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Run For Education 



The 41st annual Run for Education is coming up on October 13, 2024.

If you do not plan to run, instead of registering, please consider donating to any of our IH team members as 70% of the donation will go to the school and only 30% of the registration goes to our site. Please share this information on your social media platforms so we can meet our goal of raising $5000 to support the social emotional wellbeing and mental health of our students. 

“Give Me $5” Campaign

If the family of each student and staff member contributes just $5 to any IH team member we can meet our goal of raising $5,000 to enhance the health and well-being of all students at Iron Horse Middle School. 

So “Give me $5!” 

Let's go Jaguars!



CAASPP Score Reporting Notification

CAASPP scores are available in the Parent Portal and email should have been received with instructions for access.

Traffic and student safety

Please follow all traffic laws and expectations during drop off and pick up. Please respect our neighbors in Vista San Ramon Neighborhood and do not pick up or drop off students there. Be aware that blocking driveways in the neighborhood is a violation of California Vehicle Code (CVC22500e) and can be ticketed. Our SRO is monitoring traffic regularly to ensure students safety. 

• Pick up and drop off only at the white curb, not in the red or the traffic circle
• Yield to traffic in the traffic circle, do not cross solid white lines. Stay in lane
• Change only one lane at a time
• Students may not cross into the parking lot without an adult



Counselor Amazon Wishlist

Please see the below link for the IHMS Counselor Amazon Wishlist if you are interested in purchasing any of their wishlists items for the counseling office. Thank you for your support!

Run For Education Spirit Day

Show your support for the Run for Education! All district sites will be participating - join us and wear Run for Education gear, medals, or colors on Spirit Day, Friday, September 6!

Student Volunteers Needed

Calling all Jaguars! Bollinger Canyon Elementary is having our first annual Family Fun Night and we would love to invite our Jaguars to help out.

If you are available to help between 5:15 -7:30 pm on Friday, 09/06, we need volunteer Jags to help oversee the inflatables, carnival games, and our Food Truck area. Whether you'd like to earn some volunteer hours or just come help out, grab a friend and sign up for a fun night!

MathCounts Club

The MathCounts club is an exciting opportunity for middle school students interested in building their math skills and competing in the Mathcounts competition in February. The club is run by the Vice President of the DVHS Math Club and is open to students in grades 6-8.



Key Information:

• A selection test will be held on Monday, Sept 9th in the MPR from 3:10-4, and the top 20 scorers will be invited to join the team. Please register for the test using this google form. 
• For those who make the team, meetings to prepare will be conducted virtually through Zoom, every Thursday at 3:30-4:20PM after school.
• A donation of $50 for the team members are needed to cover competition costs.
• Email updates will be sent only to the email address provided in the registration Google Form.

Interested in preparing? You can find questions similar in difficulty to the tryouts here, taken from the MathCounts School Sprint Round.

Matilda Auditions



Auditions will be held for our annual IHMS musical, Matilda Jr. on Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th.

Any student may audition to be in the show, but also must sign up for an audition appointment and prepare one of the chosen audition song and script selections. Visit the Matilda Jr. audition website to find out more information, sign up to audition on either Thursday, September 26th or Friday, September 27th, and access the audition materials.

Scan one of the QR codes found on the posters around campus or visit the IH homepage for a direct link to audition information.

See Ms. Raines for more information.

Picture Day

School photos will be taken on Friday, Sept 13th. Please follow the link below to purchase your photo package if you would like copies of your students' school portrait.

Yearbook & Yearbook Ads

Library Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering your time to help Ms Martin in the Iron Horse Library? If so, please see the Volunteer Link below if you would like to sign up for one or more volunteers slots. Or, if you are interested in volunteering in the library on a regular basis, please use the Regular Volunteer link below to reach out to Ms Martin.

Please keep in mind that all volunteers must be cleared through the district. Please see this page on the district website for more info.

Lunch Time Volunteers

We are in need of parent volunteers to help supervise students during lunch times on campus.  

Please remember that there are requirements to volunteer on campus all parent volunteers working with students must have completed backgroud screening, proof of Tuberculosis clearance and uploaded this into their Be A Mentor profile. All volunteers must check in at the office when they arrive.

Please see below slots and signup if you are available to help us out this year. 

Thank you for your support.

PTA Meeting

Come learn what we are all about. We are energetic, fun parents who care about the kids in our community and want to make a difference through advocacy, community building events, staff appreciation, and more. 

Our next PTA Meeting will be

Thurs, September 26th at 7pm in the IH Library.

Reflections Art Program

Does your child like to create? Do they love making art using different materials, equipment or with their body? If so, PTA’s Reflections Art Program is a great program for them to participate in.

