By joining VMSA, members gain networking to collaborate and share best practices statewide, plus resources for information, curriculum development, and school organization. We help schools create positive, developmentally responsive environments so all Virginia middle schoolers thrive!
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Join both VMSA and the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) and save 10% on total dues. Applications for dual membership are only accepted via US mail.
Joining is easy: applications are available at amle.org/affiliates, and your members can use code READYSET to apply the additional 20% discount. Members needing assistance aligning their AMLE membership expiration date with their affiliate membership may fill out the form here or contact membercenter@amle.org.
These regions correspond to the superintendent regions as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
| Region | Divisions |
|---|---|
| Region I | Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Hopewell, New Kent County, Petersburg, Powhatan County, Prince George County, Richmond, Surry County, Sussex County |
| Region II | Accomack County, Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Isle of Wight County, Newport News, Norfolk, Northampton County, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Southampton County, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg-James City County, York County |
| Region III | Caroline County, Colonial Beach, Essex County, Fredericksburg, Gloucester County, King George County, King William County, King and Queen County, Lancaster County, Mathews County, Middlesex County, Northumberland County, Richmond County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Westmoreland County, West Point |
| Region IV | Alexandria, Arlington County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Fauquier County, Frederick County, Loudoun County, Madison County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Orange County, Page County, Prince William County, Rappahannock County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Winchester |
| Region V | Albemarle County, Amherst County, Augusta County, Bath County, Bedford County, Buena Vista, Campbell County, Charlottesville, Fluvanna County, Greene County, Harrisonburg, Highland County, Lexington, Louisa County, Lynchburg, Nelson County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, Staunton, Waynesboro |
| Region VI | Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Danville, Floyd County, Franklin County, Henry County, Martinsville, Montgomery County, Patrick County, Pittsylvania County, Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem |
| Region VII | Bland County, Bristol, Buchanan County, Carroll County, Dickenson County, Galax, Giles County, Grayson County, Lee County, Norton, Pulaski County, Radford, Russell County, Scott County, Smyth County, Tazewell County, Washington County, Wise County, Wythe County |
| Region VIII | Amelia County, Appomattox County, Brunswick County, Buckingham County, Charlotte County, Cumberland County, Greensville County, Halifax County, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg County, Nottoway County, Prince Edward County |
Member schools across the Commonwealth, listed with district and region.
| School name | District | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Bridge Middle School | Chesterfield County | 1 |
| Belmont Ridge Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Blue Ridge Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Brambleton Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Carter G. Woodson Middle School | Hopewell City | 1 |
| Cave Spring Middle School | Roanoke County | 6 |
| Cradock Middle School | Portsmouth City | 2 |
| Damascus Middle School | Washington County | 3 |
| E. B. Stanley Middle School | Washington County | 6 |
| Eagle Ridge Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Farmwell Station Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle School | Alexandria City | 4 |
| Glade Spring Middle School | Washington County | 6 |
| Gum Spring Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Harmony Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Harper Park Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Holman Middle School | Henrico County | 2 |
| J. Lupton Simpson Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| J. Michael Lunsford Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Nelson Middle School | Nelson County | 5 |
| River Bend Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Seneca Ridge Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Smart's Mill Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Sterling Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Stone Hill Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Arlington County | 4 |
| Trailside Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Wallace Middle School | Washington County | 7 |
| Watson Mountain Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| Willard Middle School | Loudoun County | 4 |
| William Byrd Middle School | Roanoke County | 6 |
We extend our deepest gratitude to our lifetime members, whose unwavering dedication and support have been the cornerstone of VMSA's mission. Thank you for your lifelong partnership in shaping the future of education in Virginia.
| Name | Title / Role |
|---|---|
| Libby Briggs | Mathematics Teacher, South County Middle School, Fairfax |
| Skyles Calhoun | VMSA Board, Past President |
| Mark Chamberlain | VMSA Board, Past Schools to Watch Director |
| Scott Clark | — |
| Kathleen Dills | Principal, Linkhorn Middle School, Lynchburg |
| Betty Dore | Past VMSA Board, Executive Director |
| Sandy DuTemple | VMSA Board, Past President and Schools to Watch Director |
| Sandy Frederick | VMSA Board, Past President |
| Virginia Jones | VMSA Board, Past President |
| Ken Nicely | VMSA Board, AMLE Advisor, Past President |
| Barbara Nichols | VMSA Board, Executive Director |
| Lisa Norris | VMSA Board, Past President and Past Associate Director |
| Howard Ormond | VMSA Board, Past Board Advisor |
| Atif Qarni | Former Virginia Secretary of Education |
| Gayle Sutton | VMSA Board, Past President |
| Mychael Willon | VMSA Board, President Elect and Past PTA Representative |
| Chuck Wilson | VMSA Board, Past President |