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Walk and Roll to School

Let's Walk and Roll to School Together on Thursday, October 9th 

Update: Since rain is in the forecast on Wednesday, we will celebrate Walk and Roll to School Day on Thursday, October 9th. Let's show our Dranesville spirit by walking and biking to school together on Thursday! Remember to wear your Dranesville spirit wear! 💙


⏰ Take the School Start Times Survey

FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any costs associated with this change, 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. A new School Start Times Survey is open and includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs. 

Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, October 6. Find more information on adjusting school start times on the FCPS website.


📸Save the Date for Picture Days

New Date October 9: Walk and Roll to School Day 

October 10: Fall Individual Picture Day | Makeup Pictures November 25th

October 11: Herndon Homecoming Parade 9:30 am

October 13: No School | Staff Development Day

October 15: PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

October 20: No School | Holiday

October 29: 3 Hour Early Release 1:05 pm Dismissal

October 31: 2 Hour Early Release 2:05 pm Dismissal | End of Quarter 1  

November 3 - 4: No School | School Planning & Teacher Workday

November 10: Dranesville's Veterans Day Celebration 

November 11: No School | Holiday 

November 12: 3 Hour Early Release 1:05 pm Dismissal

November 19: Full-time AAP Referral Family Information Session 6:00 pm

November 20: Thanksgiving Lunch and Family Math Day

November 25: Fall Make-up and Retake Picture Day

November 26 - 28: No School | Thanksgiving Holiday

25-26 School Year Calendar

25-26 SACC Calendar