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- October 31 End of the First Quarter/2 Hour Early Release
- November 3-4 Student Holidays - School Planning
- November 11 Student Holiday - Veterans' Day
- November 24 -25 No After-School Program
- November 26 - 28 Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 5 School Pictures Make-Up Day
- December 5 - 12 Winter Book Fair
- December 19 No After-School Calendar
- Dec 22 - Jan 2 Winter Break
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*NEW!* Hallowe'en message from Principal Harris
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*NEW!* Young Scholars at FedEx Field
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*NEW!* Impact Aid Forms Due
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Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
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Frost MS Coffee Talks
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Operation Home Front
- Boundary Review Meeting
- Lightspeed Activity Report Update
- Cares Corner
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*NEW!* Frost Assistance Information Form
- Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Emergency Food Access Map
- Healthy Minds Fairfax
- Financial Assistance
- Food Pantry
🎃🕷️Halloween Spirit! 🎃🕷️🕸️
We love seeing students get into the holiday spirit for Halloween! Faculty, staff, and the admin team join in on the fun as well.
If you plan to send your student to school in a costume this year, please ensure that the costumes are school appropriate. Please note that masks or any items that cover the entire face are not allowed as well as any costume accessories that may tempt students to make poor choices!!
Two Hour Early Release Next Friday
Friday, October 31, is the end of the first quarter and school will end at 12:15pm. There will be no after school program.
Student Holidays - Monday and Tuesday, November 3 and 4
November 3 and 4 are teacher planning and workdays.
🏈Young Scholars at FedEx Field!
This week, Frost Young Scholars visited FedEx Field for Commanders Business Day. While there, they heard from business professionals including the Director of Ticketing, Suite Sales Manager, and a representative from Human Resources. Students noticed a common theme throughout each story, building relationships and communicating well make all the difference.
✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
❤️ Inspire Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students.
- Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families.
- Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Current event dates are listed below. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year, 4-5 weeks prior to the event, on the public webpage.
Willow Oaks Administrative Office, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA:
- Thursday, November 6; 3-6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 18; 3-6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 19; 3-6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, November 20; 3-6:30 p.m.
Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA:
- Saturday, November 15; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
For more information, or to help families schedule an appointment for their student, please visit our FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage.
☕Frost MS Coffee Talks Starting on Wednesday, November 19!
💜Operation Homefront Awards
Operation Homefront 2026 Military Child of the Year® Awards nominations are now open.
The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. Each winner receives
$10,000, a laptop, and a trip to Washington, DC. The program is free and open to children of active duty, reserve, National Guard, Gold Star, and retired service members,
Nominations close December 2.
Visit operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year to learn more and nominate a child.
October Community Boundary Review Meeting
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings are underway. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our pyramid will be covered at the meeting on [Insert date, location, in person w/ link, and virtual w/ link]. Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the Fairfax pyramid. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
💻 All Families Opted in to Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report
FCPS provides families with a free service that allows parents and caregivers a way to stay informed about their child's online activity on any FCPS device. Starting Sunday, October 12, all parents and guardians who have access to student records in SIS ParentVUE will be automatically enrolled to receive a weekly Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report.
This report provides a summary of the websites your child visited during the previous week and is delivered every Sunday to your email directly from Lightspeed, our internet content filter.
Each weekly report also includes a link to register for the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides more detailed browsing information. This portal also gives you the ability to pause internet access on your child’s FCPS laptop during non-school hours, such as dinner or bedtime.
Visit the Lightspeed Parent Report page for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Frost Assistance Information Form
Parents and caregivers, throughout the school year we receive information about programs in the community that may be helpful to families who are in need of financial and other types of assistance. If you would like to receive this information, please designate the area or areas of assistance that you could use support in through the following form. All information is kept confidential. https://forms.gle/aX7NwQ5piAbEYU8F9
Make Room for Joy—Not Hunger—This Thanksgiving
Many families in our community face financial challenges, and providing a special holiday meal can be out of reach. That’s why we’re partnering with Food For Neighbors to provide grocery gift cards to families who need them most.
A gift of just $50 gives a family the freedom to choose the ingredients for the holiday meal most meaningful to them—filled with fresh foods and cherished family recipes.
