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,

Second semester is off to an excellent start!

Our school theme this year is, "Game On! Watch Us RISE." We have continuously celebrated our WINS this year in all aspects of our school community, including athletics, forensics, Air Force JROTC, SCA, and our music programs and events. Throughout the year we continue to recognize our students and staff for their many accomplishments. There is always something to celebrate at the River!

We are excited about the opportunities for our students to participate in upcoming events this semester. Please join us for the Miss and Mr. Indian River Pageant on Friday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m. The cost will be $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door.

Our theme for this year's Black History Month is "Art as a Platform for Social Justice." It is a wonderful month of reflection and celebration for our students and staff. Thank you in advance to the Black History Committee for their hard work and efforts.

On February 8, all students will attend "The Beautiful Tomorrow Assembly." We are excited for our students to hear this powerful and positive message that will encourage them to make decisions that will positively impact their future, resulting in better tomorrows. Visit this link to view a video about this inspiring assembly. Thank you, in advance, to the PTSA who is helping to sponsor this assembly.

All Juniors can participate in the Ring Dance Event on Saturday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m. even if they have not purchased a ring. The permission slips will be available in all lunches and outside of room C17 before and after school soon. The Junior Ring Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, February 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.

Please do not hesitate to call the main office at (757) 578-7000 if you have any questions or concerns.

Take care,

Naomi Dunbar

February 8: Beautiful Tomorrow Assembly

February 12-14: Focus/Discipline Assemblies for Second Semester

February 16: Miss and Mr. Indian River Pageant

February 21: Ring Ceremony

February 24: Ring Dance

April 19: IRHS Remembers w/ Mr. Blackman

May 6-14: AP Testing

May 21: Band Spring Concert

May 29: Orchestra Spring Concert

June 1: Senior Prom at the Signet Center

June 4: Choir Concert

Our Spirit Days are as follows:

Monday, 2/12 - Monochrome Monday. Each class should dress in a different color. Seniors will wear black, juniors will wear red, sophomores will wear green, and freshmen will wear yellow.

Tuesday 2/13 - Anything but a Backpack Day

Wednesday, 2/13 - Culture Day

Thursday, 2/14 - Throwback Thursday

Friday, 2/15 - Celebrity Day

New Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 7-11 pm at IRHS.

Guests of Juniors are welcome. All attending the dance must have a signed permission slip turned in. Tickets will be $35 each and can be purchased online or with cash only. Dates for ticket sales will be announced.

The Junior Ring Ceremony will be on Wed., Feb. 21, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the auditorium.

SEE YOU THERE!

The Benevolent Braves Committee would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the IRHS staff for your generosity during the holiday season. Thanks to your donations, and in partnership with the YMCA Angel Tree program, we were able to provide gifts for twenty five Braves this year! Our families were so appreciative, and this program would not be possible without the gracious support from our Braves family.

Ulysses is the winner of the Manufacturing DIY Water Fountain Recycle and Reuse Challenge

Ulysses Rodriguez - 1st Block Manufacturing Technology @ 68 votes. - won a $25 Xbox Gift Card

Placed 2nd Overall - Way to Go Braves!!

Armed Exhibition - 1st Place

Armed Regulation - 1st Place

Color Guard - 1st Place

Inspection - 2nd Place

Basics - 3rd Place

Unarmed Exhibition - 3rd Place

Virginia High School League Tournament Schedule

5A FORENSICS REGION MEET:

Saturday, February 17, 2024 @ Indian River H.S.

5AB FORENSICS SUPER REGION MEET:

Saturday, March 2, 2024 @ Indian River H.S.

VHSL FORENSICS STATE TOURNAMENT:

Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ Dominion H.S. in Sterling, VA

Indian River Rep/Drama Department VHSL Region 5A One-Act Sectional, Friday, Jan. 26

Return of the Script by Don Zolidis directed by Marie Miguel and Donovan Bull

Drama Department showcase held Jan. 22, featuring 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse directed by Julian Harper

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.

• Spring Sports Tryouts will commence on 2/19/24. Students must have a sports physical and at least a 2.0 GPA to try out.

• Congratulations to Isaiah Hylton as he broke an IR school record in the 1000 meter Indoor Track event with a time of 2:50!

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.