King's Fork Middle School

Highlights 

King’s Fork Middle School is committed to providing a challenging education so that students are equipped with basic as well as critical thinking skills in order to be productive in the competitive, technological, and culturally diverse society of the 21st century.  By using the teaming approach, faculty and staff are able to meet together to monitor student progress as well as plan lessons and share teaching strategies.  The Accelerated Reader program is part of the instructional day for all students.

School Snapshot
Grades - 6 through 8
Motto - Together We Can Succeed
Principal - Talmadge Darden
Assistant Principals -
Harvey Bullock
Joylyn Dildy
Tawana Ford
Mascot - Jaguars
Colors - Teal and Gold
2008 Enrollment - 1,009
Average Class Size - 26
Preliminary 2008 Results - Fully Accredited
Parents to Contact -
Laurie Lee Willman  255-4143


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This state-of-the-art facility includes a distance learning laboratory, Media Center with a technology laboratory, and a full-sized gymnasium designed for after-school community use.  All classrooms are connected to the Media Center via telephone and television monitors.  Each classroom has a computer connected to a large-screen monitor as well as at least two additional computers so that students may participate in technology enhanced instruction.

 The administrative staff has an open door policy where students, parents, and staff are always welcome.  Principal Talmadge Darden sees King’s Fork Middle School as a place where “Great Kids are Doing Great Things With a Great Staff”.

website: www.spsk12.net/schools/kfms/
Shining Stars
Five KFMS students were selected for All-District Chorus.

Students and Staff of King’s Fork Middle School raised more than $6,500 to be donated to the following charities: American Heart Association, United Way, Suffolk Education Foundation, March of Dimes and the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.

Ashley Alston, an 8th grade Algebra teacher, was named the 2008 City-Wide Middle School Teacher of the year for Suffolk Public Schools.

Students and staff raised over $4,900 to benefit local victims of the 2008 Suffolk tornado.
"Jaguars Making a Difference” a school service club, recognizes the following students who have volunteered more than 30 hours of community service:
Stephanie Brereton (6th grade)– 34 hours;
Kirsten Holt (6th grade)– 31 hours;
Laura Smith (7th grade)– 32 hours;
Tommy Byrd (8th grade)– 31 hours.


Outreach Efforts
The school participates in the division’s Partners-in-Education program with these organizations:
BB&T Bank
ReMax AcrossTown Realty
Food Lion - Route 10
Barton Ford
Starr Motors

 

2008 Test Scores
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) are a framework of basic skills students in each grade level should learn in English, math, science, social studies, and technology.

The SOL tests are given each spring to measure students' success in meeting these state standards. State benchmarks for 2008 is a 70 percent pass rate in all subjects.


2008 SOL Scores:
 English  82
Math 74
Science 85
History 82


Student Awards
King’s Fork students have earned awards and achievements the following areas:
District Band, Orchestra and Chorus.
Woodmen of the World Award for Excellence in American History
Amadas Industries Award for Achievement in Math & Science
Presidential Academic Awards
Presidential Fitness Awards
City-Wide PTA Cultural Arts contest


Extracurriculars
King’s Fork students can participate in these additional activities:
Intramural Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball
CHROME Club
Future Business Leaders of America
Student Council
Association
National Junior Beta Club
Kids Caring for Kids
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Technology Students of America
Young Men of Direction
Drama Club
Ecology Club

 

 
     
 
   
 
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