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March 27th
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End of 3rd QTR- 2hr Early Release
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March 30th-
April 3rd
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Spring Break- School and Office Closed
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April 9th
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Spring Picture Day
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April 13th-
17th
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Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
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April 15th
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Purple Up for Military Youth (Wear Purple)
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April 18th
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Military Family Field Day Register
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Congratulations to Assistant Principal Danielle Tillman of Irving Middle School, who was recognized today as Region 4’s Outstanding Leader and will go on to represent our region division-wide. This is a well-deserved honor for her continued commitment to supporting students, staff, and the Irving community
Spring Break🌷
Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
Military Family Field Day April 18, 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools is excited to celebrate our military-connected children and families with a fun-filled Field Day! As we recognize April as the Month of the Military Child, we invite your school’s clubs, PTA, or office/organization to sponsor an activity for this event! You may also sign up to provide a food/beverage item for purchase as a fundraiser for your organization.
Military Family Field Day will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. at Annandale High School’s football stadium (4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003). Set up for the event will begin at 11 a.m., with tear down immediately following the event.
As the sponsor of an activity or food/beverage item, your organization is responsible for the materials, set up, tear down, volunteers, and supervision of your activity during the event.
Action Required
Register to sponsor an activity or provide a food/beverage item for purchase.
Parent Acknowledgment - Course Requests for Next School Year
In alignment with Goal 4 of our Strategic Plan, this spring, parents/guardians will be able to review and acknowledge their child’s course requests for SY 2026-27 by using a new feature in SIS Parent VUE. The window for parents/guardians to review and acknowledge their child’s course requests via this new feature will open on Monday, March 16, 2026, and will close on Friday, March 27, 2026. Irving plans to mail home course request sheets for review as well. Please remember the last day to make schedule request changes for Irving next year is March 31st.
 We have a winner of the B.O.T.B. school competition! Congratulations to Team
“W.A.R.T.S.,” whose name is an acronym for those “Who Actually Read The Stories." However, we are confident that members of the other three teams actually read too. Eighteen students participated in the March 18th after-school competition, in which students answered questions and identified quotes from the fifteen books in the collection for the 2025-2026 school year. It was a close race, with a come-from-behind finish. All participants did their best and competed in a friendly manner. Well done! A special thanks goes to guest judges Ms. Carmenates and Ms. Healey.
Spring break is coming next week. Plan to have books, ebooks and audiobooks in mind to fill your time. Any student who is interested can stop by the library to ask if they want help accessing online resources. Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk & Chad Brizek Irving Librarians
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Yearbook Orders:
546 out of the total 800 copies are already pre-ordered. (2/26/26)
The deadline for ordering “Customized” name plates on the cover of your student’s yearbook is March 2nd. This add-on incurs a surcharge. Order your student’s yearbook now. It’s easy to order online at yearbookforever.com
The 100-page, full-color yearbook costs only $25 and will be delivered to students in early June 2026
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The After School Program is designed to support academic achievement, foster personal interests and talents, and initiate positive social experiences for all students.
The After School Program runs 5 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) with late buses; late buses arrive after 4:30 pm; FAB Fridays are 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm (please view the schedule on All Parents in Schoology). The club schedule will vary by day and week, the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal and Schoology. Students may not leave school and return for the after school program.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program!
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
Track & Field Meeting/Presentation(students), Tuesday, March 24, 1st block
Track & Field Meeting/Presentation(parents), Wednesday, March 25, via ZOOM
Yo-Yo Club, began Tuesday, March 10, 1st block
WITS is moved to WEDNESDAYS
TV Studio returned to Mondays
Boys’ Volleyball Club, began Monday, February 9, 2nd block
WSHS Spanish Honor Society Tutoring, began Thursday, January 22, 2nd block
Volleyball Clinic, ends Tuesday, March 24
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop (not the bus lane in front of the main entrance) - students will come out the main entrance.**
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Are you interested in serving on the PTA Board next year?
We are now seeking nominations for those interested in serving on the PTA board during the 2026-27 school year. If you are interested or know someone who would be great for the job, let us know! You can complete the nomination form here (https://forms.gle/DRQi6STS3CKUnexi9) or email irvingmspta@gmail.com.
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Join the WIMS PTA!
Membership dues are $15 per parent/guardian, $14 for additional family members, and $10 for staff/faculty. Signing up is easy—simply copy and paste this link into your browser: https://irvingms.memberhub.com/store/
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Educate Fairfax Student Bookmark Art Contest – “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader”
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
2026 Special Education Family Conference
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
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 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.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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WSHS Spring Cheer Camp
For grades k-8
April 6th
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Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration has opened!
Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026
Camp Location - West Springfield HS
Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels
Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend. We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools.
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Session A | Rising 5th - 8th Grades | 9:30am-12:00pm
(Beginner through SYC/Rec Levels)
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Session B | Rising 8th - 9th Grades | 12:30pm-3:00pm
(Intermediate - Travel/Club and all 9th grade levels)
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Session C | Advanced Rising 10th - 12th Grades | 3:30pm - 6:00pm
(Must have High School Varsity, JV, or Elite Club Experience (9th))
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If you have questions about which session to sign up for, please reach out to me, Coach Stephanie Noriega (sbnoriega@fcps.edu). I am always happy to help.
Camp usually sells out in the first couple of weeks, so register now.
Camp Details:
Spartan Volleyball Camp is designed and has a session for athletes of all skill levels who are eager to enhance their game in a challenging and supportive environment. Camp sessions are structured by age and skill level to ensure every player receives personalized instruction and the best opportunity for growth.
Campers will have the unique opportunity to train with experienced high school coaches from across the country, as well as current college athletes. Campers in Session A and B will also get to work with the high school athletes from the Virginia State Champions team! Sessions will include individual skill development, group instruction, and competitive tournament play, all designed to help players refine their technique, build confidence, and elevate their overall performance.
Session C is ONLY for advanced players. Unfortunately, we do not have a session for rising 10th-12th graders who are new to volleyball or who only have freshmen team level experience and/or rec volleyball experience. Athletes attending Session C must have played on their high school Varsity or JV team or are currently playing on a competitive club team. If you are signing up for Session C, the expectation is that you are playing volleyball at or close to the Varsity level. Most rising 9th graders should be attending session B.
Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Winter Sports Champions
- Parent Acknowledgement of Course Requests
- Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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