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2025-2026 Information

The key handbooks and guidelines developed for students of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been updated.  Updated online versions of all four handbooks are available on the MCPS website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/students/rights/.

Physical Education Clothing Information / Spirit Wear

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Show your John Poole school spirit and make a purchase in our spirit wear store.  All monies raised will be used to purchase equipment for our physical education department. 

All orders will be shipped to John Poole during the second week of October and delivered to your student during lunch.  When placing the order please put your student's name as the purchaser.  This will allow us to sort orders easier. 

Click here to access the link to the store. 

Support the MCPS Give Back Program.  Learn how you can donate backpacks with supplies to students in need

 

New Student Orientation

The 2025-2026 Montgomery County Public Schools Student Transition Day will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025.  This orientation is for all 6th grade students, as well as any 7th and 8th grade students who are new to John Poole Middle School.  The orientation will be held from 7:55-11:40 a.m.  Students may start arriving at JPMS any time after 7:30 a.m.  Buses will be provided for all of our students who take a bus to school. During orientation, students will review their schedule, meet their teachers, get their locker combination and practice opening them, and learn all about being a Timberwolf.  If you have any questions about this event, please contact the main office.

Back to School Night

Back to School Night will be Thursday, September 4, 2025.  Information coming soon!

2025-2026 Forms and Information

  • Parent-Child Reunification Authorization Form- (will be sent home with students on the first day)  English   Spanish
    • Directory Withholding Form- Must be returned by September 10- (will be sent home with students on the first day) Protection of Pupil Rights (Directory Withholding, Page 2)- (will be sent home with students on the first day)  
  • Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form- (will be sent home with students on the first day)
  • Pesticide Information- English/Spanish (will also be sent home with students on the first day)
  • Asbestos Information- English/Spanish (will also be sent home with students on the first day)
  • Additional 6th Grade Documentation

6th Grade Outdoor Education 2025-2026 Information

Outdoor Education for 6th Grade will take place November 5-7, 2025, at the Skycroft Conference Center.  The Skycroft Conferene Center is located at 9621 Frostown Road, Middletown MD 21769.

Outdoor Ed Parent Meetings 

Outdoor Education Parent Meeting information coming soon.