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Important Dates:
Feb 02: Beginning of 3rd Quarter - Students Return (Weather Permitting)
Feb 16: President's Day (No School)
Feb 17: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Feb 18: Ash Wednesday - Start of Lent
Feb 18: Beginning of Ramadan
February:
- Black History Month
- American Heart Month
- National Cancer Prevention Month
- Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
Let's all be kind to one another.
Celebrating Black History Month
Thank you to Ms. May, Mrs. Jabour, and the student and staff helpers for their hard work and creativity in transforming our hallway. We are proud to recognize the contributions of Black people to our country and our world.
Key MS Sports Information
Attention Parents!!
If you would like your student to participate in Middle School Track, your student must be registered through the MS Sports Registration Link for Spring 2026.
MS Sports Registration Link for Spring 2026.
Again, as always, students are not allowed to practice with the school until all of the initial Big 3 steps below are complete and correctly submitted.
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Online Registration- filled in by the family for each student. (siblings completed separately for everything)
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PPE- NEW Forms- Families need to turn in at least pages 1,2,3.
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ANY physical done on or after July 1st, 2025, must be on the NEW forms. Old forms dated before July 1st, 2025, will not be accepted
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Emergency Care Form- Same form. No Changes. Fresh form must be completed for every student- every season.
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Key MS Multicultural Night Info
Celebrate Our School’s Cultural Diversity at Key Middle School!
When: March 25th. From 6-8 pm at Key Middle School
Join us for a Multicultural Night, an exciting evening where students, families, and staff come together to explore and celebrate cultures from around the world. Enjoy a vibrant experience featuring cultural booths, food, arts and crafts, music, and live performances and more that reflect the richness of our school community.
We encourage everyone to participate. This event is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to learn about one another, build connections, and celebrate what makes our community unique. Families are welcome to represent their country, state, heritage, or cultural background.
Four Ways to Participate: Use the QR code on the flyer or the participant sign-up form below.
Cultural Booth: Host or participate in a booth that showcases an aspect of your culture, such as traditions, clothing, history, food, or customs.
Cultural Food/Dish: Share a traditional dish or snack that represents your culture.
Art & Craft Workshops: Lead a hands-on workshop featuring cultural arts and crafts such as origami, henna-inspired art, cultural heritage art or other creative ideas.
Performance & Demonstration: Share your culture through music, dance, storytelling, poetry, or other live demonstrations. Students, families, and staff are all welcome to participate.
Deadline to register: March 1st, 2026
If you would like to host a booth, provide food, lead a workshop, or participate in a performance, please sign up by answering the questions in the attached form. All questions are required; However, if a question does not apply to you, please select, or enter “N/A".
Participation Sign-Up Form
https://forms.gle/id1BXYWo4s2VUgc7A
Thank you for making this event a memorable experience! We can’t wait to celebrate the diversity, creativity, and unity of the Key Middle School community together!
2026 CTE Summer Academy
CTE (Career and Technical Education) Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration.
Students choose 4 classes each week they participate and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills.
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Eligibility: Current 6 to 11 graders
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Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm* *Early drop off begins at 7:30 am; after care ends at 5 pm
New to 2026! We’re offering after care!
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Location - Robinson SS
- Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
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Cost - $300 per week Back for 2026 programs, we will be offering tuition assistance. More information on our webpages.
- Dates -
- Week 1: July 6 - 10
- Week 2: July 13 - 17
- Week 3: July 20 - 24
- Week 4: July 27 - 31
New to 2026! We’re offering a 4th week of our programs!
- Different weekly offerings; weekly themes and class offerings can be found on our webpages!
Students will choose four (4) classes each week to build their own specialized summer learning program. Courses are available in all CTE program areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical, Marketing, Technology and Engineering, and Trade and Industrial.
Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content.
For the list and schedule of classes being offered, please visit our webpage!
Registration is open from February 2 to June 5, 2026.
Students can register online by visiting the CTE Summer Academy webpage and clicking on the register button.
Visit the CTE Summer Academy webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information!
For questions, please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu
FCPS App
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More News and Updates on-the-Go With the FCPS AppGone 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:
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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.
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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.
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Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates including weather announcements.
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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.
Weather Closings
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.
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Preparativos para el InviernoEl tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. Mire este video para ver cómo deciden cuándo hay que cerrar las escuelas debido al clima.
El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente el primer lugar donde publicaremos cuando haya un cierre de emergencia por el clima. Otros canales de comunicación serán usados lo más pronto posible incluyendo correo electrónico, texto, medios sociales, y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario.
