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Hello Mustangs,
We have reached the halfway point of the school year, and as we enter the third quarter, I want to thank you for being such a vital part of our students’ journeys. They have shown incredible dedication and resilience, and I am impressed with their progress. Your support is key to their continued success, and I’m truly grateful for your partnership. I’m excited to see what we can accomplish for the remainder of the year as we build a supportive and enriching environment where every member of our school community thrives and belongs. As always, thank you for all you do, and please contact us to share any feedback, questions, or concerns. Enjoy your weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
UPCOMING DATES
January 31 - Beauty and the Beast Jr Theater Production, 7 PM
February 1 - Beauty and the Beast Jr Theater Production, 1 PM & 7 PM
February 3-7 - Rising 8th Grade Academic Advising
February 8 - Reading Opens the World Event, Lorton Community Center, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
February 10-14 - Rising 9th Grade Academic Advising
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Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast Jr, this year's school musical, is on January 31st at 7pm and on February 1st at 1pm and 7pm. This year there is a cast and crew of almost 70 students- come and support them! Please use this link to buy your tickets ahead of time or you can pay at the door.
Beauty and the Beast Tickets
After School Program
We are excited to share that the SCMS Middle School After School Program is partly funded by the Army through the Army Youth Program in your Neighborhood. To ensure we continue receiving this vital funding, it is essential for all families to complete the middle school after school registration form. If you are Active Army, Active National Guard, and civilian working for the Department of the Army. Here is the After School Program Registration Form.
If you haven't had a chance to fill out the form yet, we kindly ask you to take a few minutes to do so. Your participation is crucial for the success of our After School Program, allowing us to provide enriching activities and support for our students.
Thank you for your cooperation and support! Together, we can make a positive impact on our students' after-school experiences.
SOCO STAMPEDE 5K & 1M Family Fun Run
🏃♂️ SAVE THE DATE! 🏃♀️
📅 Date: March 22nd
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 Location: South County MS Campus
🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!
💸 Early Bird Registration Begins Today! REGISTER HERE Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate!
👟 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fitness, family, and fun! There will be food, raffles, and a DJ.
For more information contact Chris Woodby at cwwoodby@fcps.edu
Family Race Sign Sponsorship Opportunity
Make your family’s mark on the FIRST EVER SOCO STAMPEDE! Personalized signs with your cheers will line the racecourse, inspiring runners & creating memories. Support SCMS After-School Program & Athletics with your purchase of a sign. Each sign is only $100, and please contact Mr. Chris Woodby at cwwoodby@fcps.edu to order yours today! SIGN SPONSORSHIP
Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter
Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.
Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.
Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue
Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey
All FCPS families and middle and high school students have received an invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available through Monday, February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
Se Viene Pronto la Encuesta de SR&R y Política de Celulares
Todas las familias de FCPS y estudiantes de escuelas intermedias y secundarias recibirán una invitación por correo electrónico el martes, 21 de enero, para participar en una encuesta acerca de los Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante (SR&R) de FCPS, Política de Teléfonos Celulares, y opciones de almacenamiento de teléfonos celulares. La encuesta estará disponible del 21 de enero al 3 de febrero. Por favor tómese unos minutos para compartir su opinión y ayudar a FCPS a tomar decisiones informadas e inclusivas para todas nuestras escuelas.
Box Tops For Education
Remember to think of South County Middle School when you do your shopping. Remember all you have to do is scan your receipt in the app and select SCMS as your school of choice. Every little bit helps!
Pizza Tuesday
Help Support us on Tuesdays by ordering pizza from Papa Johns and you will get a discount too!
Order online from the Fairfax Station Papa Johns on Silverbrook and use promo code SCMS4010
Reading Opens the World
FCFT will be holding another Reading Opens the World event at the Lorton Community Center on Saturday, February 8 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. At this event, we will be giving away over 30,000 books to the Fairfax Community, with up to 10 books for each student and 50 books for each educator to add to their classroom library. Thank you!
David P. Walrod
President
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers
Fairfax County ROTW
Fairfax County ROTW 2025 Flyer Spanish
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FY 2026 Proposed Budget
- Student-Driven Lunch Menus
- Inclusion Awards Nominations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings
If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:
Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Actualizaciones de la Revisión Integral de Límites
Reuniones virtuales de la Comunidad para la Revisión Integral de Límites se llevarán a cabo:
La inscripción estará disponible próximamente en la página web de Revisión Integral de Límites, donde también podrá informarse sobre el proceso de revisión de límites. Inscríbase también en nuestro boletín de Revisión de Límites Escolares.
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