| 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 |
ACADEMICS- SOL SPRING TESTING DATES 2025
| April 17: Grade 8 Writing (IRW) April 18: Make ups April 24: Math 8, Adv. 7/8, Algebra, Geometry April 25: Make ups April 29: Math 6, Adv. 6/7 and Math 7 April 30: Reading 7 and 8 May 1: Physical Science, Earth Science, Reading 6 May 2: Make Ups |
SUMMER ACADEMY 2025 INFORMATION | Click here to review the electronics policy with your students. |
SCHOOL OPERATION UPDATES- VISION SCREENING RESULTS
| Vision screening results will be sent home with students next week. If you have any questions, you can contact Nurse Barrett at klbarrett@henrico.k12.va.us. |
DEPARTMENT UPDATES COUNSELOR'S CORNER
| DID YOU KNOW: The Learning Lab is OPEN. It will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays either before school (7-8am) or after school (3:30 to 4:45pm). Students can receive tutoring or homework. This is a great opportunity for your student to get the extra they need to succeed. 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. https://appt.link/elko-school-counseling/registration |
EVENTS MARCH 31ST-APRIL 4TH- SCHOOLS CLOSED
| SPRING FLING DANCE- NEW DATE: MARCH 27TH-Event will be held during school hours. Click here to view event flyer in English. Click here to view event flyer in Spanish PEP RALLY- MARCH 28TH ACKNOWLEDING OUR WINTER AND SPRING SPORTS Click here to view the Students vs. Faculty Basketball Game flyer. BOOK FAIR- Click here to view Spring Book Fair flyer. |
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) | Click here to view the Unite STEAM L.I.T. flyer. Click here to view Summer Career Camps 2025 flyer. REGISTER FOR THE ACE CENTER SUMMER CAREER CAMPS PROGRAMS https://cte.henricoschools.us/o/hwcd/page/summer-programs Registration opens on March 17, 2025 |
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. launchelko.henricoschools.us |
UPCOMING EVENTS | March 31st - Student and teacher holiday - Eid al-Fitr April 1st - 4th: Spring Break April 21st: Student/Staff Holiday May 26th: Memorial Day-Schools Closed May 27th- 8th Grade SOAR Ceremony- Highland Springs High School May 30th: Last Day of School |
ELKO ATHLETICS
| Elko Athletics Week 3/24/2 5-3/28/25 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- 25th Edition- March 24-28, 2025
March 24, 2025
