Transition Day for 6th Grade students on Monday, August 10, 2026
6th Grade Students and Families,
We are excited to have our 6th graders with us for Transition Day on Monday, August 10, 2026! Students will go through their daily class schedule and spend the last portion of the day participating in a Scavenger Hunt and a Rules/Procedures Meeting with Mr. Keith and Mr. Hairston. We have planned a fun and structured day for our 6th graders! Car riders should be dropped off at the front of the building between 7:35-8:00. They may be picked up from the front of the building beginning at 2:50. Please contact us at 540-268-2262, if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
*Fall 2026 Shawsville Middle School Sports Updates! (7/31/2026 Update)
-MS football started at 3:30 on July 30. Athletes must be ready to start at 3:30 at EMHS.
-MS Volleyball will hold tryouts August 5th from 5:30-7:30 and August 7th from 3-5 (if needed).
-JV Volleyball will hold tryouts on August 3rd (time TBA) at EMHS. (For interested 8th graders only)
-Cross Country - An update will be provided soon.
*****Cheer - An update will be provided very soon about cheerleading for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Please reach out to Coach Buchanan at henrybuchanan@mcps.org, if you have any questions.
2026 Shawsville Middle School Open House
Our Open House/Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 4:30-6:30. Attending students will receive their chromebooks, a copy of their schedule, and have an opportunity to meet their teachers and learn about extracurricular clubs and athletics! We hope to see everyone there! Call us at 540-268-2262 if you have any questions!
*2026-2027 Shawsville Middle School Electronics Policy
SMS Families,
Please carefully review our new policy for electronics expectations for SMS students during the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact us at 540-268-2262, if you have any questions. The visual flyer is attached here 2026-2027 Shawsville Middle School Copy of Cell Phones, Smart Watches & Earbuds Expectations for Students/Families.
2026-2027 SHAWSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVICE EXPECTATIONS - CELL PHONES / SMART WATCHES / HEADPHONES / EARBUDS / META GLASSES
EXPECTATION
Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Headphones, Earbuds, Meta Glasses, etc.) must remain silent/off and in student’s bookbags during the entire school day. Students may use electronics during the morning bus room/breakfast and after school starting at 2:50. Each morning before leaving the gym/cafeteria areas, students will be reminded and monitored by administration as they turn off and put away their devices.
CONSEQUENCES
*First offense - The student may pick up the device at the end of the day from the office.
*Second offense - The student’s parent/guardian will need to pick up their child’s phone from the main office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:30.
*Repeat offenders (3+) A meeting will be held and the student’s parent/guardian will need to pick up their child’s phone from the main office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:30. The student will receive progressive disciplinary action/consequences, including but not limited to parent involvement, silent lunch, In-School Suspension, After School Detention, loss of privileges, and no phone allowed at school.
Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Headphones, Earbuds, Meta Glasses, etc.) can be and are a distraction to student learning and can promote discipline issues.
Students are NOT permitted to post nor take pictures/videos of ANYONE while on school property (which INCLUDES the school bus, morning/afternoon bus rooms, cafeteria, & car rider area).
Students must keep Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Headphones, Earbuds, Meta Glasses, etc.) OFF, SILENT, and in their backpack. Devices may NOT be carried on a person (ex. kept in clothing or pockets)
If students need to get in touch with a parent during school hours, they should report to the main office to make arrangements (only with staff permission). Students are NOT allowed to use their own device as it is distracting to the educational day.
MCPS Cell Phone Policy - June 18, 2024
*Montgomery County Immunization Flyer
The visual flyer is attached here Montgomery County Immunization Clinic Visual Flyer.
Stay Healthy.
Stay Ready for School!
Annual Immunization Clinics at MCPS
Montgomery County Public Schools is partnering with Blacksburg
Pharmacy to provide immunization clinics for students entering 7th and
12th grade for the 2026-27 school year.
If your child needs required school immunizations, stop by the location
most convenient for you!
