| VISION At Elko Middle School, we are committed to soaring from good to great by cultivating a culture of educational excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Our vision is to empower ever student to reach their full potential—academically, socially, and personally. We will measure our success by: Sustaining full accreditation through rigorous academic achievement and continuous improvement. Expanding extracurricular opportunities that foster creativity, leadership, and collaboration. Building strong partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, staff and student learning and real-world. MISSION Elko Middle School is committed to fostering a growth mindset by providing a high-quality education and data-driven instruction within a safe and inclusive environment. |
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THE THEME FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR: | MISSION imPOSSIBLE |
ACADEMICS | Eagles, As the flowers begin to bloom and we transition into the final stretch of the school year, we want to welcome you to the start of the 4th Quarter. This is a pivotal time for our students to finish strong, and we appreciate your continued partnership in their academic journey. To ensure a successful finish to the year, please review the following important updates and reminders: Academic Accountability With the 3rd Quarter behind us, it is imperative that students and parents review grades weekly via PowerSchool. Communication is Key: If you notice that grades are not being updated on a weekly basis, please reach out to the teacher directly. Support: If you are unable to reach the teacher after an initial attempt, please contact your student’s grade-level administrator for assistance. Elko Innovative Learning Lab Need a quiet place to catch up on classwork or get ahead on homework? The Learning Lab is here to help! When: Tuesdays & Thursdays Times: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM & 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Transportation: Please note that transportation is not provided. Afternoon Pickup: Parents must pick up students promptly by 4:30 PM. To ensure the safety and supervision of all students, any student picked up late more than twice will unfortunately no longer be able to attend the lab sessions. Contact Dr. Swingen for registration: jkswingen@henrico.k12.va.us. Laptop Care & Responsibility We have seen a significant increase in laptop repair needs recently. While we are happy to facilitate repairs, we need your help in reinforcing the importance of device stewardship. Maintenance: It is the student’s responsibility to maintain the upkeep of their issued laptop. Fees: Please be aware that repairs for cracked screens or significant damage carry a $50 fee. Chargers: Our stock of replacement chargers is depleting rapidly. Please help your student keep track of their equipment so we can make our current inventory last through the end of the year. Our mission of excellence would not be possible without the unwavering support of our Elko families. Thank you for helping us keep our students focused, prepared, and ready to succeed. |
SCHOOL OPERATIONS ATTENDANCE UPDATES | If your student is absent, their absence needs to be reported within 48 hours. Absences can be reported by: Filling out the Elko Attendance Google Doc Emailing Mrs. Nolte: mlnolte@henrico.k12.va.us Sending a Parent Square message to Mrs. Nolte Sending a handwritten note with your student when they return to school Calling the school: 804-328-4110 ID Badges Please ensure that your students are wearing their ID badges every day. Students now need to scan their ID badges when they arrive to school late and when they have an early dismissal. Transportation/Bus Information If your student’s bus is running late in the morning, please call the Transportation Office at 804-261-9401. You can also download the Parent Portal Bus App to track the bus: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/parent-portal-bus-app Contacts/Pick-up Lists: Please make sure your student’s pick-up list is up to date by updating the Contacts listed in PowerSchool. You can do this by logging in to your Parent Portal account. Anyone coming to pick up a student for early dismissal MUST be listed in PowerSchool. If someone is not listed in PowerSchool, we will not be able to call the student down. EARLY DISMISSAL: The cut off time for early dismissals is 2:30 pm. REMINDER: Attendance flyer -English Attendance flyer- Spanish |
TECHNOLOGY | NO TECHNOLOGY UPDATES THIS WEEK. |
DEPARTMENT UPDATES COUNSELOR'S CORNER
| Counselors are reviewing student's course requests for next school year. Please view your student's course requests by logging into PowerSchool. If you have any questions or need to make any changes please contact your grade level counselor. There is less then a month left to the 3rd nine weeks. Please make sure you are checking your student's grades and if needed, helping them come up with a plan to get back on track. The Counseling Team 6th Grade-Ms. Fish stfish@henrico.k12.va.us 7th Grade - Counselor Rawls glrawls@henrico.k12.va.us 8th Grade - Jennifer Bolding-jbolding@henrico.k12.va.us EL and last names A-B - Dr. Swingen: jkswingen@henrico.k12.va.us |
SPECIALITY CENTER INFORMATION | Click here to visit the HCPS Specialty Center website. |
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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES/ ELKO/SANDSTON COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES | The Family Resource Center is thrilled to partner with the renowned Rita Ricks for our upcoming "Raising Calm" series. In the hustle of daily life, discovering how to model and use silence can be a superpower. Join us as we explore meaningful techniques to create a more peaceful environment for you and your family. Why Join Us? This isn't just another workshop. It’s a thoughtful experience designed to give you the tools to lead with peace. Plus, we’re adding a little extra excitement to the journey! Refreshments will be served at each session. The Grand Prize: Participants who attend all three sessions (March 9, 16, and 23) will be entered into a raffle to win a Family Movie Night Kit! Important Details: Kickoff: Monday, March 9, 2026. Updated Dates: Please note that the dates on the original flyer have been updated to the March schedule listed above (March 9, 16, 23). Deadline: We have just a few seats remaining! Secure your spot by Friday, March 6th at noon. Register Now: |
Online Economics & Personal Finance (EPF) through Longwood University | Who: Rising 9-12th grade students (Rising freshmen and sophomore students are required to have at least a 3.0 GPA and must have successfully completed Algebra I. Rising seniors and juniors do not have a minimum GPA requirement.) Summer Session June 22 - July 25, 2026. Registration will open in mid-March and close on June 6, 2025. Tuition: $50. If you're new to LU, click "Sign Up"—if you already have a profile, just sign in. * Students have the option to take their W!SE exam on Longwood University’s campus. Summer 2026 Longwood Dual Enrollment Flyer Additional information about the course, cost, and enrollment requirements can be found at http://www.longwood.edu/personalfinance/. Economics and Personal Finance is a 4-week rigorous, mathematically intensive course covering economics and personal finance that may require students to spend up to 6 hours daily to succeed. The course satisfies the state’s economics and personal finance requirements as well as the online experience and certification requirements for high school graduation. The W!SE Financial Literacy Certification exam is administered in the course. Students will receive 3 hours of college credit for successfully completing this class. Required course text: Personal Finance, Turning Money Into Wealth, 7th edition (an earlier edition can be purchased for cost savings) Required course calculator: Any graphing or financial calculator (Texas Instruments BAII+ is recommended). |
VOLUNTEER PROCESS
| If you would like to become a volunteer, please click here to complete the online volunteer/mentor application via the link below. https://elko.henricoschools.us/o/hcps/page/volunteers |
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS | March 30th - April 3rd: Spring Break May 25th: Schools Closed Memorial Day May 26th: SOAR Ceremony May 29th: Last Day of School |
ELKO ATHLETICS ELKO ATHLETICS DIRECTOR- Kendra Amis- kdamis@henrico.k12.va.us | Elko Athletics Week at a Glance 3/9/26-3/13/26. |
RESOURCES SPOTLIGHT: ELKO & HCPS TOOLS FOR SUCCESS | |
ELKO ADMINISTRATIVE 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 Jennifer Jenkins-Administrative Aide- jrjenkin@henrico.k12.va.us Torre Siler-Administrative Aide- tsiler@hennco.k12.va.us Abby Thomas- Administrative Aide- arthomas@henrico.k12.va.us Frenchie Travis- Ad-ministrative Aide- fmtravis@henrico.k12.va.us Jocelyn Woodson- Administrative Aide-jrwoodson1@henrico.k12.va.us |
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