Dear Hayfield Community -

As we approach the end of the third quarter on March 27th, we encourage all students to stay focused and finish strong. This is an important time to prioritize completing assignments, preparing for assessments, and taking advantage of reassessment opportunities to improve grades. Staying organized and communicating with teachers can make a big difference in these final days. We appreciate our families’ support in encouraging students to put forth their best effort as we close out the quarter.

🔔Bell Schedule/Rotation for the Week

Monday, March 23rd (White Day) - 2, 4, 6, 8

Tuesday, March 24th (Orange Day) - 1, 3, 5, 7

Wednesday, March 25th (White Day) - 2, 7/ 8, 6, 8

Thursday, March 26th (Orange Day) - 1, 3, 5, 7

Friday, March 27th (White Day) - 2, 8, 6 - Early release

📅Important Dates: Mark Your Calendar

March 27th - End of Third Quarter, Early Release 

March 30th- April 3rd- Spring Break, no school

April 6th- Teacher Work Day, no school 

April 10th- Teacher Work Day, no school

🗨️DiBari's Dispatch

Hey Hawk Family–

It was another great week here at Hayfield! We celebrated with our Spring Pep Rally full of recognitions and games, had a fun “Pi-Day” with the math honor society, and had a wide variety of field trips. There’s always great things going on here at Hayfield! Also, as we close out the week, I want to wish a happy Eid al-Fitr to all of those who celebrate!

This coming week is the end of the third quarter. Please make sure that your students are up to date on all of their work, and that they are finishing strong. Hopefully they have been track all quarter, but certainly check in with them to see that they have been communicating with teachers and completing everything they need to. The end of third quarter tends to sneak up on students faster than any of the others. 

Also, I want to reiterate something from last week that I need your help with. We are working hard on getting students into class in a timely manner, which also includes arrival to school. We have been working to get students through Open Gate in a safe and time efficient manner, and I’m confident that lines are cleared well before the opening bell. However, I have noticed that we have a large number of students arriving to the building late. Please help us set a high standard by getting students to school on time, which in turn supports our high expectation of learning in the classroom. I appreciate your partnership!

I wish you all a fantastic upcoming week as we close down the quarter. Thank you all for your continued investment in our students and in each other…Go Hawks!

Students had a great time Pi(e)-ing our staff during the Pi Day Event!

Pictured Above: Mr. DiBari getting Pi(e)-d.

Picture Below: Mr. Kerns, Mr. Gick, and Mr. Mika enjoying the Pi Day event.

📢Hawk Highlights

AP Human Geography AP Human Geography students are currently learning about Urbanization. In this unit, there are several city models that need to be aware of and may be tested on in May, on the national exam. To give them a hands-on opportunity to own their knowledge, the students recreated their city models on top of cakes.

Students were required to label the model sectors, define the strengths and effectiveness of their model, provide a real-world city, country for their model, and list weaknesses of their model. By working with the city models in this way, the student will have an example ready to call upon to use during the test in May.

Science Fair Awards

Congratulations to our 24 students who participated in the FCPS Regional Science Fair the weekend of March 13th at Robinson SS. They presented their 12 projects and made us Hayfield Science Hawks proud! 

Out of over 300 projects, 10 of Hayfield's projects were selected to receive awards. Please see the list of award winners below.  

Theatre Trip! Our theatre students recently had the exciting opportunity to travel to New York City to experience the magic of live performance. During the trip, students explored the city’s rich theatre culture and attended a Broadway show, gaining valuable insight into professional productions. It was an unforgettable experience that brought classroom learning to life.

Hayfield HS Bands Assessment Results

The Hayfield High School Bands participated in the Virginia Band and Orchestra Director's Association State Concert Band Assessments on Wednesday March 11 and Thursday March 12. All three ensembles, the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, earned Superior Ratings from all stage judges and the sightreading judge. This is the highest possible rating the bands could earn. 

By earning Superior Ratings in the Marching Band Assessment this past October and these Concert Band Assessments, the Hayfield Bands have once again earned the "Virginia Honor Band" distinction. This is the fifth year in a row the bands have earned this distinction, and the 8th in school history. Congratulations to our band students!

Word of the Week This week’s word of the week champ is Grace Stahl!   Grace used the word of the week by claiming ketchup was the most versatile sauce! Great job, Grace! Word of the week champ, Grace Stahl pictured with MS SOSA, Mr. Bedard

ℹ️Important Information

Kiss and Ride Information

If you plan to wait to drop off your student until the doors open, please utilize the parking lot by the basketball courts. This helps ensure a safe and smooth arrival process for all students and staff. We ask that families do not park in the staff parking lot, as it creates safety concerns for those walking into the building. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our campus safe.

Hayfield Gear is BACK! 🦅✨

Ready to upgrade your sideline style? The 2026 Hayfield Lululemon My Team Shop is officially open! From high-performance training gear to your favorite everyday essentials, we’ve got everything you need to represent Hayfield in style.

Don't wait—the shop is only open for a limited time!

⏳ Deadline to Order: March 30th 🔗 Shop Here: https://bit.ly/4brKXZQ

Grab your gear now and let’s show up in force for the 2026 season! #HayfieldPride #Lululemon #TeamGear

Prom Tickets on Sale Now

Theme: The Great Gatsby

Date: April 17

Venue: CrystalView Weddings & Events

Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm

Address: (near Fair Oaks Mall)

12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy,

Fairfax, VA 22033

Ticket prices are as follows: (available until sold out)

Early Bird: $65 (March 9 - March 23)

Regular: $75 (March 24 - March 31)

Last Chance: $85 (April 1- April 10)

We are excited to announce that our Junior-Senior Prom will take place on April 17 at CrystalView Weddings & Events. Tickets can be purchased on MySchoolBucks. Please read all relevant information before purchasing tickets. 

