Save the Dates
August 14, 2025 - Open House for all students and families 1:00 - 3:00PM
August 18, 2025 - First Day of School for all staff and students
August 29, 2025 - Holiday for all staff and students
September 1, 2025 - Labor Day Holiday for all staff and students
September 4, 2025 - Back to School Night 6:00-8:00PM
September 8, 2025 - After School Activities Fair and first day of late buses
September 9, 2025 - ALL FCPS Schools Closed
September 10, 2025 - After School clubs and activities start
COOPER CALENDAR
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
COOPER OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW
Meet Cooper’s Student Services Team
Pictured Left to Right: Laura Wiley (8th Grade Counselor for last names A-K), Jill Donnelly (7th Grade Counselor for last names L-Z), Michele Saint Germain (8th Grade Counselor for last names L-Z), Dana Scabis (Director of Student Services), Silvia Dossman (Registrar/Student Services Assistant), Keyosha Lewis (7th Grade Counselor for last names A-K)
During open house, we will be handing out student schedules in the cafeteria and helping direct families throughout the night. Please introduce yourself; we can’t wait to welcome you!
🩹Required Immunizations for Rising 7th
✅ Immunization Update for Rising 7th Graders Thank you to all families who have submitted immunization records! As we continue reviewing submissions, we appreciate your patience. Once entered, it may take 2–4 business days for the county’s notification system to reflect the update.
📌 If additional documentation is needed, a Cooper Middle School staff member will contact you directly. No action is needed unless you hear from us.
📣 ACTION REQUESTED: If your student is missing any immunizations in SIS and you have not already submitted documentation, please email your student’s immunization record to coopermiddleimmunizations@fcps.edu as soon as possible and prior to the first day of school.
🩹 The most commonly missing immunizations for rising 7th graders are: • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap) • Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY)
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❌ Not Returning to Cooper MS?
If your student is no longer attending Cooper for the 2025–2026 school year, please email our attendance office as soon as possible at coopermiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student’s full name, new school, city, and state.
School starts August 18 — your prompt response is appreciated!
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Medication and Medical Forms Drop-Off
Families are encouraged to avoid dropping off medications and medical authorization forms during Open House due to long wait times. The health room will be open to receive medications and forms on the following dates:
Thursday August 14th 9:00 - 3:00
Friday August 15th 9:00 - 3:00
*NEW* Student ID Numbers Needed for School Meals
Starting this school year, students will enter their student ID number — not their current cafeteria PIN — at the cash register to receive school meals. Please remind your child of their student ID number, which you can find in SIS ParentVUE. View more updates and reminders for school meals this year.
MySchoolBucks
Pay for Lunches with MySchoolBucks
Many families already use MySchoolBucks to add funds to student lunch accounts. It's a quick, secure, and convenient way to pay online—available 24/7 with no fees.
Benefits include:
- No need to send cash or checks to school
- Pay by credit/debit card or electronic check
- Highest security standards (PCI & CISP compliant)
New to MySchoolBucks?
- Visit MySchoolBucks.com
- Add your student using their school name and either Student ID (found in ParentVUE) or birthdate
- Receive a confirmation email and you're ready to go!
Updated Cell Phone Policy for 25-26
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be turned off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Students should store their cell phone in their backpack. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at (703)442-5800.
Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone policy, which helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school.
Transportation Information
All bus information is available in SIS. Please check your ParentVue account for your child’s bus information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities in the division.
All volunteers (new or returning) will need to register in Volunteer FCPS, complete a volunteer orientation and be required to sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website for details.
After School Program 2025 - 2026
A message from Mr. Klena..
Good afternoon Cooper Cougars!
I can't wait to get after-school up and running this year! It's always so much fun seeing the students in a different light.
Please see the following information regarding the start of after-school:
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Monday, September 8th - Late Buses Start
A Session: After School Activities Fair in the Cafeteria is for students only
B Session: Open Gym/Open Library
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Tuesday, September 9th - Special Election. Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
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Wednesday, September 10th - After School clubs and activities start.
After School is available Monday – Friday.
Late Buses are available Monday – Thursday.
There are two sessions offered from Monday to Thursday, and one session offered on Friday. A Session runs from 2:30-3:30, and B Session is from 3:30-4:30. Late Buses arrive around 4:30 (traffic pending). Parent pick up is available at any time. Fridays only have A session, and there are no late buses on Friday.
A list of clubs/activities will be posted on CMS webpage. Coming soon.
Students will be enrolled in After School Schoology group.
Parents must fill out MS after school consent form in the Parent Digital Consent portal.
News from the Cooper Clinic
Following is important information regarding immunizations and accessing forms, kindly click on the links below:
Immunization Information
Medication Authorization Form
Authorization for Anaphylaxis Action Plan
Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan
FCPS Specific Health Care Procedure Authorization
Community Updates from our Family Liaison
Family Information Phone Lines: click here
FCPS language lines are available in eight different languages to assist parents who do not speak English as their first language. Make parents aware of this resource. Please note that this service is not for emergencies. Inquiries are responded to within 24 hours.
Family Resource Center (FRC) Family Resource Center (FRC) | Fairfax County Public Schools
The Family Resource Center is open all summer and will be available to help families with resources and consultations. Direct families to the website, text 571-496-8210, email, FRC@fcps.edu, or call (703) 204-3941 for more information or assistance.
Cooper wear Donations (ongoing) – There is a box in the front office for Cooper wear donations to pass on to new families and rising 7th graders. If you no longer need yours, have your student bring it by!
Part-Time Family Liaison
Cooper is looking for a Family Liaison for the 2024-2025 school year. Our family liaison will help families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure their academic success. The family liaison will welcome and orient families who are new to the school and community and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community.
The family liaison position is part-time, 12-14 hours per week.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Cooper team, please contact Daphne Caplis @dcaplis@fcps.edu.
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