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3/2, 3/5, 3/9, 3/12, 3/16 & 3/17 - All Grades Dodgeball Games, Gym, 3pm
3/2 - Homework Club, Room 206, 3pm
3/3 - Minimum Day, Dismissal 11:45
3/5 - Homework Club, Room Pt. 9, 3pm
3/9 - Homework Club, Room 206, 3pm
3/10 - Board of Education Meeting, SRVUSD Education Center, 6pm
3/11 - All Grades Basketball Games Info Meeting, Gym, 3pm
3/12 - Homework Club, Room 107, 3pm
3/13 - Floating Work Day - NO SCHOOL
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3/16 - Homework Club, Room 206, 3pm
3/16 - PTA Meeting, Library & Google Meet, 6:30pm
3/17 - St Patrick's Day Spirit Day
3/18, 3/19 & 3/20 - Conference Minimum Days, Dismissal 11:40am
3/20 - Jaguars Got Talent & Welless Day
3/23, 3/26 & 3/30 - All Grades Basketball Games, Gym, 3pm
3/23 - Homework Club, Room 206, 3pm
3/26 - Homework Club, Room 106, 3pm
3/30 - Homework Club, Room 206, 3pm
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Join us for our next PTA meeting, including our annual election, on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Iron Horse Library and on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nku-oqpt-hut.
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IHMS Current 6th and 7th Grade Course Selection Information
IHMS 6th and 7th Graders and Parents/Guardians,
It is time for current 6th and 7th grade students to select their elective choices for the 2026-2027 school year!
Please use the following links to make elective course selections for next school year:
Course Selection 2026-2027 Instructions
Course Selection Slideshow
Elective Course Selection Video (shown during Student Support on 2/26)
Leadership/Yearbook/Stagecraft/AVID/Jazz Band Applications can be found on the IHMS website under "Electives Course Selection Information for current 6th and 7th graders"
Using the “Course Selection 2026-2027 Instructions,” students will need to login to their Infinite Campus Student Portal between 2/26-3/3/26 and select their elective choices. Please print and have a parent/guardian sign. Counselors will be collecting course selection sheets during 6th and 7th grade Core classes on Tuesday, March 3rd.
Feel free to reach out to your counselor with any questions- we are here to help!
Mrs. Harp (last names A-L) kharp@srvusd.net
Mrs. Bassett (last names M-Se) jbassett@srvusd.net
Mrs. Cortes (last names Sh-Z) scortes@srvusd.net
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After-school Basketball will be starting soon for all grades. All interested students must be present at the mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, March 11th from 2:50-3:00 in the gym. All practice schedules, game schedules, and other important paperwork will be handed out at this meeting.
Please reference our after-school sports website for practice dates and times:
After school sports website
Questions? Please email Mr. Matek
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Iron Horse PTA is now Accepting Applications for the Student Makers Market!
Does your student love creating, crafting, or making things? This is their chance to become a Student Maker and sell their handmade creations at the Iron Horse Student Makers Market on Friday, April 17th.
Iron Horse PTA is now accepting applications—spots are limited, so don’t wait!
Student Makers can get more information at Student Makers Market Website
Application deadline: Friday, March 20th
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Independent Study PE
The application for Independent Study PE (ISPE) will be available beginning on Monday, March 2 and will close on Friday, April 10.
Please see this website for additional information.
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INCOMING 7TH GRADE PARENTS
We need proof of your students mandatory Tdap vaccine (given on or after their 7th birthday) as soon as possible. Your student will not be able to start 7th grade without it.
If you haven't already, please email the proof to IHMS@srvusd.net or bring it into the front office.
Email our school nurse Kristi Nolan with questions knolan@srvusd.net.
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CALL FOR CAREER DAY SPEAKERS
Iron Horse Middle School – 8th Grade Career Day
Tuesday, March 31st
9:09 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
We’re looking for community members willing to speak with small groups of 8th grade students about their career path and real-world experiences. Students have expressed interest in the listed positions.
Presentations are interactive, student-friendly, and about 30 minutes + Q&A.
You don’t need a formal speech — just a willingness to share your journey!
Interested in participating? Email President@IronHorsePTA.com
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Non-District Courses - For Students Entering California High School (Fall 2026)
If your student is planning to take a Non-District Course (NDC) this summer, please complete the following steps. No late submissions will be accepted.
Step 1: Before the Course Starts :- Deadline: June 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
Step 2: After the Course :- Deadline: August 10, 2026
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Application to Place Credit: Visit the counselor's webpage and complete "Step 2."
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Submit Form: Upload the Application to Place Credit form via the designated Google Form (Section 4, Question 3).
- Note: The form must be signed by both student and parent.
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Note: Paper copies will not be accepted.
Step 3: Official Transcripts
Deadline: August 10, 2026
Your final transcript must be sent directly from the institution to the CHS Registrar. Transcripts handled by parents or students are considered unofficial.
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Electronic Option: Have the school email the transcript to vbattu2@srvusd.net (Preferred).
- Mail Option: Have the school mail a physical copy to the California High School Registrar’s Office.
Important Dates to Remember
June 12, 2026 - Final Deadline for Intent Application & Proof of Enrollment
August 10, 2026 - Final Deadline for Application to Place Credit & Official Transcripts
Questions? Please contact the Registrar via email at vbattu2@srvusd.net
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Volunteers must be fully cleared through Be A Mentor before signing up.
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Lunch Supervision Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for parent volunteers to assist with lunchtime supervision. Your presence helps ensure a safe, welcoming environment where students can enjoy their break and connect with friends. Volunteers must be fully cleared through Be A Mentor before signing up. Thank you for supporting our school community!
Library Volunteers Needed
Our school library is looking for volunteers to help keep things running smoothly! Duties may include shelving books, checking materials in and out, assisting students in finding books, and helping with library organization. Your support helps foster a love of reading in our students—thank you for considering!
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Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit
Hosted by Kaiser Permanente Undergraduate & Graduate Medical Education. The in-person event will be held at Las Positas Community College in Livermore.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; doors open at 7:45am
Location: Las Positas Community College, Livermore
Registration is open through March 27, 2026 or until capacity reached.
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Homework Club
If your student would like a quiet place to get their homework done, they can come to Homework Club on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-3:45pm.
Each day is in a different classroom. Here are the dates and locations.
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Forgotten Items
Students are to check in at the office during break or lunch if they discover that they have forgotten an item at home.
If a parent chooses to deliver forgotten items, they may be dropped off at the main office and placed on the “I forgot table” for their student to retrieve them.
It is not school policy to deliver items or take messages to the classroom (unless it is an emergency) due to the potential disruption that may occur.
The office cannot be responsible for items left at the front desk.
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Reporting and Clearing an Absence
Being in class, on time and ready to learn is one of the most important keys to success in school.
In the event that a student needs to be absent, a parent should call the attendance line before 9:00AM at 925-790-2599. The call should be made each day the student is absent.
Students are not allowed to call in their own absences. Please do not email in an absence. Calling the Attendance Line is preferred.
Please provide the following information when phoning in an absence:
- Student’s name (Please spell the last name)
- Reason for the absence
- Date of absence
- Grade
- Name and relationship of the person calling
Doctor’s verifications will be required to excuse a student’s absence for medical appointments. Without a doctor’s note, an absence will be considered unexcused. If a student accumulates 10 or more ILL/UNX absences within a school year, they may be referred to SARB.
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