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 Hello Mustangs,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!
Our goal is simple: We want to be the best middle school in Fairfax County Public Schools. To do this, we will ensure that every student, family, and staff member feels like they belong to our school community. We want this to be a place where everyone is excited to learn, work, and have fun, and if we do these two things, then I know we will reach our goal. Additionally, please know that we strive for everyone to experience excellence at South County Middle School every day!
I look forward to working with every student and family this year. As always, please let me know if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns. See you Monday!
Justin Simmons | Principal
August 19 - First Day of School
August 21-22 - Laptop Distribution
August 30-September 2 - Labor Day Holiday
September 5 - Back to School Night
September 25-26 - Picture Day
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Welcome Message
Please take a moment to view our Welcome Message and Middle School 101 videos to gain essential information to help you and your student prepare for middle school.
Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our 703-690-5500.
At the May 9, 2024 School Board meeting, the School Board directed the superintendent to develop a pilot program for cell phone storage at FCPS. Starting with the 2024-25 school year, select middle schools will be cell phone free and each student will use a personal storage pouch. Schools in a control group will not be using pouches but will be following the policy closely and recording violations.
Our school is participating in this pilot as a control school and we will be following the guidelines above closely. We appreciate you reinforcing with your child why you support the FCPS Cell Phone Policy. Find more information and additional resources on our cell phone storage webpage.
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Lockers
Similar to last year, South County Middle School will not be issuing lockers to students for the upcoming school year. This decision was made after careful consideration of several factors. We understand that this may be a change from what some families are used to, and we want to assure you that we have taken steps to address potential concerns (e.g., providing other areas for storage). We encourage students to pack lightly and bring only essential items to school each day. We also recommend labeling all belongings clearly to avoid confusion or loss. If your student has a specific medical need or accommodation that requires the use of a locker, please contact your student’s counselor to discuss this further. Thank you.
Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
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