IMPORTANT INFO. & EVENTS
Guarantee your 2026 yearbook today and lock in the best price! Order your yearbook for only $80 (plus a processing fee) by March 9, 2026, HERE. After this date, the price will increase to $100 (plus a processing fee), and the remaining few copies may not be available. Time is running out!
No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
STUDENT SERVICES & TESTING
International Universities VIRTUAL College Fair:
March 3, 2026, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Join AIRR-NA (Association of International Regional Representatives - North America) for an International University Fair! Meet with universities from around the world to learn about degree options abroad! Registration required.
Discover Your Gap Year VIRTUAL Event:
March 5, 2026, 7:00pm. Gap Year Solutions will host a virtual presentation and Q&A about why students choose to take a Gap Year, and how to plan transformational and purposeful gap time on any budget. Registration required.
Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs:
March 7, 2026 at Chantilly HS, 11:00am-1:00pm (workshops until 1:30pm). Fairfax County will host two Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops for students looking for part-time, after-school, seasonal, internship, or volunteer opportunities. Student registration here.
College Access Fairfax Paying for College for Underclassmen VIRTUAL Event: March 7, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am. Get a jump start on learning about the financial aid process for post-secondary education.
Military Academies and Programs Expo:
Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10:00am-1:00pm, hosted by the Army Historical Foundation at the National Museum of the United States Army. This event is free and will have representatives from the Military Academies, Junior Military Colleges, Senior Military Colleges, and a variety of other programs and organizations.
Colleges That Change Lives College (CTCL) Fair:
March 10, 2026, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Omni Shoreham, Washington, D.C. CTCL is a nonprofit network of 45 small, student-centered liberal arts colleges that emphasize mentorship, collaborative learning, holistic admissions, and transformative educational experiences.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
View the Warhawk Sports website for upcoming Athletic Events
Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com
Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com
Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org
Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com
2025-2026 Athletic Participation Requirements UPDATE: Click HERE
Ticket Info:
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Warhawk Athletic Student Pass: $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase HERE
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Regular Season games/events ticket prices: Students = $5 & Adults = $7
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Post Season games/event ticket prices: Students = $5 & Adults = $10 (District & Region) States = $12
- Acceptable payments at the gate: Cash or Credit Card (no Apple Pay or tap payments accepted)
- To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here.
- Advanced tickets for away games can be found here
Band Assessment: Wakefield High School, Symphonic Band: Friday, March 6 – 5:30PM, Wind Symphony: Saturday, March 7 – 3:20PM
Orchestra Assessment: Washington Liberty HS, Friday- March 6th at 4:05pm, 5:20pm, 7:30pm and 9:05pm
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
Students, teachers, and community members are invited to participate in the Fairfax County History Conference. Participating students are eligible for service hours, while participating teachers are eligible for Continuing Education Credits.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Fairfax County Government Center
Opportunities Include:
- Volunteer (Greeter, registration, hospitality, wayfinding, etc.)
- History Showcase Display: Create a display about Fairfax County history tied to your school or community. Individual and team projects are welcome.
- Trivia Show Contestant *HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY* (High School Students vs. School Board Members — format subject to change)
Tell Us How You’d Like to Participate - REGISTER HERE
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfast is important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Also, students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? View Nutrition Services’ printable menus.
Become Unskippable: Share the Facts About Fentanyl With Teens
Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug, and what they can do to keep themselves and their communities safe.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in 10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
LOOKING AHEAD
Colleges That Change Lives College Fair: March 10, 2026, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Omni Shoreham, Washington, D.C.
FCPS NEWS/IN CASE YOU MISSED IT (ICYMI)
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Budget
- School Safety
- Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2025-2026 School Calendar
Reporting an Absence
Academic Policies and Forms (Information tab)
JMHS Academic Advising Page
Parent Technology Help Desk
Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students
Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)
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