Poe Middle School emphasizes both academic excellence and personal growth. The school is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and preparing students for success.

Our Mission

 At Poe Middle School, our goal as a school community is to support and educate all students in an environment of academic excellence. We provide a positive environment, cultivate a growth mindset, and deliver high-quality instruction while taking personal responsibility for every student. We do this so that students will be literate, resilient, and informed global citizens.

Healthy Minds, Healthy Students

Poe Middle School participates in Our Minds Matter, a student-led movement pushing to improve student mental health. The Poe Minds Matter chapter works tirelessly to meet the organization’s goals: encouraging self-care and healthy habits, improving relationships with friends and family, boosting peer-to-peer support systems, and encouraging more students to seek help when they need it.

IB Middle Years Program

Poe students go above and beyond in preparing themselves for a lifetime of learning! Through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, Poe Middle School students are learning how to be more knowledgeable and caring to help build a better world. Students who participate in the IB Programme at Poe Middle School continue their advanced academic journey when they enter Annandale High School. 

A Rich History

Opened on September 1, 1960, Edgar Allan Poe Middle School is one of the very first intermediate schools opened by Fairfax County Public Schools. Poe is built on land notable for being one of the highest points of elevation in Fairfax County. During the Civil War, the Union Army used this land as a campsite.

Famous Names

You probably know a few former Poe students! Before he played in the Super Bowl, former Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood walked Poe’s hallways, as did UCLA women’s soccer coach Amanda Cromwell. Also, the Force is strong at Poe — actor Mark Hamill, who plays “Star Wars” hero Luke Skywalker, was a student here, too!

Awesome After-School Programs

From Dungeons & Dragons to Flag Football, there’s something for everyone at Poe! Students enjoy a wide variety of after-school activities. Some, like the National Junior Honor Society, STEM Club, and Homework Club, complement classroom lessons. The Running Club, Volleyball Club, and the “Swole Squad” Weightlifting Club encourage students to get fit! Other clubs help students explore their artistic talents, such as Raven Theatre and Photography Club.

Our Powerful PTSA

The Poe PTSA hosts several events involving more of our families in their students' education, starting with a Back to School Night. Many Poe families participate in Parent Advisory Meetings. The PTSA also hosts monthly Parent Coffees to inform families about upcoming community events.

Encouraging Positive Behavior

Our school day includes a 40-minute intervention-remediation-enrichment block every Tuesday through Friday and Community Circles during advisory to build community and a sense of belonging. 

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

Poe Middle School is making strides in reducing tardiness and chronic absenteeism. At the end of each quarter, we hold special celebrations for students with fewer than 3 absences and 10 tardies during that quarter.

School Spirit

Workout Wednesdays, Hot Dog Fridays, Spirit weeks throughout the year, Morning News Program each day, Joke of the week from the principal, and PTSA school swag all week.

Poe Middle School is more than just a place of learning; it's a community where young minds are nurtured, and spirits are uplifted.