Potomack Intermediate
Sunday, November 30, 2025
In This Message:
- Upcoming Important Dates
- Upcoming Lunch Menu
- Attendance in December
- Student Clothing on Loan Reminder
- Student Spotlight - Scarlett
- Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Dinner
- Interested in Subbing at Potomack?
- Student Spotlight Form
- 25-26 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families
Upcoming Important Dates
12/3 - LSIC Meeting at 4:00 in the art room
12/4 - 5th Grade Dance at 4:00pm
12/8 - Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Dinner at 5:00pm
12/9 - Science Fair
12/10 - Bank at School
12/11 - 4th Grade Dance at 4:00pm
12/18 - 3rd Grade Dance at 4:00pm
12/19 - Second Nine Weeks Ends
12/19 - 2 Hour Delay for Students
12/19 - Social Studies Fair
12/22-1/5 - Winter Break - No school for students
1/6/26 - Students return to school
Upcoming Lunch Menu πππ₯ππππ°
New: More information is shared below, but in order to ensure ADA compliance of our community update, we can no longer post screenshots of the lunch menu. Instead, the lunch menu for the month of November is linked below. An additional feature of the website is the breakfast menu is only a click away, as well. Additional information regarding ADA compliance is listed below. Thank you!
Attendance in December
With December being such a short month, it is critically important to have your student be at school each day. Teachers are keeping the focus on instruction, but are planning winter-themed activities that students won't want to miss.
Student Clothing on Loan Reminder
Schools across the state were recently gifted funds from a philanthropist to purchase clothing for students at school. Students often are in need of clothes on a temporary basis due to spills, accidents on the playground, etc. so, if your child has borrowed clothing from the recently ungraded clothing closet, please launder the clothing (if possible) and return to school. We have used these funds from the donation to purchase new items for students to borrow and we want to make sure the clothing comes back so that all students have what they need to make it through their day comfortable and ready to learn.
Thank you!
Student Spotlight - Scarlett
We are so proud to celebrate Scarlett, one of our amazing students who recently reached some incredible milestones!
Scarlett is now 5 years in remission from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, celebrated 3 years officially off treatment on November 11th, and just completed her 2nd long-term survivorship appointment! π₯³π
Her strength, resilience, and positivity inspire us all every single day. Please join us in cheering on Scarlett π¦
Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Dinner
Event Information
You are invited to a fun family event at Potomack Intermediate. The Renaissance team is hosting a special Buddy the Elf spaghetti dinner! We will have traditional spaghetti and a creative βBuddy the Elfβ style spaghetti station just for the kids! All proceeds from the spaghetti dinner, photos, and Buddy the Elf spaghetti will go to the Renaissance fund which directly goes back to the students throughout the year.
The price will include the following:
Spaghetti, bread, salad, and drinks
Gluten free option will be available upon request (request on the permission slip)
Students can pay with Cash Only and turn in permission slips in the mornings in the cafeteria!
Permission slips and money due no later than Wednesday, December 3rd
Extras Available for Purchase:
$5 - Photos from a photo booth (can be taken with Buddy the Elf if wanted) that prints out a 4 x 6 photo!
$2 - Buddy the Elf style spaghetti station for kids
Choose to make your very own version of Buddy the Elf spaghetti using real spaghetti with your choice of toppings
Chocolate syrup, maple syrup, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles
Basket Raffle - we will be hosting a Themed Basket Raffle that will take place during the night of the spaghetti dinner. This raffle will be CASH ONLY and all proceeds will go towards the Party Planning Committee - the social committee at Potomack Intermediate that specifically benefits the Staffulty. The committee helps with Staffulty in times of need, boosts staff morale, and helps make our school a community!
Baskets will be themed and raffle tickets will be for purchase. You may choose any basket to put your ticket(s) in. Tickets will be pulled at the end of the night and you are free to take your basket home!
$1 for 1 raffle ticket
$5 for 6 raffle tickets
$10 for 12 raffle tickets
$15 for an arms length of tickets!
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.
Thank you!
Student Spotlight Form
Potomack Eagles, we want to celebrate YOU! π¦ π
At Potomack, we love recognizing academic achievements, but we also know our students are accomplishing incredible things outside of school! π
If your student has a notable achievement in sports, the arts, or any other area this year, please fill out the form below. If youβre unable to access the link, you can also email Mrs. Steshoski with a brief description of the achievement and a photo at michelle.steshoski@k12.wv.us.
Weβre excited to spotlight these amazing accomplishments on our social media page and newsletter throughout the year! π
25-26 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families
Students
August 19, 2025: First Day of School
May 28, 2026: Last Day of School
PL/CD Days (No School)
October 15, 2025: Professional Learning Day
March 18, 2026: Curriculum Development Day
2-Hour Delays
September 17, 2025: Teacher Prep Day
October 1, 2025: Faculty Senate Day
November 12, 2025: Teacher Prep Day
December 19, 2025: Faculty Senate Day
January 20, 2026: Teacher Prep Day
February 4, 2026: Faculty Senate Day
February 25, 2026: Teacher Prep Day
April 1, 2026: Faculty Senate Day
Holidays (Schools & Offices Closed)
September 1, 2025: Labor Day
November 11, 2025: Veterans Day
November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2025: Christmas Day
January 1, 2026: New Year's Day
January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
May 12, 2026: Election Day
May 25, 2026: Memorial Day
Breaks
November 24-28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break
December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026: Winter Break
April 6-10, 2026: Spring Break
Graduation
May 21, 2026: 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
- Ms. Fromm, Attendance Secretary: stacia.fromm@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Opp, Registrar: liesbeth.opp@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Smith, Financial Secretary: erica.l.smith@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Clancy, School Counselor: cathy.clancy@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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