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March 13th
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Family Bingo Night at Irving MS-time 6:30 PM
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March 16th
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Support Irving PTA- Eat at Mezeh from 4:00-8:00PM
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March 17th
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VIP Registration Opens at 6:00 PM
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March 20th
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Eid al-Fitr- Student Holiday
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March 30th-April 3rd
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Spring Break- School and Office Closed
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Join us TONIGHT for BINGO!! Join us tonight, March 13th, for Irving BINGO night! Doors open at 6:30pm with our first game kicking off at 7:00pm. Purchase BINGO packs at the door for $10.00. All are welcome! Students must be accompanied by an adult. See you tonight!
Message from the Principal
Dear Irving Middle School Families,
We are writing to make you aware of concerns that have recently been shared with us by the Fairfax County Police Department regarding student behavior in the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center after school hours.
According to information provided by local law enforcement and businesses, there has been an increase in problematic behaviors in the shopping center area after school and on the weekends. Reported incidents have included destruction of property, physical altercations between students, and shoplifting.
While these incidents are occurring outside of school hours and off school grounds, we believe it is important to keep our families informed so that you are aware of the situation. We encourage parents and guardians to talk with their children about appropriate behavior in the community and to ensure that students are adequately supervised after school, particularly if they plan to visit the shopping center.
Our goal is to work together as a community to promote safe, respectful behavior and to maintain positive relationships with our local businesses and neighbors.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students and our community.
Warm regards,
Kathleen Quigley
Principal
Parent Acknowledgment - Course Requests for Next School Year
In alignment with Goal 4 of our Strategic Plan, this spring, parents/guardians will be able to review and acknowledge their child’s course requests for SY 2026-27 by using a new feature in SIS Parent VUE. The window for parents/guardians to review and acknowledge their child’s course requests via this new feature will open on Monday, March 16, 2026, and will close on Friday, March 27, 2026. Irving plans to mail home course request sheets for review as well. Please remember the last day to make schedule request changes for Irving next year is March 31st.
FCPS and NCS sponsored recreational camp for ONLY Rising 7th and 8th graders
Southern Fairfax Camp at South County MS- Site will serve rising th and 8th graders from: Frost MS, Irving MS, Lake Braddock SS, Robinson SS, and South County MS.
Registration opens at 6:00 pm on March 17th. $100 for all five weeks.
Spring Break🌷
Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
Library News:
Stay tuned for changes in the library. Thanks to a generous PTA grant, the students will soon see some new additions to the library space. We’ll post pictures!
This week’s informal student-survey results interest me so much. When asked “Would you rather be PERPETUALLY dizzy? Or be SPORADICALLY smelly?” our Irving students made it clear that they don’t want to stink–ever. An overwhelming 79% of students chose to be dizzy all of the time, rather than to occasionally smell bad. I’ll have to say that the adults in the building were shaking their heads at the student response, in part because as those few warm days last week reminded us, the application of deodorant is sometimes forgotten by our middle schoolers. Either there is a misunderstanding of “perpetually,” or the students have never been really dizzy. Anyway, that’s one of the things that is fun to learn about the way kids think!
By this time next week Irving will have its winning team that will advance to compete in the county-wide Battle of the Books Competition. Our school-based teams battle it out in the library after school on March 18th.
Spring break is coming fairly soon. Plan to have books, ebooks and audiobooks in mind to fill your time. Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk & Chad Brizek
Irving Librarians
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Yearbook Orders:
528 out of the total 800 copies are already pre-ordered. (2/26/26)
The deadline for ordering “Customized” name plates on the cover of your student’s yearbook is March 2nd. This add-on incurs a surcharge. Order your student’s yearbook now. It’s easy to order online at yearbookforever.com
The 100-page, full-color yearbook costs only $25 and will be delivered to students in early June 2026
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The After School Program is designed to support academic achievement, foster personal interests and talents, and initiate positive social experiences for all students.
The After School Program runs 5 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) with late buses; late buses arrive after 4:30 pm; FAB Fridays are 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm (please view the schedule on All Parents in Schoology). The club schedule will vary by day and week, the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal and Schoology. Students may not leave school and return for the after school program.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program!
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
Yo-Yo Club, began Tuesday, March 10, 1st block
Her Voice Matters Series, Tuesday, March 17, 1st block; last meeting
WITS is moved to WEDNESDAYS
TV Studio returned to Mondays
Boys’ Volleyball Club, began Monday, February 9, 2nd block
WSHS Spanish Honor Society Tutoring, began Thursday, January 22, 2nd block
Volleyball Clinic, began Tuesday, January 13, 2nd block
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop (not the bus lane in front of the main entrance) - students will come out the main entrance.**
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Irving Spirit Night at Mezeh!
Mark your calendars because March 16th is Irving Spirit Night at Mezah! Join us between 4:00pm - 8:00pm for some amazing food and a chance to support our middle school community!
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Are you interested in serving on the PTA Board next year?
We are now seeking nominations for those interested in serving on the PTA board during the 2026-27 school year. If you are interested or know someone who would be great for the job, let us know! You can complete the nomination form here (https://forms.gle/DRQi6STS3CKUnexi9) or email irvingmspta@gmail.com.
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Join the WIMS PTA!
Membership dues are $15 per parent/guardian, $14 for additional family members, and $10 for staff/faculty. Signing up is easy—simply copy and paste this link into your browser: https://irvingms.memberhub.com/store/
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
Connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
County Seeking Budget Input
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
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WSHS Spring Cheer Camp
For grades k-8
April 6th
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Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration has opened!
Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026
Camp Location - West Springfield HS
Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels
Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend. We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools.
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Session A | Rising 5th - 8th Grades | 9:30am-12:00pm
(Beginner through SYC/Rec Levels)
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Session B | Rising 8th - 9th Grades | 12:30pm-3:00pm
(Intermediate - Travel/Club and all 9th grade levels)
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Session C | Advanced Rising 10th - 12th Grades | 3:30pm - 6:00pm
(Must have High School Varsity, JV, or Elite Club Experience (9th))
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If you have questions about which session to sign up for, please reach out to me, Coach Stephanie Noriega (sbnoriega@fcps.edu). I am always happy to help.
Camp usually sells out in the first couple of weeks, so register now.
Camp Details:
Spartan Volleyball Camp is designed and has a session for athletes of all skill levels who are eager to enhance their game in a challenging and supportive environment. Camp sessions are structured by age and skill level to ensure every player receives personalized instruction and the best opportunity for growth.
Campers will have the unique opportunity to train with experienced high school coaches from across the country, as well as current college athletes. Campers in Session A and B will also get to work with the high school athletes from the Virginia State Champions team! Sessions will include individual skill development, group instruction, and competitive tournament play, all designed to help players refine their technique, build confidence, and elevate their overall performance.
Session C is ONLY for advanced players. Unfortunately, we do not have a session for rising 10th-12th graders who are new to volleyball or who only have freshmen team level experience and/or rec volleyball experience. Athletes attending Session C must have played on their high school Varsity or JV team or are currently playing on a competitive club team. If you are signing up for Session C, the expectation is that you are playing volleyball at or close to the Varsity level. Most rising 9th graders should be attending session B.
Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Engagement Survey
- Student Honors
- No School on April 21
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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