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 off to a great start this school year. Throughout each day the students are experiencing wonderful opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

Congratulations to our 2023 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Larry Bowles. We are excited that Mr. Bowles will represent the River at the city-wide Teacher of the Year Ceremony held here at Indian River on Thursday, December 1st.

This week we are thrilled to launch our Homecoming activities with the Homecoming Dance, Saturday, October 8th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we RISE together. As always, Braves are who we are and RISE is what we do!

Take care,

Naomi Dunbar

Still need to complete the Online Verification process? Come to IRHS on Wednesday, October 19 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Staff members will be available to assist you in completing the process, we will have ParentVUE codes and Chromebooks available for use.

All families must complete the student online verification process. Families must log on to their ParentVUE account to verify their student’s information. The verification process allows our families to confirm or update information for all children in a household at one time.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Please verify individuals who may pick up your child from school in case of an emergency. We recommend having three to five people designated as emergency contacts.

HEALTH INFORMATION

Update your child’s health information through this process. You can report medical issues and allergy information to your child’s school.

MEDIA PARTICIPATION

Through our “Opt Out” preferences, families can provide their consent to have their student’s photo or work showcased or celebrated on our district or school social media accounts, websites, yearbooks, or other media. You may also opt out of certain directory information requests.

October 1-31: Bullying Prevention Month/Disability History and Awareness Month

October 6: End of Marking Period 1

October 12: PSAT Testing

October 14: Report Cards Available in ParentVue

October 17-21: SSO & SRO Appreciation Week/National School Bus Safety Week

October 17-19: Fall Writing SOL

October 20: Fall ROTC Blood Drive

October 24-28: Fall Writing SOL

October 24: Chorus Fall Concert

October 27: Band Fall Concert

November 1-20: Native American Heritage Month & Family Engagement Month

November 6: Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 7-11: National School Psychology Awareness Week

November 7: End of Marking Period 2

November 8: Teacher Workday/In-Service Day

November 10-12: Fall Theatre Show

November 11: Veterans Day - Holiday

November 14: PTSA Meeting

November 16: Geographic Information Systems Day/National Education Support Professionals Day

November 23: Early Release Day

November 24: Thanksgiving Holiday

November 25: Thanksgiving Holiday/Native American Heritage Day

The PSAT test this year is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12th. The PSAT is free for all 10th graders. The school schedule on Wednesday, October 12th, will be adjusted to allow every 10th grader to take the test. Students from grades 9 and 11 can opt to take the PSAT. Please see additional information below.

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.

Please complete all necessary parking forms. Contact the main office at 757-578-7000 if you have any questions.

• Parking Permit Application (Google Form)
• Parking Permit Rules & Regulation Agreement (PDF)
• Cash or Check in the main office, to pay online click here

Please see below.

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.

Click HERE to view the 22-23 IRHS Student Handbook.

Please read the newly adopted Dress Code Policy recently revised by Chesapeake Public Schools. The new dress code policy will be effective beginning with the 2022 school year.

For the 2022-2023 school year, thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), IRHS is eligible to provide breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students at no cost.

Tickets for high school athletic events must be purchased online using the GoFan website. GoFan sells mobile tickets for ALL high school athletic events – including all sports for home and away games. Purchasing tickets online permits fans to easily access and share tickets (email or text) without standing in line.

Click HERE to access the GOFAN website for IRHS to purchase your tickets.

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

The 2.0 requirement for student-athlete eligibility has been revised for the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. A student-athlete who does not meet the current 2.0 GPA requirement will be allowed to use their one-time probation period during the first semester of the school year 2022-2023 if he/she established a 2.0 GPA at any time during their 8th-11th grade school years. In order for a student-athlete to use their one-time probation period the following criteria must be met:

• Student-athlete must be VHSL eligible as determined by the school

• Schools must determine which semester the student-athlete established a 2.0

• Schools must submit all supporting documentation to the Office of Student Activities

• The Office of Student Activities will review documents to determine eligibility

• If approved by the Office of Student Activities, the student-athlete will be permitted to use their one-time probation period during the fall semester of the school year 2022-2023 under the following conditions:

• Schools must communicate with the student-athlete and parent(s) in writing that he/she is using their one-time probationary period

• Schools must also communicate with the student-athlete and parent(s) in writing that he/she will not have another probation period during their high school career.

• Student-athlete must attend mandatory study hall during the sports season

• Schools must maintain a list of student-athletes who use their probation period under this provision

Congratulations to IRHS Boys Volleyball team as they are the back to back Champions at the Endless Summer Classic!