell represented Indian River Middle at the VSLA Literacy Jam yesterday. Lauren read aloud a poem, written by herself, which will be featured in the 2025 Literacy Jam Book. Well done, Lauren! 📚 @cpschoolsva
