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Hello, Springfield District,
I am reaching out today with two important pieces of information!
Last March, the School Board requested that the superintendent and her staff collect more information about a potential start time changes for our schools that would provide healthier start times for middle school students. I had significant concerns about the proposed options, so I worked with my colleagues to ensure we had a way to receive more robust feedback from the community to determine whether or not my concerns were founded. The division shared the K-12 School Start Times Survey this week. I want to ensure you have easy access to the link, and to let you know that the survey now includes the choice to choose neither of the options presented if that is your preference.
I want to reiterate that the School Board’s only goal with this survey is to find out what our families think. We know the reasons that healthy start times are important for all our students, and we know that our budgetary constraints require a no-cost option right now. It may be that due to these constraints, this isn’t the right time. I need more information to make that decision. I want to know what you think! The deadline to complete the survey is Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Please find more information below, and know that I am always happy to hear from you if you would like to share your response with me as well!
In addition to the survey change, the School Board has decided to extend the Student Leadership Development Program application deadline to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025. Read below for details.
I will be in touch soon!
Sandy
⏰ Take the K-12 School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of starting the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any cost for this project, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. That feedback helped in developing two options for adjusting school start times. The options are designed to support student well-being, align with research, and balance transportation logistics.
We invite you to provide input on the three options by taking a short survey. This voluntary survey will close on Tuesday, September 30. Visit the FCPS website for more information on adjusting school start times.
School Board Student Leadership Development Program Application Extension
The deadline for the Fairfax County School Board’s Student Leadership Development Program has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 3. If you have a freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in a future in law, government, public policy, or making a difference in their community, this is the program for them! Any interested students MUST apply using the online application. Applications submitted outside of this online application will not be considered. The School Board will notify students of their selection status by November 21, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact SBStudentLeadership@fcps.edu or 571-423-1075.
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