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- Calendar
- Spelling Bee Winners
- Black History Month Celebration
- Students Right & Responsibilities (SR&R) Survey
- Warm Up FCPS Spirit Day
- Fasting Meal Kits
- Military Youth Writing Contest
- Kindergarten Registration
- Sign up to Volunteer! (Book Fair Coming Soon)
- Community Resources
- School Policy Reminders
- Useful Links
- February 13 - 100th Day of School!
- February 16 - President's Day (No School)
- February 17 - Teacher Workday (No School)
- February 18 - March 18 - Ramadan
- February 19 - FCPS Spirit Day - bright outfits and tropical wear
- February 25 - 3 Hour Early Release | 12:20 p.m.
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🐎 새해 복 많이 받으세요! 新年快乐!
Chúc mừng Năm Mới!
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Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! For those in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including Pacific Islanders, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family. #OurFCPS
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Ramadan Mubarak to those in our community who observe! |
Ash Wednesday/First Full Day of Ramadan
Wednesday, February 18, is Ash Wednesday and the first full day of Ramadan. FCPS has designated this day as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.
See the complete school year calendar.
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Dr. T-M regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
Congratulations to the HES PTA Spelling Bee Participants!
1st Place – Alex (5th Grade)
2nd Place – Johanna (6th Grade)
3rd Place – Ellie (4th Grade)
The HES PTA hosted this wonderful event Wednesday evening held in the school Cafeteria. The entire school community applauds all of the contestants for their hard work, preparation, confidence, and courage. Around 40 students participated this year!
The PTA cannot put these events on without the dedication of the Spelling Bee Chair, PTA Board, our incredible parent and staff volunteers, judges, and pronouncer. All of whom made the evening a huge success!
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
Survey is Now Open for All Families
On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
Tired of all the cold weather?
Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division! Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and more information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Do you know a child in a military family that loves to write? Tell them to enter the Stars and Stripes America 250 Essay contest for a chance to be published and win $100.
Essay Question: How has being part of a military (or military-affiliated) family shaped how you think about America?
Select link for contest details:
https://europe.stripes.com/kids/america-250-essay-contest.html
DEADLINE: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. your local time.
Learn About Kindergarten at Hayfield Elementary
Our kindergarten open house is being held on Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! For more information, contact our Student Information Assistant, Jailene Acevedo, by phone at 703-924-4507 to set up an appointment.
💻 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. Read more about the registration process.
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.
Make a difference in your community by tutoring, mentoring, or helping at school events. Every contribution matters!
Learn more about how to sign up for Volunteer FCPS here.
The Fairfax County community is invited to join county leaders for "Unite, Uplift and Celebrate!" a Black History Month celebration:
Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Pwky., Fairfax
The theme for this year's event is “Promote, Protect and Preserve.” Enjoy local performances, interactive activities, enlightening discussion and light refreshments with your neighbors.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed February Black History Month in Fairfax County. Please visit the NCS Black History Month web page and the Fairfax County Black History Month web page to learn more about this and other 2026 Black History Month events.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with an evening of traditional music and dance, hands-on cultural activities, and Asian-inspired cuisine on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Twin Lakes Golf Course.
This family-friendly celebration introduces Lunar New Year traditions to people of all ages through live performances, interactive activities and cuisine inspired by cultures across Asia. Guests are invited to explore, participate and learn, all while honoring a holiday rooted in renewal, community connection and good fortune.
Attendees can enjoy live music, dance and martial arts demonstrations that highlight the rich history and symbolism of Lunar New Year. Interactive craft stations and cultural games will be available, giving children and adults hands-on opportunities to experience time-honored customs.
The Year of the Horse represents energy, resilience and forward momentum —qualities woven throughout the celebration as the community comes together to mark the start of the lunar calendar.
Admission Details:
- Admission is $10 per person for ages 3 and older.
- Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
- Advance registration is encouraged by Thursday, Feb. 19, at 11:59 p.m.
Fairfax County Public Library Closures
There are currently library closures for two of the public libraries nearby.
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Kingstowne Community Library's current location will close to the public starting February 15, 2026, to prepare for its upcoming move to the new Kingstowne Regional Library located in the Franconia Governmental Center.
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Richard Byrd Library is undergoing boiler replacement and remains closed until February 17.
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