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5/4 - Wellness Center Fundraiser Begins
5/4 - Homework Club, Room Pt. 6, 3pm
5/7 - Homework Club, Room 201, 3pm
5/7 - Open House, 6:15-7:15pm
5/11 - Homework Club, Room Pt. 6, 3pm
5/13-14 - CAASPP Testing Minimum Days, Dismissal 11:40
5/14 - Homework Club, Room 201, 3pm
5/18 - Homework Club, Room Pt. 6, 3pm
5/21 - Homework Club, Room 201, 3pm
5/22 - School Recess - NO SCHOOL
5/25 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
5/28 - Homework Club, Room 201, 3pm
5/28 - 8th Grade Graduation Bash, 6:30-8:30pm
5/29 - Jag Day Minimum Day, Dismissal 11:40
5/29 - Class Colors Spirit Day
5/29 - MultiCultural Festival, 5-7pm
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6/1 - Homework Club, Room Pt. 6, 3pm
6/3 - No Late Start - Tue/Fri Schedule
6/4 - Last Day of School Minimum Day, Dismissal 11:45
6/4 - 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, Cal High, 5-7pm
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Iron Horse Middle School Education Fund
2nd Annual Fundraiser, beings today!
🚨 Don’t scroll! Check this out! 🚨
Our Wellness Center Fundraiser is officially underway, and the flyer below has everything you need to know
When: May 4–May 28th
Goal: $20,000 to save our Wellness Center, a place where students’ are able to find support with mental health, emotional well-being, and an overall readiness to learn.
How to help:
✔️ Register your student at MYBOOSTER.COM
✔️ Share your page using the easy tools
✔️ Donate if you’re able
Fun incentives!
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Winning grade = Donut Party on Jag Day (May 29) + bragging rights
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Register to win weekly prizes (no donation required!) including: Front-of-the-line lunch passes, In-N-Out coupons, Sports Basement gift card ($175), Dumpling 85 gift cards, and a Costco gift card ($125)
Take a peek at the flyer and jump in. Every bit helps us support our students.
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Iron Horse Open House – This Thursday!
Join us on Thursday, May 7th from 6:15–7:15 p.m. for our Open House! This is a wonderful opportunity to visit classrooms, connect with teachers, and celebrate all the amazing work our students have done this year.
The Jazz Band will be playing in front of the library beginning at 6:00.
We’ll also have Jenn’s Cupcakes and Menchie’s on site with sweet treats available for purchase—come celebrate the end of the school year with us! We hope to see you there!
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Staff Appreciation Week is here, and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
May 4–8 we’ll be celebrating our incredible Iron Horse staff with a full week of treats, meals, and special surprises. From coffee and breakfast to lunch and sweet treats, we’re so excited to show our appreciation for all they do each day.
Want to help us spoil our amazing staff?
Stock the Staff Room Amazon Wishlist
Help us fill the staff room with snacks, drinks, and treats for staff to enjoy all week long.
Purchase an item to donate here: https://lnk.bio/s/e9b08
Fiesta Nacho Bar Lunch Sign-Up
We’re gathering home cooked donations for our staff lunch on Thursday, May 7.
Sign-up here: https://evite.me/Ers4w76gKb
Every contribution—big or small—helps us show our appreciation for everything our staff does for our students each day.
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Get Ready to Spell! Iron Horse Middle School Presents...
We are thrilled to announce that the stage is set for our upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming journey as six quirky middle schoolers compete for the ultimate title. From high-energy musical numbers to touching personal stories, this Tony Award-winning show captures all the drama, humor, and "logorrhea" of being a pre-teen.
Showtimes & Casts:
Grab your tickets to see both of our incredible casts bring the magic to life:
- May 15th @ 7:00 PM - Pandemonium Cast
- May 16th @ 7:00 PM - Woe is Me Cast
Ticket Information:
Don't wait until the final round to secure your seat!
- Advance Purchase: $10.00
- At the Door: $15.00 (General Admission)
"It’s a riotous ride where the stakes are high, the words are hard, and the heart is huge."
Come support our talented student cast and crew as they bring this Broadway hit to life. Whether you’re a "dictionary diva" or just looking for a great night of theater, this is one bee you’ll want to B-E-E at!
