 VOICES OF NOW | JOHNSON ENSEMBLE 2026
Become part of Voices of Now, where creativity meets issues that matter to you. Join an ensemble of youth and teen artists to co-create an autobiographical play that speaks to your collective experiences. You’ll showcase your work at the Voices of Now Festival at Arena Stage, engaging in a fast-paced, collaborative performance that asks meaningful questions and challenges societal perspectives. This is a platform for your voice—let's make it heard.
Interest Meeting and Workshop! - Monday, February 23rd, 2:30-4:45pm
Why Should I Try Voices of Now?
Voices of Now is more than being on stage; it’s about forging new relationships, personal
development, self-expression, creativity, community building, and the incredible impact
our stories can have on the world.
Signup to attend the Workshop/Interest Meeting on Monday, February 23rd
The Voices of Now Johnson Ensemble Schedule (subject to change - all meetings at KJMS unless otherwise noted):
Monday, February 23rd, 2:30-4:45pm - Interest Meeting/Workshop
Wednesday, February 25th, 2:30-4:45pm
Monday, March 2nd, 2:30-4:45pm
Wednesday, March 4th, 2:30-4:45pm
Monday, March 9th, 2:30-4:45pm
Wednesday, March 11th, 2:30-4:45pm
Monday, March 16th, 2:30-4:45pm
Wednesday, March 19th, 2:30-4:45pm
Monday, March 23rd, 2:30-4:45pm
Wednesday, March 25th, 2:30-4:45pm
Thursday, March 26th, 2:30-4:45pm (TBD) *SPRING BREAK*
Tuesday, April 7th, 2:30-4:45pm (TBD)
Wednesday, April 8th, 2:30-4:45pm
Possible FIELD TRIP the week of April 13th-17th to Arena Stage for spacing rehearsal - TBD
Monday, April 13th, 2:30-4:45pm
Wednesday, April 15th, 2:30-4:45pm
Thursday, April 16th, 2:30-4:45pm
April 20th-24th, Meetings TBD. Will include some after school meetings at Johnson and 1 field trip to Arena Stage for dress rehearsal, possibly daytime or early evening. Dates will be communicated ASAP.
FESTIVAL DATE: Saturday, April 25th
April 27th- Final Meeting and Celebration at Johnson 2:30-4:45pm
 Dear KJMS Families,
Exciting News! KJMS is gearing up for the 2026 Track and Field season. All students, whether beginners or experienced, are welcome to join! Explore events like the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 4x400, long jump, and Shot put. We practice twice a week (2:30pm – 4:30pm) at KJMS with Saturday morning competitions at local high schools. Stay tuned for our parent/student interest meeting in March.
Please note that several steps must be completed before students can participate in ANY activities. (Practice and Meets)
1st Practice
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Pre-Season Running Club (2 weeks):
To help athletes get ready and ease back into training. The program is optional
Pre-Season Dates:
- March 16th
- March 18th
- March 23rd
- March 25th
Please note: Pre-season practices will end at 4:00 PM.
Tentative Meet Schedule (8:00AM – 3:30PM)
April 25th @ Herndon HS
May 2nd @ Jefferson HS
May 9th @West Potomac HS
May 16th @ Oakton HS
May 30th @Robinson HS Champion Meet
We look forward to another exciting season and hope your student will join us! Please feel free to reach out to Curtiss Barnes, Athletic Coordinator (crbarnes@fcps.edu) if you have any questions about the registration process or requirements.
🔥 LEVEL UP YOUR CREATIVITY: Join The Pixel Forge!
Are you tired of just playing games? It's time to BUILD them!
Welcome to The Pixel Forge, the ultimate after-school club where we turn digital ideas into physical, playable, custom gear using 3D printing and design software (Tinkercad).
This club is for designers, gamers, artists, and anyone curious about how cool things are made.
What You'll Do:
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DESIGN: Learn the secrets of 3D modeling, mastering precision to make perfectly weighted and functional game pieces.
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PRINT: Watch your creations become real! We'll use 3D printers to bring your digital files into the physical world.
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PLAY: We'll use your custom creations—from epic custom chess pieces and unique pawns to perfectly balanced dice—in actual tournaments and games.
No Experience? No Problem!
NO prior experience in modeling or printing is required. We start from the absolute beginning. All you need is your imagination and a desire to create something awesome.
The only qualification is your interest!
Signup for Pixel Forge:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAAA722A4F49-62075278-pixel
 Does your student need a hand with assignments? KJMS Learner’s Lab offers a quiet, productive space with teacher support right after school!
It’s the perfect spot to catch up, study, or get extra guidance in a focused environment.
Weekly Schedule (2:30-3:30):
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Monday: Assessment Retakes & World Language Help
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Wednesday: Core Content Support (Math Focus)
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Thursday: Core Content Assistance
FHS Math Club Students will also be at KJMS to help students with Math from 3:30-4:30 on Wednesdays
Help your student stay on track and build confidence!
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- Complete the Parent Digital Consent - Last year, over 90% of KJMS Students stayed after-school - complete the Parent Digital Consent to give your student the option of staying after school
- Check out the KJMS Clubs-By-Day Calendar - See what clubs and activities will be offered - this calendar will be updated with club descriptions and signup links
- Check out the KJMS ASP Calendar - This is the most updated calendar with live updates
- Review the KJMS After-School FAQ Presentation with your student to better understand the how KJMS After-School works
- Stay Connected - KJMS After-School will regularly send out updates about upcoming clubs and signups through Schoology, News You Choose and Talking Points
 If you are picking up your student during after-school hours, please make sure to pull up in front of Door 7. You can either come to the door or text/call your student.
Stay in Touch with Us
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
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