Quick Links:
*Schoology Setup
*20-21 Bell Schedule
*Day 1 & Day 2 Calendar
*Upload Pictures for the Yearbook (school code: HJ16874)
Spring Sports will be played in Middle School this spring, but we will have to work together for this to be a success. Over the next 7 weeks, you will be receiving a lot of information through emails, and Athletic Website located on the School Website. It is important that you read to understand all the information and rules. I believe this is an opportunity to start getting things back to somewhat normal and I look forward to working with you and your children.
Below are items you can start working on to get ready for tryouts at Quioccasin Middle for Spring Sports.
Important Information:
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Spring Sports Tryouts: Begin Tuesday, April 13, 2021 @ 3:30pm until 5:15pm.
- Please fill out the interest form by March 12th if you plan on trying out. INTEREST FORM
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Sports offered: Baseball, Boys Tennis, Girls Soccer, Softball, and Track
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Eligibility: Students must pass all core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) during the third marking period with a 65% or higher.
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FORMS YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED BEFORE TRYING OUT:
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PHYSICAL FORM: Must be on Henrico County Public Schools Middle School Form, signed by a Doctor, All insurance information filled out, signed by both Athlete and Parent, and Dated May 1, 2020 or later.
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CONCUSSION FORM: signed by both Athlete and Parent.
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COVID-19 FORM: signed by both Athlete and Parent.
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Click here to access the packet of all forms
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Join BAND to keep up with QMS Athletics: By joining “BAND” you will know how to turn in all forms, when to turn all forms, and practice and game changes.
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Click here to join “BAND” https://band.us/n/a9a745te812bi
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Forms mentioned in number 4 are also located on the Athletic Website on the school website under extracurricular activities or just click https://atsemo.wixsite.com/qmsgriffins
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All forms can be turned in to Coach Semo (C-26) if your child is returning to in-person learning. You may also drop them off in the main office, or we may have 1 or 2 days of drive-up and drop-off after school sometime towards the end of March. Forms may be sent back home if not filled out correctly (Areas on the forms will be highlighted where corrections are needed).
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We hope to have a Spring Sports information meeting for all people interested in trying out. The date and time to be determined.
Did you miss the Town Hall meetings that took place last week? Please click on the link below to view these recordings.
Town Hall for Virtual Instruction/Learning
Town Hall Meeting for In-Person Instruction/Learning
Gil Hall tries to make every class fun at Quioccasin Middle School. He even holds after-school ZOOM meetings with video games so that students can spend time getting to know each other. Watch as Dr. Amy Cashwell presents Gil with the Yay of the Day award.
Rising 6th Grade Families:
Please review our new “QMS Curriculum Fair” website, containing information for rising 6th grade students! We are excited to offer this comprehensive tool to help you support students through the course selection process: link to website.
Rising 6th students and families can participate in a virtual Q/A Session on February 9th, from 6:00-7:00 PM.
For more details, please click on the graphic or click the link to the website.
The window for selecting courses in PowerSchool will take place between February 15th – 26th.
Summer Online PE Information:
- Please refer to this website for all the information you will need: www.tinyurl.com/hcps-ohpe2021
- Lottery Sign-Up will take place from February 3rd – 26th
- The presentation recording and slides can be found on the webpage above, as well as the link to enter the lottery
- Two Q&A Sessions will be held on February 2nd and February 9th, @ 7:00 PM (Microsoft Team meeting links are on the webpage above)
- Acceptance notification will take place on March 5th
- Online registration will take place March 8-19
Course recommendations are in full swing as we prepare for the course selection process to begin for the 2021-2022 school year!
Please review our new “QMS Curriculum Fair” website, containing information for rising 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade students! We are excited to offer this comprehensive tool to help you support students through the course selection process: link to website.
Rising 7th and 8th-grade students and families can participate in an office hours session with our electives teachers on February 10th, from 2:00-3:15 PM.
For more details, please click on the graphic or click the link to the website..
The window for selecting courses in PowerSchool will take place between February 15th – 26th.
On Monday, January 18th, the referral window for Spring Gifted Identification will open for students in grades K-12. Gifted identification referrals will be accepted by the Gifted Resource Teacher from January 18 through January 29th. Please reach out to your Gifted Resource Teacher, Tedra Hall, for more information.
Link to Spring 2021 ID Slideshow / Video Here
Do you want to recognize your 8th grader’s accomplishments while attending the Q. Purchase a 8th-grade shout-out for the yearbook? For information please contact Mrs. Shimko at arshimko@henrico.k12.va.us
There are deadlines for requesting a variance, as allowed by HCPS policy, to another HCPS school. The deadline to request a variance for students currently in grades 8-11 is February 15, 2021. The deadline for students currently in grades 1-7 is March 15, 2021. Students entering kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year have 30 days from the date of enrollment to request a variance. Students who move after the deadline have 30 calendar days from the date of a move to request a variance. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Phipps at mkphipps@henrico.k12.va.us.

9400 Quioccasin Road, Henrico, VA 23238
Phone (804) 750-2630 | Fax (804) 750-2629
School Hours: 8:35 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Half-day dismissal time: 12:10 p.m.
School Administration:
Melanie Phipps - Principal
Paul Jordan - Associate Principal
Tanika Lawson - Assistant Principal
Teresa Cole - Assistant Principal