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Boardwalk bound!
8th Grade Graduation Bash
8th graders — it’s time to celebrate! Join us on Thursday, May 28th from 6:30–8:30 p.m. for a Beach Boardwalk Bash with friends before heading off to high school. The night will feature food, drinks, ice cream, carnival games, a card table, a DJ, a henna artist, and plenty of fun. It’s the perfect chance to celebrate your accomplishment and make some great last middle school memories with friends. Catch the wave — it’s time to celebrate!
This event is organized by the Iron Horse PTA and is for 8th grade Iron Horse students only.
Important: Permission slips for the 8th Grade Graduation Bash must be turned in to your student’s Core teacher or the IHMS Front Office, and the Food Preferences Google Form must also be completed by May 10th.
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8th Grade Promotion Lawn Signs
Celebrate your promoting 8th grader with an IHMS lawn sign!
Dimensions: 23.75 x 17.75
On sale now for $20 - while supplies last!
Signs are available in the IH front office.
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8th Grade Promotion Leis
20% of proceeds will benefit our school.
Deadline to order is Tuesday May 19th.
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8th Grade End of Year Field Trip
Scandia Golfland, Fairfield
Wednesday, June 3rd
8:15am to 2:45pm
Cost is $95 per student, which includes all activities, lunch and transportation. Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, May 8th.
If your student does not attend this field trip, they MUST still attend school.
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8th Grade Promotion @ California High School
Thursday, June 4th
Mandatory Promotion Practice: 8:00-11:00am
Student drop off: 7:45am
Practice starts promptly at 8:00am
Location: Cal High Events Center
Please be mindful of Cal High traffic.
All 8th graders will be required to participate in practice. Students will go directly to Cal High in the morning. They do not need to come to Iron Horse campus on this day. Students must be signed out by a parent/guardian if leaving earlier than 11:00am.
Promotion Ceremony: 6:00pm to approx 7:30pm
Student arrival: 5:00pm
Location: Cal High Ernie Berger Stadium
Dress code applies: Suits, slacks, dress shirts, and ties. Dresses, blouses, skirts, slacks, and wedges are allowed, NO flip flops.
Tickets are NOT required but seating is limited and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Seats may not be saved ahead of time.
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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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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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SRVUSD Student Senate Mental Health Panel
What if your voice could actually change your school? Join the SRVUSD Student Senate Mental Health Panel on May 4th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Windemere Ranch Middle School Library, where students aren’t just talking, they’re being heard. This is more than a panel. It’s a chance to speak up about the real pressures students face, hear honest perspectives from across SRVUSD, and be part of meaningful conversations about improving our school environment. Mental health impacts all of us, and it’s time we treat it that way. Come to listen. Come to share. Come to make an impact. We hope to see you there!
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SRVUSD Culture of Responsiveness Survey
Help us Improve! Kindly take a few minutes to complete the Culture of Responsiveness survey. We value your input and want to hear your perspective and experience as a parent/caretaker in SRVUSD.
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Summer 2026 Pre-Season Cross Country Training
Grizzly Track Club offers training for high school athletes from all schools.
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Informational Meeting: May 6th, at 6:00pm in the Cal High Library.
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Truck Time San Ramon — Family Festival Filled with Trucks & Other Vehicles
It’s almost time for one of San Ramon’s favorite family events ! Truck Time San Ramon 2026 rolls into Bishop Ranch on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 AM to 1 PM.
Kids (and adults!) can climb aboard fire trucks, school buses, and specialty vehicles, as well as enjoy live demonstrations and hands-on fun for all ages. New this year: a MONSTER TRUCK experience!
Purchase your tickets online — current pricing is $13 each or Family 4-Packs for $40. Visit TruckTimeSanRamon.org for more event information and to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at the door for $15 each/ Family 4-pack $50.
Truck Time is also a community fundraiser. Event sponsorships directly benefit the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation and the Contra Costa & Solano County Food Bank. The event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Dougherty Valley/San Ramon.
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Cal High Football Program's Meat Sale - May 16-17
The community is invited to support the California High School Football program's Meat Sale fundraiser May 16-17, 10AM to 4PM at Cal High.
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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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