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Student Holidays- January 29th and 30th

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.

Snow Day Meal Kits: Feeding students during inclement weather

In an effort to support students who may be experiencing food insecurity while our schools are closed, Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will be providing meal kits for students today, Wednesday, January 28, through Friday, January 30. The Food and Nutrition webpage has additional details about the meal kits and where they can be collected. No proof of eligibility or identification is required.

Open Now! Key Center Spirit Wear Online Store

Show your Key Center pride. Our spirit wear webstore is now open for a short time. This is a great way for staff, students, and families to show school spirit at school and in the community. The online store is open now through Friday, February 6, and will close at midnight on the last day. 

Access the Key Center Spirit Wear store to order your Key Center gear! 

Fundraising for Polar Plunge - Help Us Keep the Momentum Going

We are excited that the Key Center Rockets team participated in the Mosaic Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 24th, 2026!  This event serves to benefit Virginia Special Olympics, an organization that provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Key Center PTA will receive 50% of the total funds of $4905 raised by the Key Center Rockets team! This exceptional percentage means your support directly translates into resources for our students.

Many, many thanks to those who supported us- in person (brrr!) or financially as we jumped for the cause! You can still contribute to our fundraising goal, see info below! 

Here are a few ways you can help:

❄️ Share our team fundraising page with friends and family or post it on social media and ask for donations.Note:  All donations are tax-deductible, another great reason to make this a part of your donations in 2026! 

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 is how it makes life easier:

Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) different schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events specific to your family.

No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly — no password to remember, no login required.

Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates — including weather announcements! — ensuring you never miss an important announcement from the district or your school.

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 in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

2026 Special Education Family Conference

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference,  Stronger Together: Connecting Families & Schools, will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This in-person event will offer opening sessions for all participants in the morning and choice breakout sessions.  This no-cost, in-person event is hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of internal and external community partners. Families will have the opportunity to hear a keynote address from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources, and participate in afternoon sessions.

Location: George C. Marshall High School
                  7731 Leesburg Pike              
                  Falls Church, VA  22043

Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm

Click here to register and provide your contact information, request for childcare, special accommodations, and language interpretation needs.

Additional information is available on the  FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage.

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 available throughout the school year. 

Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.

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.

Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students

School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff. 

The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical. 

Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.

Resources

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.

Weather Closings - 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.

Virginia Energy Assistance Program (DSS)

Eligible households may receive help with heating, cooling, or energy emergencies through Fuel, Crisis, and Cooling Assistance programs. Support can include help paying utility bills, heating fuel, deposits, or repairing/replacing heating or cooling equipment. Applications are accepted online via CommonHelp, by phone, or through local DSS offices during program-specific application periods. Benefits are based on availability of funds.

• EAP Fact Sheet-(English) (Spanish)

• EAP Information Sheet (English)(Spanish)

• EAP Flyer (English) (Spanish)

Community Health Fair

Mason District will hold their  2nd Annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, February 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m at the James Lee Community Center. They are partnering with a variety of community groups, organizations, and county departments to provide valuable health-related information, services, and resources for our community.

• Mason District Health Fair Flyers( English) (Spanish)

English Empowerment Center 

Spring 2026 Adult English Classes-Registration is now open for beginning-level adult English classes focused on practical communication skills for work, home, and the community. In-person classes are available across Northern Virginia, and online classes are open to learners anywhere. Classes are $85 and include books and materials; no one is turned away due to financial hardship. All are welcome.

Learn more and share with families:

(In-person Classes)  (Online Registration) 

Spring 2026 Class Schedule

Dental Care - Local and Regional Resources 

The following is a list of dental care providers in Fairfax County and surrounding area that offer low cost or sliding-fee dental services to low-income families. Please call them for information about services offered, eligibility, and costs. 

• HealthWorks, 703-443-2000, press 2 for dental services
• Howard University School of Dentistry, 202-806-0007
• Neighborhood Health, 703-535-5568, press 9 for dental services  
• Northern Virginia Community College Restorative Clinic, 703-822-6607 
• Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, 703-820-7170 
• Washington Hospital Center, 202-877-6737 

More information is available on the Fairfax County Health Department website.

Food Assistance and Resource Guide 

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

Workshops and Webinars

Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about other resources. 

Key Center PTA

Not yet a member of our PTA?  We would love to have you join!  You can also support Key Center by volunteering with our PTA or making a donation through our Educate Fairfax site.

Key Center PTA Membership
Key Center PTA Volunteer Opportunities
Key Center PTA donations

Upcoming Dates

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