Potomack Intermediate

• Upcoming Important Dates
• Upcoming Lunch Menu
• WVGSA Test Preparation
• Field Day T-Shirts and PTO Meeting
• Donation Request - Bungee Barbies
• Summer iPad Opt-in Information
• 25-26 Yearbook Sale!
• Potomack Remote Learning Schedule and Expectations
• Interested in Subbing at Potomack?
• Student Spotlight Form
• 25-26 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families

5/5 Reading GSA

5/6 LSIC Meeting at 4:00 in the art room

5/7 Math GSA

5/8 Math and ELA GSA Makeups

5/12 Election Day - No School for students or staff

5/13 Bank at School Day (last one of the year)

5/14 Science GSA (5th grade only)

5/15 WVGSA make ups

5/22 Field Day - 5th Grade

5/25 Memorial Day - No School for students or staff

5/26 5th Grade step up day to SMMS

5/26 Field Day - 4th Grade

5/27 Field Day - 3rd Grade

5/28 Last day for students

5/29 Last day for staff

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 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!

As we get ready for the WVGSA, we’d love your help preparing your child. This assessment gives us a good picture of what students have learned in reading, math, and science (5th grade).

You can support your child by making sure they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast on testing days, and stay positive. Even a little extra reading or math practice at home can make a difference. Most importantly, encourage them to just do their best.

Thanks for your partnership!

Sincerely, Dr. Arch

From Mrs. McLucas, PTO President:

FIELD DAY SHIRTS: Orders are due Wednesday 05/06/26. Most sizes are $10 (adult 3XL-5XL are $15). Please send exact cash or a check payable to Potomack Intermediate School.

PTO: Our final meeting of the 25-26 school year will be held Wednesday 05/13/26 at 4pm in the cafeteria. Please join us to vote in next year's executive board and learn about how you can help support our school. We hope to see you there!

We are currently collecting gently used Barbies for an end-of-year project in 5th grade. At this time, we are specifically looking for Barbie dolls (sorry, Ken 😊), and we kindly ask that they are clothed or include extra outfits if possible.

If you have any Barbies you would be willing to donate, please reach out to Mrs. Leonard (Heather.Leonard@k12.wv.us). Your support is greatly appreciated and will help make this project a fun and memorable experience for our students!

This year, students will need to opt-in to keeping their iPads during the summer. If you're interested in having your student retain their iPad for the summer in order to work on summer learning, please fill out the link below. Thank you!

Your Year, Your Memories!
From the first day to the last, relive every moment in your 2026 yearbook! Reserve yours today: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09831617

ADA Compliance: Picture shows a visual of a blue GameBoy-like cover of the 2025-2026 yearbook.

With our next snow day, BCS will transition to remote learning for the next five days of school closure. We will adhere to the following schedule:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
ELA Instruction

• Minimum of 30 minutes of direct instruction
• Up to 30 minutes for questions or student support

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Specials Session #1 – 5th Grade Red

• Duration: 20 minutes

11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
Specials Session #2 – 5th Grade Blue

• Duration: 20 minutes

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Specials Session #3 – 4th Grade Red

• Duration: 20 minutes

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch and Recess

• Off screen

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Math Instruction

• Minimum of 30 minutes of direct instruction
• Up to 30 minutes for questions or student support

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Specials Session #4 – 4th Grade Blue

• Duration: 20 minutes

2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
Specials Session #5 – 3rd Grade Blue

• Duration: 20 minutes

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
Specials Session #6 – 3rd Grade Red

• Duration: 20 minutes

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! 🦅💙

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. If you’re 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.

We’re excited to spotlight these amazing accomplishments on our social media page and newsletter throughout the year! 🎉

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

"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

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. Ford, 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:

https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/potomack/staff

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