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November 1st, 2026

November 1st,2026
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John Rolfe Middle School News John Rolfe Middle School News

Rolfe Administration Rolfe Administration

Students are assigned to an administrator by last name (see below) for disciplinary matters and other student support needs. In addition, each grade level has a designated administrator who serves as the primary point of contact for grade-level events, activities, and field trips.


Mr. Darryl Johnson: Principal dljohnson5@henrico.k12.va.us
Mr. Shawn Horst: Associate Principal sdhorst@henrico.k12.va.us
  • CFI & Student last names S-Z
Mrs. Nicole Armstrong: Associate Principal ncarmstrong@henrico.k12.va.us
  • 7th Grade & Student last names K-R
Mrs. Antravias Burt: Assistant Principal asburt@henrico.k12.va.us
  • 8th Grade & Student last names D-J
Mrs. Crystal Harrison: Assistant Principal cmharrison@henrico.k12.va.us
  • 6th Grade & Student last names A-C

News You Can Use: Important Dates & Activities News You Can Use: Important Dates & Activities

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This Week At A Glance:📅

Monday, November 2nd: Wellness Day, No school

Tuesday, November 3rd: Election Day, No school for students/ Teacher PL

Wednesday, November 4th: Day 2

Thursday, November 5th: Day 1

  • Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00-6:30

Friday, November 6th : Day 2


Looking ahead:

  • Diwali: Monday, November 9th, No school
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 25th-27th
Gifted Referral Window Open Nov 22: Click the image to read more information.
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Start 1 Spark Community Event Nov 5th: Click the flyer for screen readable text.
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Click Here: 2026-2027 HCPS Calendar📆 Click Here: 2026-2027 HCPS Calendar📆

Important Reminders Important Reminders

  • Please make sure your student brings their student IDs to school every day.
  • JRMS does not accept food deliveries from parents or any other outside source.
  • Students are expected to leave pajamas, stuffed animals, house shoes, slippers, and blankets at home.
  • Students should not bring headphones or iPads to school.
  • Students are not permitted to bring metal water bottles to school.

Support Rolfe! Support Rolfe!

Join the PTSA, contribute to Teacher Appreciation or just support Rolfe through a donation. Click the link here to participate in Givebacks.

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Design and buy your spirit wear here!
Click the button to order spirit wear.
long sleeve 15% off
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Flyer for Henrico County Public Schools Community Food Pantry at Oak Avenue Complex (15 S. Oak Ave.). Every Monday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Free for Henrico families offering frozen meat, canned veggies, pasta, tuna, and more. Contact: 804-952-8100.
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📚 2026–2027 YEARBOOK PRE-SALE IS NOW OPEN! 📚 📚 2026–2027 YEARBOOK PRE-SALE IS NOW OPEN! 📚

The memories are already being made—make sure you have a copy! 🎉

The 2026–2027 School Yearbook is officially on PRE-SALE NOW!

💰 Pre-Sale Price: $25
🗓️ School Year: 2026–2027
💻 Purchase Online

📸 Celebrate the year with memories of:
Sports • Clubs • Activities • Friends • School Events • Special Moments

👉 ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK ONLINE TODAY: https://osp.osmsinc.com/HenricoVA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EH130-238

Don’t wait—pre-order your copy today! 📖✨

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🍂 FALL PICTURE DAY! 🍂

Get ready to smile! Fall Picture Day is coming soon! 📸

Students will have the opportunity to take their fall pictures and capture special memories from the school year.

📅 Date: Wednesday- Thursday, November 11-12, 2026

Picture Day Reminders:

  • Dress your best and come picture-ready!
  • Make sure your hair and outfit are ready for the camera.
  • Bring your best smile!

