Welcome to Piccowaxen Middle School!

Welcome to the Piccowaxen Middle School website. Please feel free to browse all the links, learn more about the school, and contact faculty members.

Piccowaxen Middle School is in the southern most region of Charles County. Our school consists of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students with a student body population of approximately 500 students.  

American Education Week Calendar of Events
Click on the link above to view all the events planned for American Education Week.

Parent Enhancement Workshop - Easy, Creative, and Nutritional Meals On The Go 
Held by our local Tri-County Youth Services Bureau -  Click Above for More Information

Announcing the 4th Annual 2009 MLK JR Essay Contest
To participate, entrant must submit his/her essay on "Making a Difference – What kind of business would you create to help your community?" Click above for more details. Click here for an entry form.

Young Authors' Contest
Middle school students grades 6 through 8 can write a poem, short story or essay.  Click here for more details. Contest is also open to grades 2 through 5. All winning entries will be published in an anthology and each student author and his/her teacher will receive a copy.  

American Freedom Day and Vetrans Tribute Display Case
This year Piccowaxen would like to honor our Veterans by transforming our display case in the main lobby into a tribute for Piccowaxen family members and friends that are either currently serving in the armed forces or have served in the armed forces in the past. To find out more about Piccowaxen's plans for American Freedom Day or you have any photographs or military memorabilia that you would be willing to loan us for the display, please click here for more details.

Picco is Going Green
Help us recycle and raise money at the same time. Click on the link to view a list of the recycling fund-raisers Piccowaxen will be hosting.

History Fair Information - This Year's Theme - Innovation in History: Impact and Change
All the information that you need for National History Day is available right here.
Student Packet - Click here for a downloadable version of the student packet.
History Day Blast Off - Click here for a printable copy of the information that was presented at the History Day Blast Off.

Science Fair Information
Science Fair Due Dates - A list of all important due dates and other useful information regarding this year's Science Fair.
Science Fair Presentation - A printable version of the Science Fair presentation for parents.

Community Spotlight:

View Piccowaxen's Charles County Fair Winners for 2009
Congratulations to all of Piccowaxen's 2009 Charles County Fair Winnners!!

Piccowaxen Students Honor The Tomb of the Unknowns
On Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 most of Piccowaxen's 8th grade class traveled to Arlington Cemetery where they honored our American Soldiers. Click here for pictures and more information.

 
Patriotism Flies High at Piccowaxen Middle School
Sixth grade student B.J. Carter presents Principal Schroeck and Mrs. Langston a United States flag that was flown in honor of Piccowaxen, over the headquarters of the Multi-National Corps: Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Click here for more information.

STUDENTS GET THE MESSAGE, 'JUST SAY NO'
Piccowaxen congratulates Jessica Hirst, Ray Hackett, Brent Welch, and Kyle Bailey for being a part of the 2008 Just Say No, Students Against Drunk Driving - Drug Prevention seminar. During the seminar, students and officers discussed prescription medicine, internet and firearm safety, drugs, alcohol and tobacco. For more information click here.

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Mission Statement:

Through the guidance of a dedicated, caring, and talented staff, Piccowaxen Middle School's mission is to promote social, academic, and behavioral success for students and most importantly, instill a positive attitude toward life-long learning.

Piccowaxen Middle School continues to accelerate academic achievement, provide a safe learning and work environment, and looks for ways to build home-school-business-community partnerships. We are comprised of highly qualified faculty/staff; a professional learning community committed to creating opportunities for success for ALL students.

We are very proud of our academic achievement, student GPA, attendance rates, extra curricular participation, student and faculty recognitions, and positive student behavior reflected in our school data. We are determined to be the BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL!

Kenneth J. Schroeck, Principal