Braves RISE Together Newsletter |
Braves are who we are; Rise is what we do! |
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With Spring Break just around the corner, I want to encourage everyone to unplug truly. Our students have been working hard, navigating everything from culminating assessments and athletic competitions to theater rehearsals and college applications.
While it’s tempting to use the break to "get ahead," research consistently shows that a genuine mental reset is the most effective way to prevent burnout. Whether you are traveling or enjoying a quiet "staycation," I hope you find time to rest, reconnect with family, and step away from the screens. We look forward to seeing our students after the break and are ready to finish strong.
Take care,
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UPCOMING EVENTS & REMINDERS
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Spring break is finally here! Indian River High School will be closed from Monday, April 6th through Friday, April 10th. Immediately following Spring Break will be a teacher work day on Monday, April 13th. School will be closed to Students. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 14th.
Enjoy the extra long break!!
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Month of the Military Child |
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and honor the over 1.6 million military children for their daily sacrifices, resilience, and unique challenges, such as frequent moves and parental deployments. Established in 1986, this month features community events, school activities, and "Purple Up!" days to show support.
IRHS will celebrate these students with events such as the Month of the Military Child Breakfast on Wednesday, April 1st from 9 - 10 am, and the Lunchtime Snacks on Wednesday, April 15th from 12 - 2:30 pm.
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On Wednesday, April 22nd from 2 - 9 pm, there will be a College Fair in the Cafeteria/Commons area. Schools from up and down the East Coast will be here showcasing their programs and activities and guiding students through the enrollment process. |
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As a reminder, it is a requirement for all Chesapeake Public School students to wear their ID badges on a lanyard around their neck at all times. Not only are the badges required for use on buses, breakfast/lunches, and media center check out items, they are for the safety of all personnel in the building by easily identifying who is authorized to be on the property and who is not. The following consequences have been set for students who do not have their lanyards on and visible:
1st Offence - Warning, reminder to student.
3rd Offence - Phone call to parent, new ID required ($5 fee).
4th Offence - 1st block ISS.
6th Offence and greater - One full day of ISS plus school level contract.
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Cell Phone & Personal Communication Devices
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As a reminder, during the school day, all personal communications devices (PCD) are expected to be turned off and put away. This means that these devices should not be kept on the person or in the clothing of students during the school day. This expectation applies to all areas of our school buildings including cafeterias for the entire school day.
This policy has been in effect since the 2023-2024 school year.
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Our Students are nothing short of Brave!!! |
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Chamber Orchestra Assessment |
Congratulations to the Indian River High School Chamber Orchestra for earning THREE Superior Ratings for their stage performance this week! Mrs. Coxwell and her students elected to play more difficult Grade 5 music and still achieved the highest level of success. We are so proud of you! |
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Congratulations to Ms. Jordan Harris and the Indian River High School Band students for earning all SUPERIOR ratings at their recent band assessment. This is an exceptional accomplishment and we are so proud of you! |
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Congratulations to the Indian River High School Chamber Orchestra for earning THREE Superior Ratings for their stage performance this week! Mrs. Coxwell and her students elected to play more difficult Grade 5 music and still achieved the highest level of success. We are so proud of you! |
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Virginia Student Council Association
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Indian River High School Receives 2026 State Student Council Achievement Award
One of only 24 schools in Virginia to receive the award in 2026
For its exceptional record of leadership, service, and civic activities that improve the school and community, the Indian River High School Student Council has been awarded a 2026 Achievement Award by the Virginia Student Councils Association (VSCA).
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Ms. Thomas' Sports Marketing students created designs and images to match! |
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Mr. Gay's students completed a simulation related to adaptations by using various instruments to represent beak type and various substances to represent food source. Students hypothesized which beak style would allow them to gather the most food within a period of time. The activity emphasized the importance of adaptations in nature and the concept of "Survival of the Fittest." |
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Mrs. Hendrick's students created a Women's History Month Display celebrating the contributions of notable German women throughout history. |
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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) - The ASVAB will be administered on April 30, 2026 at 9:30 am. Students must register (we can only test a certain number of students) and have a fully charged chromebook to test. ASVAB Registration
Report Cards - Marking Period 06 report cards will be available in StudentVue and ParentVue on April 17, 2026.
Summer School Registration – Summer School 2026 info should be available after Spring Break.Who may want to consider going to summer school?Students who have failed a course during the year and would like to make it up during the summer. Students who are fall or winter athletes and need to take a class to meet VHSL requirements (must pass three out of four credit bearing classes this semester to be eligible for Fall and Winter sports) OR student athletes who have fallen below the 2.0 GPA requirement.Any rising senior who will need an extra class in order to graduate on time in June 2027.
Class of 2026 Graduation Information – There will be a senior assembly on April 1, 2026 during 2nd block to go over all types of end of the year information for seniors. College bound seniors are reminded to request a final transcript through Parchment (see info above) to be sent to their college of choice. Colleges require that they receive these final transcripts to complete the registration process. Transcripts will be released to the colleges no later than July 8, 2026. Seniors should be aware that final transcripts won’t be ready until June 25, so plan your summer college registration days accordingly. Seniors are reminded that their Chesapeake School e-mail addresses will be inactivated after graduation. There will be a Senior Awards Assembly in June 2026. The date will be determined later. Scholarships and special Senior Awards will be announced at this assembly.
ACCESS Information
The final deadline to complete and submit the Commitment Day Permission Slip for the field trip is NO LATER than April 26. The Commitment Day field trip will be on May 5th. It is a fun event for seniors to celebrate with their peers. We will be leaving from IRHS on school buses to the event. Seniors from Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and other Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Northampton schools will be in attendance at this event. Lunch and t-shirts will be provided to the students attending the field trip at no cost to students. Here is a video of last year’s event CCD 2025 Highlights There is a scholarship opportunity for those attending the field trip.
ACCESS "Last Dollar Scholarship" deadline is April 26. ACCESS Scholarship Application. It is one application for consideration for multiple scholarships. Many do not require an essay. Seniors should continue to send me via email (Natasha.Sackey@cpschools.com) screenshots or copies of financial award letters once received.
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The IRH PTSA is launching a T-Shirt Pre-Order/Pre-Purchase Sale! This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to show their school spirit and support the vital work the PTSA does for our school community.
👕 Show Your School Spirit!
PTSA Apparel Sale (Pre-Order/Pre-Purchase)
T-shirts Pre-orders
Long Sleeve T Pre-order
Hoodie Pre-orders
Apparel will also be available during lunches soon. Students, look for the PTSA table and announcements for specific dates and times!
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JOIN OUR IRHS PTSA
We welcome all students, parents, community members, additional family members and friends to join our PTSA! Membership dues help provide the financial means for our organization to fulfill our annual goals of supporting our IRH Braves! Each membership helps!
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EXPLORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
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See what Chesapeake has to offer!!
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Indian River High School
1969 Braves Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23325
757-578-7000
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