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April 24-25: District Solo and Ensemble- Band and Orchestra
April 25: Track Meet @ Mt. Vernon High School
May 5: Grade 8 only - Science
May 11: Grade 7 & 8- Reading
May 14: Grade 7 & 8-Math
Message from Principal:
Dear Irving MS Families,
As we move toward the end of the school year, we want to ensure a safe and focused learning environment for all students. Recently, we have seen an increase in students bringing toys to school, including water guns. While these items may seem harmless, they can be disruptive to instruction and may cause confusion or concern. Additionally, many water guns look like a real weapon and can alarm students and staff.
We ask for your support in reminding your child to keep toys at home so that we can maintain a positive and productive school environment for everyone. Your partnership helps us finish the school year strong and ensures that all students can stay engaged in their learning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Quigley, Interim Principal
SOL Exam Schedule
At Irving Middle School, most students will complete the SOL exams on the following dates:
 *Students who score between 375-399 on their SOL exam are permitted to retake the test if they also have parental permission to do so. If you’d like to opt-in to having your child retake an SOL exam if they qualify, please submit your decision using the Parent Digital Consent application (https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent) or contact our school test coordinator, Leigh Arscott at lbarscott@fcps.edu, to give permission for retesting.
Leigh Arscott
School Test Coordinator/MTSS Coordinator
Washington Irving Middle School
Intentions for Next Year
If your child will NOT be attending Irving or his/her base high school next year, please complete the Intention Form linked below and return it to hbnguyen@fcps.edu to let us know where your child will be enrolled. If your child is going to Irving or his/her base high school, you don’t need to complete this form. If you find out later you will be moving, please contact Irving so we can update our database. https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf
Spring Pictures are now available
Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! Parents of those photographed will receive an e-proof. If they cannot find it- please email underclass@vosphoto.com. All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks
until April 29th.
Please direct parent questions/concerns regarding picture day to underclass@vosphoto.com
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
Calendar Updates
Updates to 2026-27 School Year CalendarThe School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
FCPS Family Cafe: Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
Join Family and School Partnerships to explore career pathways, academies, and the wide range of courses and certifications available in FCPS.
This virtual workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. and will highlight the various career and technical education courses available to middle and high school students in FCPS. Currently, there are more than 160 Career and Technical Education (CTE) course options available to students. Many CTE programs include industry credentials, work-based learning, and career and technical student organizations, allowing students to develop the skills needed to be successful in future education, training, and careers.
Register in advance for Career Pathways to receive the Zoom link. Email FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu for more information or call 703-204-4300.
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.
This week we had the pleasure of meeting with Ms. Gilliams’ 8th grade classes to do a pre-reading activity for Lois Lowry’s classic, The Giver.
Most students in the school now have a book that they’re reading for their English class. Like Ms. Gilliam’s classes, 8th grade students have selected a title from among several novels for a Dystopian Fiction unit. 7th graders are reading a fiction book of their choice. We are happy to discuss any of the Dystopian books with 8th grade students. 7th grade students should reach out to us if they’d like to switch books, or if they’d like to discuss their novels.
Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk & Chad Brizek Irving Librarians
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Yearbook Orders:
615 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:
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, begins 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
Open Gym, is offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays, both blocks
Yo-Yo Club, began Tuesday, March 10, 1st block
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.**
Save the date for our final Spirit Night at Nando Peri-Peri Chicken
Join us on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:00-8:00pm for our final spirit night of the year at Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken! 40% of all purchases will be donated to us to support our amazing Irving community! Can't wait to see you there!
Join us for our final PTA meeting of the school year!
Join us on May 12th at 6:30pm in the Irving Library for our final PTA meeting of the school year. We will be introducing and voting on our new board members for the 2026-27 school year, discussing plans for the summer, and hosting a meet-and-greet with our new Irving Middle School Principal Ms. Emily Cincinnati! Stay tuned for more information to come!
Join the 2026-27 Irving Middle School PTA Executive Board!
Nominations for the 2026-2027 Irving Middle School PTA Executive Board are now open!
We are looking for families of rising 7th and 8th graders who are interested in helping to continue to build on the incredible community we have at Irving.
We are still in need of one additional executive board member to continue the PTA for the next academic year!
As a PTA we:
Host a fall family fun night and spring Bingo!
Support our staff members through our Teacher Grant program and monthly appreciation opportunities.
Provide advocacy focused on the middle school experience.
Work closely with leadership to ensure our families are supported and informed!
and more!
To submit a nomination visit https://forms.gle/Y2yTbPnnA1DQvVA49.
Washington Irving Middle School PTA
irvingmspta@gmail.com
https://irvingms.givebacks.com
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District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Calendar Updates
- Teacher on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Support Your Student During SOLs
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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