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Welcome to the 23/24 School Year!
Dear Irma Marsh Parents,

We are so excited to be back in school for the 23/24 school year. I am truly honored to be back for my 2nd year as the principal of Irma Marsh Middle School. I can’t help but think about how these halls protected me and my teachers helped me grow when I attended IMMS. I love preparing students to head onto the alma mater I graduated from at Castleberry High School. As a River Oaks community member, I absolutely love seeing parents and students at the store and in my neighborhood. Nothing brings me more joy than being able to serve where I live.

This year we welcome Shannon Shea to our Leadership Team as the 6th grade Assistant Principal. She comes to us after 8 years as the Assistant Principal at Joy James Academy of Leadership. We are absolutely thrilled she is with us! We are very fortunate to have Mr. Michael Garcia and Mr. Cameron Marshall returning as Assistant Principals and Mrs. Jill Loudermilk as Campus Academic Leader.

The faculty and staff have been working diligently to focus on ensuring our classroom and campus procedures are practiced and in place.  We will be teaching students how to get around the building, how to navigate 8 classes and be on time, and how to ensure they are in dress code.

The safety of your children is our top priority. We will provide a safe, positive environment in which students thrive. Students are taught through drills and announcements how to react in emergency situations. We stress that no one opens any outside doors to others and our students are SO great at following this directive. In addition, students are able to use StopIt, an online program, to report any situation to us anonymously. One change to note is that we are using clear backpacks only.

To make sure we are on the same page, the district permits students to possess personal cell phones for safety purposes; however, cell phones must remain turned off and put away during the instructional day. Students need to be prepared with their district provided Chromebook each day. We greatly appreciate your assistance with ensuring your child meets these expectations. 

We are looking forward to partnering with families all school year through ParentSquare and in person events at our school. Also check out our social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates and pictures of students all year long. Our vision for students is “You Belong Here” and we hope the same for our families as well. Please do not hesitate to reach out at any time with ANY questions or concerns you have about your child’s safety or education. 

Thank you for the enormous support that you have shown our students, faculty, and staff. We are looking forward to a great school year!

Thank you,
Kerissa Bearce
Principal


ESTIMADOS PADRES DE IRMA MARSH,

Estamos muy emocionados de estar de vuelta en la escuela para el año escolar 23/24. Me siento verdaderamente honrado de estar de regreso para mi segundo año como director de la Escuela Intermedia Irma Marsh. No puedo dejar de pensar en cómo estos salones me protegieron y mis maestros me ayudaron a crecer cuando asistí a IMMS. Me encanta preparar a los estudiantes para que se dirijan al alma mater de la que me gradué en Castleberry High School. Como miembro de la comunidad de River Oaks, me encanta ver a los padres y estudiantes en la tienda y en mi vecindario. Nada me trae más alegría que poder servir donde vivo.

Este año le damos la bienvenida a Shannon Shea a nuestro Equipo de Liderazgo como Subdirectora de sexto grado. Ella llega a nosotros después de 8 años como Subdirectora en la Academia de Liderazgo Joy James. ¡Estamos absolutamente encantados de que esté con nosotros! Somos muy afortunados de que el Sr. Michael García y el Sr. Cameron Marshall regresen como subdirectores y la Sra. Jill Loudermilk como líder académica del campus.

La facultad y el personal han estado trabajando diligentemente para enfocarse en garantizar que nuestros procedimientos en el salón de clases y en el campus se practiquen y estén en su lugar. Enseñaremos a los estudiantes cómo moverse por el edificio, cómo navegar 8 clases y llegar a tiempo, y cómo asegurarse de que cumplan con el código de vestimenta.

La seguridad de sus hijos es nuestra principal prioridad. Proporcionaremos un entorno seguro y positivo en el que los estudiantes prosperen. A los estudiantes se les enseña a través de simulacros y anuncios cómo reaccionar en situaciones de emergencia. Hacemos hincapié en que nadie abre las puertas exteriores a los demás y nuestros estudiantes son MUY buenos siguiendo esta directiva. Además, los estudiantes pueden usar StopIt, un programa en línea, para informarnos cualquier situación de forma anónima. Un cambio a tener en cuenta es que solo estamos usando mochilas transparentes.

Para asegurarnos de que estamos en la misma página, el distrito permite que los estudiantes posean teléfonos celulares personales por motivos de seguridad; sin embargo, los teléfonos celulares deben permanecer apagados y guardados durante el día de instrucción. Los estudiantes deben estar preparados con su Chromebook proporcionado por el distrito todos los días. Agradecemos mucho su ayuda para garantizar que su hijo cumpla con estas expectativas.

Esperamos asociarnos con las familias durante todo el año escolar a través de ParentSquare y eventos en persona en nuestra escuela. También consulte nuestras redes sociales en Facebook, Instagram y Twitter para obtener actualizaciones y fotos de los estudiantes durante todo el año. Nuestra visión para los estudiantes es "Usted pertenece aquí" y esperamos lo mismo para nuestras familias también. No dude en comunicarse en cualquier momento con CUALQUIER pregunta o inquietud que tenga sobre la seguridad o la educación de su hijo.

