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The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety
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π¨ March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This yearβs theme is βDream in Art.β #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. π
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The next IRH PTSA Meeting will be held on March 11, 2024 at 5:30pm.
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Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
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π March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
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We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! π
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Use this link to access the IRH Second Semester Open House!
https://www.cpschools.com/o/irh/page/open-house
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Our second semester open house will follow our virtual notebook format. The open is scheduled to post at 6:30pm. Please visit our website for the Open House!
https://www.cpschools.com/o/irh #BravesRISE
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βThe PTSA is seeking 5 volunteers to assist in serving lunch to the staff on February 29, 2024. The hours are from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. If you are available, please contact Maria Smith at irhsptsasmith@gmail.comββ with the hours you are willing and able to work. Thank you!
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Jefferson Lab, NASA Langley Research Center, & Newport News Shipbuilding collaborate each year to offer students an opportunity to hear from a speaker & a panel of 3 subject matter experts in engineering. AVID 9 Students participated this past week.
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Today was an exciting day during the 2nd Annual Teen Summit: Reaching the 'Peake presented by The Office of Family and Community Engagement!
We had several student groups participate as summit presenters!
#BravesRISE
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Are you interested in joining the Girls Tennis Team? Then come out to tryouts February 26-29, 2024 | 4:15pm-5:30pm. Meet at the IRH Tennis Courts! See you there!
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The IRHS PTSA is currently seeking volunteers for the following officer positions for the upcoming 2 year terms commencing June 30, 2024. More information can be found online - https://www.cpschools.com/o/irh/article/1453401
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Last week, we welcomed The Living History Company. Our Dual Enrollment US History Classes along with others experienced an engaging presentation on the life of United States Colored Troops and their families.
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Mark your calendars! πβ¨ Join us for an enchanting evening at Indian River High School's Junior Ring Dance on March 16th, 7-11pm. π Tickets for this unforgettable event are only $35 and available in person or online. Don't miss out on the magic! #JuniorRingDance #IRHSEvents
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On Friday, February 16 the Miss and Mister Indian River Pageant was held. The 10 contestants did an amazing job with the entire pageant production. Congratulations to our newly crown royals: Ashley Bell, Miss Indian River 2024 and Khalil Hawkins, Mister Indian River 2024. Congratulations to the runner up winners as well! We are extremely proud of everyone!
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This weekend the IRHS Model UN club attended the 47th annual ODU Model UN conference. The students enjoyed various sessions along with a dance that evening. We are very proud of our Model UN student and sponsors, Ms. Owens and Mr. Evans.
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π NEW podcast episode alert! π§Listen today at π https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or your favorite podcast platforms.
Christine Sperelakis-Babb, Coordinator of College Readiness, and Holly Desteli of Tidewater Community College guide us through a better understanding of our dual enrollment program. They share how dual enrollment not only accelerates academic achievement but also paints a clearer path for students stepping into higher education. Tune in as they unravel the benefits of dual enrollment, from earning college credits to gaining a head start on career-focused certificates. π #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
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