Hunters Woods News and Notes: January 30, 2026


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Calendar Reminders

📌Monday, February 2 - Friday, February 6: National School Counseling Week

📌Tuesday, February 3: End of 2nd Quarter

📌Friday, February 6: PTA Bingo Night

📌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.


Black History Month

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month


End-of-Quarter: Updated

Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3. 

Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. See Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments

See the complete school year calendar.


National School Counseling Week: Feb. 2 - 6

National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.


VSBA School Board Appreciation Month

Thank you to the Fairfax County School Board for all they do throughout the year. Want to contact your school board representatives to share your appreciation? Visit their website to find your school board member and contact them


Tech Adventure Camp

Tech Adventure Camp

This enrichment camp allows students to explore Career and TECHnical Education (CTE) by rotating through daily classes. Our classes are modeled after CTE program areas and include: Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades. By participating in camp, students will have a better understanding of the FCPS CTE electives. More details are on our webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC
For questions, please contact the CTE department, at fcpscte@fcps.edu


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.


It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. 

Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible. 

Please contact our school registrar James Racine at 703.262.7400 or jpracine@fcps.edu for any questions.

FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage


FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance

The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.


FCPS News

  • In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
  • Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
  • School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
  • It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

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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