Elko Middle School

MISSION
To empower and prepare students to access, navigate, compete, and lead the world. 

VISION 
At Elko Middle School, our vision is to inspire educational excellence among all students in their jOURney through middle school. Guided by our eagle mascot, we embrace the spirit of flight as a symbol of rising above challenges and soaring toward success. 

SOL PREPARATION

DRESS CODE

Parents and Guardians,

Please ensure you student adhere to the dress code outline by Henrico County Public Schools. Students deemed out of dress must have another change of clothing or will call a parent/guardian for another change of clothing. Let's make the remainder of the year enjoyable for all at Elko! A copy of the dress code policy is attached.

AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE

This week's ADA is 93%.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING PROCEDURES

If you are reporting an absence please email Mrs. Nolte at mlnolte@henrico.k12.va.us. You can report an absence via this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd2-QsOkzNR067Rcp-zS846GRQ4aPKkhTJpz_7KM-zRWXHYA/viewform.

If you have an emergency and need to speak with someone in the office, please call 804-328-4110 regarding your student’s absence.

EARLY DISMISSALS

2:30 pm. Students will not be called out of class after this time but may be notified that they are a car rider. Car riders are dismissed at 3:15 following the afternoon announcements.

SOL TESTING SCHEDULE

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Summer Academy
Students must pass all core classes to be promoted to the next grade. If you are concerned about your student needing to take classes over the summer, please contact your grade level counselor to discuss options. Summer Academy will cost $180 per class with students able to take up to 2 classes.

ACE@HS Expo Event

April 25th and 26th the ACE center at Highland Springs will be opening up their doors for our community to come see what the students are working on. Please see the flier for more information.

Required 7th Grade Immunizations

Current State law requires every child to submit proof of a booster dose of Tdap and a dose of MenACWY vaccine prior to the start of 7th grade. Please make sure to send Elko a copy of your student’s immunization record prior to the start of 7th grade. Students cannot attend school without their vaccines.

Course Request Changes

No course request changes for the 24/25 school year can be requested after 5/24/24.

Summer Career Camps: Summer Career Camps are being offered again this year by Henrico County Public Schools From June 3rd to July 11th. These classes allow students to explore a career and learn skills in that career. The cost is $50. Registration opens March 11th and middle school slots fill up fast! For more information and to register please see the flier.

TECHNOLOGY

LAPTOP COLLECTION

The end of the 2023-2024 school year is approaching quickly. We will collect student laptops starting May 23, 2024, and end collection on May 29, 2024. Students must return laptops and chargers to school during this period. If you have any questions about laptop collection, please email Ms. Tyson at altyson@henrico.k12.va.us

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY

SHOE DONATION FUNDRAISER

Elko Middle is collecting gently used shoes for a fundraiser. Please help us Make An Impact! Drop them off at Elko Middle. To learn more, contact Ms. E. Williams at edwilliams@henrico.k12.va.us

ATHLETIC GAMES & PRACTICES

Parents & Guardians,

Please ensure you pick your students up on time after games and practices. Our staff and coaches have other responsibilities outside of coaching. We appreciate you adhering to your assistance in this matter.

ATHLETICS

Check out the schedules on our website for games and times. https://elko.henricoschools.us/o/elko/page/athletics#schedule

UPCOMING EVENTS

8th Grade Dance-May 10th

Last Day of School -May 31st