Ronald W. Reagan Middle School
15801 Tanning House Place, Haymarket, VA 20169
P: 571-402-3500
ronaldreaganms.pwcs.edu
Christopher D. Beemer, Principal

September 13, 2026

Dear Ronald Reagan community,

Thank you for a great week of school!  Here is this week's update:

Model UN Club Interest Meeting

Students interested in global issues, debate, leadership, and problem-solving are invited to attend the Model United Nations Club Interest Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, from 3:00-4:30pm in the cafeteria. Participants will learn about the club, upcoming conferences, and opportunities to develop public speaking, research, and collaboration skills. Students who plan to ride the activity buses should bring their street address to ensure they board the correct bus. 

Lockdown Drill - September 15

In accordance with Virginia Code, this is notification that we will conduct a lockdown drill on Tuesday, September 15th.  Prior to this drill, teachers will have a discussion with their students on securing their classroom and what they should do in the event of a lockdown. During the drill, the whole building (including the main office) will be closed, locked, and silent.

Front Office Reminders

To report an absence: Please submit any absences on the day of the absence or up to 30 days in advance using the Report Absence button in ParentVUE. If the absence has already passed, please email our attendance mailbox at [email protected] . Please include your student's full name, the date(s) of the absence, and the reason for the absence. We cannot accept attendance over the phone.

For early dismissal: You must come into the building to pick up your student. Please have a picture ID available and check your student out using our iPads. We CANNOT check students out between 2:30 PM and our regular dismissal time at 3:00 PM. Please plan to be here no later than 2:30 PM.

To drop off items/lunches at school: Please let your student know that the item has been dropped off by sending them an email. They do not have phone access during the day, but they can check email. The front office cannot always notify students that they have items or lunches in the front office in a timely manner

After School Tutoring Begins This Week! 

After School Tutoring will begin on Tuesday, September 15th, for Math and Language Arts. Up to 20 students per day will be able to attend at this time, so students must sign up in the Student Commons Course on Canvas.

PTSO Information

8th Grade Parents: Ceiling Tiles for our rising 8th graders can be purchased,  picked up, and dropped off throughout the summer. Information on Ceiling  Tiles can be found here.

Businesses: The PTSO is conducting the banner fundraiser again this  year. If you have a business and would like to display a banner during the  next school year, please read this document for more information. You can  download the agreement here. 

Check Out Our August/September Counseling Newsletter!

The Counseling Department's August/September newsletter is now available! In this edition, you'll find important dates for the 2026-27 school year, information about our classroom lessons, high school specialty programs and TJHSST, tutoring resources, technology tips for families, and a variety of mental health and additional support resources.We encourage all families to take a look and stay informed about the many resources and opportunities available to support our students throughout the school year. Reagan Counselor Connection – August/September Edition

Important Points of Interest

• Students will only be allowed to carry water bottles throughout the building. They cannot carry any other drinks  including soda, energy drinks, fast food/Starbucks cups, etc.
• Parents may drop off lunch for students, but students may not receive food deliveries such as DoorDash, UberEats, etc. Parents may only drop off food for their own student, not to feed other students as well.

Mustang Advisory Council

The Mustang Advisory Council (MAC) will meet every other month to get updates on important school topics. Per the bylaws, we are looking for someone to be the new MAC chairperson. If you are interested in taking up the mantle, please email me at [email protected] . A special thanks to Mr. Doug Burney for being our chairman for the past two years!

Picture Day - September 17 & 18

School pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 17th & Friday, September 18th. Students will take their school pictures during their PE class.

Back to School Night

Mark your calendars, we will hold two Back to School Night events on September 22 for 6th and 7th grade parents and September 24 for 8th grade parents. Both nights will run from 6-8pm

RRMS Technology Replacement and Insurance

Each student was issued an iPad, case, charging block, and charging cord at the start of the school year. We have received questions regarding students who did not receive a charging block and/or charging cord with their iPad. This occurred because the accessory was not returned at the end of the previous school year. Please remember that all devices and accessories are the property of PWCS and should be treated with care. Replacement iPad accessories are available for students who have lost or damaged their original items. To obtain a replacement accessory, students may:

• Pay through their Student Quick Pay account by selecting the “Replacement iPad Accessories” tile, or
• Bring cash (exact change only) or a check payable to Reagan Middle School to the front office.
  After payment has been made, students must bring proof of payment to the front office to receive their replacement item.

Replacement Accessory Fees

• Charging cord $10.00
• Adapter $10.00
• Charging block $15.00
• iPad case $120.00

Please note: Only school-approved accessories may be used to ensure device compatibility and to maintain a safe environment. If you wish to purchase optional third-party insurance for your student's device and accessories, you can find more information here.

Morning Drop Off Procedures

In order to help alleviate some of the traffic backup we typically experience in the morning, we ask that you follow the instructions below for drop off and use the photo as a reference.

• Please enter the parking lot as directed by security at the intersection and pull forward to fill up all available space along the curb. This enables more cars to enter the parking lot and reduces the car line and amount of time it takes students to enter the building.
• Please do NOT allow students to exit cars until the car has proceeded past the first crosswalk. There are orange
  barriers in place to prevent this. Please follow the direction of staff working to keep everyone safe.
• All car riders, walkers, and bike riders will enter the building at the back of the building (Door 6) and go through the Evolv system. Bus riders will enter through Door 1 and go through Evolv.
• Students may begin entering the building at 7:45am and head to the cafeteria to eat breakfast or wait in the gym. At 8:00am students may leave the cafeteria/gym and proceed to class/lockers.

 

Achieving Excellence Together,

Chris Beemer

Principal