Friday, July 31
Eastern Montgomery High School
9:00-11:00 AM
Auburn High School
1:00-3:00 PM
Thursday, August 6
Christiansburg Middle School
9:00-11:00 AM
Blacksburg High School
1:00-3:00 PM
Vaccines Available
Meningococcal (Meningitis)
Tdap
HPV
What to Bring
Insurance Card (if applicable)
Parent/guardian photo ID
*2026-2027 Shawsville Middle School Electronics Policy
SMS Families,
Please carefully review our new policy for electronics expectations for SMS students during the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact us at 540-268-2262, if you have any questions. The visual flyer is attached here 2026-2027 Shawsville Middle School Copy of Cell Phones, Smart Watches & Earbuds Expectations for Students/Families.
2026-2027 SHAWSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVICE EXPECTATIONS - CELL PHONES / SMART WATCHES / HEADPHONES / EARBUDS / META GLASSES
EXPECTATION
Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Headphones, Earbuds, Meta Glasses, etc.) must remain silent/off and in student’s bookbags during the entire school day. Students may use electronics during the morning bus room/breakfast and after school starting at 2:50. Each morning before leaving the gym/cafeteria areas, students will be reminded and monitored by administration as they turn off and put away their devices.
CONSEQUENCES
*First offense - The student may pick up the device at the end of the day from the office.
*Second offense - The student’s parent/guardian will need to pick up their child’s phone from the main office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:30.
*Repeat offenders (3+) A meeting will be held and the student’s parent/guardian will need to pick up their child’s phone from the main office between the hours of 8:00 - 4:30. The student will receive progressive disciplinary action/consequences, including but not limited to parent involvement, silent lunch, In-School Suspension, After School Detention, loss of privileges, and no phone allowed at school.
Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Headphones, Earbuds, Meta Glasses, etc.) can be and are a distraction to student learning and can promote discipline issues.
Students are NOT permitted to post nor take pictures/videos of ANYONE while on school property (which INCLUDES the school bus, morning/afternoon bus rooms, cafeteria, & car rider area).
Students must keep Personal Technology Devices (Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Headphones, Earbuds, Meta Glasses, etc.) OFF, SILENT, and in their backpack. Devices may NOT be carried on a person (ex. kept in clothing or pockets)
If students need to get in touch with a parent during school hours, they should report to the main office to make arrangements (only with staff permission). Students are NOT allowed to use their own device as it is distracting to the educational day.
MCPS Cell Phone Policy - June 18, 2024
*Montgomery County Immunization Flyer
The visual flyer is attached here Montgomery County Immunization Clinic Visual Flyer.
Stay Healthy.
Stay Ready for School!
Annual Immunization Clinics at MCPS
Montgomery County Public Schools is partnering with Blackburg
Pharmacy to provide immunization clinics for students entering 7th and
12th grade for the 2026-27 school year.
If your child needs required school immunizations, stop by the location
most convenient for you!
Friday, July 31
Eastern Montgomery High School
9:00-11:00 AM
Auburn High School
1:00-3:00 PM
Thursday, August 6
Christiansburg Middle School
9:00-11:00 AM
Blacksburg High School
1:00-3:00 PM
Vaccines Available
Meningococcal (Meningitis)
Tdap
HPV
What to Bring
Insurance Card (if applicable)
Parent/guardian photo ID
*Fall 2026 Shawsville Middle School Sports Updates!
-MS football will BEGIN at 3:30 on July 30. Athletes must be ready to start at 3:30 at EMHS.
-MS Volleyball will hold tryouts August 5th from 5:30-7:30 and August 7th from 3-5 (if needed).
-JV Volleyball will hold tryouts on August 3rd (time TBA) at EMHS. (For interested 8th graders only)
-Cross Country - An update will be provided soon.
Please reach out to Coach Buchanan at henrybuchanan@mcps.org, if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Mr. Keith
Good morning SMS Familes,
Our Open House/Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 4:30-6:30. Attending students will receive their chromebooks, a copy of their schedule, and have an opportunity to meet their teachers and learn about extracurricular clubs and athletics! We hope to see everyone there! Call us at 540-268-2262 if you have any questions!
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Our Open House/Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 4:30-6:30. Attending students will receive their chromebooks, a copy of their schedule, and have an opportunity to meet their teachers and learn about extracurricular clubs and athletics! We hope to see everyone there! Call us at 540-268-2262 if you have any questions!
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Good morning SMS Families!
