The Dunne Dispatch - 02/15/2024

Save the Date: Mount Vernon District 2024 Graduation Dates

It is not too soon to mark your calendars for our spring 2024 graduation ceremonies. See below for a listing of graduation dates for Mount Vernon District schools. 

• Bryant High School & AIM: Wednesday, June 5, 4 p.m., Bryant High School
• Edison High School: Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 p.m., Eagle Bank Arena
• Hayfield Secondary School: Monday, June 10, 9:30 a.m., Eagle Bank Arena
• Lewis High School: Monday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., Eagle Bank Arena
• Mount Vernon High School: Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 a.m., Eagle Bank Arena
• Quander Road School: Thursday, May 30, 3:30 p.m., Quander Road School
• South County High School: Monday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at Eagle Bank Arena
• West Potomac High School: Tuesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at Eagle Bank Arena

Visit the FCPS website for a complete list of Class of 2024 Graduations.

Woodley Hills Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair, March 11-15

The Woodley Hills Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon!  The fair will be set up on March 8 and open for shopping from March 11-15.  More information is forthcoming. In the meantime, Woodley Hill families, please consider volunteering at this important fundraiser. They need help decorating, setting up, working at the fair during school hours, and packing up at the end of the week. Questions? Please feel free to send an email to: jvconnors@fcps.edu

South County MS Theatre Presents Matilda!

Join us for the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Performances are on Feb 16th at 7pm and Feb 17th at 1 and 7pm. Tickets are 8$ and found through Etix:

Edison High School Hosts For Parents Only - Parent Presentation on Trends in the Drug Culture, February 29 

Many challenges and responsibilities come with being a parent, and having to address a difficult topic with your child, such as drug culture, trends and identifying signs of substance use, can be stressful. Drugs and drug paraphernalia is now being disguised as common everyday items out in plain sight, to go unrecognized by parents or other adults. The Substance Abuse Prevention Program wants to provide families with information so they will be able to recognize drugs and drug paraphernalia as well as the signs of drug-use. This presentation will equip caregivers with the information needed to have real and meaningful dialog with their children concerning these issues. 

The Substance Abuse Prevention Program is hosting a presentation on February 29, 6:00pm at Edison High School to provide information on the trends in drug culture, which has created innovative ways to hook children. After the presentation, there will be time to ask questions or to receive more information as well as a Narcan Training provided by a member of the Community Services Board.

Cameron Elementary School Cheetah Fun Run, February 29

Save the date for Cameron Elementary School's Cheetah Fun Run! On February 29, students will have the chance to run and participate in this fundraiser that will support our outdoor classroom.

Mount Eagle Multicultural Night, March 7, 6 pm

Mount Eagle Elementary School will host its Multicultural Night on Thursday, March 7 beginning at 6pm. Members of the Mount Eagle community are encouraged to mark their calendars and begin planning how they would like to contribute. Organizers would love for you to share about your home culture.