Message from our Principal - Mrs. Stanley |
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and relaxing winter break. I am excited to be back at school after maternity leave and truly appreciate the support and kindness shown by our community during this time. It has been a joy returning to our building and seeing our students and staff again.
The start of a new year is a wonderful opportunity for students to refocus, reset goals, and recommit to their learning. As we move into the second half of the school year, your support in encouraging positive habits at home and school continues to make a meaningful difference.
As we begin the new year, planning is already underway for the 2026–2027 school year. School counselors will be working with students during the month of January to assist with elective course selection. Indian River High School will be hosting a Scheduling Night for 8th graders and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Indian River High School Auditorium. Additional details related to the scheduling process will be posted on the school website. We encourage families to review this information carefully as we prepare for the upcoming school year.
Throughout the month of January, some students will participate in VALLSS mid-year testing. This assessment helps us monitor student progress and guide instruction to best support their learning.
Study hall and remediation opportunities are available for students who may need additional academic support. These supports provide time for students to complete assignments, receive extra help, and strengthen their understanding of key skills. We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities and families to partner with us if additional support is needed. Please reach out to your students teacher, counselor or the main office for more information regarding these programs.
As always, we appreciate your partnership in reinforcing our school expectations. We ask that students continue to demonstrate good behavior, follow school rules, treat peers and schools staff with respect and kindness, and take responsibility for completing their work each day. Being a good student means giving their best effort both academically and behaviorally.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a successful and productive start of 2026!
Go Braves,
Brenna Stanley
Principal
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Save time and click HERE for a quick rundown of our events during the month of January.
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Looking for ParentVUE/StudentVUE Login? Click HERE
Introducing StopFinder! StopFinder allows you to know where your child's bus is and when it arrives at school- in real time! Click HERE for more information
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Important Procedures at IRMS
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Click HERE to see the IRMS breakfast and lunch menus.
Chesapeake Public Schools has 31 schools that fall under CEP. This provision allows all students enrolled at those schools to receive breakfast and lunch meals at no cost without having to submit a meal application. Indian River Middle falls under the CEP list. For more information please click HERE.
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Backpacks will be kept in lockers during the school day.
Students may bring water bottles to refill at a water station.
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Regular attendance is expected. After 5 unexcused absences, the school is REQUIRED to refer students to Truancy Court. |
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Please review the information in the policy regarding the length of shorts, dresses, and skirts. Remember, no rips or tears in pants above mid-thigh. Click HERE for more information.
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During the instructional day, any personal communications devices 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 instructional, administrative, medical, or health-related settings including, but not limited to: classrooms, hallways, libraries, auditoriums, gymnasiums, locker rooms, administrative offices, or clinics.
Click HERE to read the IRMS Parent Letter about our Cell Phone Policy.
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\Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival
Students may enter the building at 7:55 am
Homeroom: 7:55 am - 8:15 am
Students are tardy after 8:15 am and must sign in at the Main Office.
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 2:53 pm
Picking up a student before Dismissal?
A valid ID must be presented The pickup person must be listed and designated as a pickup person in Synergy Students will not be released to a designated person between 2:48 pm - 2:53 pm
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Chromebook Care Reminders!
Our students use Chromebooks every day as an important learning tool. To keep devices working properly, we ask families to help us reinforce a few key reminders at home. Click HERE for more information.
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January:
Kaiden S., Moses U., Tyeson S., Amirah J., Annalynn P., Sterling C., Dai'yon G., Alexiana O., Nathan E., Lucas B., Ariella F., Nevaeh S., Taya Y., Curtis B., Aubrey D., Kaylin F., Cheliannys O.G., Hannah Z., Audree F., Charlotte H., Gaoussou B., Bradley L., Jordan H., Dustin S., Dejah J., Camila F., Caleb S., McKenna K., Dwayne P., Toni F., Trentin V., Genesis B., Sequoya B., Devlin W., Roderick B., Brody C., Stanley B., Alayna C., Deon R., Christopher P., Trevell H., Braylen W., E'Sean T., Jordyn B., Gracelynn B., Greenlee B., La'Maiyah W., Kendall D., Damiel R., Tywan E., Carly D., Devin S., Saniya W., Maddox J., Cayden D., Emily T., Dallas G., & Anastasia O.
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Student Recognition Braves of the Month, Rising Stars and Present & Ready |
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Congratulations to our Braves of the Month:
Alexander B.
Alexandra M.
