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May 18th- West Springfield High School
Rising Freshman Parent Night 6:30pm
Enter at door 5.
May 25th- No school- Memorial Day
May 26th- No school- Teacher work day
May 27th- No school- Eid
June 17th- Last day of school
Laptop Collection:
Laptop collection is scheduled for June 10 and 11 in PE classes. At the time of collection, the HP 45W charger (shown below) must also be turned in. We cannot accept any other brand charger, including off-brand names. If you need to purchase a replacement charger, you may do so in the Irving School Store in MySchoolBucks for $29. If your child will be leaving school before June 10, please have them bring their laptop and charger to the Tech Office before June 10. THANK YOU!
FCPS CTE Summer Learning Opportunity!
We're thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience at one of the CTE summer enrichment programs! These week-long programs will introduce you to the wonderful world of Career and Technical Education, help you develop new skills, and make new friends.
Our programs offer a wide range of activities designed to spark your curiosity and keep you engaged. You will have the opportunity to learn coding, problem solving, cooking, and more! Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment where you can challenge yourself and discover new passions.
You can find more details about our programs on our camp websites below:
We are able to offer a limited number of students currently in grades 2-11 at a Code UP! grant school with a one-week registration at no cost! If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the interest form linked below by May 8th.
CTE Summer Enrichment Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ytfQWmR4MQ6FuvrBA
Families will be notified in the following weeks to confirm whether they will receive one of the sponsored seats—students will be chosen by a lottery if there are more interested families than seats available.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Beth Mehr, CTE Educational Specialist at bgmehr@fcps.edu. We'd be happy to chat with you and your family.
Katie Richter
Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART)
Irving Middle School
703.912.4573
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
SoCo Summer Strings
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
Thank you,
Rachel Plumer & Austin Johnson-Stawarz
SoCo Summer Strings Camp Directors
socosummerstrings@gmail.com
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School Career Fair
As our 8th graders prepare to move on from Irving, Irving Middle School is hosting an in-school career fair on Monday, June 15th from 7:30-10:30 am. During our career fair, students will be rotating through a series of small room presentations run by parents and professionals to learn about future career possibilities. In addition to small group presentations, large group sites will be set up with professionals from across the county and parents to talk about future education and employment options. We are looking for presenters for both options. Please complete this form if you are interested in participating. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Richter at kerichter@fcps.edu.
Thank you!
Katie Richter
Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART)
Irving Middle School
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Additionally, our students can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Every student should have a book project they’re working on in English class. Many of the books they’re reading are library copies. As these projects wrap up, we’ll soon start reminding students of what they need to return to the library.
Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk & Chad Brizek Irving Librarians
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The 5/1/26 deadline has passed for pre-ordered copies.
After pre-ordered copies are distributed 6/5/26 during Advisory, a limited supply of additional copies can be purchased for exact cash payments of $25 outside of the library on the
morning of June 8th.
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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:
Magic: The Gathering, begins Monday, May 11, both blocks
Volunteer Club, last meeting on Thursday, May 14
Tennis Club, began Tuesday, May 5, 1st block; participants must bring their own racket
Flag Football, began Monday, April 20, 1st block
Shot Put T&F, will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:25pm - 3:10pm
Guitar Club, began Monday, April 27, 1st block
Football Club, began Wednesday, April 15, 1st block
Kindness Club & Super Sleuths, restarted on Wednesday, April 15, 1st block
Star Trek (Doomsday Machine) Series, began Thursday, April 16, both blocks
Track & Field, began Tuesday, April 7 at 3pm
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
** 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.**
Announcing the 2026-2027 Executive Board
President: Joy Jiandani
Vice President: Vancant
Secretary: Vancant
Treasurer: Anna Taleysnik
2026-2027 Executive Board Opportunities
We are still in need of two additional volunteers to serve on the PTA board for next year! If you are interested in either the Vice-President or Secretary position, please let us know! Email irvingmspta@gmail.com.
Washington Irving Middle School PTA
irvingmspta@gmail.com
https://irvingms.givebacks.com
Registration for FCPS athletic preparticipation exams (physicals) is now open:
APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION
All middle and high school students interested in participating in school athletic programs MUST have a valid athletic physical on file with their school prior to participating. All rising middle school students, specifically those who will be in 7th or 8th grade (and rising 6th graders at Poe, Glasgow, and Holmes middle schools) next school year (2026-2027) interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.
Athletic physicals are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at our FCPS high schools and are only available at the dates and times indicated. Students must register in advance and additional information is available through the link above.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
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FCPS News In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 2027 Budget Updates
- New Cell Phone Policy
- Stay Up-to-Date with the Mobile App
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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