Let’s capture the memories and celebrate the season! 🍁

We look forward to seeing your smiles! 📷

Rolfe Middle School Fall photo order flyer with a QR code and strawbridge.net instructions: 1. Go to strawbridge.net, 2. Click "ORDER PICTURES & YEARBOOKS", 3. Enter code PX517819 and click "Find". Includes Spanish translations.
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Our John Rolfe Middle School school-wide fundraiser has started! Students should get a head start by registering at FundGive.com using Group Code: B3BNE  to participate. For the teacher name at registration, please select your child's English teacher. Add at least 10 family & friends as contacts to unlock the Spin-to-Win game for a chance to win from over $125,000 in nationwide prize giveaways.
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FundGive

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FundGive Donations and Fundraising Platform

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JRMS 26-27 School Supply List
Click here for the supply list

School Counseling Updates School Counseling Updates

Counseling Newsletter, click the photo for a larger view and links.
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Main Screen Header:CODE RVA Regional High SchoolOpen Houses   Body Text: Are you a rising 9th grader who lives in one of CodeRVA's 15 partner school divisions? Do you have an interest in or passion for computer science?   We invite you to learn more about why CodeRVA might be the high school for you!   *Open Houses will be held at CodeRVA and have virtual options (Zoom links below)*   Dates & Times:Open House I: October 13, 6:00 PM   Open House II: December 8, 6:00 PM   Side Badge: Apply Jan. 4, 2027
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Athletics Updates🏅 Athletics Updates🏅

Required Paperwork:

All athletes must submit an updated Middle School Physical and required health forms before participating in tryouts or competitions. Please reference and sign all attached documents that was sent in ParentSquare.

Contact Gabrielle Hayes, Athletic Director, if you have any questions. gkhayes@henrico.k12.va.us

Center for Innovation Updates Center for Innovation Updates

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CFI Announcements & Action Items

  • Show Your CFI Pride! Official CFI apparel is here, grab your gear today! https://cfi.spiritweardirect.com/
  • Important Reminder: Head over to ParentSquare and make sure to sign the Specialty Center Handbook so your student is all set for the year.
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Teacher of the Year!

Big news! Our Center for Innovation English teacher, Ms. Caple, has officially been named John Rolfe Middle School’s Teacher of the Year! We are incredibly proud of her dedication and the tremendous impact she makes every day for our CFI students and the broader school community. If you see her at Parent-Teacher Conferences this week, be sure to drop by and give her a warm congratulations!

Maggie Walker Governor's School International Language Fair

From a Former CFI Student!

Dear John Rolfe Middle School,

Hi there! On behalf of the Maggie Walker International Language Fair Committee, we are thrilled to announce that the fair will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2027, from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School (1000 N Lombardy St.)! If you are unfamiliar with the Maggie Walker International Language Fair, here’s a brief overview:

· Every year, middle school students from our regional school districts participate in language workshops designed and led by Maggie Walker students.

· Students will attend 4 workshops, each going over one of the many different languages/cultures offered at MLWGS. The languages offered include:

· Spanish

· French

· Russian

· German

· American Sign Language

· Chinese

· Japanese

· Latin

· Italian

· Arabic

· We will do our best to honor preferences for workshops; however, due to the large number of participants, we cannot guarantee that all preferences will be granted. We do believe that no matter which workshop the students participate in, they will have fun and learn a lot about that language and culture.

· Each workshop will allow participating students an opportunity to engage in a series of fun student-led activities, learn about languages offered at Maggie Walker, and experience the life of a MLWGS student. We believe learning about global languages and cultures allows students to become more inclusive, inquisitive, and respectful citizens and learners who see the world with a broadened perspective.

· The fee is $5 per student (non-refundable), this includes lunch, which will be a variety of international foods, allowing participants to learn about global cultures while enjoying the multicultural cuisine. Students with allergies or special dietary needs may pack their own lunch. The fee deadline is January 10th, 2027.

We invite you to register via this link.

*Registration and fee payment will close on January 10th, 2027 (LINK).