Asegúrese de planificar para la temporada de invierno. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto esté actualizada en SIS ParentVUE, marque el sitio web de FCPS, y planifique para el cuidado de niños si es apropiado.
Mantenga a Su Hijo Bien Abrigado Durante las Actividades al Aire LibreEstaremos atentos a las bajas temperaturas, los avisos y advertencias de viento helado y los avisos meteorológicos que pueden impedir que los niños estén al aire libre. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente con un abrigo y otra ropa de clima frío para que pueda disfrutar cómodamente de su tiempo al aire libre. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ofrece algunos consejos para mantenerse seguro durante el tiempo frío.
Si necesita ayuda para proveer a su hijo de ropa para el clima frío, por favor llame a la Planificación de Servicios Coordinados del Condado de Fairfax al 703-222-0880. El personal multilingüe puede ayudarle con cualquier dificultad que se le presente, como la alimentación, el alojamiento, el empleo, la asistencia financiera, la atención sanitaria y otras necesidades.
일반적으로 악천후로 인한 휴교는 FCPS 웹사이트에서 가장 먼저 게시됩니다. 또한 이메일, 문자, 소셜 미디어, 뉴스 방송국 등 다른 커뮤니케이션 채널을 통해 가능한 한 빨리 휴교 결정을 알아보실 수 있습니다. 학교 일정과 관련하여 저희가 어떤 커뮤니케이션 수단을 사용하는지 자세히 알아보세요.
겨울철을 대비해 계획을 세우시기를 바랍니다. 학생 정보시스템 SIS ParentVUE에 연락처 정보가 최신 상태인지 확인하시고, FCPS 웹사이트를 즐겨찾기에 추가하시고, 필요한 경우 자녀 돌봄 계획을 세우고.
야외 활동을 할 경우, 자녀의 보온에 신경을 쓰십시오.
저희는 저온, 혹한기 주의보 및 경고와 같은 기상 주의보를 통해 자녀가 밖에 나가지 않도록 예방하기 위해 날씨를 모니터링할 것입니다. 그러나 자녀가 야외에서 편안하게 시간을 보낼 수 있도록 따듯한 코트와 기타 방한복을 챙겨 적절하게 입히셔야 합니다. 국립 기상청은 추운 날씨에 안전을 유지하기 위한 몇 가지 팁을 제공합니다.혹 자녀의 겨울철 옷을 구비하시는데 어려움이 있으시다면, 페어팩스 카운티 Coordinated Services Planning 703-222-0880에 연락하여 주시기 바랍니다. 의식주 및 취업, 재정문제, 보험 기타 등 어려움이 있으시다면 다국어 담당자가 도움을 줄 것입니다.
Immunization Events
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.
Eventos de Vacunación para los Estudiantes de FCPS
FCPS, en asociación con la organización Inspire Health Alliance, estará ofreciendo sin costo alguno vacunas obligatorias para la escuela y vacunas opcionales contra la “flu” o influenza a todos los estudiantes de FCPS. Se realizan múltiples eventos en lugares determinados de FCPS. Se programarán fechas adicionales a lo largo del año escolar. Padres y tutores podrían revisar las fechas de los próximos eventos y programar citas para vacunar a sus estudiantes. La participación es completamente voluntaria.
Hay disponibles recursos adicionales para la vacunación.
County Flu Letter
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.
Hábitos Saludables para Prevenir la Propagación de la Influenza y Otros Gérmenes
El Condado de Fairfax ha estado observando altos niveles de casos de enfermedad de la influenza (la “flu”). El número de visitas a las salas de emergencias y centros de cuidados urgentes ha aumentado, especialmente entre niños, además de que múltiples casos de “flu” han ocurrido dentro de nuestras comunidades e instalaciones escolares.
Lea los consejos del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para reducir la propagación de la “flu” y de otros gérmenes.
Richard Byrd Library Temporarily Closed
Richard Byrd Library will remain closed to the public for an anticipated five weeks while repairs are made to the facility's heating system.
What You Need To Know
- During the closure, library customers are encouraged to visit one of our 21 other locationsto attend programs, retrieve materials and utilize services. Nearby branches include Pohick Regional Libraryand John Marshall Library.
- Due dates for items checked out from Richard Byrd Library have been extended until February 17, 2026, as a courtesy.
- Please note: Items may not be returned to Richard Byrd Library during the closure; but can be accepted at any of our other 21 locations.
Customers With Holds
- New holds cannot currently be selected for pickup at Richard Byrd Library.