Schedules will be mailed home starting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. In order to have your child's schedule mailed home, all registration documents must be completed including School Care. The registration link is located here https://www.mcps.org/page/returning-student-registration. Our office staff will begin reaching out to families this week who have not yet completed the registration process. Please be sure to complete this very important process in order to ensure that your child receives their 2026-2027 course schedule as early as possible. Requests for schedule changes will be accepted through 3:00 on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. As a reminder, all schedule change requests may not result in adjustments being made due to the limited availability of class times and course offerings. Please contact us at 540-268-2262 with any questions.
Thanks for understanding,
Mr. Keith
Good morning All,
Please see the important reminder below about Returning Student Registration.
Returning student registration is now open! Complete the registration process for your student at https://www.mcps.org/page/returning-student-registration.
Registration is required for all families enrolled in MCPS. Completing registration now will allow your child's 2026-2027 class schedule to be mailed home in Mid-July with the first batch. Students' schedules will be held until registration has been completed. Feel free to come to Shawsville Middle School, and we will help you to complete the registration process. Please contact us at 540-268-2262, if you have any questions.
SMS Returning Student Registration
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Good morning SMS Families,
This is a reminder for families that MCPS summer nutrition programs will be available throughout June, July, and early August.
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch at select school locations, and SUN Meal Kits will be available weekly at Shawsville Middle School. Meals will be served at SMS from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on the following dates in the Bus Loop Area:
Monday, June 22nd
Monday, June 29th
Monday, July 6th
Monday, July 13th
Monday, July 20th
Monday, July 27th
Monday, August 3rd
Meal kit pickup times across MCPS, meal schedules, and additional program details are available at https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program
Please contact us at SMS at 540-268-2262, if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Mr. Keith
This is a reminder for families that MCPS summer nutrition programs will be available throughout June, July, and early August.
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch at select school locations, and SUN Meal Kits will be available weekly at Shawsville Middle School. Meals will be served at SMS from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on the following dates in the Bus Loop Area:
Monday, June 22nd
Monday, June 29th
Monday, July 6th
Monday, July 13th
Monday, July 20th
Monday, July 27th
Monday, August 3rd
Meal kit pickup times across MCPS, meal schedules, and additional program details are available at https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program
Please contact us at SMS at 540-268-2262, if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Mr. Keith
Good morning SMS Families,
This is a reminder for families that MCPS summer nutrition programs will be available throughout June, July, and early August.
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch at select school locations, and SUN Meal Kits will be available weekly at Shawsville Middle School. Meals will be served at SMS from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on the following dates:
Monday, June 22nd
Monday, June 29th
Monday, July 6th
Monday, July 13th
Monday, July 20th
Monday, July 27th
Monday, August 3rd
Meal kit pickup times across MCPS, meal schedules, and additional program details are available at https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program
Please contact us at SMS at 540-268-2262, if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Mr. Keith
Good morning SMS Parents/Guardians,
I would like to thank everyone for helping us to have an outstanding 2025-2026 school year! We could not have done it without everyone's support and dedication. Final report cards will be mailed home later this week. In addition to report cards being mailed home, electronic copies will also be shared with parents/guardians on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Thanks and have a safe and enjoyable summer!
Mr. Keith
I would like to thank everyone for helping us to have an outstanding 2025-2026 school year! We could not have done it without everyone's support and dedication. Final report cards will be mailed home later this week. In addition to report cards being mailed home, electronic copies will also be shared with parents/guardians on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Thanks and have a safe and enjoyable summer!
Mr. Keith
Parents/guardians,
Please ensure that students bring all Chromebooks to school on tomorrow, May 27th as they will be collected for the summer. If your student has a loaner chromebook, please be sure that it is returned as well. Please bring all mi-fi devices and library books as well.
All,
Please see the attached link below for information about The Shawsville Girl Scout Troop.
Thanks!
Mr. Keith
Good morning,
Our 8th Grade Awards Ceremony will be held at 1:30 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in the SMS auditorium. All families are invited to attend. All students will not receive awards, but parents/guardians of those who are scheduled to be awarded will be contacted directly starting on Monday, May 11, 2026. There will be an 8th Grade slideshow at the end of the awards ceremony with pictures of all students. Please contact us if you have any questions at 540-268-2262.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Spring 2026 SOL Testing Dates
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of the upcoming Standards of Learning testing dates for our students. Please review the schedule below and help ensure your child is prepared and present on these important days.
