Braves RISE Together Newsletter

This newsletter will contain Braves news, updates, sports, and information about activities and events. It will be published bi-monthly.

Instagram: @IRBraves

Website: www.cpschools.com/irh

Email: irhbraves@cpschools.com
Location: 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake, VA, USA
Phone: 757-578-7000
Twitter: @IRHBraves

Greetings Braves Family,

We are looking forward to our students graduating on June 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Chartway Arena. Many of our students moving on to 2 or 4 year colleges, trade schools, the military or to the workforce. We wish them the best in all their future endeavors. As they become alumni of Indian River High School, I want them to remember that "Once a Brave, Always a Brave"!

To all of our Brave Families, the administrative, faculty and staff would like to wish you a wonderful end of the year and a restorative summer. We want all our students to finish strong. We will see the underclassmen next school year.

Take care,

Naomi Dunbar

June 5: PTSA Meeting

June 6: Tri-M Luau Banquet

June 7: Chorus, Guitar, & RiverTones Concert at 7:00 p.m.

June 8: Theatre Drama Banquet

June 12: Seniors- Return Chromebooks and collect graduation tickets/Chorus Banquet

June 13: Seniors- Graduation Rehearsal in the Auditorium from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

June 14: Seniors- Picture and Field Day Activities beginning at 9:00 a.m.

June 15: Seniors- Graduation Rehearsal in the Auditorium from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m./End of Marking Period 8

June 16: Seniors- Report to the Chartway Arena at 3:15 p.m./Graduation at the Chartway Arena (ODU) at 4:30 p.m.

Students who are absent more than ten percent of the designated school days run the risk of not receiving credit for the classes, even if they pass them academically. For example, a student that has been enrolled since the first day of school and is absent for ten or more days is considered a chronically absent student. These students and their families will have to complete an attendance waiver request form, which will be shared closer to the end of the semester.

Attendance Waivers are available in the Main Office. A parent may request a waiver of the attendance regulation (seat-time requirement) for transfer students and those with documented family or medical extenuating circumstances that resulted in an excessive number of absences. The waiver request may be submitted to the principal or administrative designee prior to the close of a semester but no later than ten days after the close of a semester course. The principal or administrative designee shall act upon the waiver request within ten administrative days and shall notify the parent of the decision within five administrative days after the decision has been made.

If you have questions, email Mrs. Lancaster, kerri.lancaster@cpschools.com or call 757-578-7000.

In an effort to minimize interruptions to instructional time, please know that no food deliveries for students are allowed during the school day. Please know that breakfast and lunch are free for all students this school year.

Due to the new cell phone policy, we will not allow cell phones or earbuds to be dropped off for students. Thank you for your support for this policy.

• The CPS Help Desk assists all students, and parents of Virginia's Chesapeake Public Schools District with their technology questions and requests.
• The Help Desk provides a centralized place to find resources for all your technology questions as well as showcase the integration of technology throughout the school district.
• If you are having trouble accessing OneLogin or StudentVue or ParentVue, please access the CPS Help Desk for assistance.

Upon arrival, students should report directly to their homeroom classroom or to the commons area or D-hall for grab and go breakfast. Students may drop off instruments before they report to homeroom.

First Bell Rings at 8:55 a.m.

Students are considered tardy after 8:55 a.m.

Bus routes may be found on the CPS website (www.cpschools.com). Students should review and memorize their bus route number. Since the time of pick-up may still be irregular, cooperation from everyone is necessary and appreciated. Students will remain on the buses until 8:40 a.m.

Congratulations to our outstanding first, second, third and fourth year cadets!!!

You make the River RISE!!!

Our advanced guitar ensemble performed for the Tidewater Classical Guitar Society’s showcase concert at Virginia Wesleyan University and received rave reviews from the professional artists and the audience.

Congratulations to Dr. Shabazz and the Forensics Team for being recognized as the state champions at the School Board meeting. #BackToBackChampions

We are so proud of Kamauri Montgomery, Demontae Watson and Kristopher Goodman!

Mrs Fry’s PE students crossed the finish line completing a 26.2 virtual marathon wearing gold medals

Click HERE to access the 22-23 IRHS Athletic Events Calendar.