🍎 Your future starts here!
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:
1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair
🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
⚠️ Must be eligible for a VA teaching license.
📝 Apply here:https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906
2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair
🗓️ March 23 – March 27, 2026
📝 Deadline to Register: March 13 (Required)
🔗 Register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839
✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:
✅ Low-cost health insurance
✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics
✅ A supportive professional community
🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits
🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU
We had an amazing day at our 4th Annual Teen Summit this past Saturday at Indian River High School! 🙌 We were honored to hear from former James Madison University All-Conference Running Back Dr. Eugene Holloman, who inspired students with a powerful message about perseverance and purpose. From mental health and money management to athletics, college prep, and stress management, our teens gained tools for success now and in the future. Thank you to our Department of Family & Community Engagement for organizing the event, and to our presenters, volunteers, and community members who made it such a success!
AP Exam Information - Spring 2026
Attention: If you will be registering for an AP Exam please see the following information linked below. The document contains important links needed to properly register for the exam.
AP exam registration and payment for Spring AP courses will take place from March 2-11, 2026. Please see the linked flier for details.
SPRING 2026 AP EXAM INFORMATION
As we end February, we welcome March! Here is our March 2026 edition of our Braves RISE Together Newsletter. Please click here to read.
The new semester kicked off on February 2nd, we are excited to as move forward through the year.
Ready to begin? Please visit our official Open House Page for the digital notebook for the virtual open house.
We appreciate your continued partnership in making this semester a success. Go Braves!
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
SENIORS AND PARENTS!!!
We’ve extended the Senior Ad deadline to Feb 28. You have time to create a senior ad page with memories, milestones, and messages of pride.
Don't let the year go by without making it official! 💙📖
🔗 Order now: yearbookforever.com
✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!
📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School
Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265
This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
Join us for Dual Enrollment Information Night to learn how your student can save time and money by earning an Associate’s Degree while in high school!
📅 When: February 17, 2026
⏰ Times: 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
📍 Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building (1428 Cedar Road)
👥 Who: Best for families of 9th-grade students!
📝 Register for your time slot here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49215420
Can't make it this month? We have sessions on March 17, April 21, and May 19!
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
We’re wrapping up National School Counseling Week with one final, massive THANK YOU to the heart and soul of Indian River High School! 🏹💙
Today is the last day of this special week, but our gratitude for this team lasts all year long. To our School Counselors and Access Counselor: thank you for being the advocates, the listeners, and the mentors our Braves need to stay #BuiltToRise. You truly amplify student success every single day! 🎓✨
Feel free to send some love to your counselor!
💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767
During the month of February, Indian River High School is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
We are diving deep into a century of progress as we embrace our school theme: "Building a hundred moments: taking a look at the change makers of the last century." From the iconic leaders in our flyer’s collage to the unsung heroes of our community, we are reflecting on the milestones and individuals who have shaped our world.
As we join the national conversation, "A Century of Black History Commemorations," our Braves are committed to honoring this legacy through art, leadership, and education. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of excellence, resilience, and change!
🎶 Join Us for the IRHS Lip Sync Battle!
Get ready for a night of music and entertainment! The IRHS PTSA invites you to the Lip Sync Battle on February 25th at 6:00 PM.
Event Details:
Where: Indian River Auditorium
Admission: $5.00
Food: Concessions will be available for purchase.
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Want to perform or have questions? Reach out to Dr. Letson at school or email irhspresident@gmail.com for more information. Don't miss out on the fun!
Visit the event page to add it to your calendar here!
The January 2026 Braves RISE Together Newsletter is available. To view the newsletter please click here.
Time is flying! 🎓 Don't let the chance to celebrate your senior's hard work pass you by. Whether it’s a trip down memory lane or a message of pride for the future, a Senior Ad is a keepsake they’ll cherish forever.
🗓 Deadline: January 27
🔗 Order at: www.yearbookforever.com
Juniors Riley M., Leilani C., and Lauren H. went to Greenbrier Middle School and spoke to the 8th graders. They served as a student panel answering questions about coming to high school. Way to RISE!!!!!
Community Survey - Honoring Coach Steve West
Indian River High School is seeking community input on naming the IRHS Baseball Field in honor of Steve West, a Chesapeake native, longtime educator, and former Indian River Baseball Coach who faithfully served the IRHS community for over 30 years. See the article and survey link below:
IRH Baseball: Honoring a Legacy at Indian River High School
🎙️ Hall Pass to History: Indian River High School
Last week was Virginia Principals Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the leadership that helps schools “RISE.” In this episode, IRHS junior Adrian Langaster sets the stage for a conversation with Principal Naomi Dunbar and former Principal James L. Frye on what makes IRHS feel like family and how they “RISE” together. From murals and modernization to pep rallies, mentorship, and moments of care that define a community, this story shows how culture is built day by day, person by person.
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.