This is a school-sponsored and supervised event. Students must bring a valid picture ID. Once admitted, no re-entry will be permitted. School conduct expectations apply. 

We are looking forward to having a memorable experience for all of our students, especially our Seniors, who will be leaving the Hawks Nest soon!

Additionally, Hayfield students who wish to bring a non-Hayfield guest must purchase a guest ticket and complete the required guest form. Forms are available at any subschool on the high school side.

🎓Celebrate Your Hayfield Graduate—and Give Back! 🎓

It’s time to honor the Class of 2025! Custom Hayfield Secondary School graduation banners are now available for order. Every purchase supports our school: A portion of the proceeds from each banner sold goes directly back to Hayfield SS. It’s a perfect way to celebrate your senior’s hard work while supporting the entire Hawk community! Deadline to Order: April 19 Order here: Hayfield Graduation Banners

🗣️School Counseling Information

2026-2027 High School Student Schedules Schedules - Important Update

High school counselors have concluded all academic advising meetings to build students’ schedules for the 2026-2027 school year. You can access your student’s schedule in StudentVue/ParentVue under “Course Requests”. Counselors are accepting schedule change requests up until the end of the school day on March 27th. After this, all schedules will be finalized until the beginning of next school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor via email!

Resource: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs

Empower your family with the tools to navigate tough topics through the FCPS presentation, "Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs." This video provides essential insights into the risks of substances like alcohol, vaping (nicotine and THC), and opioids while offering practical, age-appropriate strategies for maintaining open and honest communication with your child. By learning to identify early warning signs and utilizing community resources, you can build a stronger foundation of safety and support within your home.

• Video: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs (English)
• Video: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs (Spanish)

🎭Student Activities

Upcoming Hawktivities: March 23 – April 4

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming athletic and fine arts events:

March 23, 2026

• Baseball: Varsity vs Thomas Jefferson (6:00 PM); JV @ Thomas Jefferson (6:00 PM).

• Lacrosse: Boys vs Chantilly (5:45/7:15 PM); Girls @ Chantilly (5:45/7:15 PM).

• Softball: Varsity vs Thomas Jefferson (6:00 PM); JV @ Thomas Jefferson (6:00 PM).

March 24, 2026

• Tennis: Girls @ Annandale (4:00 PM); Boys vs Annandale (4:00 PM).

March 25, 2026

• Baseball: Varsity vs Centreville (6:00 PM); JV @ Centreville (6:00 PM).

• Lacrosse: Boys vs Westfield (5:45/7:15 PM); Girls @ Westfield (5:45/7:15 PM).

• Track & Field: @ Justice (5:00 PM).

• Performing Arts: Jazz/Percussion concert in the Middle School Lecture Hall (6:00 PM).

• Softball: Varsity @ West Springfield (6:00 PM); JV @ McLean (6:00 PM).

March 26, 2026

• Baseball: Varsity vs Falls Church (6:00 PM).

• Softball: Varsity vs Wakefield Park VS FC (6:00 PM); JV vs Falls Church (6:00 PM).

• Soccer: Boys vs West Potomac (5:45/7:15 PM); Girls @ West Potomac (5:45/7:15 PM).

March 27, 2026

• Baseball: JV vs Meridian VS F. Church (6:30 PM).

• Tennis: Girls @ Thomas Jefferson (4:00 PM); Boys @ Thomas Jefferson (4:00 PM).

• Soccer: Boys @ Colgan (5:30/7:00 PM); Girls vs Colgan (5:45/7:15 PM).

March 28, 2026

• Track & Field: @ Patriot Invitational (9:00 AM)

March 28, March 30, March 31, and April 2nd (times vary)

• Softball: Varsity Spring Break Tournament @ Hayfield.

April 4, 2026

• Track & Field: @ Spartan Invitational @ Laurel (9:00 AM).

Help Our Hawks Soar Higher! 🦅

From the lights on the field and the equipment in our weight room to the academic teams and student organizations in our hallways—it takes an entire community to build a championship culture.

We are excited to announce a direct donation button to support the Hayfield Activities Office! In the past, our funding has been limited, but our goal is to change that. Your contributions will go directly toward enhancing the student experience across the board—ensuring that our athletic teams, student clubs, and academic organizations have the resources they need to thrive.

By "Investing in the Nest," you are helping us bridge the gap and provide support to the wide variety of activities that make Hayfield Secondary School so special. Whether it’s the price of a coffee or a larger gift, your contribution makes a tangible difference for the students who lead, compete, and create in our community.

Donate here to support Hayfield Activities and Clubs

🏫From FCPS

Your Voice Matters! 

Family Engagement Survey Open Through March 23

The FCPS Family Engagement Survey is open! Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment.
• Communication.
• Student success.
• Advocacy.
• Family and school partnerships.
• Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers received a survey link via email from FCPS on Monday, March 9. The survey is also available on the FCPS website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. The survey will close Monday, March 23.

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. on: 

• Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
• Thursday, April 16, at Ravensworth Elementary School (new date).
• Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
• Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.

Registration is open!🎉 

Join FCPS for the 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools. Hear from internationally renowned educator and inclusion advocate Dr. Shelley Moore, connect with helpful resources, meet other families, and take part in engaging sessions.

📅Date - Saturday, April 18

📍Location - Marshall High School

Child care for students of varying abilities, accommodations, and language interpretation are available. Lunch will be provided.

Save your spot and register today: https://bit.ly/4aDtKxl 

2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters

Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.

Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.

Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.

Thank you! HAWK PRIDE!

Hayfield Administration

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