- All customer holds that were available at Richard Byrd Library will be moved to Pohick Regional Library (6450 Sydenstricker Rd). These items will be available for pickup Wednesday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 31 at 5 p.m.
- All other holds currently in the system designated for pickup at Richard Byrd Library will be automatically changed to Pohick Regional Libraryfor the duration of the closure. Please note this location on future e-mail notifications.
Any customers wishing to pick up their requested material at a different branch may change the designated pickup location or suspend their holds by accessing their account.
Action Required: Impact Aid Survey
✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete 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 the survey as soon as possible.
Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
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✅ Entregue su Encuesta de Asistencia por Impacto Federal
FCPS les está solicitando a todas las familias que completen la “Federal Impact Aid Survey” o Encuesta sobre la Asistencia de Impacto Federal. Esta planilla está disponible en SIS ParentVUE en la sección “Online Packets” o Paquetes Online, la cual está ubicada en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla, una vez que haya entrado a la aplicación. Por favor, complétela tan pronto como le sea posible.
Las escuelas entregarán estas planillas a aquellas familias que no la hayan completado en ParentVUE. Para encontrar más información, visite la página del Federal Impact Aid Survey o mire el video acerca de por qué la asistencia por impacto es importante.
Regístrece para Acceder a ParentVUE
Aprenda cómo activar su cuenta de SISParentVUE, para que pueda fácilmente entregar su encuesta y para que acceda a otra información útil sobre la educación de su niño en FCPS.
Cell Phone Policy
Did Your Student 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 FCPS’ 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 our main office.
School Attendance
Digital Consent Form
✅ Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School ResourcesFamilies can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Opt your child in or out of a variety of online educational tools and choose how student information is managed.
Please visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage today to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool
✅ Recuerde Completar los Formularios de Permiso para los Recursos EscolaresLas familias pueden fácilmente darles permiso a sus niños para que tengan acceso a una variedad de recursos usando el sistema “Parent Digital Consent” o sistema Digital de Consentimiento Parental. Allí usted puede decidir si su hijo participa (opt. in) o no en varias herramientas educativas en línea y también elegir cómo se maneja la información de los estudiantes.
Visite la página web “Parent Digital Consent” para que puedan acceder al sistema. Mire este video para ver cómo usar esta herramienta.
SIS ParentVUE
Everything You Need to Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Don’t forget your back-to-school forms and checklists! Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account for your family and log in to find important forms and updates.
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
☑️ Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a ParentVUE account should contact their school for an activation code to create an account, or print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form and submit it to our front office.
☑️ Submit Absences
Parents/caregivers can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in to the platform and click “Report Absence.” Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to your school’s front office.
☑️ Review and Submit Immunization Forms
Parents/caregivers can check their child’s immunization compliance and submit immunization records in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our front office.
If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Please visit the FCPS How to Submit Immunization Documentation webpage for step-by-step instructions on how to submit each of these items.
Todo lo que Usted Puede Hacer con SIS ParentVUE
¡ Adelántese en revisar y completar los formularios y listas para el regreso a clases! Asegúrese de tener su cuenta de SIS ParentVUE para que usted y su familia encuentren planillas y actualizaciones importantes.
Si no tiene una cuenta en SIS PARENTVUE, contacte con la escuela de su hijo y pida un código de activación y siga las instrucciones en la página web de su Cuenta de SIS ParentVUE.
☑️ Actualice su Información de Contacto
Manténgase al tanto de cuando se cierran las escuelas por el clima severo, retrasos en los autobuses y otras comunicaciones críticas de su escuela y FCPS proporcionando su número de teléfono celular y correo electrónico en SIS ParentVUE. Para actualizar su información de contacto, haga clic en la pestaña “Online Packets”, ubicada arriba ala derecha de la pantalla, luego haga clic ern el ícono de “Online Verification/Update”.
Aquellos padres y tutores que no tengan una cuenta en ParentVUE deberían contactar a su escuela y pedir un código de activación para crearla, o imprimir y llenar la planilla “Formulario de Información para Atención de Emergencia” y enviarla a la escuela de su niño.
☑️ Envíe las Ausencias
Los padres pueden enviar las ausencias de días completos a través de SIS ParentVUE. Entre en la aplicación y haga clic en “Report Absence” o Reporte una Ausencia. Las ausencias de días parciales y los cambios en el transporte deben aún ser reportadas a la oficina principal de la escuela.
☑️ Revise y Envíe las Planillas de Vacunación
Los padres y cuidadores pueden revisar el cumplimiento con las vacunas obligatorias y enviar récords de vacunación de su niño usando SIS ParentVUE. Los récords también pueden entregarse en la oficina principal de la escuela.
