Attendance & Punctuality

To protect our instructional time, every minute of the school day is valuable. Students arriving late or leaving early miss critical learning that cannot be easily replaced.

The tardy bell for Nottoway Intermediate and Nottoway Middle is at 8:55 AM. Instruction begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
Dismissal will be at 3:35 PM each day. We ask that you avoid picking up your child early to ensure they benefit from every moment of our high-quality instruction.
When students miss school or arrive late, they miss valuable learning time. Students may be required to attend tutoring or other avenues to regain missed instruction.

Cell Phone & Personal Device Policy

To protect learning time, reduce distractions, and promote healthy social interactions, we are implementing a firm policy regarding personal devices.

Cell phone use (including smartwatches) is not permitted during the school day.
From the first bell to the last bell, phones must be turned off and stored in backpacks. They are not to be carried in pockets.
If you need to contact your child during the day, please call the main office. Students will be able to use the main office phone with staff permission if they need to call home.

Behavioral Expectations

We are creating a learning environment that prepares students not only for academics, but for life. Respect is the cornerstone of this environment.

Students are expected to follow all school rules, including this important one: No hats, no earbuds, and no phones during the day.
Respect will be expected and shown by everyone—students and staff alike. We will communicate with courtesy and kindness.

Backpacks & Water Bottles

Students may bring backpacks to school.
Students may bring water bottles. While clear bottles are no longer required, we ask that students only bring water (no sugary sodas, juices, or colored drinks) to help keep our classrooms clean and focused.

Athletics: Student-Athletes are Students First!

Our athletic team is dedicated to our students' success on the field, and more importantly, in the classroom.

Students who are not meeting academic and behavioral expectations will miss playing and practice time to focus on these crucial areas.
All parents of student-athletes are required to attend a Parent/Player Meeting prior to their child’s participation in their first competition. If a parent does not attend, the student cannot participate until a meeting has been held. Coaches and Athletic Directors will provide multiple opportunities to attend.

Nottoway Middle School