| 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 |
PTSA MEETING/MEMBERSHIP
| Eagles, We are still looking for more members for our PTSA. If you would like to become a member, please use this link ELKO PTSA WEBPAGE to find out more information and to become a member. Membership is only $6, and your $6 will go a long way in helping the Eagles of Elko Middle School move forward. |
LAPTOPS
| This is a friendly reminder to ensure that your child brings their fully charged laptop and charger to school each day. This helps them stay prepared and ready for class activities. |
CLINIC UPDATES | If you have any questions, please get in touch with Nurse Barrett at |
ATTENDANCE UPDATES | No updates at this time. |
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. |
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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! |
SPORTS INFORMATION 2024-25 | Elko Athletics Week 9/23/24-9/27/24 at a glance! |
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 6th Edition- September 23-27, 2024
September 22, 2024
