Irons Junior High Parent Newsletter

September 2025 Parent Newsletter

Hello Irons Families,

We are off to a great start this month! Thank you for helping our Hawks begin the school year strong. The first few weeks have been filled with energy, excitement, and lots of learning. We are so proud of how quickly students are settling into routines, showing school pride, and supporting one another. Your involvement makes all the difference in creating a positive and successful school year.

Here are a few quick reminders to keep everything running smoothly:

ID Badges: Students should wear their ID every day and keep it visible.
Attendance Matters: Every class, every day. Our campus goal is 96% attendance—we can do it!
On-Time Arrivals: Doors open at 7:45 AM. Please help your student arrive before the first bell at 8:50 AM.
Cell Phone Policy: Phones should be put away during instructional time in accordance with campus guidelines.
Safety First: Please follow campus traffic flow and staff directions during drop-off and pick-up.

Coming Up:

Progress Reports – September 4, 2025
Irons Book Fair - September 8th - 12th
Open House – September 10th @ 6:00–8:00 PM
7th Grade Immunizations Deadline - September 12th
ORHS Homecoming Week - September 15th - 19th
September PTO Meeting - September 24th @ Mi Rancho - 6:15PM
Irons Fall Dance - September 26th

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we make Irons a great place for our students to learn and grow.

Let's have a great September!

Dr. Olivia Robinson

Principal

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At Irons, we’re proud to have a dedicated team of counselors and administrators who are here to support every Hawk. From guiding academic success to encouraging personal growth, this team works together to make sure our students soar. Take a look at the amazing crew serving our families this year:

Principal - Dr. Olivia Robinson

Associate Principal - Dr. Tiffany Jarebica

Assistant Principal (A-Gl) - Mr. Jesus Oyervides

Assistant Principal (Go-Ne) - Dr. James Bishop

Assistant Principal (Ng - Z) - Ms. Megan Heatherly

School Counselor (A-Gl) - Mrs. Melissa Thetford

School Counselor (Go-Ne) - Mrs. Abi Carpenter

School Counselor (Ng - Z) - Mr. John Hardy

Students will participate in MAP testing three times this school year. The first round will take place Tuesday, September 2 – Monday, September 9. Testing will be conducted in students’ ELA, Math, and Science classrooms following a block schedule.

MAP Testing, or Measures of Academic Progress, is a computer-adaptive test that helps us understand exactly where each student is in their learning journey. Unlike traditional tests, MAP adjusts in real time to the student’s answers—so it provides a personalized assessment experience. It gives teachers valuable insights to tailor instruction, set goals, and track growth over time. It’s not about a grade—it’s about growth and helping every student reach their full potential.

Open House – September 10, 2025 | 6–8 PM
Come meet your teachers, explore classrooms, and enjoy our Book Fair in the library! We’ll follow the bell schedule below so you can walk through your student’s day.

Supporting Our War Eagles – Homecoming Week!
Irons Junior High is proud to support Oak Ridge High School’s Homecoming Week, September 15–19!

Our feeder high school will be celebrating with spirit dress-up days, the annual parade, a community Fall Festival, and the big Homecoming football game under the Friday night lights.

Let’s show our War Eagle pride and cheer them on all week long!

Beginning August 13, students may not use personal communication and electronic devices during the school day in accordance with Texas House Bill 1481.

This includes (but is not limited to) phones, smartwatches, tablets, and wired/wireless headphones such as AirPods.

Building Connections at Lunch

This year, we’ve introduced a new lunch routine where students sit with their 4th period class. This structure is helping students build stronger bonds with classmates they see every day. It gives Hawks a chance to:

Enjoy lunch in a safe, welcoming space
Strengthen friendships and connections within their class family
Practice teamwork, conversation, and social skills face-to-face
Have fun playing games, talking, and laughing together—without the distraction of phones

We’ve already seen students enjoying deeper connections and a more positive cafeteria atmosphere. It’s all about helping our Hawks feel included, supported, and part of a community.

Below is the official communication from Central Office regarding this requirement:

The 89th Texas Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 12 which requires school districts to obtain written permission from a parent/guardian before providing health-related services to that individual’s child. Only life-saving care can be given at school without the written consent provided in this document by the child’s parent/guardian.

