Potomack Intermediate

• Upcoming Important Dates
• Upcoming Lunch Menu
• Field Day Volunteers and General Information
• Potomack Remote Learning Schedule and Expectations
• Interested in Subbing at Potomack?
• Student Spotlight Form
• 25-26 School Year Calendar Snapshot for Families

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!

General Information

1. Please apply sunscreen at home before school.

2. Please send refillable water bottles with your students.

3. Field day will happen rain or shine, unless it is a heavy storm as we don't have any rain day for make up this year.

4. There are water games available, so your child does have the choice to get wet. They can bring a change of clothes, but need to wear appropriate school clothing, no bathing suits.

Volunteer Information
All Field Day volunteer spots are full. Thank you for all the responses.

If you received a response from Mr. McDonald or Mrs. Reese please arrive at the following times on the day of your field day. Morning and All day Volunteers are to arrive at the school by 8:40-8:45. If you are an afternoon Volunteer please arrive at the school between 12:10-12:15.

5th Grade: May 22nd

Morning:(Leppo, Kerns, Dunn, Bowers, Leonard Miller/Rinard)

Afternoon:( Lowens, Gross, Rose, Bennett, English, Glover)

4th Grade: May 26th

Morning: (Sounder, Hickman, Funderburk, Cleary, Updyke)

Afternoon: (King, Shultz, Blackburn, Crumbacker, Ayers, Reinhardt)

3rd Grade: May 27th

Morning: (Steshoski, McAllister, Hess, Henry, Maurer, Kearns, O'Donnell)

Afternoon: (Landrum, Plaza, Boward, Woods, Bittle, Valente)

If you did not receive a response, please do not come to the school.

Thank you,

Mr. McDonald and Mrs. Reese

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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