| 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 |
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THE THEME FOR 2024-2025 | UNLEASH YOUR INNER EAGLE: EXPLORE, LEARN, SOAR |
THANKS FOR A GREAT BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT |
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CELL PHONES, ELECTRONICS, & STUDENT IDs
| Thank you, parents & guardians. The implementation of the cell phone/electronic, and ID policies has been smooth. It has been an adjustment for students, but they have been compliant with the restrictions. Please continue reinforce the policies so we can ensure students are focused on classes and not distracted by electronics. |
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CLINIC UPDATES | If you have any questions, please get in touch with Nurse Barrett at . |
ATTENDANCE UPDATES | Attendance Please refer to our Attendance Flier for information regarding reporting absences, early dismissals, and attendance letters. Please note that attendance letters are sent out regarding both excused and unexcused absences, as well as suspensions. Click here to view Elko's Attendance flyer. Transportation If your student’s bus is running late, please contact the Transportation Office at 804-261-9401. You can also download the Parent Portal Bus App to track your student’s bus. Instructions are attached. Click here for transportation information. Click here for transportation bus app information in English. Click here for transportation bus app information in Spanish. |
SCHOOL COUNSELING UPDATES
| Schedule Changes Elko’s Schedule Change Window closes September 17th, no changes can be requested after the 17th. Please 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 23rd! 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 can only sign-up if invited by your teacher. Please contact your teachers 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. Suicide Prevention Month Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs of suicide and how to get help can save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. Learn more from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://go.nih.gov/6rQX6bw . #SPM24 #suicidepreventionmonth 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. Counselor 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 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 Life Ready Expo Henrico’s Life Ready Expo ’24 is back this month better than ever! This year’s district-wide event is on Tuesday, September 24th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Hermitage High School. With over 100 businesses from Virginia’s 17 career clusters represented at the Expo, there is something for everyone to experience! Check out this short video to see what the event was like in 2023. It’s a great piece you can share with stakeholders and here is a short promo video you can share in your classes and morning announcements leading up to the event. |
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. |
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES | UPWARD Basketball at Poplar Springs Baptist Church: View Flyer Varina High School Fall Festival: View Flyer |
UPCOMING EVENTS | October 3: Student and teacher holiday – Jewish High Holiday October 14: Student holiday – Teacher in-person professional learning (school based) October 23: End of quarter/Student half day/Flexible staff clerical day |
ELKO ATHLETICS | Let's go, Eagles!!! E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles! |
HCPS ATHLETIC EVENTS POLICY | If you plan to attend HCPS School Athletic Events, please see below. New Beginning this Friday, backpacks and large tote bags will not be allowed in the stadium. Large bags will be prohibited from all future athletic events as well. Only small bags and purses will be permitted. Later this fall we will transition to a clear bag only policy. More information about those expectations will follow. All attendees and their bags must pass through weapons scanners and bags will be searched. Any other attendee who is 18 years of age or under must be accompanied by an adult who is 21 years of age or older. These attendees are expected to remain together throughout the game. Any attendee under the age of 18 who is found to be apart from their accompanying adult at any point may be asked to leave and may be banned from attending future HCPS athletic events. Students or other patrons who do not comply with these expectations may be prohibited from entering the stadium, may be asked to leave and/or may be prohibited from attending any future HCPS athletic events. |
SPORTS INFORMATION 2024-25
| FALL SPORTS SCHEDULESClick here for Elko's Fall Football, Girls Basketball, Girls Tennis, and Soccer schedules. |
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 Torre Siler-Administrative Aide- Abby Thomas- Administrative Aide- arthomas@henrico.k12.va.us Frenchie Travis- Administrative Aide- fmtravis@henrico.k12.va.us |
The Nest News- 5th Edition- September 16-20, 2024
September 15, 2024
