About Explorer
Trailblazer Camp 2022
Get ready for Explorer Middle School!
All incoming 7th and new 8th-grade students will have the opportunity to meet new friends, receive their class schedules and a school t-shirt, find their classes, l
Complete the registration online using this link.
Registration must be completed by June 1st in order to guarantee a T-shirt.
Trailblazer Camp will be held at EMS on Monday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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.
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 |
| Grade Level | Capacity | Open Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | 314 | Closed |
| 08 | 356 | Closed |
| SPED Resource | 50 | Closed |
| Structured/SC | 9 | Closed |
| CD/SC | 18 | Closed |
*The second chart above reflects the capacity for the upcoming 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.
Principal's Welcome
Explorer Elective Classes
School Tours
Want to see Explorer in person? Use the button below to sign up and pick your date. In-person tours are held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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.
Daily Bell Schedule
Block A/B
Block C/D
Block E/F
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.
Period 5: 1:07-1:56 p.m.
Block C: 12:15-1:30 p.m.
Period 4: 12:15-1:04 p.m.
Period 6: 1:59-2:48 p.m.
Block D: 1:33-2:48 p.m.
Block E: 1:07-2:22 p.m.
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.
Block B: 9:52-10:41 a.m.
Period 2: 9:35-10:06 a.m.
Period 2: 9:35-10:06 a.m.
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
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