Indian River High School
Email: Naomi.Dunbar@cpschools.com
Website: www.cpschools.com/irh
Location: 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake, VA, USA
Phone: 757-578-7000
Twitter: @IRHBraves
Deliveries/Forgotten Items:
Due to health and safety guidelines at this time, limited items may be dropped off. The acceptance of forgotten items is limited to medicine/personal items delivered to the clinic or Chromebooks and school work. Any student who forgets his/her lunch will be offered a school lunch at no charge. No food deliveries of any kind will be allowed. This policy is for student safety and to maximize instructional time. No earbuds. Cell phones and house keys will be given to the student at the end of the day. Sports equipment may be dropped off at the end of the day before practice.
Student Parking
IRHS 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year: Dr. Yardan Shabazz
Congratulations to Dr. Shabazz on being selected as the 2021-2022 IRHS Teacher of the Year. Dr. Shabazz has also been selected as a 2022 Teacher of the Year Finalist. The ceremony will be held here on March 24th. We are so very proud of "Doc" for all his accomplishments!
IRHS 2021-2022 1st Semester Crystal Apple Winner: Cathy Yost
Yearbook
The 2021-2022 yearbook is going to be completely different than all the ones that have come before. This year's theme, Tree of Life, breaks from many of our yearbook traditions. The yearbook staff has been hard at work creating a book that everyone will want to have. There are many opportunities for students to be featured in the yearbook, outside of portraits or activities. We have run several polls about what life is "really" like here at Indian River, and students whose poll answers are featured in the yearbook have been entered in a raffle to win a free yearbook. It is currently on sale for $80.00, but the price goes up to $85.00 in February. Yearbooks can be purchased through the Jostens website. Senior ads can also be purchased--pay tribute to a graduating senior by purchasing an ad from Jostens.
Miss Indian River Pageant
The 50th Annual Miss Indian River Pageant was held on Friday, February 18th in our school's auditorium. This event is sponsored by Alpha Omega Phi Tri-Hi-Y and directed by Ms. Hailey Estes. This year's pageant was nothing short of amazing. It showcased some of our talented ladies as well as showing their poise and eloquence in evening gown. The Mr. Indian River contestants are always a featured hit and this year was no different. They wow'd the audience with their acting skills and dance moves. As the night was coming to a close, everyone anxiously awaited the results. The Roben Moss Service Award went to Andrea Espiritu. Ashley Bell was awarded with the Academic Award as well as Miss Congeniality and Most Talented went to Frankie McArthur. Our People's Choice winners were Kennedy Lacey and Niko Florido. 2nd runner-up went to Andrea Espiritu and Keagan Cullifer. 1st runner-up was Ashley Bell and Niko Florido. And now for the moment everyone was waiting for, Diego Alvarez was crowned Mr. Indian River 2022 and Frankie McArthur was crowned Miss Indian River 2022. Alpha and Ms. Estes would like to thank all the contestants for an amazing night and we appreciate the support from our staff and community.
Marley Brown
Congratulations to Marley Brown for being selected as a 5A all-region cheerleader. She was also selected as 2nd team all-state cheerleader for Division 5.
Brianna McCullough
Congratulations to Brianna McCullough for being selected as a 5A all-region cheerleader. She was also selected as 2nd team all-state cheerleader for Division 5.
Student Drop-off and Pick-up
Students may not enter the building prior to 8:40 a.m. Upon arrival, students should report directly to their homeroom classroom or directly to the cafeteria for breakfast. Students may drop off instruments before they report to homeroom.
Parent Pick up is in the front loop or on Dunbarton only. Please do not pick up on the gymnasium side or in the staff parking lot. Dismissal is staggered at the end of the day: 3:53 p.m. for bus riders; 3:55 p.m. for walkers, parent pick-up, and student drivers; 3:57 p.m. for athletes and student activities.
On Feb. 5, Indian River Repertory performed their 2021-2022 VHSL One-Act, Midnight Wax, at Salem High School. Students were judged on acting, ensemble and direction. They placed 3rd overall, with Noah Schlabach, freshman, being honored as a best actor. Midnight Wax tells the story of an aging wax museum, whose owner, Herbert Midgett, played by JT Pelofske, is willing to do anything to keep his museum open. He and his employee, Caroline, played by Moira Krolak, invite hot-shot reporter, Terry Barker, played by Kennedy Wagner-Cook, and her photographer, played by Ashley Bell, to spend the night in the museum. In the morning, when Terry's body is found, no one really knows what happened, but the museum is saved. The drama department is now on a short break until they begin their spring musical- The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, opening May 12. For more details, to volunteer, or to provide sponsorships for the show, please contact Mrs. Miguel.
Photo: Brody Thomas as The Grim Reaper
Quick Tip
Quick Tip is a support system that allows students to communicate with school administrators anonymously. While the district already has many programs to help students deal with challenges such as bullying behaviors, stress, peer pressure, and family problems, Quick Tip helps break the code of silence often experienced by students because it allows them to report concerns to administrators anonymously.
Submit a Tip:
Bullying Behavior
School Threat
Weapons and Drugs
A Quick Tip mobile app is also available for download on IOS and Android devices. On the first use, enter the Location Code: Chesapeake.
