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Hello Mustangs,
We are quickly approaching our first-ever SOCO Stampede, which is a 5 K and 1-mile fun run on Saturday, March 22, 2025. We look forward to seeing as many people participate as possible. If you need more information about it, the website is as follows:5K Run Information. 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
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UPCOMING DATES
March 21 - Spring Play
March 22 - SOCO Stampede 5K
March 31 - No School
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Spring Track and Field
Please take a few moments to register your child for our Track & Field Program. Every student must be registered and have a valid 24 – 25 physical to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Woodby at cwwoodby@fcps.edu
Spring 2025 MS Track and Field Registration Google
Sports PPE (physical)
Weekly Math SOL Reviews
Students have recently started completing weekly SOL Review assignments for their math classes. Here is some key information:
- Students are permitted to use their notes, slides and information posted in Schoology, Mathspace textbook and practice questions, and other resources used in class. Students may also ask for teacher support in seminar or after school office hours. They may not collaborate with other students.
- Each review will count as a formative assignment. These assignments are in Mathspace and students should use retries before submitting their task.
Due dates and more detailed information is posted in your student’s Schoology course. Thanks for your support at home!
Updated Costs for Chromebook and Chargers
If your students breaks or loses a chromebook or charger the prices have increased from the beginning of the school year. Here are the NEW Prices effectively immediately:
Chromebook: $481
Charger: $25
Staff vs Student Volleyball Game
Save the date for our annual Staff VS. Student Volleyball game. Join us on April 25th! Doors open at 6PM, game starts at 6:30PM. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets purchased in advance will include a free drink. Tickets can be purchased here!
Board Members for 2025/26 School Year
We are currently looking for volunteers to fill three board positions for next year. If this is something you are interested in, please contact us at info@mustangptso.org
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
 FCPS Budget — Our Students Deserve the Best
More than $240 million of FCPS’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget is dedicated to increasing compensation for our teachers and staff to stay competitive and reduce turnover. Currently, FCPS ranks fifth out of eight neighboring districts in regards to starting salary for teachers with a master’s degree.
Our families expect — and our students deserve — the best teachers.
Next Steps in the Budget Process
The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22, and then the Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.
Presupuesto de FCPS - Nuestros Estudiantes Merecen sólo lo Mejor
En el presupuesto anunciado de FCPS (siglas en inglés de Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax) para el año fiscal 2026, más de $240 millones serán dedicados a mejorar la compensación que reciben nuestros maestros y personal educativo, para mantenernos competitivos y reducir la rotación laboral. Actualmente, FCPS se ubica en el quinto lugar entre los ocho distritos vecinos al comparar el salario inicial de los maestros que poseen una maestría.
Nuestras familias esperan, y nuestros estudiantes merecen, tener los mejores maestros.
Lo que viene a continuación en el proceso presupuestario
Los pasos siguientes en el proceso presupuestario para el año fiscal 2026 incluyen su presentación por la Junta Escolar a la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax el martes 22 de abril, entonces la Junta de Supervisores realizará audiciones públicas desde el martes 22 de abril, hasta el jueves 24 del mismo mes. El público general podrá enviar sus comentarios o inscribirse para solicitar derecho de palabra (en inglés, puede traducir la página arriba a la derecha).
Visite la página del Presupuesto Anunciado del Condado de Fairfax para el año fiscal 2026 (en inglés, puede traducir la página arriba a la derecha). El público también está invitado a completar esta encuesta online para compartir su opinión acerca del Presupuesto Anunciado por el condado para el año fiscal 2026.
Sepa más sobre el proceso presupuestario de FCPS para el año fiscal 2026 (en inglés, puede traducir la página arriba a la derecha).
We’ve got an engaging summer planned for your students!
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office will offer two enrichment camps this summer - Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy. For details on the activities we have planned, please read below.
All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC. For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Click here to register!
2025 CTE SUMMER ENRICHMENT
Create | Explore | Learn
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Tech Adventure Camp
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Current kindergarten through 5th grade students will explore the exciting program areas in Career and Technical Education (CTE) including Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.
Weekly Themes
July 7 - 11: Let’s Get Messy!
July 14 - 18: Crazy, Cool Careers
July 21 - 25: Exploring the Enchanted
For more information or to register, please visit the Tech Adventure Camp website: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC
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CTE Summer Academy
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Current 6th through 11th grade students will choose 4 classes each week and dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and explore careers.
We have course options for all CTE program areas. Classes and schedule can be found on our website! Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content.
For more information or to register, please visit the CTE Summer Academy website: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA
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Program Details
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Cost - $275 per week
Dates - July 7 - 11; July 14 - 18; and July 21 - 25
Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm *Early drop off is available!
Location - Lake Braddock SS
Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
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READY TO REGISTER? GO ONLINE NOW!
Tech Adventure Camp | CTE Summer Academy
Please help us spread the word for these amazing enrichment opportunities by sharing this information with family, friends and neighbors. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu.
We can’t wait to explore, create and learn with your students this summer!
🛑 Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms
Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction (unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped). They should remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
🛑 Se Instalaron Cámaras en las Barras de Stop de 50 Autobuses
Se han instalado cámaras en las barras de stop de 50 autobuses de FCPS. Estas cámaras se usarán para identificar a los conductores que no se detengan cuando los niños estén entrando o bajándose los autobuses (lo que se conoce como “stop arm violation” o infracción a la barra de stop).
Las advertencias a estos conductores comenzarán a darse el miércoles 9 de abril. Luego del período de advertencia de 30 días, las citaciones comenzarán a emitirse el lunes 12 de mayo.
De acuerdo a las leyes de Virginia (en inglés), los conductores deben detenerse cuando un autobús escolar esté detenido, tenga encendidas sus luces de advertencia rojas y tenga extendida su barra con la señal de “stop”. Los conductores deben parar cuando se aproximen desde cualquier dirección (a menos que exista una barrera o isla que les separe del canal donde está detenido el autobús). Los conductores deben permanecer detenidos hasta que todos estén a salvo, y el bus ya esté en movimiento.
Agradecemos el trabajo de las entidades de ejecución de ley ayudándonos a mejorar la seguridad en las calles y a reducir el número de accidentes. Lea más información acerca de las cámaras en las barras de stop y sobre todas las formas en que trabajamos junto a otras entidades locales para mantener seguros a los estudiantes cuando van camino hacia y desde la escuela (en inglés, puede traducir la página arriba a la derecha).
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
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- Second Annual Food Show
- Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Process Explained
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:
- Segundo Show Anual de Alimentación
- Cámaras en las Barras de Stop de los Autobuses
- Explicación del Proceso Integral de Revisión de Límites
Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.
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