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 Hello Mustangs,
It has been a short but productive week with the start of the fourth quarter. As stated last week, principal evaluation feedback is being collected online from March 24 to April 4, so today is the last day. Staff and parents/guardians have received unique, single-use email links from @fcpssurvey to provide input on performance standards. Your participation is highly valued. Lastly, track season has started, and we are preparing for our Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game, which will happen on April 25, 2025, with tryouts occurring after school on April 10, 2025. 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 Wednesday.
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
Calendar Reminders
After School Program
Tuesday, April 8 - Track & Field Practice ONLY
Purple Up! Day
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting our school community to “Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 9, for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
🌷 Spring Break
Monday, April 14, to Friday, April 18, is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed.
See the complete school year calendar.
STEAM NIGHT – Tuesday, April 29
Our family STEAM Night will take place on Tuesday, April 29 from 6 - 7:30 PM where you and your family can participate in stations that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. If you are interested in attending, please complete the form below, so that we can provide the appropriate number of materials for our participants. Click HERE to RSVP for STEAM Night.
SoCo Summer Strings
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 7-18, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
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
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 Excellence Is at a Crossroads
Fairfax County residents believe in the value of a strong public school system. Residents live here because of the excellence of Fairfax County Public Schools, even our community members with grown children. Excellence in FCPS comes from its people — dedicated teachers and support staff who make sure that our students are ready to learn. Today, that excellence is at a crossroads.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will finalize the budget on Tuesday, May 6, and the current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Now is the time. Do we want continued excellence, or are we ready to consider cuts to important programs that we have come to expect from FCPS?
Do you believe in the power and promise of public education? Go to fcps.edu/crossroads.
La Encrucijada de la Excelencia
Los residentes del Condado de Fairfax creen en el valor que ofrece un sistema fuerte de escuelas públicas. Ellos han decidido vivir aquí gracias a la excelencia mostrada por las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax, incluso aquellos residentes cuyos hijos ya son adultos. La excelencia de las FCPS proviene de su gente, nuestros dedicados maestros y personal de apoyo que se aseguran de que los estudiantes estén preparados para aprender. Hoy, la excelencia se encuentra en una encrucijada.
La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax finalizará el presupuesto el martes 6 de abril, y la versión anunciada del mismo entrega fondos deficitarios para las FCPS por $150 millones.
Este es el momento. ¿Queremos mantener la excelencia, o ya estamos listos para recortar importantes programas que todos esperamos que las FCPS ofrezcan?
¿Cree usted en el poder y en la promesa de una educación pública? Visite: fcps.edu/crossroads
School Start Times Survey
⏰ Share Your Thoughts on School Start Times
FCPS would like to hear from all families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. Please check your email for a survey link from Fairfax County Public Schools. It was also sent to staff as well as to students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open through Saturday, April 12.
⏰Díganos qué Opina sobre el Horario de Inicio de Clases
En FCPS nos gustaría saber qué opinan las familias acerca de la posibilidad de ajustar el horario de inicio de las escuelas en toda la división educativa. Por favor revise su buzón email, hoy temprano le hemos enviado el enlace a una encuesta. La misma también fue enviada a todo el personal escolar y a los estudiantes cursantes del 5to al 12vo grados. Esta encuesta es confidencial y podrá contestarse hasta el sábado 12 de abril.
Month of the Military Child
Military-Connected Family Support FCPS welcomes all of our new and returning military-connected families throughout the year! Whether your family is moving permanently to the school district or living here for a short time, our schools and support staff welcome you and will be able to assist with your transition into and/or out of our district.
Visit the FCPS Military Families webpage and sign up to receive the Military Families newsletter. Follow FCPS Military Families accounts on Facebook and Instagram for support and resources throughout the year. If you have any questions, please email the FCPS Family and School Partnerships team.
Apoyo a las Familias Militares
¡En FCPS y a lo largo del año, siempre son bienvenidas las familias militares, nuevas o que retornan! Bien sea que su familia se ha mudado permanentemente a nuestro distrito escolar, o solamente vivirá aquí por un corto tiempo, el personal escolar y de apoyo de nuestras escuelas le dará la bienvenida y le asistirá en la transición de entrada o de salida de nuestro distrito.
Visite la página web para Familias Militares e inscríbase para recibir el boletín para Familias Militares. Siga nuestras cuentas de FCPS para Familias Militares en Facebook e Instagram, y encuentre recursos útiles todo el año. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor escríbale a nuestro equipo de alianza entre la escuela y las familias.
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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- FCPS Budget
- School Start Times Survey
- Month of the Military Child
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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