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October 18th, 2026

October 18th,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:📅

Digital Citizenship Week October 19th-23rd

Monday, October 19th: Day 2

Tuesday, October 20th: Day 1, Digital Citizen Lunch Time Mural Activity

Wednesday, October 21st: Day 2

Thursday, October 22nd: Day 1, Mission Tomorrow Trip (8th grade)

Friday, October 23rd : Day 2, 8th Grade Field Trip


Looking ahead: November 5th 4:00-6:30, Parent Teacher Conferences. Look for appointment bookings with teachers through ParentSquare in the next few weeks. Here are video directions to help you. Need more info on ParentSquare? Check out the information on this site. See you on the 5th!

happy national principals month
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Gifted Referral Window Open Nov 22: Click the image to read more information.
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JRMS 8th Grade Quarter One Field Trip to Dave & Buster's. Cost: $40.00 (includes unlimited gameplay and lunch). Date/Time: 10/23, 09:15 AM–1:15 PM. Requirements: No ISS/OSS, no failing classes Q1. 100 students max, first come, first served.
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Pay for the 8th Grade Trip Below!

Dave and Buster's Payment Link

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.
Fall School Spirit flyer offering discounts from October 16–22, 2026: 15% off 1/4-zips, 10% off crystal tie-dye hoodies, plaid flannel shirts, and ladies' colorblock tees, plus 20% off bags. Includes free shipping over $49. Shown in English and Spanish.
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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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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

GAME FACE ON! 📸 Sports Picture Day is Coming!

Suit up and bring your best smile! We're capturing team photos and individual portraits.

  • Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
  • Time: Morning
  • Location: Gymnasium
Flyer for Fall Sports & Individual Picture Day on Monday, October 19, 2026. Features sports gear, a camera illustration, and a QR code. Order online at www.strawbridge.net by clicking Order Photos and entering code FM517818.
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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.

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 💻

Digital Citizenship Week!

This year during Advisory, students will receive instruction on digital citizenship. Lessons will be taught on media balance and well-being, privacy and security, digital footprint and identity, relationships and communication, cyberbullying, digital drama, and hate speech, news and media literacy, and artificial intelligence. This week is National Digital Citizenship Week where we will have special activities and events for students. Our main focus will be on screen time and digital wellness.

As we kick off another year of learning on this topic, families are invited to view the Common Sense website with resources to guide discussions with your student. See more information at the link below. There are family technology planners, toolkits and more.

https://bit.ly/jrms-dig-cit-week-26

Digital Citizenship Week Activities: Click the image for larger view and details:   * **Digital Citizenship Week Event Overview**            * Rolfe is observing Digital Citizenship Week from October 19 to October 23.       * The event features a introductory video by Common Sense Media to help explain the concept of digital citizenship.    * **Student Advisory Lessons and Daily Topics**            * Students participate in Advisory lessons that cover good digital citizenship and digital wellness, accompanied by reflection activities.       * Daily topics address screen time limits, lifespan screen time usage, critical ignoring, design tricks, and algorithmic tracking.    * **Interactive Student Activities**            * A lunch activity invites students to contribute to a sticker mural depicting screen-free and "green" habits.       * Students can participate in the "How Well Do They Know You?" contest to earn Jag Bucks and treats.    * **Family Resources and Tech Guidelines**            * Additional family resources include a Family Media Agreement, a Family Tech Planner, and Social Emotional Learning materials available in Spanish.       * Guidance is provided on Henrico's active, balanced, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate approach to technology.
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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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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

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Cross curricular experiences with Ms. Palmer's and Mr. Christian's classes!

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Cross curricular experiences with Ms. Palmer's and Mr. Christian's classes!

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Cross curricular experiences with Ms. Palmer's and Mr. Christian's classes!

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Patrick makes "Pizza Cupcakes" for Ms. Hite's Independent Living class, and they look delicious!

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