Dear JCMES Families,
We want to take this opportunity to introduce the new administrative team here at John C Myers, Mrs. Coffman and Mrs. Rinker. Mrs. Rinker is coming from Frederick County Public Schools with experience as an Instructional Coach, Math Specialist, and teaching experience in first, third, and fifth grades. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 children, working in the garden, and caring for her chickens.
Please review the important information below regarding our upcoming school year.
2025-2026 Registration:
If you have not completed the 2025-2026 registration, please do so as soon as possible. Registration links have been sent to families via email. If you have questions, please call and ask to speak with Mrs. Shifflett.
Rising PreK and Kindergarten Students:
Rising PreK and Kindergarten students must have a school physical form on file to begin school. Forms can be dropped off at JCMES (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM) or emailed to jcmesnotes@rockingham.k12.va.
Bus Transportation Information:
Bus transportation details will be available at Meet the Teacher Night on August 18, as RCPS Transportation finalizes routes close to the start of school. If your child's transportation needs have changed, please email Donna Shifflett (dshifflett@rockingham.k12.va.
School Tours:
New to JCMES? Join Mrs. Coffman or Mrs. Rinker for a guided tour August 6th and 7th to see the school, ask questions, and learn about JCM procedures. Tours will be offered during the following times:
August 6th: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00
August 7th: 8:30, 9:30
Returning families are invited to drop in for a self-guided scavenger hunt on August 7 between 4:00–5:30 PM, a fun way for younger students to refresh their memory of key areas in the school.
Teacher Assignments:
Starting the week of July 28, your child’s teacher will contact you by phone and email to gather important information, confirm transportation plans, and schedule your Meet the Teacher time for August 18. The initial call is a great chance to share helpful information for the upcoming year.
Meet the Teacher:
Meet the Teacher night will be on August 18th between 3:00-6:30 PM. Teachers will be reaching out to schedule a specific time for you to come in on that evening. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, see the classroom, bring in supplies for the year, and gather important bus transportation information.
Teachers spend most of the days during work week at trainings, meetings and inservices and are not necessarily available in their rooms. Please do not request other times for your child’s teacher to meet with you unless there are unavoidable circumstances such as travel.
School Lunches
For the 25-26 school year, meal prices will be as follows:
Breakfast - $1.50 Lunch - $2.50
Families will be able to add money to student lunch accounts and/or complete eligibility paperwork for free/reduced lunch costs. Paperwork will be available at Meet the Teacher or online in the beginning of August. Only 1 application is needed per family.
Substitute Teachers Needed:
Consider applying to be a substitute teacher for the 2025–2026 school year—a flexible role where you choose when and where you work, including right here at JCMES. Substitutes play a vital role in supporting our students and school community; for more information, contact Liza Coffman (lcoffman@rockingham.k12.va.us
Attachments:
To help ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year, please take a minute to review the 2025-2026 School Supply List and Important Information for Jake Families.
We’re grateful to have you as part of the JCMES community and are excited to welcome your children with care, continuing support, and high-quality learning experiences. If you have any questions, please call us at 540-896-2297— our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We are looking forward to meeting you soon!
Liza Coffman, Principal lcoffman@rockingham.k12.va.us
Jenna Rinker, Assistant Principal jrinker@rockingham.k12.va.us