We invite you to join us in supporting this important cause. Together, we can help students and their families experience not just nourishment, but the comfort of holiday traditions.
Thank you for helping us make room for joy—not hunger—this Thanksgiving. Give today: https://www.foodforneighbors.org/holiday-meals/
Emergency Food Access Map
Find local food resources in your area through an interactive map. Serving as a one-stop hub, the map connects residents to emergency food providers within Fairfax County Access Emergency Food Providers Map Questions? Email NCSFoodAccess@fairfaxcounty.gov
Healthy Minds Fairfax
Healthy Minds Fairfax offers short-term behavioral health services for children and youth who live in Fairfax County. Families can access up to 8 free counseling sessions with licensed therapists for support with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, or loss. For more information please click on the link: http://bit.ly/4moBFAZ
Throughout the school year we receive information about programs in the community that may be helpful to families who need financial and other types of assistance. If you would like to receive this information, please fill out the following survey. This information will be kept confidential.
https://forms.gle/tikQY2bA7LrjwYnG9
Financial Assistance
Parents and caregivers, welcome to the new school year. Throughout the school year we receive information about programs in the community that may be helpful to families who are in need of financial and other types of assistance. If you would like to receive this information, please fill out the following survey. This information will be kept confidential.
https://forms.gle/tikQY2bA7LrjwYnG9
Food Distribution
Frost Middle School distributes weekend food bags containing nonperishable snack items to students in need on Friday afternoons. The program will start on Friday, September 19, and continue throughout the school year. Please contact Becky Henry, school social worker, at 703-426-3864 or rkhenry2@fcps.edu if you would like your child to receive a bag or for more information. Participant names are confidential.
Get to Know FCPS and Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) — This Fairfax County Government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
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Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities.
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Family Liaisons — Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
SEPTA, the Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association, was created to empower and connect families, students, and educators to ensure students with disabilities develop their full potential as individuals and community members. Learn more or become a member on the SEPTA website.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is a state mandated Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Parents/guardians, students, teachers, administrators, staff, and others interested in special education at FCPS are welcome and encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and/or public comment related to the unmet needs of students with disabilities.
FCPS’ Office of Special Education Procedural Support provides guidance to staff, families, and students in areas related to the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
Families of students in special education programs can find more resources in the Special Education Handbook for Parents. (Translations are available from the Parent Resource Center (PRC).)
The PRC offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Their YouTube channel includes videos of workshops and webinars for families and educators to support student success. Sign up for their newsletter to receive information on upcoming webinars and other resources. Please contact the PRC with any questions at prc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-2941.
Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to parents/caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Staff in the Office of the Ombuds believe that by being transparent and connecting families with available supports and services, children with special needs can equitably access public education.
Contact the ombuds by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu.
Helpful Resources
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https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/2022/07/26/covid-19-updates-new-vaccine-option-baby-vaccine-data-1-million-vaccines/Free hotspot and internet for families with students who receive free and/or reduced-price meals or Fairfax County services.
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988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) Click here to learn more about 988.
- Locations to receive recommended child and adolescent immunizations are available throughout the Fairfax Health District, including at many pharmacies and groceries that have pharmacies. Please click here to find a location near you.
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Fairfax County Youth Substance Use Trends and Supports Webinar (recording). Due to the rise in opioid overdoses in the Fairfax Health District, which is consistent with national and state trends, Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with Fairfax County Government to provide an educational webinar on youth substance use trends and supports.
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Healthy Minds Fairfax has a 1-pager on how to know when your child may have a mental health concern and where to get help.
Contacts/School Information
Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-5702
Attendance Email: frostmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu
Attendance Online Submission: https://frostms.fcps.edu/about-us/attendance-form
Heath Room: 703-426-5710
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student Technology Support: IT Support Portal
Principal: Anthony Harris apharris@fcps.edu
Assistant Principals:
Director of Student Services: Danielle Hornbecker dshornbecker@fcps.edu
Counselors:
Frost MS Website
Frost MS PTA Homepage
FCPS School Year Calendars
Blue/Gray Calendar and Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE Account Access
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
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