A Message from our Administrators
Dear Hunt Valley Community,
I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks for your ongoing partnership. Our school thrives because of the support you provide, creating a community where our students feel empowered to excel.
It is a joy to see our students doing such amazing work; they are truly learning, growing, and pushing the boundaries of their curiosity every day. We are so proud of their progress and can’t wait for you to see it firsthand.
Join Us for Science & STEAM Night!
We invite you to come and see our students' hard work on display:
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When: March 18th
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What: Our annual Science Fair and interactive STEAM Night
Please join us to participate in the incredible learning happening across our school. Whether you are exploring a student’s scientific experiments or diving into a hands-on STEAM activity, it promises to be a night of inspiration and discovery.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warmly,
Keieownna Hightower, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendar
March 18th--3-hour Early Release
March 18th--Science Fair @5:15
March 18th--STEAM Night @ 6:00
March 20th--No School (Eid al-Fitr)
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Book Drive
Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair:
30,000 Free Books for Families and Educators!
- Books are available on a first-come, first served basis, so arrive early.
- Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 books maximum limit per family.
- Educators and school staff may choose up to 50 free books for their classrooms.
- Fun family activities including a DJ, free arts and crafts, and hundreds of LEGO brick boxes available while supplies last.
Saturday, March 14th 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lorton Community Center
9520 Richmond Hwy
Lorton, VA 22079
Chorus Concert
When: Wednesday, March 25th
Student Arrival: 6:00pm via Door #7 into gym
Family Arrival: 6:30pm via Door #8
Student Attire: Jeans or dark pants with a solid blue or green shirt, limited logos preferred.
Military Family Field Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026
FCPS invites all military-connected families with FCPS students to a special field day to honor our military-connected children.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and community at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.
Enjoy field day games and crafts at the football and track stadium. Food and beverages will be available for purchase to support various FCPS school clubs and organizations. This is a great opportunity to connect with other military families across the division!
To RSVP, please complete this Google form by Friday, March 27, 2026.
April 21 Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election.
NEW Visitor Check-in System - Raptor Safe App Setup
Hunt Valley ES has a NEW Visitor Check-in System beginning this week. Downloading and registering on the Raptor Safe App is not required, you can still use your driver’s license in the building, but this is faster.
What is Raptor Safe?
Raptor Safe is a free mobile app designed to make school visits and student dismissals both faster and more secure. By using the app, you can create a Raptor Passport, which allows you to check in at the school entrance by simply scanning a QR code. A new QR code is generated each time so no screenshots.
A few notes for registration in the app: no code is needed so skip that step and foreign id's and passports can be used (as long as they are in English).
Setting Up Your Account
Getting started is straightforward. Here is the play-by-play:
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Download: Search for "Raptor Safe" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Verification: To keep the community safe, the app will ask you to scan your driver’s license and take a live selfie to verify your identity.
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Privacy: Don't worry about that selfie—it is used only for the initial verification and is not stored in the app.
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Stored Info: The app only keeps necessary details like your name, date of birth, the photo from your ID, and the last four digits of your license or passport.
Quick Tips for Users
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No Passwords to Memorize: The app uses your mobile phone number to log you in. You’ll receive a one-time code via text each time you need to access your account.
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Need Help?: If you run into any technical snags, you can find troubleshooting guides at raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/.
Raptor Safe FAQ Sheet
Volleyball Camp
Spring Cheer Camp
i9Sports Registration
CTE Summer Enrichment
2026 CTE Summer Enrichment – Registration Now Open!
Create | Explore | Learn
The CTE Office is offering two exciting summer camps:
Tech Adventure Camp (K–5)
Students explore CTE program areas including Business/Marketing, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health & Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.
Weekly themes:
- July 6–10: Mission to Mars
- July 13–17: Deep Sea Discoveries
- July 20–24: Let It Shine!
- July 27–31: Passport to Professions
Learn more or register: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC
CTE Summer Academy (Grades 6–11)
Students choose four classes each week to explore CTE program areas, build skills, and discover career pathways. No prior experience required.
Class options and schedules available online.
Program Details
- 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Early drop-off & aftercare available)
- Location: Robinson SS
- Transportation from select FCPS schools
- Cost: $300 per week (Tuition assistance available for students receiving Free & Reduced Meals)
- Dates: July 6–31 (four one-week sessions)
All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC. For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS!
Click here to register!
Ramadan
If your child will be fasting during Ramadan, please reach out to your child's teacher so we can plan accordingly.
Thank you.
Early Release Wednesdays
⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
Yearbooks for Sale
To order a yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year visit www.strawbridge.net and use the online code: YB33201. The cost is $13.00. Orders will be accepted until 4/10/2026--order yours today!
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.
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.
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.
Having lunch with your student
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
-Bring valid ID to check in the office
-Sign up using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AF2EA6FECF8-51771041-lunch#/
-You may bring a homemade lunch, or you may purchase a lunch from the cafeteria for $5.00 (cash only)
-No fast food or treats are allowed in the cafeteria
-No siblings
-No pictures
Please help with clean up when you are done.
Thank you!
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