Gracias por el enorme apoyo que ha mostrado a nuestros estudiantes, profesores y personal. ¡Esperamos tener un gran año escolar!

Gracias,
Kerissa Bearce
Principal
 
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IMMS UIL Academics
Congratulations to all of the 6th grade students who attended the UIL Competition. We came home with 7 medals! Great job to all of our students competing. 
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IMMS Theater Wins Big
Irma Marsh Middle School’s Lion Theatre Jr. won first place at the UIL One Act Play Competition held at Azle High School on Saturday, Feb. 4. 
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7th Grade CTE Dinner
Class of 2028 (current, 7th grade) students and parents! Please join us at IMMS for dinner on February 16 to learn about high school pathways, credits and more.  
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IMMS Volleyball Review
Despite our record for 8th grade B team, I am pleased to report our volleyball season had an all-around athletic success. 
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IMMS Football Review
The teams worked hard this year learning the meaning of discipline and getting better everyday. The athletes became familiar with the Castleberry Athletics Program and were able to understand our high standards and discipline.  
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IMMS Auditions for All-Region Band
The IMMS Lion Band had 50 students audition for placement at the ATSSB Region Band. Our students performed fantastically! Students have been practicing their music and site reading for months to prepare for this day. 
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Theater 1 Showcase
The theatre one students performed a Halloween themed showcase highlighting what they had learned in theatre class so far this school year. 
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Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  
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Welcome Back to IMMS!
We are so excited to welcome you to school this week. It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to you as the new principal of Irma Marsh Middle School. As a River Oaks community member, who attended IMMS and graduated from Castleberry High School, I am truly honored to serve here after being an assistant principal for 3 years. 
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21-22 IMMS Teachers of the Year
​Irma Marsh Middle School is excited to announce two Teachers of the Year. Teachers of the Year are nominated and selected by their campus peers and announced at the campus awards ceremony held in May. Congratulations to Amber Hollis & Gavin Watson. Find out more about the 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year in the bios below. 
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Girls Track: Meet of Champions
We were able to represent Irma Marsh Middle School with ten girls at the Meet of Champions this 2022 Season! Our 7th grade track team exceeded our expectations this year by qualifying all of our relay teams for the Big 5 Meet of Champions. 
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Congrats IMMS Choir!
Congratulations to the IMMS Choirs for their excellent performances at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluations last week in Aledo! The Tenor-Bass choir earned an excellent rating on stage and a first division in the Sight-Reading room, which was their first 1st division ever for this ensemble! 
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World Read Aloud Day @ IMMS
For 13 years, World Read Aloud Day has celebrated the power of reading aloud and bringing people together through the shared connection of reading. This global effort is recognized annually in over 173 countries and right here at Irma Marsh Middle School.  
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8th Grade Course Selection
CHS Counseling Team and CCMR Presents High School Course Selections for 8th Grade
Castleberry High School counselors and the district’s College, Career, and Military Readiness teams are teaming up to present high school course selections for 8th grade. Parents and guardians of current 8th grade students are encouraged to attend this event live online or watch the recording, which will be available at the conclusion of the live stream.  
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Celebrating the 2nd Six Weeks
Last week, we were able to celebrate all of our students with Perfect Attendance, A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, and Student of the Week!  
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Understanding HB4545
Did you know that in compliance with House Bill 4545, IMMS is providing mandatory accelerated instruction for students who did not take or did not pass one or more of their STAAR assessments during the 2020-2021 school year? 
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Region 30 ATSSB Middle School Band Competition
On November 13th, 18 IMMS Honor Band student members auditioned for placement in the Region 30 ATSSB Middle School Band. 
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Creative Writing at Irma Marsh
7th-grade English Reading Language Arts teacher, Mr. Knudsen, hosts the Creative Writing Club and writing contests at Irma Marsh. Ever since he was in elementary school, Mr. Knudsen has seen writing as both a form of self-expression and an escape from some of the many challenges in life. He hopes that the club and contests inspire students to write creatively as well.  
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Choir Students Advance to Regionals
On October 9, 2021, the Irma Marsh MS Lion Choir competed in the Region 30 Choir auditions. Almost 900 students competed that day. 
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Celebrating the 1st Six Weeks
Today during lunch, we were able to celebrate all of our students with Perfect Attendance, A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, and Student of the Week!  
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Tarrant County Crime Stoppers
Vandalism of school property is a ticket-able offense and students will be fully prosecuted or monetary restitution may be attached with the offense. 
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Gifted and Talented Student Nominations
Nominations for the Castleberry ISD Gifted and Talented (GT) Program will be accepted beginning September 20 through October 1. 
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Connect With Castleberry
Every parent wants to maintain good communication with their student's school. Here are some ways you can stay in the know about what is happening in Castleberry ISD! 
Not in My School
Give a Tip to Crime Stoppers
If you are interested in helping your school, the district, and local Crime Stoppers enforcement keep your school and the surrounding community safe, there is a way you can take personal responsibility. 
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