The NEST News- August 19-23, 2024
| MISSION Elko Middle School is a comprehensive middle school in Henrico County Public Schools. We aim to inspire educational excellence among all students in their journey from middle to high school. To achieve our goal, Elko will increase the percentage of students demonstrating proficiency in grade-level content by 10% in ELA, Math, & Science. Elko Middle School will maintain a Chronic Absenteeism rate below 15%. VISION Elko Middle School will soar from good to great by inspiring educational excellence among all students. Educational excellence will be measured by maintaining full accreditation in our academic program and increasing the number of extracurricular activities and business partnerships in the community. To this end, we will provide: 1. A safe and orderly campus for all students 2. Daily instruction meeting individual student needs. 3. Programs and activities that enhance academic achievement, as well as each student’s social |
THE THEME FOR 2024-2025 | UNLEASH YOUR INNER EAGLE: EXPLORE, LEARN, SOAR |
SCHOOL LUNCHES & FOOD DELVIVEIES FOR STUDENTS | Breakfast and lunch are prepared daily for students. These meals are free to all students. Food deliveries for students will not be allowed this year. Deliveries via Uber, Instacart, etc., will be returned to the sender. Parents or Guardians cannot drop off food from outside vendors (McDonald's, Chic Fil A, etc.) to students at any time during the school day. |
CLINIC UPDATES | The clinic will be open August 12 – 16, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring in any medications, medical supplies, or doctor’s orders/notes your student will need for the school year. Contact Nurse Barrett at klbarrett@henrico.k12.va.us if you have any further questions. |
IMMUNIZATIONS | All rising 7th grade students must have the required immunization shots before starting school on August 19, 2024. Students who attend school on the first day without proper vaccinations must return home. Immunization requirements for 2024-2025 school attendance: Tdap vaccine: The vaccine is required for students entering seventh grade. Students ages 11 or older may be vaccinated. HPV vaccine: Students ages 11 or older may be vaccinated. The vaccine is not required for school attendance. MenACWY vaccine: The vaccine is required for students entering seventh and 12th grade. A complete list of immunization requirements for school enrollment/attendance can be found at the Virginia Department of Health website at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/. Find more school health information at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/health. UPCOMING Immunization Clinics *Date Time Location* 8/19 9-11 am Wilder Middle School 8/20 9-11 am Moody Middle School 8/20 12:30-3 pm Henrico High School 8/21 9-11 am Brookland Middle School 8/26 9-11 am Tucker High School 8/27 9-11 am Glen Allen High School |
ALLERGIES | Please be mindful of the foods that students bring to school. Many students have allergies to nuts, shellfish, and other foods. |
TRANSPORTATION | Transportation Information including bus number, stop location, and stop times will be available in PowerSchool on Monday, August 12th. Transportation Bus Application Instructions: English- click here Spanish- click here |
BELL SCHEDULE | School Begins at 8:05 and ends at 3:15 pm. Please ensure you do not drop off your student before 8 am. EARLY DISMISSALS: Our early dismissal cut off time is 2:30 pm. Students will not be called out of class after this time but may be notified that they are a car rider. Car riders are dismissed at 3:15 following the afternoon announcements. Click here to see the bell schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. |
ATTENDANCE UPDATES | 1. Please review the Attendance Flier for attendance updates and reminders for this year. If you have any questions, please email our Attendance Secretary, Mrs. Nolte, at mlnolte@henrico.k12.va.us 2. To ensure that we are following safety and security protocols, there are some changes to the flow in our front office and lobby area. After you ring the doorbell and are let into the school, there is a table set up right inside the door to better assist your needs. 1. If you are coming to pick up a student for an early dismissal, please state the student’s name at the intercom box when you are buzzed in. Once inside, please hold your ID up to the window for verification and sign the student out on the pink clipboard. Once your ID has been verified, your student will be called to the office. 2. If you are coming to drop off an item for a student, please write their name on a sticky note, label the item, and place it in one of the plastic bins. Someone will come retrieve the item and call the student to the office. 3. If you are coming to drop off paperwork, please be sure it’s labeled with the student’s name and/or staff member’s name and place it in the appropriate folder. Someone will come retrieve your paperwork and make sure it is distributed appropriately. Click here to view the ELKO ATTENDANCE FLYER |
SCHOOL COUNSELING UPDATES
| Elko School Counseling is excited to welcome our new 6th grade counselor, Counselor Rawls. Counselor Rawls is coming to us from UVA and is very excited to meet their new students. Click here to view more important information from our Elko counselors. |
SCHOOL COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS | Use the link below to schedule appointments with your school counselor. Please select a time slot to schedule your registration meeting. You will need to complete the enrollment forms (either online or in person) and bring proof of residency with you to your appointment. Please see the original email for more information. |
TECHNOLOGY | Laptop Distribution- August 20th |
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS | Click here to access Elko's 2024-2025 school supply lists. |
HCPS ONLINE SERVICES AND RESOURCES | Click here to access HCPS online services and resources website: this website can assist in the following areas: PowerSchool Parent Portal, Schoology, Making School Payments, and Paying for Meals |
ELKO ATHLETICS
| Before tryouts begin on Monday, August 26, 2024, all athletes must submit their physicals to Ms. Amis. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Amis at kdamis@henrico.k12.va.us. Click here to visit the Elko Athletics page for all forms and required documents. Click here to view the Elko 2024 Fall Sports Presentation |
UPCOMING EVENTS | FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL August 19, 2024 STUDENT & TEACHER HOLIDAY August 30, 2024 SCHOOL CLOSED-LABOR DAY September 2, 2024 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT September 12, 2024 4 pm - 5:30 pm |
ELKO LEADERSHIP TEAM | Tyrus T. Lyles, Ed.D.-Principal-ttlyles@henrico.k12.va.us Taleesa Meeks- Associate Principal- tjmeeks@henrico.k12.va.us Corey Calder- Associate Principal- ctcalder@henrico.k12.va.us Akeela Tyson- Assistant Principal- altyson@henrico.k12.va.us Brandon Hardy- Assistant Principal- bahardy@henrico.k12.va.us Jorli Swingen- Director of School Counseling-jkswingen@henrico.k12.va.us Kendra Amis-Athletic Director- kdamis@henrico.k12.va.us Jennifer Jenkins-Administrative Aide- jrjenkin@henrico.k12.va.us Ethel Reed- Administrative Aide- elreed@henrico.k12.va.us Abby Thomas- Administrative Aide- elreed@henrico.k12.va.us Frenchie Travis- Administrative Aide- fmtravis@henrico.k12.va.us |