If you run into issues or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to mwlanguagefair@gmail.com for assistance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for your middle school students to learn more about other languages and cultures, so we highly recommend that you consider registering. We can’t wait to hear back from you!

Thank you very much,

Maggie Walker International Language Fair Committee

CFI Families, please continue to reach out to Megan Parsley, CFI Coordinator (mgparsley@henrico.k12.va.us) if you have any questions or concerns.

Digital Citizenship, Wellness & Innovation 💻 Digital Citizenship, Wellness & Innovation 💻

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Securly Home

Families can monitor and control their student's screen time on school laptops while at home. The Securly Home APP allows for these features. Learn how to create your account with the information found here.

Henrico County Public Schools Digital Wellness infographic outlining tech expectations: Purposeful, Balanced, Developmentally Appropriate, and Active. Features a PK–12 technology progression stair graphic from guided use to LifeReady independence.Download the guide below!
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Digital Wellness in Action! Digital Wellness in Action!

In celebration of Digital Citizenship Week October 19th-23rd, Rolfe focused on digital wellness and the effects of too much screen time. During a special lunchtime activity, students contributed stickers for a mural with ideas on how they "Go Green and Screen Free." Over 440 students contributed ideas. The circles are representative of a moment in your life, a reference to the TED Talk by Dino Ambrosi called "The Battle for Your Time: Exposing the Costs of Social Media." Students viewed this video in Advisory and thought of ways to separate from the screen. See some images from the day below. You can also watch the eye-opening video for all ages at the following link: The Battle for Your Time

Rolfe Goes Green

Attendance Attendance

Click Here to Report an Absence
Attendance Matters:  School hours 8:20am-3:15pm  Students are truant after 5 unexcused absences. Meeting will be scheduled with attendance officer. Notes must be turned in within 48 hours after date of absence. Doctors notes change Absent-Sick to medically excused. Students are marked Unexcused Tardy after 8:20 without a doctors or parent note with acceptable reason.
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Educational infographic titled "Every Minute Counts". Shows school absences totaling: 2 days/month = 1.5 years missed; 1 day/week = 2.5 years; 2 days/week = 5 years. Bottom note: "Missing a day... may not seem like much, but absences add up!"
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Student ID Badges Student ID Badges

All Henrico County Public Schools students will be provided student ID cards to bring and use to school every day. These cards are designed to streamline and simplify various parts of the school day, while making school environments safer and more secure. The cards bring together a handful of processes and makes them all accessible with a quick scan or tap.


Once they receive them, please be sure that your student has their ID badges when they board the bus. ID badges are required and help to ensure safety for all students.


Still haven't found what you're looking for? Send questions to studentidcards@henrico.k12.va.us

School Zone Traffic Safety School Zone Traffic Safety

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We appreciate your patience during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Here are a few key points to keep your student and our entire community as safe as possible.


  1. Please follow the arrows and only enter or exit through the proper areas from Messer road.
  2. Remember to keep the speed to under 10 MPH while on campus.
  3. Please pull onto campus to drop-off or pick-up your student, as it is unsafe to load or unload students into vehicles parked on Messer Road.
  4. Please avoid parking in staff parking spaces in the morning while waiting.
  5. Please follow all directives given by our trained School Security Officer.

POWERSCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: MXZM POWERSCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: MXZM

The Connection: Online Services and Resources

The Connection: Online Services and Resources

Online Services and Resources - PowerSchool Parent Portal, Schoology, Make school payments, pay for school meals, HCPS Planning Guide and more...

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Need more technology help? Families use the link above! Need more technology help? Families use the link above!

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Snapshots from the Week Snapshots from the Week

Bike Safety Skills at Rolfe Middle School

This 6th grader made a creative model of a cell out of candy and sweets! This 6th grader made a creative model of a cell out of candy and sweets!

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This 7th grader put a lot of time and effort into this awesome model of a cell! This 7th grader put a lot of time and effort into this awesome model of a cell!

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