Potomack Intermediate
Sunday, October 25, 2026
In This Message:
- Upcoming Important Dates
- Upcoming Lunch Menu
- 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
10/29 - Parent-Teacher Conferences from 5:00-7:00pm
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!
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!
WATCHDogs Volunteer Information
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) had our annual pizza kickoff event on Tuesday, October 13th. Dads & father figures came out with their children to hear about the Watch D.O.G.S. program & how they can get involved at Potomack. We had 213 slices of pizza eaten and we packed the cafeteria!
The goal of the Watch D.O.G.S. program is to show kids what a positive male role model looks like, that Dads value education, & provide an extra set of eyes & ears in the building which helps give an added sense of security & also helps with the anti-bullying message.
If you have not yet signed up to be a Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer, you can do so through our digital online calendar here: https://signup.com/go/AHMofpi.
You will also need to complete the Berkeley County Volunteer Requirements to be a Secure Volunteer & you can find the details here: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/volunteers-chaperones
Anyone who has signed up or signs up for a date to come in this school year as a Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer by 10/30/2026 will get a free Watch D.O.G.S. white t-shirt ($20 value) as Josh Hykes with A to Z Insurance Services, LLC was able to secure a $5,000 donation to Watch D.O.G.S. non-profit (For Every Student Across America) and Watch D.O.G.S. will fund the cost of the t-shirts because of this.
Any questions, feel free to reach out to Josh Hykes via email at josh.hykes@myatozinsuranceagency.com.
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!
Red Ribbon Week Dress up Days
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days- October 26th-30th
Monday, October 26th - Red-Y to be Drug Free! - Wear Red
Tuesday, October 27th - Put Drugs to Bed! - Wear Pajamas (No Slippers).
Wednesday, October 28th - Drugs are WACKY! - Dress in wacky/mismatched clothes
Thursday, October 29th - Drugs are Uncool in Every Decade! - Dress like your favorite decade (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's)
Friday, October 30th - Say "BOO" to Drug! - Wear your favorite spooky/book character costume (NO Masks, Face coverings, Blood/Gore, or Weapons)
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