Testing Schedule:
Integrated Reading and Writing - Grade 8: Tuesday, April 28
Reading SOL - Grades 6-8 : Tuesday, May 5
Science SOL- Grade 8: Tuesday, May 12
Civics SOL- Grade 8- Thursday, May 14
Math SOL- Grade 6-8 Tuesday, May 19
Algebra/Geometry SOL- Wednesday, May 20
Testing will begin promptly each day, so it is important that students arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and charge their Chromebooks.
Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing days, as consistent attendance is essential. If your child must be absent, contact the school as soon as possible to arrange a make-up session.
We appreciate your support in helping create a positive and successful testing experience for all students. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 540-268-2262.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Expectations for electronic devices during SOL Testing (Please See)
On SOL testing days, all electronic devices must be put away. This includes cell phones, earbuds, airpods, smart watches, META AI glasses, and all other electronic devices. These devices may not be accessed at any time during the test session. Consequences will be assigned if these expectations are not followed.
For students with an audio accommodation, they MUST use school issued headphones and not their personal ones.
Quarter 4 Interim Grades
Parents/Guardians,
Please check your Parent Portal for Quarter 4 Interim Grades starting at 3:30 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Please be sure to contact any of your child's teachers with concerns.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of the upcoming Standards of Learning testing dates for our students. Please review the schedule below and help ensure your child is prepared and present on these important days.
Testing Schedule:
Integrated Reading and Writing - Grade 8: Tuesday, April 28
Reading SOL - Grades 6-8 : Tuesday, May 5
Science SOL- Grade 8: Tuesday, May 12
Civics SOL- Grade 8- Thursday, May 14
Math SOL- Grade 6-8 Tuesday, May 19
Algebra/Geometry SOL- Wednesday, May 20
Testing will begin promptly each day, so it is important that students arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and charge their Chromebooks.
Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing days, as consistent attendance is essential. If your child must be absent, contact the school as soon as possible to arrange a make-up session.
We appreciate your support in helping create a positive and successful testing experience for all students. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 540-268-2262.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Expectations for electronic devices during SOL Testing (Please See)
On SOL testing days, all electronic devices must be put away. This includes cell phones, earbuds, airpods, smart watches, META AI glasses, and all other electronic devices. These devices may not be accessed at any time during the test session. Consequences will be assigned if these expectations are not followed.
For students with an audio accommodation, they MUST use school issued headphones and not their personal ones.
Quarter 4 Interim Grades
Parents/Guardians,
Please check your Parent Portal for Quarter 4 Interim Grades starting at 3:30 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Please be sure to contact any of your child's teachers with concerns.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Students and Families,
Purple Up For Military Kids on April 15! This is a day set aside for everyone around the Nation to show their support for military-connected students. It is an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 80,000 military connected children. The Virginia Department of Education encourages the entire school community to wear purple on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to show support for our military students and appreciation for their strength and sacrifices.
Thanks!
Mr. Keith
Purple Up For Military Kids on April 15! This is a day set aside for everyone around the Nation to show their support for military-connected students. It is an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 80,000 military connected children. The Virginia Department of Education encourages the entire school community to wear purple on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to show support for our military students and appreciation for their strength and sacrifices.
Thanks!
Mr. Keith
Spring 2026 SOL Testing Dates
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of the upcoming Standards of Learning testing dates for our students. Please review the schedule below and help ensure your child is prepared and present on these important days.
Testing Schedule:
Integrated Reading and Writing - Grade 8: Tuesday, April 28
Reading SOL - Grades 6-8 : Tuesday, May 5
Science SOL- Grade 8: Tuesday, May 12
Civics SOL- Grade 8- Thursday, May 14
Math SOL- Grade 6-8 Tuesday, May 19
Algebra/Geometry SOL- Wednesday, May 20
Testing will begin promptly each day, so it is important that students arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and charge their Chromebooks.
Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing days, as consistent attendance is essential. If your child must be absent, contact the school as soon as possible to arrange a make-up session.
We appreciate your support in helping create a positive and successful testing experience for all students. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 540-268-2262.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
MCPS Preschool Applications
We are now accepting preschool applications for the 2026-2027 school year. You may apply online using the application link on the preschool page of the MCPS website. You may contact us at 540-268-2262 with any questions.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of the upcoming Standards of Learning testing dates for our students. Please review the schedule below and help ensure your child is prepared and present on these important days.