School health-related services are most often provided by the school nurse. However, additional school staff may also provide first-aid and care of ill or injured students. This would include teachers, athletic trainers, administrators, counselors, clinic assistants or other staff charged with supervising children.

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Arrival Procedures

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR ID BADGE (they will receive them on the first day of school).

If your student has their badge, sleeve, and lanyard from last year, please have them bring it to school on the first day.

Students riding the bus will be dropped off in the back of the school. These students will then report to the cafeteria until they are dismissed to class at 8:35 AM.
Students riding their bike may LOCK their bike at the bike racks.
Car Riders - Please have patience and be nice to your neighbors. The red light at 242 and Needham Road can cause back ups.

There will be several staff members to help you navigate through our car rider line.

Dismissal Procedures

Irons JH begins dismissal at 4:05 PM.
Car riders will be dismissed through the front doors at 4:05 PM.
Car riders - follow the same procedure as arrival. Drive SLOWLY and look for your child. Pull all the way forward and allow your child to enter from the passenger side.

Please do not cut or pass others in order to move to the front of the line.

Bikers and walkers - will be dismissed around 4:10 PM.
Bus riders - Will be called around 4:15 PM where they will dismiss through the back doors.
At 4:20 PM - any remaining bus riders will be released to wait in the cafeteria.

During the first week of school, we will begin the dismissal process 5-10 minutes early. Please plan accordingly.

Volleyball Schedule

Come Cheer on Our Lady Hawks!
Join us this season in supporting our Lady Hawks volleyball teams. Let’s pack the stands, show our Hawk pride, and cheer them on to victory!

Cross Country Schedule

Cross Country Season is Underway!
Our Irons Hawk runners are off and racing! The Cross Country team has been putting in the miles and representing our campus with grit, determination, and Hawk pride. Each meet is a chance for our athletes to push their limits, support one another, and show what it means to soar together. Be on the lookout for upcoming meet dates, and come cheer on our runners as they chase down another strong season!

Football Schedules

Junior High Night Lights with the Hawks!
Come out and support our Irons Hawks football teams this season. Let’s fill the stands, bring the energy, and cheer our players on every game!

Ticket Prices:

Conroe ISD Stadiums

Student $2.00
Adult $3.00
Cash only at the gate. No Refunds.

Willis ISD Stadiums

Student $2.00
Adult $3.00
Cash/Debit/Credit at the gate. No Refunds.

Please see below for our Irons Football Schedules:

7th Grade A/B Schedule

7th Grade C Schedule

8th Grade A/B Schedule

8th Grade C Schedule

Junior High Events at District Stadiums (Moorhead Stadium & Woodforest Bank Stadium)

In an effort to be consistent and improve safety and security for our students, staff and spectators, we are implementing changes to begin enforcing the Conroe ISD Stadium and Clear Bag Policies across the board effective immediately. The 2025-2026 Stadium and Clear Bag Policies are attached for your convenience.

No Outside Food & Drinks

"Outside food, drinks and coolers shall not be brought into the stadium."

Woodforest Stadium: JH football & JH soccer games - our stadium concession vendor will have concessions open during these events.

Moorhead Stadium: Only those items purchased at the school's concessions provided will be allowed in the stadium. All other outside food and drinks will not be allowed in.

Clear Bag Policy Enforced

"CLEAR backpacks and handbags are being utilized at Moorhead and Woodforest Bank Stadiums."

No Re-Entry

"Spectators leaving the stadium will not be allowed to reenter without paying."

Stroller Policy

"Only strollers that are able to be folded up and stored safely underneath the spectator's seats are allowed in the stadium. Strollers are not allowed to be parked/placed in designated handicapped areas or in aisles/walkways."

Also, we only open the home side of the stadiums for junior high events (other than the Peet / Stockton JH Football games at Moorhead Stadium). As such for all games other than Peet / Stockton at Moorhead Stadium, entry for spectators will only be on the home side. There will not be access to the home side from the visitor side at either stadium. Spectators who choose to park on the visitor side will have to walk / drive around to the home side for entry.

And lastly, the athletic event entry fees for junior high events have increased effective this school year. Student tickets will now be $2.00 per person and Adult tickets will now be $3.00 per person. It will remain cash only at the gate.