Potomack Intermediate
Sunday, August 30, 2026
In This Message:
- Upcoming Important Dates
- Upcoming Lunch Menu
- Updated Afternoon Student Pick up Route
- New Visitor Management System
- Cancer Awareness Month - Wear Gold for Layla
- Garden Club 26-27
- The Mighty-Mini Cardinal Volleyball Program
- Backpacks Available Free of Charge
- First PTO Meeting of 26-27
- Student Spotlight Form
- Interested in Subbing at Potomack
- 26-27 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families
Upcoming Important Dates
9/7 - Labor Day - No school for staff or students
9/8 - PTO meeting at 4:00 in the cafeteria
9/16 - 2.5 hour early dismissal for students
9/16 - Cancer Awareness Day - Wear Gold for Layla
9/21 - Book Buddies fundraiser kick off
10/7 - 2.5 hour early dismissal for students
10/13 - End of the First 9 weeks
10/14 - Professional Learning Day - No school for students
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!
Updated Afternoon Student Pick up Route
Starting on Monday, Spring Mills High School Resource Officer Deputy Cox will be at the intersection of Campus Drive and out drop off lane to direct parents picking up their students into a new route to alleviate traffic on Campus Drive. There have been some close calls (and an accident) at this intersection since the road was built so a big thank you to the BCSD for providing a way for Deputy Cox to be there to keep everyone safe.
New Visitor Management System
Berkeley County Schools is pleased to announce that we will be piloting the Raptor Visitor Management System in some of our schools to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and faculty. Part of keeping students and faculty safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times, and the Raptor system will allow us to do that. The Raptor system will better allow us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools and provide us with a safer environment for our students and staff.
Effective May 1, 2026, upon entering our school, visitors will be asked to present an ID such as a Driverโs License, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system. If a parent or guardian for any reason does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use any form of identification and manually enter the personโs name into the Raptor system. The Raptor system will check to ensure that registered sexual offenders are not entering our school campuses without our knowledge. The Raptor system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. The registered sex offender database is the only official database checked by the Raptor system. No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded and the information is not shared with any outside agency. Once entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit. A visitorโs badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork.
The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor visitor management system allows us to quickly identify those that may present a danger to our students. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.
Garden Club 26-27
Dear Potomack Intermediate Students and Families,
I am now accepting students to be a part of our schoolโs Garden Club this year. The plan is to meet on Wednesdays after school until 4:45, from September 9 through November for the fall club, and from the end of March through May for the spring club. On early dismissal days, Garden Club will be held the following day. Actual meeting dates will be shared with those who are accepted into the club. An approved pick-up person must arrive at the school to pick up your child at 4:45. If your child is interested in joining our Garden Club, please respond by clicking the link below and completing the form.
*You will be notified of your childโs acceptance to the club within a week of this notification, via a letter from me sent home with your child. The first 20 students to respond with an interest (for EACH season) will be accepted. There is no cost to be a part of the garden club.
The sign up sheet closes on Tuesday, so please respond promptly.
Please sign up at the link below.
Sincerely,
The Garden Club Staff:
Mrs. Crumbacker
Cancer Awareness Month - Wear Gold for Layla
September is Cancer Awareness Month so we're asking students and staff to wear yellow or gold on September 16. This act is in support of one of our own third graders battling cancer, Layla Dempsey. In addition to wearing gold, students will be completing a heart activity we plan to hang in the hallways or cafeteria so when Layla comes to see them, she'll know just how many people are in her corner!
The Mighty-Mini Cardinal Volleyball Program
Boys and Girls in Kindergarten-5th grade
The Spring Mills Volleyball Team will be hosting their inaugural Mighty-Mini Cardinals Volleyball Program for boys and girls in Kindergarten-Fifth grade. Each participant will spend time with Cardinal Volleyball players learning the fundamentals of volleyball: passing, serving, setting, and hitting. The boys and girls will participate in mini-games with their Varsity partners. They will also be invited to attend a varsity game, escort their player onto the court, and watch the Cardinals in action. The program is coordinated by Head Coach Sam Junkin, Asst. Coach Angela Stanley, Freshmen Coach Gracey Cain, and the current SMHS Volleyball Varsity athletes.
The program is designed for 13 participants and will be held on the following dates from 5:00-6:00 PM. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, and 10/7. Mighty-Mini Cardinal participants will be invited to attend a home game in October.
Each Mighty-Mini Cardinal will receive a t-shirt, free admission to the game, and will be introduced with their athlete prior to the Varsity game. The cost of the program is $75 per player.
Please bring exact cash ($75) to the front office of Spring Mills High to reserve one of the 13 spots (no checks allowed). Please bring cash and the following information to the office in an envelope labeled att: Sam Junkin, Might-Mini Cardinals Volleyball Program.
Athlete Name
Age
Athleteโs Current School and Grade
Athleteโs T-shirt Size:
Parent(s)/Caregiver Name(s
Parent Email: Parent Phone Number:
Registration closes August 28!
Questions? Email: angela.j.stanley@k12.wv.us
Backpacks Available Free of Charge
Thank you!
First PTO Meeting of 26-27
Our PTO is having their first meeting of the year on September 8 at 4:00pm in the cafeteria. Regularly scheduled meetings are planned for the second Tuesday of each month. Feel free to come by!
Student Spotlight Form
Potomack Eagles, we want to celebrate YOU! ๐ฆ ๐
At Potomack, we love recognizing academic achievements, but we also know our students are accomplishing incredible things outside of school! ๐
If your student has a notable achievement in sports, the arts, or any other area this year, please fill out the form below. If youโre unable to access the link, you can also email Mrs. O'Donnell with a brief description of the achievement and a photo at amanda.odonnell@k12.wv.us.
Weโre excited to spotlight these amazing accomplishments on our social media page and newsletter throughout the year! ๐
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
- Mrs. Opp, Registrar: liesbeth.opp@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