Testing Schedule:
Integrated Reading and Writing - Grade 8: Tuesday, April 28
Reading SOL - Grades 6-8 : Tuesday, May 5
Science SOL- Grade 8: Tuesday, May 12
Civics SOL- Grade 8- Thursday, May 14
Math SOL- Grade 6-8 Tuesday, May 19
Algebra/Geometry SOL- Wednesday, May 20
Testing will begin promptly each day, so it is important that students arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and charge their Chromebooks.
Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing days, as consistent attendance is essential. If your child must be absent, contact the school as soon as possible to arrange a make-up session.
We appreciate your support in helping create a positive and successful testing experience for all students. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 540-268-2262.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
MCPS Preschool Applications
We are now accepting preschool applications for the 2026-2027 school year. You may apply online using the application link on the preschool page of the MCPS website. You may contact us at 540-268-2262 with any questions.
Required Vaccination Information (Please See)
School entrance immunization requirements are established in the Code of Virginia, § 22.1-271.2. Immunization requirements and § 32.1-46. Immunization of patients against certain diseases which remain in effect as written. Additional information about required immunizations for school enrollment is available on the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) School Requirements – Immunization web page. The VDH has prepared important letters, posted under Resources, for families of rising students in Kindergarten and Grades 7 and 12. The Grade 7 packet also includes valuable information about the human papillomavirus (HPV). School divisions are encouraged to share these resources with families and school communities to help them prepare for successful enrollment in the 2026-27 school year and to support ongoing student health and wellness.
The VDOE Office of Behavioral Health and Student Safety remains dedicated to supporting student health and wellness. Contact the VDOE School Health Coordinator Na-Keisha A. White at Na-Keisha.White@doe.virginia.gov with questions or for additional support concerning K-12 immunization requirements.
School entrance immunization requirements are established in the Code of Virginia, § 22.1-271.2. Immunization requirements and § 32.1-46. Immunization of patients against certain diseases which remain in effect as written. Additional information about required immunizations for school enrollment is available on the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) School Requirements – Immunization web page. The VDH has prepared important letters, posted under Resources, for families of rising students in Kindergarten and Grades 7 and 12. The Grade 7 packet also includes valuable information about the human papillomavirus (HPV). School divisions are encouraged to share these resources with families and school communities to help them prepare for successful enrollment in the 2026-27 school year and to support ongoing student health and wellness.
The VDOE Office of Behavioral Health and Student Safety remains dedicated to supporting student health and wellness. Contact the VDOE School Health Coordinator Na-Keisha A. White at Na-Keisha.White@doe.virginia.gov with questions or for additional support concerning K-12 immunization requirements.
Good morning All,
Sports Physical Day is on April 11 from 12-3. Parents should contact Coach Buchanan via phone (540-268-2262) or email (henrybuchanan@mcps.org) to set up an appointment.
Thanks!
Sports Physical Day is on April 11 from 12-3. Parents should contact Coach Buchanan via phone (540-268-2262) or email (henrybuchanan@mcps.org) to set up an appointment.
Thanks!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of the upcoming Standards of Learning testing dates for our students. Please review the schedule below and help ensure your child is prepared and present on these important days.
Testing Schedule:
Integrated Reading and Writing - Grade 8: Tuesday, April 28
Reading SOL - Grades 6-8 : Tuesday, May 5
Science SOL- Grade 8: Tuesday, May 12
Civics SOL- Grade 8- Thursday, May 14
Math SOL- Grade 6-8 Tuesday, May 19
Algebra/Geometry SOL- Wednesday, May 20
Testing will begin promptly each day, so it is important that students arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and charge their Chromebooks.
Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing days, as consistent attendance is essential. If your child must be absent, contact the school as soon as possible to arrange a make-up session.
We appreciate your support in helping create a positive and successful testing experience for all students. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 540-268-2262.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of the upcoming Standards of Learning testing dates for our students. Please review the schedule below and help ensure your child is prepared and present on these important days.
Testing Schedule:
Integrated Reading and Writing - Grade 8: Tuesday, April 28
Reading SOL - Grades 6-8 : Tuesday, May 5
Science SOL- Grade 8: Tuesday, May 12
Civics SOL- Grade 8- Thursday, May 14
Math SOL- Grade 6-8 Tuesday, May 19
Algebra/Geometry SOL- Wednesday, May 20
Testing will begin promptly each day, so it is important that students arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and charge their Chromebooks.
Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing days, as consistent attendance is essential. If your child must be absent, contact the school as soon as possible to arrange a make-up session.
We appreciate your support in helping create a positive and successful testing experience for all students. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 540-268-2262.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Good morning,
Please see the important information below.
1. Spring MAP Testing Reminder
We will begin our Spring MAP Testing session next week. Please see the dates below. Help us by making sure your child has a fully charged chromebook each day.
Spring 2026 MAP Testing dates
Reading - Tuesday, 3/24 - All students
Math - Thursday, 3/26 - All Students
Language Usage - Monday, 3/30 - All Students
2. Behavioral Expectations for Quarter 4
If a student receives a full day of ISS or any OSS dates, they will NOT be permitted to participate in any field trips or field day activities for the remainder of the year. Please assist us in encouraging your child to behave in a positive manner and focus heavily on academic success and character for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Please see the important information below.
1. Spring MAP Testing Reminder
We will begin our Spring MAP Testing session next week. Please see the dates below. Help us by making sure your child has a fully charged chromebook each day.
Spring 2026 MAP Testing dates
Reading - Tuesday, 3/24 - All students
Math - Thursday, 3/26 - All Students
Language Usage - Monday, 3/30 - All Students
2. Behavioral Expectations for Quarter 4
If a student receives a full day of ISS or any OSS dates, they will NOT be permitted to participate in any field trips or field day activities for the remainder of the year. Please assist us in encouraging your child to behave in a positive manner and focus heavily on academic success and character for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
All,
There will be no All In Tutoring during the week of 3/23 -3/27 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
There will be no All In Tutoring during the week of 3/23 -3/27 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
Good morning SMS Parents/Guardians,
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are approaching. They will be held during the week of Monday, March 23, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026. Conferences can be held before school, during the school day based on teacher availability, and after school. Our late conference night will be Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 4:00-7:00. Please contact your child’s teachers to set up conferences starting next week. They may be contacted via email or by phone. You may also call the main office at 540-268-2262 to schedule a conference. If your child has a D or an F, their teachers will be contacting you to set up a conference.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Spring MAP Testing
Good morning,
We will begin our Winter MAP Testing session next week. Please see the dates below. Help us by making sure your child has a fully charged chromebook each day.
Spring 2026 MAP Testing dates
Reading - Tuesday, 3/24 - All students
Math - Thursday, 3/26 - All Students
Language Usage - Monday, 3/30 - All Students
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
Travel Opportunity New Date
Interested in travel? An MCPS teacher is heading to Puerto Rico in the Summer of 2027 through EF Tours, and is hosting an information session on Wednesday, March 18th for interested families at Christiansburg Middle School at 6PM in Room 622. Please note that this is not school-sponsored, and is open to any student and their families, not just middle school students! RSVP if you plan to attend. All questions will be answered at this meeting. RSVP Link: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/ac3scyt. Ms. Hicks can't wait to see you there!
Ms. Linda Hicks
6th Grade Teacher (Science and Advanced Science)
Christiansburg Middle School
1205 Buffalo Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
https://cms.mcps.org/
Virtual Virginia for 2026-2027
MCPS will once again provide a virtual school option in 2026-27 through Virtual Virginia.
Virtual Virginia has open their window for choosing virtual school in MCPS is March 2 through April 10.
Families may use this Google Form to express their interest.
Virtual Virginia is an available option for:
full-time elementary students (no partial-day enrollments)
full-time secondary students
secondary courses that are not offered in the face-to-face format at your school
*The end of Quarter 3
All,
Quarter 3 will end on Thursday, March 19th. Please remind your child to complete all missing assignments and give their best efforts. Please contact their teachers if you have any questions at 540-268-2262 or via email.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith
*2026 Shawsville Middle School Summer Academy
All,
Summer Academy letters will be sent out with Quarter 3 report cards for all students who currently have a D and/or and F in English/Language Arts and/or Math. This will be a warning letter. Final decisions will be made later in the spring based upon updated student data. If your child does not receive a letter and you would like for them to attend, please contact us at 540-268-2262.
Thanks,
Mr. Keith