About Explorer
School Counselors' Information
Mrs. Shea and Mrs. Buffington, 7th and 8th Grade counselors, will be available throughout school hours. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via email:
- Mrs. Shea - grizzutoshea@pvschools.net
- Mrs. Buffington - csheabuffington@pvschools.net
Please welcome the newest team member, Mrs. Jordan, who is our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) teacher. You can reach out to her at atjordan@pvschools.net.
See the January Newsletter Here
Request a Meeting with the EMS Counseling Team
Open Enrollment
Continue your child's journey of excellence by open enrolling. Open Enrollment is a process allowing parents or guardians to apply for admission to any public school, as long as there is classroom space available. Parents and guardians often choose to open enroll their children in PVSchools for various reasons, including the unique and innovative award-winning programs, teaching philosophy, extracurricular activities, and more.
For more information on the open enrollment process, to include early bird open enrollment information, visit the PVSchools Open Enrollment webpage.
| Grade Level | Capacity | Open Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | 388 | Open |
| 08 | 383 | Open |
| SPED Resource | 50 | Closed |
| Structured/SC | 9 | Closed |
| CD/SC | 12 | Closed |
*The chart above reflects the capacity for the current school year. For the following school year, all grade levels are accepting open enrollment applications unless otherwise stated.
**A specialized program that is designated closed for the current school year will remain closed for the following school year unless otherwise stated. Students interested in being put on the waitlist should complete an Open Enrollment application.
Explorer Middle School 2/22/2021 Reopening Plan
Read our reopening plan by clicking the below link:
or
Visit the District website for info.
Daily Bell Schedule
|
Block A/B |
Block C/D |
Block E/F |
|---|---|---|
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Block A: 9:00-10:21 a.m |
Period 1: 9:00-9:55 a.m. |
Period 1: 9:00-9:55 a.m. |
|
Block B: 10:24-11:39 a.m. |
Period 2: 9:58-10:47 a.m. |
Period 2: 9:58-10:47 a.m. |
|
Lunch: 11:42 a.m. - 12:12 p.m. |
Period 3: 10:50-11:39 a.m. |
Period 3: 10:50-11:39 a.m. |
|
Period 4: 12:15-1:04 p.m. |
Lunch: 11:42 a.m. - 12:12 p.m. |
Lunch: 11:42 a.m. - 12:12 p.m. |
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Period 5: 1:07-1:56 p.m. |
Block C: 12:15-1:30 p.m. |
Period 4: 12:15-1:04 p.m. |
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Period 6: 1:59-2:48 p.m. |
Block D: 1:33-2:48 p.m. |
Block E: 1:07-2:22 p.m. |
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Period 7: 2:51-3:40 p.m. |
Period 7: 2:51-3:40 p.m. |
Block F: 2:25-3:40 p.m. |
Below is our early release schedule.
|
Block A/B |
Block C/D |
Block E/F |
|---|---|---|
|
Block A: 9:00-9:49 a.m. |
Period 1: 9:00-9:32 a.m. |
Period 1: 9:00-9:32 a.m. |
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Block B: 9:52-10:41 a.m. |
Period 2: 9:35-10:06 a.m. |
Period 2: 9:35-10:06 a.m. |
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Period 4: 10:44-11:16 a.m. |
Period 3: 10:09-10:41 a.m. |
Period 3: 10:09-10:41 a.m. |
|
Period 5: 11:19-11:50 a.m. |
Block C: 10:44-11:33 a.m. |
Period 4: 10:44-11:16 a.m. |
|
Period 6: 11:53 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. |
Block D: 11:36 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. |
Block E: 11:19 a.m. - 12:08 p.m. |
|
Period 7: 12:28-1:00 p.m. |
Period 7: 12:28-1:00 p.m. |
Block F: 12:11-1:00 p.m. |
Principal's Welcome
Explorer Middle School Campus Tours
Tours will be given at 4:00 PM on Tuesdays from Tue, Oct 12, 2021, to Tue, Dec 14, 2021.
Schedule a campus tour of Explorer Middle School. Park in the North Parking lot and enter through the front office. Arrive before 4:00 PM to start the tour on time. Use the below button to go to SignUp Genius to book your tour.
Explorer Elective Classes
Registration
To register for Explorer Middle School for the 2021-2022 Academic Year:
If you would like to register a new student for the upcoming academic year, please complete the registration steps, which you can initiate on the PVSchools website. You will complete an online form and supporting paperwork, and then you can email the following documentation to our school counselors:
8th Grade: Mrs. Shea - grizzutoshea@pvschools.net
7th Grade: Mrs. Buffington - csheabuffington@pvschools.net
A birth certificate
Immunization records
Proof of residency**
If you have any questions, please feel free to email our counselors.
**You must live within Explorer's boundaries as outlined on the district website or apply for Open Enrollment. Submitted Open Enrollment applications will be placed on a waitlist and reviewed by our principal monthly.
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