Asa W.
Caleb S.
Chloe T.
Dallas G.
Gabriella L.
Gaoussou B.
Ja'Niya B.
Jaciee S.
Jaylen W.
Laila W.
Mariyel W.
Megan I.
Miguel E.
Nate H.
Noah B.
Noely M.
Nyasia E.
Russel C.
Sarah M.
Thatcher W.
Tori S.
Zhaki W.
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Congratulations to our Rising Stars:
Aalivia H.
Adrian A.
Aiden A.
Alexiana O.
Armani V.
Bree M.
Bryce A.
Chad B.
Derrick R.
Gabriella L.
Grayson L.
Jalisa P.
Jovensky P.
Luke W.
Mackenzie J.
Madison M.
Messiah T.
Norah C.
Sabrina M.
Sarah M.
Stella A.
Violet L.
Zayden M.
Zha'keim M.
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Congratulations to our Present and Ready Students:
Aalyric A.
Aaron T.
Alexis- L.
Armon R.
Brandon Q.
Chyna G.
Dakota L.
Daniel W.
Diego C.
Evan C.
Finleigh R.
Finley K.
Frank I.
Gabriel N.
Jermaine S.
Journi M.
Judaea L.
Kameron L.
Kayleigh E.
Lauren S.
Lucian S.
Lydia N.
Mekhi C.
Owen B.
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Interested in supporting the students and staff at IRMS? Looking for a way to meet other parents and staff as you help build the IRMS community? We need you! Dues are only $10. Join today. Interested in joining the board? We have a couple of open positions. Email us to learn more: irmbravesptsa@gmail.com |
If you have any questions about joining the PTSA or Joining the Kroger Community Rewards, you can email the board here: irmbravesptsa@gmail.com |
Is your Child interested in joining an after school club? After-school clubs start on October 1st! For more information or to sign up, talk to the sponsor listed for each club.
🎨 Art Club
Unleash your inner artist! Join Ms. Phelps on the first Thursday of every month from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. to explore drawing, painting, and sketching.
📚 Book Club
Ready to dive into a good book? Join Mr. Strickland's Book Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch to discuss your favorite reads.
✂️ Craft Club
Get creative with Mrs. Everett on the last Thursday of the month from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. and build all sorts of fun crafts.
🥏 Disc Golf Club
Interested in learning a new sport? Mr. Walton will teach you the techniques of disc golf on Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
🤖 FBLA/Robotics
Explore the worlds of business and robotics with Mrs. Bailey every other Tuesday from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. You'll develop leadership and technical skills while having a blast.
🏃♀️ Girls on the Run
Get active and build leadership skills with Ms. Brasdis! Join her on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. for running and walking activities.
🧘♀️ Minds Over Mats
Need to decompress? Mr. Moffatt's club is for you. Learn coping and relaxation techniques through stretching on Thursdays.
💃 River Dynamics Step Team
If you love to dance, check out this club with Ms. E. Moore. You'll work on choreographed routines on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
🙏 Wyldlife
Join Mrs. Carter every Friday from 7:25 to 7:55 a.m. for fun activities with students who share similar beliefs.
📸 Yearbook Club
Help create a lasting memory of our school year! Mrs. Lester's Yearbook Club meets every other Tuesday from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. You'll take photos and arrange the pages to bring our yearbook to life.
🤝 SCA Join Mr. Myers to develop leadership skills and organize fun events for everyone.
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Who's Who on the PTSA!
President: Christina Close
Vice President 1: Shandera Reynolds
Vice President 2: Roshawnda Hubbard
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Lisa Kerry
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No Loitering at the Indian River Library or Indian River Rec Center
Kindly remind your student that loitering is not permitted in the library or rec center parking lots, as well as at the rec center's picnic tables after school or during game days. Should your student wish to utilize the library after school, a permission slip, available at the Indian River Library, must be completed by the parent and submitted to the library. For access to the rec center, parents must complete the student membership form available at the rec center. Your cooperation in encouraging students to adhere to these rules is crucial for their safety! Thanks for your assistance!
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Norfolk Admirals Education and STEM Night
Norfolk Admirals are having their Education and STEM Night on Jan 16th, 2026.
Purchase tickets for an exhilarating evening and dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math, all while cheering on the Admirals.
If you would like to attend tickets can be purchased at the link below:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/EduAndSTEM
This link allows any and all who would like to attend access to tickets at 25% off and the ability to choose their own seats.
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