The Nest News- 25th Edition- March 24-28, 2025

Eagles Strong

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

THE THEME FOR 2024-2025

UNLEASH YOUR INNER EAGLE: EXPLORE, LEARN, SOAR

THE THEME FOR 2024-2025

UNLEASH YOUR INNER EAGLE: EXPLORE, LEARN, SOAR

ACADEMICS-

SOL SPRING TESTING DATES 2025

Testing Dates

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

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

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 Break

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
Registration closes May 2, 2025
The withdrawal date is June 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

VOLUNTEER PROCESS

Volunteer

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

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