| 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 |
CLINIC UPDATES | If you have any questions, please get in touch with Nurse Barrett at klbarrett@henrico.k12.va.us. |
ATTENDANCE UPDATES | How to report a student absence: · Complete our Attendance Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/elkoattendance · Send a ParentSquare message to Mallory Nolte · Email Mrs. Nolte: mlnolte@henrico.k12.va.us Early Dismissal Reminders: · The early dismissal cut-off time is 2:30. Students will not be called for early dismissals after this time. If you arrive after 2:30, we will let your student know they are a car rider and they will come down when we dismiss at 3:15. · Anyone picking a student up for an early dismissal must be listed as a contact in PowerSchool. This can be updated through your Parent Portal account. If someone is not listed in PowerSchool, the student will not be called for early dismissal. Emails for early dismissals will not be accepted. |
SCHOOL COUNSELING UPDATES
| Schedule Changes Elko’s Schedule Change Window will open September 3rd and close September 17th. During this window you will be able to complete a google form requesting a schedule change for your student. https://bit.ly/32odMCS if you have any questions about this form or about the options available to your student, please reach out to your student’s school counselor. Elko Learning Lab Learning Lab will start September 9th! Learning Lab is a chance for students to receive in person tutoring for classes that they are struggling with. Learning Lab will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays either before school (7-8am) or after school (3:30 to 5:00pm). You must sign up your student by noon the day prior to tutoring (i.e. signup by noon on Monday for tutoring on Tuesday. This will allow us to make sure we have a teacher available to work with your student. Please stay tuned for more information. IB Application – for 6th and 7th Graders The Middle School IB Program at Fairfield Middle School is accepting applications for next year!!! The window will be open Thursday, September 12th and close Monday, October 7th. The link to apply at will be coming soon but until then please see the Timeline, in person Open House on Thursday September 19th, and Video about the Fairfield Middle School IB program. 8th Grade Specialty Center - Applications Specialty Center and ACE center application window is quickly approaching! There is a specialty center or ACE center in Henrico for almost any student. On Monday September 23rd we will have a guest speaker here to talk to our 8th graders about HCPS’ Specialty Centers. School Counseling will also have a table set-up at Back to School Night to answer questions about Specialty Centers. If your student is interested in a Specialty Center please plan to attend one of the three open houses here in Henrico. Saturday 9/21 from 10am to 2pm at Highland Springs HS, Thursday 9/26 from 6pm to 8:30pm at Tucker HS, and online as part of the Bridge Builders Academy Tuesday 10/1. Address Affidavits Students who are enrolled at Elko with an address affidavit, must submit address affidavit information every year. This year all address affidavits were due at the beginning of July. Students who do not have a current address affidavit will be withdrawn by mid-September. Please contact our Registrar, Ms. Stacy for more information at tcstacy@henrico.k12.va.us or by calling the Elko School Counseling Office. If you have any questions or need to contact your school counselor, please reach out! Ms. Rawls (6th Grade) – glrawls@henrico.k12.va.us Ms. Flowers (7th Grade) – acflowers@henrico.k12.va.us Ms. Fish (8th Grade) – stfish@henrico.k12.va.us Dr. Swingen (EL and Last Name A & B) – jkswingen@henrico.k12.va.us Ms. Stacy (Registrar) - tcstacy@henrico.k12.va.us School Counseling Appointments Our School Counselors are happy to meet with parents either in person or over the phone to discuss any concerns or questions they might have. To schedule an appointment to see your student’s counselor please call (804) 328-4111 or email your student’s counselor. Use the link below to schedule appointments with our Registrar. 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. https://appt.link/elko-school-counseling/registration 6th Grade-Ms. Rawls 7th Grade-Ms. Flowers 8th Grade-Ms. Fish If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Swingen, Supervisor of the Elko Innovative Learning Lab at jkswingen@henrico.k12.va.us |
STUDENT IDS INFORMATION | Click here to view important information regarding student identification cards. |
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. |
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES | Click below to view shoe ministry flyer- |
WE NEED YOU FOR THE PTSA | Get ready to soar with the Elko Eagles! 🦅 Elko's PTSA is calling on YOU to join the excitement. Click the link below to discover how you can be a part of this incredible movement and JOIN. Don't miss out – join the PTSA today and make a difference! 🚀 Click here to join, Elko's PTSA, TODAY!!! |
UPCOMING EVENTS | BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT September 12, 2024 4 pm - 5:30 pm Attention all Elko Eagles! 🦅 Calling all 6th-8th grade students and parents – this message is for you! 📢 JEWISH HIGH HOLIDAY October 3, 2024 Student and teacher holiday TEACHER IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY (SCHOOL BASED) October 14, 2024 Student holiday END OF QUARTER October 23, 2024 Student half day/Flexible staff clerical day |
ELKO ATHLETICS | Let's go, Eagles!!! E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles! |
SPORTS INFORMATION 2024-2025 | TRYOUTS & SPORTS CONTRACT Tryouts for Fall sports will end on Thursday, August 29th. Coaches will finalize their rosters and notify students on Tuesday, September 3rd. Fall Sports Schedules are forthcoming. SPORTS CONTRACTS: Parents and Guardians please read the attached sports contract. Please pay close attention to bullets #5, #9, & #10. Click here to view Elko's Athletic Contract for the 2024-2025 school year. |
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES | Get ready, Elko Eagles! 🦅 Fall sports are kicking off soon, and we can't wait to see our eagles in action. Whether you're into soccer, cheering, football, or girls basketball there's something for everyone. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to show your school spirit and support! 🏅📣 |
ELKO LEADERSHIP TEAM | Tyrus T. Lyles Ed.D-Principal- 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- 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 |
The Nest News- 3rd Edition- September 2-6, 2024
September 2, 2024
