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March 30th- April 3rd: Spring Break- School and Office Closed
April 6th: No school- Teacher workday
April 9th: Spring Picture Day:https://forms.gle/5dFfGm3uCExvpFjM6
April 10th: School Planning Day-Student Holiday
April 13th- 17th: Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
April 15th: Purple Up for Military Youth (Wear Purple)
April 18th:Military Family Field Day Register
Congratulations to
Alex Kelsch, Eshal Bina, Caroline Mulligan, and Amelia Richardson.
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Pictured is 7th grade student Timothy Brown, participating in the Carcassonne strategic game competition sponsored by Appian.com at Langston Hughes MS on Saturday, February 28. Timothy honed his skills by participating in the Strategic Games Club held after school on Tuesdays |
Spring Picture Day
“Hello! Victor O'Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Please indicate interest in having your student's photo taken by completing the link below at least one week before picture day.
https://forms.gle/5dFfGm3uCExvpFjM6
Your student's online gallery will be available approximately one week after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com .”
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.
Also. please take note that Irving Parking lot is being redone April 1st- 3rd. The parking lot will be blocked off and there will be NO access to the parking lot or building during those 3 days.
Thank you for understanding.
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.
Do your students have something good to read over Spring break? If not, send them to the Irving MS Library tomorrow to borrow something. We just received the newest volumes of many favorite books: Coach, the fifth book in Jason Reynolds’ Track Series; The Wild Robot Protects follow-up to Peter Brown’s Wild Robot series, and Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ruby, to continue the story begun in her beloved One and Only Ivan book. See if you can incorporate a family daily-reading time into this break from school.
Ebooks and audiobooks are also always available for students to access with their FCPS Google credentials by logging into Mackinvia.com. Any student who is interested can stop by the library to ask if they want help accessing online resources.
We’d love to hear what books your students have read or listened to over the break!
Keep reading!
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Yearbook Orders:
557 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, begins Tuesday, April 7 at 3pm
Open Gym, will be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays, both blocks, starting Thursday, April 9
Kindness Club & Super Sleuths, restart on Wednesday, April 15, 1st block
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
** 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/
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Provide the County Government With Feedback on its Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget and considering possible adjustments before adoption in May. Opportunities to provide feedback to the county include Budget Town Hall Meetings airing on Channel 16 on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m., (Springfield District) and Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m., (Franconia District).
You can also provide your input during the county’s Budget public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at the Government Center Board Auditorium. Register in advance to speak.
Visit the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors website to learn more about the county’s FY 2027 Budget.
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.
Provide the County Government With Feedback on its Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget and considering possible adjustments before adoption in May. Opportunities to provide feedback to the county include Budget Town Hall Meetings airing on Channel 16 on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m., (Springfield District) and Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m., (Franconia District).
You can also provide your input during the county’s Budget public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at the Government Center Board Auditorium. Register in advance to speak.
Visit the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors website to learn more about the county’s FY 2027 Budget.
FCPS Commitment to Weather Safety
At FCPS, the safety of our students, staff, and visitors is our highest priority — no matter the season. In extreme cold, we monitor National Weather Service (NWS) guidance, adjust outdoor activities, and ensure our buildings are warm and secure. In extreme heat, we modify or cancel outdoor activities, use on-site measurements to guide athletic decisions, and promote hydration and cooling breaks.
FCPS has plans in place to provide guidance during severe weather, including storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Decisions are informed by industry best practices, weather alerts, and a commitment to keeping our school community safe and healthy year-round. Read more about weather safety, including the differences between an advisory, watch, and warning.
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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We are so excited to invite you and your community to West Springfield’s first ever spring carnival! This event will be held at West Springfield High School on April 17th, 5-6:30. This event will be held on the practice fields in front of the Tennis courts! Afterwards, a girls Softball game, boys Baseball game, and a boys Lacrosse game will be happening. There will also be fun activities for all ages including face painting,corn hole, raffles, and other carnival-like games. We will have fun treats like cotton candy along with prizes. We would love it if you could advertise this event around your community and invite family and friends to join us (the flyer is attached below)! We are so excited to see you there! |
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 News In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- School Weather Safety
- Science Fair Winners
- Summer Internships at FCPS
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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