Reflections provides an opportunity for students to express themselves creatively and to receive recognition for original works of art. This year’s theme is: "Accepting Imperfection."

Interested students should start working on their art submissions in their category of interest.

They can show their creativity in any of the following categories: 

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Literature
• Music Composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts

The submission deadline for IHMS Art Reflections entries is October 10th, 2024.

Please email ihmsreflections@gmail.com to request the link to the official IHMS Reflections submission entry form.

For more information on the Reflections Art Program and participation rules, please go to SRVCPTA’s Reflections Webpage, or contact the Council Reflections Chair at reflections@srvcouncilpta.org.

Ed Fund Meeting

The next Ed Fund Meeting will be 

Mon, October 21st · 6:30pm

Virtual

Please email ironhorse.edfund@srvef.org for login details

Menchies Fundraiser

Menchies will be here every Thursday after school near the track. Enjoy a treat while fundraising for our school!

SF Giants School Fundraising Offer - Aug - Sept Games

Support your school by joining the Giants at Oracle Park for one of the available fundraising games. $5 of every ticket purchased will go directly back to our school!

Go here to purchase tickets



Enter promo code “IronHorse” to unlock your exclusive experience.

Run for Education

A Community Tradition Benefiting Our Schools That's Not to Be Missed!

Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 8AM - 12PM

Join schools, community groups, and teammates walking, running, rolling, and strolling together at the 41st Annual Run for Education at 2700 Camino Ramon, adjacent to City Center Bishop Ranch. The event includes a 5K walk/run, 10K, Mini Run for 2-6 year olds, Friendship Run for participants with special needs, plus Expo for Education featuring: kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, balloon artist, photo booth, exhibitor booths, and a drawing for over $1,000 in prizes (must be present to win).

The Run for Education, hosted by the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, is a tradition in the San Ramon Valley and supports the education of all students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. For more information, visit: srvef.org/the-run

Register Here 

Looking for an easy and fun way to get involved? Join us as a volunteer by clicking here.

Student Volunteers - Run for Education

Student volunteers needed!



Register today to be a volunteer for the 2024 Run for Education.

Donors Choose

Please check out the Donors Choose page for Iron Horse staff where you can see which staff are requesting funds for resources to create a more engaging and interactive classroom environment for our students.

Our staff appreciate all we can contribute to help them make the start of this school year a success!

Current posted projects include:



Mrs Castro - "Looking Forward to New - Books and Supplies!"

Ms Granger - "Exciting New Books For This Year."

Mrs Martin - "Transforming Our Librray!"

Bollinger Canyon Road Closure

As the City of San Ramon continues the work on the new pedestrian/bike bridge at the Iron Horse Trail and will be scheduling closures according to this plan.

Bollinger Canyon Road will be completely closed between Camino Ramon and Market Place from Saturday, September 7 through Sunday, September 15. Detours will be in place to direct traffic around the construction zone. Please read more in this press release from the City of San Ramon.

Bikes, E-Bikes & E-Scooter Safety: Parent/Caregiver Ed. Night

September 12th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., Danville

In partnership with the SRV Council of PTAs, and the Police Departments from Danville and San Ramon, SRVUSD is offering an in-person parent education event to share information on the safety and laws surrounding these popular modes of transportation. All parents/caregivers are welcome. Please register to attend the event.

STEAMWORKS & Destination Imagination® (DI) 

Enrichment Programs Information Sessions for Parents/Caregivers

Open to All SRVUSD Students (K-12)

Gale Ranch MPR - August 27, 2024 @6:30pm (3rd-5th graders), @7pm (K-12) 

Windemere MPR - September 11, 2024 @6:30pm (3rd-5th graders), @7pm (K-12)

Destination Imagination® (DI) is an outside-of-school, project-based educational program that inspires and equips students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Teams in our program improve in creative thinking, critical thinking and collaborative problem solving. Our participants experience the creative process, develop new friendships and learn to work together.

STEAMWORKS is an afterschool program available for all SRVUSD 3rd-5th grade students created to team up curious and motivated elementary students with high school mentors. Mentors will encourage and develop teamwork skills as they guide elementary level students through STEAM Challenges based on DI Instant Challenges.

All SRVUSD Students are invited to attend. Please join us for this combined Info Session to learn more. Bring your student as teams may be formed during the meeting.

Child Nutrition is Hiring High School Student Workers! 

Join the Child Nutrition Student Worker program for real-world experience, earnings, and skill-building. Limited positions are available!

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals, learning the ins and outs of child nutrition services, and developing skills that will benefit you in any future career. Plus, you'll earn a competitive wage while contributing to a meaningful cause. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful experience! Use the QR code or High School Student Worker Interest Form.