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Join us for Rising 6th Grade Family Night
Congratulations to the winner and runner up of our spelling bee.
Save the date as you are invited to James Madison on February 24th for our annual literacy night. Join us for a fun and engaging evening celebrating the joy of reading and learning. You can expect a fair themed event including cotton candy, snow cones, hot dogs, free books, and prizes. Be the first to shop at our book fair and enter a free raffle to win a 25-dollar Kroger gift card. This is a fantastic opportunity to spark a love of reading in your family. We look forward to seeing you there!
Our PTA has officially launched the JMMS Gear Store!
You can customize EVERYTHING — shirts, hoodies, hats, and more to show off your Matador Pride!
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Coming soon: Nike and Under Armour items will be added in the next few days, so keep checking back!
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Don’t wait — visit the store today and create your perfect JMMS look!
2025-2026 James Madison Teacher of the Year…Mr. Jesse Wilson!
His commitment to supporting students with patience, creativity, and heart makes a lasting impact every day.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Wilson is known for his passion for baseball, wrestling, and his right hand man, all of which bring extra joy and energy to his work and life.
Thank you, Mr. Wilson, for everything you do to inspire, encourage, and empower your students. You truly are a home run for our school community!
Congratulations to our JMMS Volleyball team in winning the City Championship!
Congratulations to James Madiosn Middle School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams in bringing home the City Championship titles!
Our Mission
James Madison Middle School is committed to providing learning experiences that will assist our students to achieve their greatest potential to adapt and adjust to a diverse and ever-changing society. We are dedicated to the belief that diversity is a strength to be respected. At James Madison Middle School, we believe every child can and will learn. We will empower our students by unlocking their curiosity, work ethic, empathy, and resilience in a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment. Our goal is to guide our students to reach their full potential as global citizens who embody our 3Rs - Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be Ready to Learn.
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A guide to what the Commonwealth of Virginia’s new school ratings mean for RCPS families.
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RCPS is only the third school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive this honor.
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Kaicey Manns is RCPS' 2026 Teacher of the Year!
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The first day of school is Tuesday, August 19. Be sure to check out our Back to School Hub for important updates!