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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
I hope this message finds you all well and enjoying a pleasant week. As we embark on another week of learning and growth here at Whitman Middle School, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some important updates and events.
Black History Month Celebration:
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Our school will be hosting various activities and discussions throughout the month to commemorate this important occasion. Please encourage your child to participate and engage in these events as we celebrate diversity and promote understanding. Together, we can ensure that Whitman Middle School continues to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for all students.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
John Flowers
Principal
Whitman Middle School
We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between Whitman Middle School and EduTutorVA, a program that connects college students from 14 colleges and universities across Virginia with our students for virtual, high-impact tutoring.
Program Details:
When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday during the "A" Block of the After-School Program
Starting Date: Tuesday, February 20th
Cost: This is a free program
How to Sign Up:
If you would like to enroll your student in this incredible program, please contact Ms. Rivers at abrivers@fcps.edu
Learn More:
For more information about the EduTutorVA program, click on the link below:
https://www.edututorva.org/
This is a fantastic opportunity for your student to receive personalized tutoring and support from college students dedicated to making a positive impact. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!
 
 
 
In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
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