During the VHSL Region 5A Football Quarterfinals game former IRH Principal of 27 years, Mr. James L. Frye, was in attendance and took a quick picture with current IRH Principal Mrs. Dunbar! 💙🩵🤍!
The AFJROTC 1st year cadets and cadet leadership participated in an Obstacle Course Challenge at Fort Eustis in Newport News on Saturday, 4 Nov. We are so excited about the great things happening!
Middle and high school families are invited to join us for a forum about the fentanyl epidemic on November 29, 2023, at Great Bridge Middle School at 6:00 p.m. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, we will discuss the growing epidemic and how you can support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
This week we celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek and the amazing work that our School Psychologists do to support our students and families! Help us celebrate, recognize, and thank our psychologists for all that they do for our community. You help us all grow together! 🌷🌱 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- November 7: Election Day/Teacher Workday (Schools are closed for all students.)
- November 10: Veterans’ Day Observed (All schools and offices are closed.)
- November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday (All schools and offices are closed.)
We encourage you to download our app to easily access both district and school-level events and add them directly to your personal calendar: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
We invite you to join our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for an upcoming General Meeting.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
🏢 Location: School Administration Building, Multipurpose Room, 312 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SEAC is a supportive committee of parents, educators, and community agencies dedicated to the education of students with disabilities. The Business Meeting will follow the General Meeting.
If you'd like to make a public comment, please email chesapeakeseac@gmail.com at least 3 days before the meeting. Ensure your comments are limited to 3 minutes and do not include identifying information.
For any questions or further information, feel free to call 757-494-7600 or email chesapeakeseac@gmail.com. We look forward to your participation! 👥📣
November is Family Engagement Month and we know that families and schools working together can create meaningful relationships that lead to significant gains in student achievement and success.
Visit our website to learn more or to connect with our Office of Family and Community Engagement: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
Join us this November in celebrating Native American Heritage Month, or as it is also referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
This month is a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also an opportunity to learn about tribes and their cultures, and to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced and how they have worked to conquer these challenges. #CPSCelebrates
For more information and resources, visit: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
Join us for the Ready To RISE: College and Career Fair!! It is taking place Friday, November 3 during the school day in the Auxiliary Gym. This fair is open to all student but we encourage seniors to attend and bring a resume! Please see the flyer and/or contact Ms. Pervall for more information.
Underclassman make-up pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in the auditorium. This will be the last opportunity for underclassmen to take their photos. This is only for students who have not had their picture taken.
Feed your mind on a healthy budget on Tues. November 14th at 6:30 p.m. In partnership with Healthy Chesapeake, we will discuss how to make healthier food choices and how to plan meals with recipes using several ingredients on your grocery list in multiple recipes! Your tummy, wallet, and heart will thank you!
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFeedingYourMind
Please join us on November 15, 2023, at Hickory Middle School as our Military & Family Life Counselors present to military-connected students and parents. Parents will hear a presentation on Work-Life Balance while students in grades 1-8 will hear a presentation on Communication Skills & Interpersonal Interactions. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily23
Ready to RISE ⬆️ : College 🎓 & Career Fair ✨ - Friday, Nov. 3 from 10:30 - 2:30 in the Auxiliary Gym! All students will have a chance to attend - Seniors, bring your resume!
Ms. Goeke's English 11 class went on a nature walk today. 🌿✨They went not only to celebrate finishing the SOL, 🎉 but to also understand transcedentalism on a deeper level. 🧠
#IRHBraves #WeRISE #WatchUsRISE #IRHS
Do you need assistance with support and services pertaining to Medicaid Waivers? Join us to learn about the process from qualified experts. This Family Empowerment Webinar will be held virtually on November 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend: http:tinyurl.com/CPSMEDICAID
The pep rally last Friday was out of this world!
The Homecoming Dance was a blast! Stay tuned for more from homecoming week!
AP testing is coming up, don't miss it! Make sure you join the AP online classroom provided by your teachers to register and pay the $98 (per test) testing fee. These are required to take the test and get the credit for college.
#IRHBraves #WeRISE #WatchUsRISE #IRHAP
⚒⚙The Worlds of Work Career Expo is underway at the Chesapeake Campus of Tidewater Community College! Our middle school students have been participating in fun, interactive, hands-on activities that showcase the wonderful career opportunities in the Hampton Roads region. We can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings and are thankful for our partnership with the City of Chesapeake Government and Dollar Bank!
👉We’d also like to invite our high school students to attend tonight 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13802982
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we're excited to bring you our latest episode that looks closely at the complex issue of bullying. Dr. Brooke Rudis, Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Support, and Meredith Sargol, Student Engagement & Resource Counselor, provide insight into the problem and how it impacts our students and schools. Learn about our policies and procedures that ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.
You’ll also hear from Undersheriff David Rosado, who unveils his innovative approach to bullying prevention, through his "Be a Hero, Not a Zero!" magic show for our elementary students. 🎩✨
🔊 Listen today and be part of the change!
