Pence Press

Dear Parents & Families,

Our Fall Fundraiser is starting soon, and online registration is OPEN NOW! Official kickoff materials will be coming home with your students shortly, but you can help us build early momentum today.

How to get started early:

1. Visit www.shopfund.com/parentregister (or scan the QR code on your materials).

2. Use Group Code AV7GF to register under the "Parents & Sellers" tab.

3. Share your seller link with friends and family!

Need help registering? Watch this quick video guide: How to Register & Share

Stay tuned for additional details, and be sure to check your student's backpack on kickoff day. Thank you in advance for your support!

Yearbooks will be available for online purchase beginning Tuesday, 9/8! The cost is $20. Pre-purchasing online is the primary method of payment. Pre-ordering will be available through March 31. Visit: https://bit.ly/knightsyearbook2627 to secure your copy today! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Dove at kdove@rockingham.k12.va.us.

Attention 8th-grade families! Our field trip this year will be to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, November 24. Forms and payment are collected on Tuesday and Thursday mornings until October 22, which is the deadline for securing your spot. You can access the forms here: https://bit.ly/4iD5GPg. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Dove at kdove@rockingham.k12.va.us.

Need Help? Visit: https://www.rcps.net/page/technology-information-for-families

Be in the Right Place, at the Right Time, Doing the Right Thing!

KNIGHTS REPRESENT:

-Be Respectful of Yourself, Others, and Property

-Be Engaged

-Be Prepared

If your student did not pass the Reading SOL assessment last school year, they will be required to participate in reading remediation using Lexia PowerUp. Beginning-of-year assessment results will help determine the frequency and level of remediation needed for each student. In addition, a Student Reading Plan (SRP) will be developed to outline your student’s specific reading needs and supports and will be shared with families this fall.

Deliveries of flowers, balloons, or other such gifts that arrive at school for students are not allowed. Food vendor deliveries are not allowed. Parents are not allowed to bring/ have delivered outside “commercial” food for their child or other students. See more information in the Cafeteria/ Food Service Section on Page 11 of the WSPMS Student Handbook.

RCPS Food and Nutrition Services is excited to welcome your student back to the cafeteria this school year! Our team is committed to serving healthy, quality and affordable meals every day - helping fuel your child's learning and well-being.

Please read below for information on school year 2026-2027.

Meal Prices for Students: Breakfast $2.00, Lunch $3.25

In order to qualify for free or reduced price meals at all RCPS schools for the 2026-2027 school year, families must submit a free and reduced price meal form, or qualify automatically through participation in certain programs such as SNAP. If your family automatically qualifies for free or reduced price meals, you will receive notification by email or mail prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Of note, no charge for those qualifying for reduced price meals as this fee is waived by state funding.

Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications are now available for the 2026-2027 school year. Reminder - A new application must be filled out each school year. Online applications are available at www.myschoolapps.com. More information on applications can be found by clicking on the Meal Application button to the left.

Payments for meals may be made at www.myschoolbucks.com or by cash or check at your child's school.

New this school year - Please click here for updated guidelines regarding sales of extra items in elementary schools, and for additional pricing of extra food items in all schools.

Please contact the Food and Nutrition Services Office at 540-434-7783 with any questions.

Students will need to memorize their student number for cafeteria purchases. Their student number is listed on their printed schedules. Lunch money (cash or check to WSPMS only) brought to school is given directly to the cafeteria employees. The salad bar will not open up until the second week of school starting on August 24th. PB&J kits will be an option on the 1st day of school.

Change of Schedule Request Forms and Check-In or Appointment Request Forms can be found online on our School Counseling page. If you need to reach the Counseling Department, email: wspmscounseling@rockingham.k12.va.us

Which counselor works with you?

Lisa Holsinger-Thomas, Counselor / Kevin Forry (Assistant Principal)

Works with all students with last names A-K

Matt Nyce, Counselor / Michelle Campbell (Assistant Principal)

Works with all students with last names L-Z

Additional Counseling Staff:

Leah Tripp, Part Time Counselor

Jill Hoover, Counseling Secretary

Good attendance is vital to the success of our students. We kindly request that you schedule appointments and vacations around the school calendar whenever possible. If a student is absent, please let us know by email (wspmsattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us) or phone call (540-879-2535) before 9:00 a.m.

If you plan to take a vacation during the school year, you must complete the prearranged absence form at least 10 days before the scheduled absence. Please turn in these forms to the front office or email them to wspmsattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us. Admin have the discretion to excuse or unexcuse the prearranged absence.

Check out our Student Activities Page on our website!

https://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/o/wspms/page/student-activities

• Tickets to athletic events are $5 for students and adults.

• Concessions will be available for sale at most athletic events.

A current physical is required by RCPS for all athletes to tryout and participate.

Information about Student Accident Insurance can be found HERE. Student accident insurance must be purchased if the student doesn't have insurance to complete the sports physicals for tryouts, open gyms, and participation in sports.

Please contact Turner Ashby High School concerning all questions about JV sports.

9/8 HOME vs THMS

9/10 AWAY @ MMS

9/15 AWAY @ EMS

9/17 AWAY @ JFHMS

9/22 AWAY @ SKMS

9/24 AWAY @ THMS

9/29 HOME vs MMS

10/1 HOME vs EMS

10/3 District Volleyball Tournament hosted by Elkton @ East Rock High School

Questions? - Contact Coach Anderson at tanderson@rockingham.k12.va.us

Practices are 3:30-4:30pm Monday - Thursday.

9/8 AWAY @ MMS

9/10 AWAY @EMS

9/17 HOME (Rockingham County Fairgrounds) vs JFHMS & MMS

9/24 AWAY @ EMS

10/1 AWAY @ THMS

10/8 District Cross Country Meet hosted by WSPMS @ Rockingham County Fairgrounds

Questions? - Contact Coach Hardner at phardner@rockingham.k12.va.us

There are 3 shuttle buses that transport to students to TAHS for activies such as marching band, JV sports, etc. The buses are Bus 28, Bus 42, and Bus 209. Students will head right out to the buses when the end of the day bell rings.

Calling all Pence Families!

Please help us stock the teachers lounge with coffee, snacks, and treats! We want to make the teachers feel loved and supported since they do so much for our kids! They'll be excited to start the school year off with a lounge full of treats!

Stock the Lounge: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0845A5AA2CA0F58

Two options for easy drop off:

1. Leave your items at the front office of Pence Middle.
2. If items are to be delivered or shipped to the school (375 Bowman Road), please have them delivered to Door #1 and labeled Pence Staff Lounge.

Thank you so much! We couldn't do it without you!

Pence Middle PTO Hospitality Committee

Wilbur S. Pence Middle School: https://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/

Facebook: Wilbur S. Pence Middle School

Instagram: theknightspotlight

Rockingham County Public Schools: https://www.rcps.net/

Rockingham County Parent-Student Handbook

WSPMS Student Handbook

More information at https://www.rcps.net/page/school-calendar-2026-2027

Office Email: wspmsattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us

Principal Email: tshank@rockingham.k12.va.us

Website: https://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/

Location: 375 Bowman Drive, Dayton, VA 22821

Phone: 540-879-2535

Fax: 540-879-2179