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 Hello Mustangs,
We had a fantastic time seeing so many of you at our Curriculum Night this week. We hope you found the night informative and that it sparked great conversations with your students about their academic journey for the 2026–2027 school year. As a reminder, academic advising begins in February, and students will begin selecting courses for the upcoming school year. Additionally, several of our talented Jazz Band members traveled to Alexandria City High School this week to audition for the All-District Jazz Band. We are excited to announce that seven of our students earned a seat in the ensemble! Lastly, there is no school this coming Monday, January 19, in observance of the holiday. As always, thank you for all you do for our school community, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
Calendar Reminders
January 19 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday
January 28 - End of Quarter, 2 Hour Early Release
January 29-30 - No School, Teacher Workdays
Tissue Donation
Cold and flu season is here. We are asking each family to send in two boxes of tissues to help our school during this time. We have already used most of the tissues that were brought in at the start of the school year. Thank you for helping keep our school healthy.
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Seussical The Musical
Seussical Jr., our after-school musical, is coming on February 20, 21, and 22!
Come watch Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and many of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters come to life on stage in this fun and exciting musical.
Be sure to buy your tickets early! All shows sold out last year. Once a show is sold out, no more tickets will be available. Buy your tickets as soon as possible so you don’t miss it 🙂
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Israel at jrisrael@fcps.edu
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2026 Track & Field
Registration is now open for our 2026 Track & Field season. Students must register using this Google form. Before students can participate and practice, they must have a valid 2025-2026 physical examination on file. Meet practice schedule will be provided at the Parent Info meeting (to be posted at a later date). Students should register by 5 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Practice will start the week of April 6.
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 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
Did Your Child Get a New Phone or Device?
For a distraction-free start to the new year, please remind your student about FCPS’ policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call your school’s main office.
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit this webpage for Schoology for Parents.
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