A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
It was great seeing so many students and families in the building for our Open House yesterday! We are excited to welcome students to Kilmer on Monday for the first day of school.
During the first few weeks, we will spend time building community as teachers and students get to know one another. We’ll also be teaching (and re-teaching!) our routines to ensure a smooth transition for your child.
Lastly, there always seems to be a lot of information at the beginning of the year. In order to help students and families navigate the first day of school we’ve created a section below titled, “1st Day of School “ with the most important information.
Have a great weekend. As always, reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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 Upcoming Dates
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August 29 & September 1 - Labor Day, 4-day weekend
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September 9 - Due to the special election on Tuesday, September 9th, all FCPS schools will be closed.
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September 18 - Save the Date! Back-to-School Night at Kilmer MS, more details to come.
We had a great turnout at Open House!
Thank you to our rising 8th grade student ambassadors for helping new students and families navigate Kilmer at our Open House.
Transportation
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Buses: Bus stops, times, and route numbers are available on SIS StudentVue or ParentVue. Sign in, then go to Student Info, and scroll down to view bus information. The contact for Transportation is: 703-249-7100 and Kilmer MS is part of Area 4.
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Kiss & Ride, Walkers, and Bike riders: Students may enter the building beginning at 7:10 am. See the map below for the Morning Arrival Drop-off traffic pattern and entrances for walkers and bike riders:
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Kiss N’ Ride: Cars will be directed to pull all the way up along the side of the building. Students may unload along the side of the building and enter through Door 16 towards the front. Students should not be dropped off in the parking lot.
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Buses: Unload in the front building, students enter through Door 1.
- All students must use the sidewalks and crosswalks at all times. Bike riders MUST walk their bikes once they arrive on campus.
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ONLY school buses will be allowed use of the bus loop in the front of the school from 7:00 to 7:30 am.
- Please do not drop your students off in the fire station lot or make a U-turn on Wolftrap Road. We have seen many almost accidents and several citations by FCPD have been written. To avoid accidents or tickets, use the Kiss & Ride lanes.
Afternoon Dismissal:
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Buses: Buses load along the side of the building. Students will have time in their last period class to check their bus number and location before dismissal.
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Walkers and bike riders will leave via Door 1 or Door 11. Please use sidewalks and crosswalks at all times.
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Kiss N’ Ride: Cars will be directed to pull all the way up along the front of the building outside the Main Entrance. Cars will wait in a double line and students will walk to their car. See the map below for the Afternoon Dismissal Pick-up traffic pattern:
Bell Schedule
The bell schedule is on the Kilmer Website along with a PDF link for families who want to download and/or print.The first day of school is our Anchor Day (see schedule below), and we’ll walk students through all schedules (Anchor, Green, and Blue) the first couple weeks of school.
Student Schedules
As students enter the building, it will be all hands on deck for our staff. Staff members will be available throughout the building to assist students in finding their first period class. Students can view their class schedule through SIS StudentVUE. StudentVue can be accessed through students’ laptops or through the SIS StudentVUE mobile app. Class schedules are also visible for parents in SIS ParentVUE. All students have a 8 and 9 period Learning Seminar. Period 10 is not a class, as this “period” designates what team your child has been assigned to for the school year. Each Interdisciplinary Team includes a group of students who have the same English, Social Studies, and Science teacher. Please note, students will receive a paper copy of their class schedule during 1st period on Monday to assist them with following their schedule throughout the school day.
Laptop Distribution
If your student was unable to pick up their FCPS laptop during Shifting Gears or Open House, laptops will be in their 1st period on Monday. Students who need technology support with their laptop can go to the library during their lunch period.
Lockers
Students will have the option to request a hall locker during the first week of school. A locker request form will be posted on Schoology on Wednesday, August 20. Students will have one week to submit their request. Students who make a request will receive their locker assignments and locker combinations on Tuesday, September 2.
Yearbook: Available for Pre-Order!
Get ahead of the curve and save! Pre-order your student’s yearbook by October 30th to get our lowest price of $35. Go to yearbookforever.com to place your order or scan the QR code on the graphic.
Updating Student information through SIS ParentVUE
The Online Verification Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE allows parents to review and update phone numbers, emergency contacts, and health information (such as health conditions and immunizations). The enrolling parent can access OVU through their SIS ParentVUE account. Parents/Guardians can continue to use traditional paper forms to submit changes to Kilmer Middle School. Paper forms can be submitted to the Kilmer Student Services Office.
