Quioccasin Middle School is a public school located in Henrico County, Virginia. It is part of the Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) system, which serves over 50,000 students in grades K-12. Quioccasin Middle School is a middle school level institution and serves approximately 1,000 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse population, with students from all backgrounds and cultures. At Quioccasin Middle School, the staff strive to create an emotionally, intellectually, and physically secure environment for students to flourish and succeed. The school places an emphasis on the use of technology and creative problem solving in the classroom. It also prides itself on specialized instruction and fostering innovation in learning. Quioccasin Middle School has a variety of extracurricular and athletic activities, including art, drama, chorus, and a range of sport teams. Additionally, Quioccasin Middle School places a huge emphasis on character building — in fact their motto is “Start Wide, End Great.” They provide a wide variety of character education and social-emotional learning opportunities for their students, helping them to become principled citizens who can thrive in an ever-changing world. At Quioccasin Middle School, students have the opportunity to excel academically and personally, while learning how to be kind and compassionate human beings. The school's comprehensive approach to education helps to prepare middle schoolers for the more advanced levels of high school with an emphasis on knowledge and skill, as well as character development.