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May 25th- No school- Memorial Day
May 26th- No school- Teacher work day
(Office open by appointment only)
May 27th- No school- Eid
May 28th- LAST DAY OF AFTER SCHOOL and LATE BUSES
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!
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.
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.
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. We will be working to inform students about what they need to return. I’ll send a reminder to parents by TalkingPoints on Wednesday, May 27th, so that library materials could be rounded up and returned to school after the long Memorial Day-Eid holiday break.
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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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:
Thursday, May 28 is the last DAY of after school activities
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.
** 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
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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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.
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)
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider sharing the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
Newsletters:
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Graduation and Summer Resources
- Check Your Lunch Balance
- Mental Health Support
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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