Braves RISE Together Newsletter

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

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Website: www.cpschools.com/irh

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

Greeting Braves Family,

Each week, we continue to celebrate our WINS for our students and staff. Our Braves are amazing leaders in our school community.

One of our academic WINS for many of our students will be our annual Awards Recognition Program. All 9th - 11th graders pursuing a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and 12th graders with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be invited to a luncheon ceremony during all four lunches on Friday, May 24, 2024. Students will be e-mailed an invitation the week of April 15 and will need to RSVP by April 22. At the brief lunch ceremony, Academic Excellence Certificates will be given out to all invited students. A lunch treat will also be provided for those who RSVP by the deadline.

In addition, we will celebrate our senior award recipients on Thursday, May 23rd, at 9:30 a.m. during our Senior Awards Ceremony. More information will be shared with the seniors and their families soon. Finally, students who earn the distinction of being the outstanding student in a particular subject (i.e. Algebra 2 Student of the Year) will be recognized on the morning video announcements in late May and early June.

I hope you have an opportunity to rest, relax, and rejuvenate over spring break as we finish strong during the 2023-2024 school year. As we get closer to the end of the school year, please review pertinent information regarding the SOL asynchronous testing days.

ENJOY YOUR BREAK!!!!

Naomi Dunbar

April 1-5: SPRING BREAK

April 19: IRHS Remembers w/ Mr. Blackman

April 24 - Senior Informational Assembly during 2nd block

May 6-14: AP Testing

May 7: End of MP7

May 17: Talent Show

May 21: Band Spring Concert

May 23 - Senior Awards Assembly at 9:30am

May 27: Memorial Day Holiday

May 29: Orchestra Spring Concert

May 30: IRHS Retirement Celebration

June 1: Senior Prom at the Signet Center

June 4: Choir Concert

June 11-13: Culminating Assessments

June 12-13: Early Release Day

June 13: End of MP8; last day of school for students

June 14: Teacher Workday/In-Service Day; IRH GRADUATION - 9:30 AM at the Chartway Arena

Monday - Autism Awareness Day - Wear blue to support Autism Awareness

Tuesday - Coast Guard Day - Wear Red

Wednesday - Purple Up Day - Wear purple to support our military families.

Thursday - Army Day - Wear Camouflage

Friday - Navy Day - Wear blue or your IR Spirit Wear.

Seniors who wish to have their cap and gown portraits made by Candid Color at IRHS on April 10th should complete the reservation form in the attached flyer. There will not be a make-up date for cap and gown portraits.

SOL Testing Schedule for Spring 2024: IRHS Families, please refer to the testing schedule link for upcoming SOL End of Course (EOC) testing dates. In most cases, SOL tests are a graduation requirement. Please reach out to Mrs. Lancaster if you have any questions.

The IRHS Forensics Team repeated as the 5A Region Champion and the 5AB Super Region Champion for the 3rd Straight Year!

Rising juniors and seniors, don’t miss your opportunity to participate in the Grow Our Own Summer Internship Program! You'll not only earn income but also gain hands-on experience in your chosen field. Join us for a rewarding summer filled with growth, learning, and career development.

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.

IRHS Athletics is in full swing with Spring Sports. Please come out to support the student athletes in Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Track Field. Please stay tuned for IRHS Winter Sports Banquet and IRHS Student Athlete Signing Day.

If you are interested in trying out for the fall cheerleading teams, please contact Coach Hailey Estes at 757-578-700 or hailey.estes@cpschools.com for further information. Open gym will begin April 9th.

Please come out and support the Winter Sports Programs including Girls and Boys Basketball, Indoor Track, Swimming and Wrestling. Tickets can be purchased on Indian River’s GoFan Page. Season tickets for students are $20 and $50 for adults.

Click HERE to access the 23-24 IRHS Athletic Events Calendar.