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June 2nd- Spring Band Concert- 7pm @ West Springfield HS
June 10th & 11th- Laptop Collection
June 16th- TEAM DAYS!
June 17th- Last day of school ( 2 hour early dismissal) 12:15pm
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Last week, our Horseman Horticulture students presented their year-long learning to their parents as well as School Board members Mr. Tom Dannan (Braddock District) and Mr. Ilryon Moon (Member, At-Large). The program was celebrated with the fresh fruits (and vegetables) of the students’ labor as dishes featuring harvests from our outdoor gardens and indoor hydroponics systems were on full display. We are incredibly proud of the hard-work and dedication of our Horseman Horticulture students! Thank you to all of our students, families, faculty and staff for your continued support of our program.
Horseman Horticulture would also like to thank our sponsors and partners for their contributions to our program.
- Educate Fairfax - $2000 grant to expand our hydroponic systems and production capabilities.
- Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom - $500 grant to expand our outdoor gardens.
- Irving Middle School PTA - $350 grant for gardening supplies and equipment.
- Meadows Farms Nurseries - Discounted soil and delivery.
- Ledo Pizza of West Springfield - Accompaniments for our Horseman Horticulture Garden Party
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We have only revived two donations for the 8th grade celebration. Below is a list of items: (all items must be individually packaged)
Soda
Gatorade
Bottled water
Caprisuns
Juice boxes
Rice Krispy Treats
Chips
Goldfish
Oreos
Cheezits
Pretzels
Granola bars
Slim Jims
Fruit by the Foot
M&M's
Kit Kats
Trail Mix
Gummibears
Lollipops
Popcorn
Anything else you think a middle schooler would enjoy.
Thank you for all of your help!!
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!
It is the time of year for us to start reminding students of what library books they need to return. Technically, all books are due back in the library by June 3rd. There are some English classes who are still wrapping up projects with library books; in that case, students are to return the library books when they complete their project. We will be working to inform students about what they need to return. A reminder was sent to parents via TalkingPoints on Wednesday, May 27th. If your child forgot to bring in their books, please ask and remind them.
Please note that we do not charge overdue fees or lost-book fees. We will accept donations to replace lost or damaged copies, however. Mostly, we want the books back so that other students can enjoy them. As always, please encourage your student to come and talk to us if they’ve lost a book; we can resolve the problem.
Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk & Chad Brizek Irving Librarians
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Pre-ordered copies of the yearbook will be delivered on 6/5/26 during 1st period.
A limited supply of additional copies can be purchased outside of the library for exact cash payments of $25, or checks made to “Irving Middle School” on Monday, June 8th.
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Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, vendors and participants for a fantastic year of after school activities. New activities were introduced and supported, as well as those that are staples in the program. Shoutout to our fine and performing arts students that put on wonderful productions and performances; our Cross Country, Volleyball and Track & Field teams that represented us across the county; lastly, Math Counts and Strategic Games that participated in state and local competitions, respectively. Parents, please continue to support and advocate for the MS After School Program.
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
School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget
On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.
The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget.
Lunch Balance
- Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- School Board Adopts Budget
- Celebrating our Graduates
- Register for Summer Online Campus
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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