Potomack Intermediate

• Upcoming Important Dates
• Upcoming Lunch Menu
• New Traffic Pattern for Parent Drop off/Pick up
• New Parent Pick up Time
• Updated Attendance Policy
• Student Spotlight - Marquis and Verah
• November Attendance Awareness
• Student Spotlight!
• Annual Emergency Card
• Watch D.O.G.S. Sign up Link
• Potomack Intermediate and Potomack's PTO Facebook Links
• 24-25 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families

• 11/25-11/29 Thanksgiving Break - No School
• 12/2 Two Hour Delay for Students
• 12/2 Parent drop off/pick up moves out back
• 12/2 Parent pick up time moves to 3:25pm
• 12/2 3rd Grade Dance - 4:00-5:00pm
• 12/3 4th Grade Dance - 4:00-5:00pm
• 12/4 LSIC Meeting - Art Room at 4:00pm
• 12/5 5th Grade Dance - 4:00-5:00pm

We are getting closer to finishing our new parent drop off/pick up route! Hand outs will go home with each student a week before the road is to be used. We'll have a better idea of exactly when that will be as we get closer to completion, but we anticipate a start date in November. Thank you!

Our new access road provides us with the opportunity to dismiss bus riders and car riders at the same time. As a result, parent pick up will begin at 3:25pm beginning December 2!

The new policy says there are two types of absences: “excused” and “unexcused.” Excused absences include:

• Failure of bus to run
• Judicial obligations
• Military obligations
• Death in the family
• Medical/dental appointments (with a doctor's note)
• Chronic medical condition (school meeting required)
• Personal illness/injury of student or family member (Limit 10 per school year)

If the reason doesn’t fit into these categories, it’s considered unexcused.

In the past, families have used Educational Leave ("Leave of Educational Value") for things like trips or 4-H activities. That is no longer allowed under the new law.

Marquis scored the winning touchdown for Jr Cardinals Pony D1 on 10/19/2024, he was awarded MVP of the game!

Way to go, Marquis!

Verah cheered with the Cardinals Pony Cheer. She cheered at all the football games and even mastered a back walkover and a split!

Way to show how persistence and determination pays off, Verah! 🦅

We are so thankful for our students and staff at Potomack. This first half of the school year has been filled with making friends, learning new skills, setting goals, and having fun. Did you know that there are only 14 days of school in the month of November? Essential learning will continue to occur on these days, and we would love each of our students to present for all 14 days. Seeing your student make advancements in their learning goals is something we are most thankful for!

Potomack Eagles, we want to recognize you! We love to recognize academic achievements at school, but we know our students are accomplishing amazing things outside of school too! If your student has a notable achievement in sports, arts or other areas throughout the year, please fill out the form below. If you are unable to access the link, please e-mail Mrs. Steshoski with a brief description of the achievement and a photo. We will be spotlighting these achievements on our social media page throughout the year.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eV1AbCBT2ORWVBN9U-Kk6Pa4lmYC4F6NYIu8akiWv0k/edit

Please see the link below to update your student's annual emergency card. Thank you!

https://bcswv.jotform.com/241506457928060

PTO is not a 4 letter word! Your PTO met for the first time & made this year’s focus “fulfilling student and teacher needs.” We invite our entire Potomack Intermediate community to join us for meetings in the cafeteria on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4pm. Please follow Potomack Intermediate PTO’s Facebook page & watch Dojo messages for ways you can help this year. It isn't necessary to be an “official” PTO member to help us succeed in fulfilling student and teacher needs. Eagles SOAR!

"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

- 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. 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: miranda.ford@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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