Important: Do not use the OVU packet if your address has changed or if you moved to another FCPS school. Please contact the Kilmer Student Services Office directly at (703) 846-8806 or email Gail Wood at gmwood@fcps.edu. She will assist you with the withdrawal process or completing any necessary address changes.
7th Grade Immunization Requirement
All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
If you have not submitted immunization documentation to your child’s elementary school this past spring or to Kilmer Middle School this summer, please submit an updated immunization record showing that your child has received the missing immunization(s) to KMSImmunization@fcps.edu . If you have questions regarding your child’s immunization status, please contact Gail Wood, Student Services Assistant at gmwood@fcps.edu
Parent Digital Consent - Forms
Beginning August 1, many of the parental consent and opt-out forms will be made available through a new Parent Digital Consent System. A parent or guardian will need to log-in using their SIS ParentVue username (email address) and password. If you have just registered your SIS ParentVUE account you will need to wait 24 hours before you can log in to the Digital Consent System. The SIS ParentVUE Account Overview page has information about registration and how to get support with your account.
Some forms in the system are required (like the Digital Resource Consent), while others, like the Family Education Opt-out form, are optional. If you have more than one child in FCPS, you must fill out the forms for each
Dietary Accommodations
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has implemented a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. This form only needs to be filled out once while your student is enrolled at FCPS. Please note, FCPS does not provide meals containing pork.
If your student requires a dietary accommodation for food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs please have your healthcare provider complete the Medical Dietary Accommodations Form and submit it to dietary.forms.fns@fcps.edu. FCPS is not a peanut-free kitchen but peanut butter products are individually wrapped to prevent cross-contamination.
For students who cannot drink cow’s milk and need a milk substitute, a parent can complete the milk substitution form and submit to dietary.forms.fns@fcps.edu.
For questions about dietary accommodations, please refer to Dietary Accommodations | Fairfax County Public Schools.
Kilmer School Counselors
As students and families prepare for the transition back to school, parents and students are welcome to reach out to school counselors if additional support is needed. Counselors are assigned by grade level and the student’s last name. For contact information, please visit the Student Services page on the Kilmer Middle School website.
2025-2026 School Supplies
Kilmer Middle School will provide every student with:
- A Chromebook laptop
- A student daily planner
- Laptop case
- Laptop charger
- A pair of wired ear buds
- Students may not use bluetooth/wireless earbuds with school laptops or personal devices during the school day
This is a general list of school supplies we recommend students start the year with.Teachers will provide a list of any additional supplies for their courses during the first week of school. Students, especially those in elective classes where specialized materials may be needed, will have until September 2 to bring in these items. If you are in need of school supplies and/or a backpack, please contact our Family Liaison, Jessica Rosas Diego (jrosasdiego@fcps.edu).
- Backpack
- Reusable water bottle
- One 3-ring binder (3 inches or more)
- Lined loose-leaf paper
- Dividers
- Single-Subject Composition Notebook (8th grade only)
- Pens (blue, black)
- Sharpened #2 pencils with erasers
- Colored Pencils
- 2 packs of index cards
- 2 Highlighters
- 3 Large Unscented Glue Sticks
- 4 Black Dry erase markers
- 1 Dry erase eraser
- Casio fx-300ES Plus 2nd edition calculator (students taking Algebra 2 do not need a calculator)
- Compass kit (Geometry only)
Kilmer Cell Phone Policy Update
Last year, as part of FCPS’ cell phone pilot study, Kilmer was designated as a "non-pouch" school, implementing the general FCPS cell phone policy. This year, to further support student engagement and learning in our classrooms, we will be implementing the use of cell phone pouches.This means that cell phones must be off or in airplane mode and stored in a student's assigned pouch during the school day from 7:30 am - 2:15 pm. Smartwatches may be worn, but the phone, messaging, and internet viewing features must be turned off (in airplane mode). Please note that all students will be issued a pouch and expected to use it daily, unless there’s a medical necessity.
These expectations and routines will be shared daily with staff and students through school-wide announcements and taught in the classroom. Additionally, all students will participate in a dedicated cell phone pouch lesson in Learning Seminar during the first week of school before pouches are distributed.
We will continue to follow the guidance below and collect cell phones if a student is not adhering to the “off and away” expectation during the school day:
We appreciate your support in reinforcing these policies at home and ensuring your child understands the importance of following them.
Executive Board Contact Information
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