Douglas Byrd High School

Ireland Drive Middle School is an educational institution that enrolls more than 350 students in grades six through eight. The school has a staff of over 25 certified and nearly 10 classified staff members. It offers educational programs that include instruction in mathematics, science and reading. Ireland Drive Middle School specializes in providing guidance counseling, custodial, food and transportation services. The school offers membership opportunities in parent-teacher association. It operates Beta and special interest clubs. Ireland Drive Middle School is governed by Cumberland County Schools, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools. In addition, the district s schools conduct various sports events, such as basketball, volleyball and football.

Douglas Byrd Middle School offers cocurricular programs, including quiz bowl, Science Olympiad, Math Counts, student government, and geography and spelling bee competitions. The school supports several sports activities, including soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, and track and field. Douglas Byrd Middle School provides special education classes for mentally and physical disabled and behaviorally and emotionally disturbed students. The school s core curriculum includes English, math, science and social studies. Its elective courses include art, band, chorus, drama and orchestra. Douglas Byrd Middle School additionally offers classes in Spanish, life skills, business, computer technology and physical education. The school, located in Fayetteville, N.C., serves students in grades seven and eight.