| 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 |
THANKSGIVING BREAK NOVEMBER 27-29TH SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED! |
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR VARINA DISTRICT FINALIST SEKANI GRANT |
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ATTENDANCE UPDATES | 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 review Attendance Flyer. Click here to report absences to our attendance secretary. |
COUNSELOR'S CORNER | Curriculum Fair Elko’s Curriculum Fair will be held during the school day this year. On Tuesday, December 3rd, 6th and 7th grade students will have the opportunity to visit multiple elective classes to learn about the class Elko Learning Lab Learning Lab is a chance for students to receive in person help for classes that they are struggling with. The Learning Lab will start on Tuesday, November 12th. It will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays either before school (7-8am) or after school (3:30 to 4:30pm). Please sign your student up for learning lab here: https://bit.ly/ElkoTutoring 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. |
HCPS & ELKO FAMILY 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. Click here to access ELKO MS family resources. |
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES (ELKO AND SANDSTON COMMUNITIES) | HENRICO COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PARTNERSHIPAs the winter break approaches, Henrico County Public Schools is working to ensure that our most vulnerable students and families have access to quality food for meals through the annual Winter Food Distribution event. Details of the Program: A partnership with the Henrico Community Food Bank has been developed to provide 500 families with supplemental food products during our Distribution Day on December 21st. Registration Form: Families can request a supplemental food package by completing a Google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePKfHFE9NlxlPhenFEQ1xsbTR9k2qg1FONbYbGKLIzlFTnPQ/viewform that will be made available from November 19th to November 26th, or until the maximum number of requests is reached. A flier will be distributed to schools, and it is requested that each school share it with their respective communities through newsletters, Parent Square, and other communication methods. Distribution Day: A district-wide Distribution Day will take place on December 21st at the ACE Center-Hermitage from11am to 1pm. More details will be shared via a district-wide media blast in the coming weeks. |
VOLUNTEER PROCESS | If you would like to become a volunteer, please complete the online volunteer/mentor application via the link below. Volunteer: Your involvement as a volunteer can make a valuable contribution to education in Henrico County. Your involvement as a volunteer can make a valuable contribution to education in Henrico County. |
UPCOMING EVENTS | Winter Break-December 23 - January 3, 2025 |
ELKO ATHLETICS
| Elko Athletics Week 11/25/24-11/29/24 at a glance! |
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 Torre Siler-Administrative Aide- tsiler@hennco.k12.va.us Abby Thomas- Administrative Aide- arthomas@henrico.k12.va.us Frenchie Travis- Administrative Aide- fmtravis@henrico.k12.va.us |
The Nest News 14th Edition- November 25-29, 2024
November 24, 2024
