Potomack Intermediate
Sunday, November 1, 2026
In This Message:
- Upcoming Important Dates
- Upcoming Lunch Menu
- Veteran's Day Breakfast and Read Alouds
- 5th Grade to Starbase
- Science Fair Announcement
- WATCH Dogs Volunteer Information
- Strive for Less Than 5 Absences!
- Race for a Cure Feet Sales
- College Exploration and Red Ribbon Week Dress up Days
- Student Spotlight Form
- Interested in Subbing at Potomack
- 26-27 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families
Upcoming Important Dates
11/3 - Election Day - No school for student or staff
11/4 - Fall picture make up day
11/10 - PTO Meeting at 4:00pm in the cafeteria
11/11 - Veteran's Day - No school for students or staff
11/18 - Bank at School Day
11/23-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break
Upcoming Lunch Menu
New: In order to ensure ADA compliance of our community update, we can no longer post screenshots of the lunch menu. Instead, the lunch menu is linked below. An additional feature of the website is the breakfast menu is only a click away, as well. Thank you!
Veterans Day Celebration at Potomack Intermediate
We look forward to honoring the veterans in our school community! If your student has a family member who is a veteran, we invite them to join us for a special morning of appreciation.
Veterans Day Breakfast — November 9th, 8:25–8:50 a.m.
Veterans and their students are invited to enjoy a breakfast of light refreshments together. This event is for the veteran and student only. Veterans may bring their student to school or meet them in the cafeteria. Please complete the participation form by November 3 so we can plan for food and drinks.
Veteran Guest Readers
We would also love to welcome veterans into classrooms to read a book to students after breakfast! If your veteran would like to participate, please indicate their interest on the form so we can arrange a schedule.
Help Us Honor Our Veterans
Please send in a photograph of your veteran with your student by November 3 for our front lobby display. Photos will remain on display throughout November and will be returned afterward. An 8 × 10 photo is ideal, but any size is welcome. Photos may be sent as they are or mounted on construction paper with patriotic decorations.
Please label the back of the photo—or attach a sticky note—with your student’s name, grade level, and teacher so we can return it to the correct family.
Thank you for helping us celebrate and recognize those who have served our country!
Here is the link: Veterans Day Celebration – Fill out form
Attached is the flyer being sent home as well.
5th Grade to Starbase
After a year break due to a lack of funding, Potomack Intermediate gets to return to Starbase this year! The schedule is below with embedded alt text. Please take a look at when your fifth grader will be attending. There's nothing for you to do as this is just for your awareness.
Science Fair Annoucement
Calling all curious minds! Potomack Intermediate’s Science Fair is December 8! Students in grades 3–5 are invited to ask a question, test an idea, and share what they discover. Join us for a parent information meeting on November 16 at 4 p.m. to learn more.
Interested in participating? Email Mrs. Amanda Rose at amanda.c.rose@k12.wv.us to join the science fair Schoology group and receive more information. Let’s see where your curiosity takes you!
Strive for Less Than 5 Absences!
Can you believe it? The first nine weeks of school have already flown by! As we wrap up this quarter, your student’s report card will include an attendance rate report based on the 40 days of school we’ve had so far.
Our goal is for every student to reach a 95% attendance rate or higher. If your student has not reached that mark yet, there is still plenty of time to improve! Increasing daily attendance moving forward can make a big difference and help students stay engaged, connected, and successful in their learning.
Regular attendance builds strong habits, supports academic growth, and keeps students involved in all the great things happening at school.
Let’s continue working together to support your student’s success—because every day matters.
Race for a Cure Feet Sales
Potomack is Racing for a Cure!
Who: Everyone at Potomack
What: Fundraiser for our Relay for Life Team
Where: Cafeteria
When: October 19-November 20 (before morning announcements)
How: Purchase feet in the cafeteria for $1.00 each in the mornings after you check in with your homeroom teacher. Feet will be displayed in the cafeteria by grade level. The grade that purchases
the most feet will be the winner.
Why: To raise money for the fight against cancer…AND…
The winning grade level will tape Dr. Arch to the wall!
Feel free to purchase multiple feet!
Student Spotlight - Sammy
Sammy is a first-year cheerleader for the Spring Mills Cardinals! Sammy loves staying active, making new friends, and cheering on her fellow students. Being part of the cheer team has helped her build confidence and step outside her comfort zone.
Great job, Sammy!
Student Spotlight - Zoey
Zoey is a Cheerleader for the Eastern Football League. This is her 3rd year cheering. Zoey's team came in 3rd place this year for their cheer showcase.
Way to go, Zoey!
Student Spotlight Form
At Potomack, we love recognizing academic achievements, but we also know our students are accomplishing incredible things outside of school! 🌟
If your student has a notable achievement in sports, the arts, or any other area this year, please fill out the form below.
We’re excited to spotlight these amazing accomplishments on our social media page and newsletter throughout the year! 🎉
Please click the link below to submit your student for a Spotlight. Thank you!
Interested in Subbing at Potomack?
Potomack Intermediate has a fantastic stable of reliable, professional substitutes, but being the largest intermediate school in West Virginia means we are always looking to develop additional subs. The best place to do that is the school where your child attends! If you're interested in subbing at Potomack as either a teacher or member of our service staff, please reach out to Dr. Arch at carch@k12.wv.us.
26-27 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families
Students
August 20, 2026: First Day of School
May 28, 2027: Last Day of School
PL/CD Days ( No School)
October 14, 2026: Professional Learning Day
March 17, 2027: Curriculum Development Day
2.5 Hour Early Dismissal
September 16, 2026: Teacher Prep Time
October 7, 2026: Faculty Senate Meetings
December 18, 2026: Faculty Senate Meetings
January 19, 2027: Teacher Prep Time
February 3, 2027: Faculty Senate Meetings
February 24, 2027: Teacher Prep Time
April 14, 2027: Faculty Senate Meetings
Holidays (Schools & Offices Closed)
September 7, 2026: Labor Day
November 3, 2026: Election Day
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day
November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
January 1, 2027: New Year's Day
January 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Breaks
November 23-27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break
December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027: Winter Break
March 29-April 2, 2027: Spring Break
Graduation
May 24, 2027: Spring Mills High School
Potomack Intermediate School, Dr. Craig Arch, Principal
"SOARing to New Heights": Safe, Organized, Accountable, Respectful
Email: carch@k12.wv.us
Website: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/potomack
Location: 5308 Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg, WV, USA
Staff Contact Information
School Phone Number: (304) 274-6592. Normal office hours are from 8:00am to 4:00pm with limited telephone contact outside of those times.
- Dr. Arch, Principal: carch@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. O'Brien, Assistant Principal: m.obrien@k12.wv.us
- Mr. Omerzo, Assistant Principal: aomerzo@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. McFadden, School Nurse: lisa.mcfadden@k12.wv.us
- Mrs Hess, Attendance Secretary: phyllis.hess@k12.wv.us
- Mr. Wearing, Registrar: justin.wearing@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Smith, Financial Secretary: erica.l.smith@k12.wv.us
- Ms. Griffin, Social Worker: ashley.griffin@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Hott, School Counselor: alexandrea.hott@k12.wv.us
- Mr. Malcolm, School Counselor: chad.malcolm@k12.wv.us
Potomack's staff directory can be found by clicking the link below:
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Dr. Arch, Principal
carch@k12.wv.us
304-274-6592