Quioccasin Middle School

We are pleased to announce our Griffins of the Month: Emmie Croxford, FACS Teacher, and Al Easley, Facilities Supervisor. Congratulations also to Ms. Kelly Berkley, Principal’s Secretary, our Golden Apple Award Winner! We are so proud of your hard work and commitment to our school community! Keep up the great work!

The team is locked in and ready for the new year! Bring your A-Game and let’s strive for excellence together!

A fun week of learning and planning with the QMS Leadership Team. A special thank you to and Ms. Catina for today’s Smart Goals and Communication team building activity. We’re pumped and ready for the new year!

We spotted a few Griffins at this afternoon’s Back to School Event and 3-on-3 Hoop-It-Up Tournament. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and pick up QMS goodies!

We're having a school supply drive!

Drop off any donated supplies in our front office until August 16th.

Thank you for supporting our Griffin families!

Did you spot Principal Stevens at your National Night Out event? If not, you can meet our entire admin team and teaching staff on August 15th at Q-Camp and the 7th & 8th grade Open House.

QMS Family, please help us welcome Ms. ToniRaye Moss to our team. Ms. Moss is going to split her time between QMS and Hungary Creek as our new Family and Consumer Sciences teacher.



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QMS Family, please help us welcome Mrs. Kelly Condo to our team. Mrs. Condo is joining our team as the new reading specialist.



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Today, we welcomed our new teachers to the Q! We are so excited to have you here and a part of our team.

Students - only a few more weeks - we can't wait to see you and welcome you to the Q!

QMS Family, please help us welcome Ms. Marsh Hayes to Quioccasin. Ms. Hayes is teaching Math Course 2 on our seventh grade team.



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QMS Family, please help us welcome Ms. Brady Hamilton to the Q. Ms. Hamilton will be working with our awesome Health and PE department.



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Thank you to everyone who came out today to make our block party a huge success. Special thank you Jackson Davis Elementary for joining us. We are truly one family and a true community school.

We Are QMS!

Our first back to school event is in full swing!

Come on out today from 1p - 4p for food, fun, and, of course, meet folks from our community.

We can't wait to see you, Griffins!!!

QMS Family, please help us welcome Mr. Mathew Thompson to our team. Mr. Thompson will be joining the 8th grade team where he will teach Pre-Algebra.



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QMS Family, please help us welcome Ms. Jessica Smith to our team. Ms. Smith is teaching Sixth Grade Science and Advanced Life Science with us.



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It’s time for a block party!!!

Come hang out with us and celebrate the summer! Join us for food, games, music, community vendors, and more on TOMORROW, July 30th from 1 - 4p at QMS!

Let’s have fun! Can’t wait to see you there!!!

Calling all rising 7th and 8th graders!

We invite you to join us for our upcoming Open House on Thursday, August 15th.

It’s a chance to meet your teachers, walk your schedule, and learn more about the upcoming school year.

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Calling all rising 6th graders! Sign up for Q Camp today.

It's a chance to meet your teachers, walk your schedule and experience the Q.

We can't wait to meet our newest Griffins.

www.tinyurl.com/qms-qcamp24

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It's here! The 2024 - 2025 School Supply lists! 🍎✏️📏🍎

***Please keep in mind that each teacher may request additional items needed for their class.

QMS Family, please help us welcome Mr. Stephen Griggs to the Q. Stephen will split his time between QMS and Wilder Middle School teaching English and Creative Writing with our 8th grade team.



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This summer, our Griffins are reading, reading, and reading!

Our next book is Newbury Medal winner Hello, “Hello, Universe” by Erin Entrada Kelly.

Told from four distinct points of view, Hello, Universe tells the tale of Virgil, a shy and kindhearted boy who feels out of place in his family; Valencia, a smart and brave girl who is deaf loves nature and who his secretly lonely; Kaori a self-proclaimed psychic who has a little sister, Gen, that is always following her around and Chet who just wants to play basketball.

They aren’t friends -- at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find the missing Virgil. Through luck, smarts, bravery, and a little help from the universe, a rescue is performed, a bully is put in his place, and friendship blooms. (Harper Collins)

What is your Griffin reading?

Mark your calendars! It's time for a block party!!!

Come hang out with us and celebrate the summer! Join us for food, games, music, and more on July 30th from 1 - 4p at QMS!

Let's have fun! Can't wait to see you there!!!

QMS Family, please help us welcome Mr. Jared Arnold to our team. Mr. Arnold is joining our Exceptional Education and Math departments.



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QMS Family, please help us welcome Ms. Leanna Shiew to Quioccasin. Ms. Shiew will be teaching Pre-Algebra.



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QMS Family, please join us in welcoming Mr. Michael Capozzolli to the Q. He will be teaching Tech. Ed.



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HCPS students can get required immunizations at 4 free summer walk-in vaccination clinics

HCPS and the VA Department of Health’s Richmond & Henrico Health Districts will hold four free walk-in vaccination clinics in June and July. HCPS students entering 7th or 12th grade can get free vaccinations at any of the four clinics to meet school attendance requirements, regardless of insurance status. 

Immunization requirements for 2024-25 school attendance:

MenACWY vaccine: The vaccine is required for students entering 7th and 12th grade. Only rising 7th and 12th grade students may receive vaccinations during summer clinics.

Tdap vaccine: The vaccine is required for students entering 7th grade. Students ages 11 or older may be vaccinated.

HPV vaccine: Students ages 11 or older may be vaccinated. The vaccine is not required for school attendance.

HCPS summer vaccination clinics:

June 17: 9 a.m. to noon at Fairfield Middle School (5121 Nine Mile Road., Henrico, Va.) 

June 24: 9 a.m. to noon at Henrico High School (302 Azalea Ave., Henrico, Va.). 

June 26: 9 a.m. to noon at Quioccasin Middle School (9400 Quioccasin Road, Henrico, Va.). 

July 10: 9 a.m. to noon at Elko Middle School (9501 Elko Road, Henrico, Va.). 

(Check the QMS website for registration information - walk-ins available as resources allow)

What is a great way to keep your Griffin engaged this summer?

Reading!

Check in weekly to find what our Griffins are reading this summer!

This week, some of our Griffins are reading "The Misfits, A Royal Conundrum" by Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.

When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!) - who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case! (Penguin Random House).

Olive is attending a new school - one that is mysterious and not quite what it seems. Her school is a cover for an elite group of misfits who fight crime - and she fits right in! Follow Olive and her friends as they try to stop the heist of the century and while trying to save their wacky school!

What is your Griffin reading?

Come on out to the Community Pop - Up at Quarter Mill Apartments. We're here until 4PM! This community event is open to everyone. Can't wait to see you!

Griffin Soccer Camp anyone? Yes, please!