Si lo necesitan, las familias podrían también entregar otros documentos de vacunación , incluyendo la declaración de un médico estableciendo una excepción temporal o permanente para alguna vacuna o un “Formulario de Exención Religiosa” notariado.
Por favor visite la página web de FCPS Cómo Enviar Documentos de Vacunación para que encuentre instrucciones paso a paso sobre cómo enviar cada uno de estos documentos.
Schoology
💻 Catch Up on Your Child’s Classwork in Schoology
Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a secure forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized, and it keeps the class connected.
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
- Your child’s classes.
- Your child’s upcoming assignments.
- School, class, and group announcements.
Parent accounts will be available after Monday, August 18. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Get more information on how to login and use Schoology.
💻 esté al Tanto de las Tareas de su Niño en “Schoology”
Los profesores usan Schoology para publicar en línea sus materiales del aula; ofrecer un foro seguro para que los alumnos discutan sus ideas y colaboren en los proyectos; y para asignar y recibir tareas electrónicamente. Esta plataforma ayuda a los alumnos a mantenerse organizados y mantiene a la clase conectada.Una cuenta Schoology para padres les da acceso a:
- Las clases de su hijo.
- Los deberes que su hijo debe entregar.
- Anuncios de la escuela, de la clase y de los grupos.
Las cuentas para padres estarán disponibles después del 21 de agosto. Para poder tener acceso a Schoology, los padres necesitan tener su cuenta SIS/ParentVUE activa. Pueden encontrar más información sobre cómo iniciar sesión y usar Schoology en internet.
Schoology (스쿨로지)란 무엇인가요?
교사는 Schoology를 사용하여 수업 자료를 온라인으로 게시하고, 학생들이 아이디어를 토론하고 프로젝트에서 공동 작업할 수 있는 안전한 포럼을 제공하며, 숙제를 온라인으로 부여하고 제출받습니다. 이를 통해 학생들은 체계적으로 공부할 수 있고 수업의 연결성을 유지할 수 있습니다.
Schoology 학부모 계정으로 다음을 이용할 수 있습니다:
- 자녀의 수업.
- 자녀의 예정된 숙제.
- 학교, 학급 및 그룹 공지 사항.
학부모 계정은 8월 21일 이후에 사용할 수 있습니다. Schoology를 이용하려면 학부모는 활성된 학생정보시스템인 SIS/ParentVUE의 계정이 있어야 합니다. Schoology 로그인 및 사용 방법에 대한 자세한 내용은 온라인에서 확인할 수 있습니다.
Family Information Phone Lines
Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
☎️ Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Nueve IdiomasPadres/cuidadores que hablan Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Español, Urdu o Vietnamita pueden llamar a una línea telefónica de información para obtener información general sobre FCPS. Vea la lista de números de teléfono.
☎️ 학부모 정보 전화는 8가지 언어로 제공됩니다.
암하라어, 아랍어, 중국어, 페르시아어, 한국어, 스페인어, 우르두어, 베트남어를 할 줄 아는 보호자는 전화 안내 라인에 전화하여 FCPS에 대한 일반적인 정보를 얻을 수 있습니다. 또한 자녀의 학교와의 의사소통에 대한 지원도 받을 수 있습니다. 전화번호 목록 보기.
Lightspeed
🔍 See Where Your Child Goes Online With Lightspeed
Parents can access their child’s activity on FCPS devices through Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service. Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited.
The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
🔍 Monitoree el Uso de Internet Usando el Reporte Parental “Lightspeed”
Los padres pueden revisar la actividad de sus hijos en los dispositivos de FCPS usando “Lightspeed”, el servicio de filtrado del contenido en internet ofrecido por la división escolar. Los padres pueden suscribirse para recibir un Reporte Parental semanal, el cual incluirá una lista de las páginas que sus hijos visitan más frecuentemente.
El reporte también les ofrece a los padres la posibilidad de inscribirse para usar el Portal para Padres del Uso de Internet. A través del mismo, los padres podrían pausar el acceso a internet de sus hijos en los dispositivos de FCPS en las horas fuera del horario escolar.
Conozca más sobre los Reportes Parentales Lightspeed.
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District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
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.
Key MS Administrative Team
Principal: Drew Campbell | amcampbell1@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal (7th Grade): Shari Peters | sapeters@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal (8th Grade): Shawn D. Brown | sdbrown@fcps.edu
Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal | jcflegal@fcps.edu
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