Hunters Woods News and Notes: January 23, 2026


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Calendar Reminders

📌Wednesday, January 28: End of 2nd Quarter, 2-hour early release, 1:40 p.m.

📌Thursday, January 29: Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)

📌Friday, January 30: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

📌Friday, February 6: PTA Bingo Night, 6:00 p.m.

📌Wednesday, February 11: PTA International Heritage Night, 6:00 p.m.

📌Monday, February 16: Presidents Day, Student and Staff Holiday

📌Tuesday, February 17: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

📌Wednesday, February 18: 3-hour early release, 12:40 p.m.

📌Tuesday, March 3: Spring and Class Pictures

📌Sunday, March 8: Daylight Savings Time begins

📌Saturday, March 14: PTA Used Book Sale, 10:00 – 3:00 p.m.

📌Wednesday, March 18: 3-hour early release, 12:40 p.m.


Quarter End

Calendar Reminder

Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.


FCPS PreK and Early Head Start are now accepting applications for SY 2026–2027!

The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.

PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds. 

Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas. 

More information and the online application are available here.


Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

  1. Determine eligibility. 
  2. Identify your local school. 
  3. Gather documents. 
  4. Fill out forms. 
  5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events our school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please call James Racine at (703)262-7400. 

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 


Prepare for Winter Weather ❄️

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.

⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.

Winter Resources for Families

A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!

We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.


More News and Updates on-the-Go With the FCPS App

Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here’s how it makes life easier:

  • Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events.
  • No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly. There’s no password to remember, and no login is required.
  • Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates including weather announcements.
  • Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.

To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app or download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.


FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • More News and Updates on-the-go With the FCPS App
  • Academy Open Houses
  • Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today


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