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 📌Friday, April 17: PTA Movie Night, 6:00 p.m.
📌Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24: Stuff the Bus (see details below)
📌Tuesday, April 21: Student Holiday (Election Day, see details below)
📌Wednesday, April 22: Earth Day
📌Thursday, April 23: Art Night at Hunters Woods (see details below)
📌Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOL (see details below)
📌Thursday, May 7: Kindergarten Family Tree Performance (details to come)
📌Thursday, May 14: Math and Algebra SOL (see details below)
📌Wednesday, May 20: Science SOL (see details below)
📌Monday, May 25: Memorial Day (student and staff holiday)
📌Tuesday, May 26: Teacher Workday (student holiday)
📌Wednesday, May 27: Eid al-Adha (student and staff holiday)
📌Thursday, May 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Wonderfest (see details below)
 This April, HWES celebrated military-connected youth this month as part of the Month of the Military Child. FCPS proudly supports approximately 14,500 military-connected students. On this special day, student and staff wore purple as a visible sign of support for military-connected children and their families. Purple represents the combined colors of all branches of the military.
April is School Library Month and it's a great time to celebrate the essential role that school librarians play in the lives of students. School librarians ensure students have access to a wide variety of high-quality books and resources that connect them to the world and build a culture of literacy. Librarians develop lessons that are meaningful to students and help them develop critical thinking, inquiry, and information literacy skills. They support learning across all subject areas by teaching students the skills to be independent problem-solvers and creative thinkers. By creating a safe environment for all students to be engaged and curious learners, FCPS libraries are places where everyone belongs.Take a moment to learn more about FCPS Library Programs and share your appreciation of your school librarian!
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There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release WednesdaysStudents will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.
 South Lakes Pyramid Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive will be the week of April 20 - 24.
ITEMS NEEDED
CANS - Tuna, Salmon, Vegetables, Soup, Chicken, Chili, Juices, Pasta Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Fruit
PLASTIC BOTTLES (No Glass Please) - Cooking Oil, Peanut Butter, Jelly/Jam, Spice Jars
BOX/DRY GOODS - Boxed milk, Cereal, Lentils/Beans, Oatmeal, Mac and Cheese, Pasta
BAGS - Rice, Flour, Sugar
HYGIENE PRODUCTS - Toiletries, Feminine Hygiene Products, Diapers, Baby Wipes, Lip Balm, Liquid Hand Soap, Lotion
Celebrate creativity and community at Hunters Woods Elementary School’s “Celebrate the Arts” Open House! Join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. for an evening filled with vibrant student artwork from Pre-K through 6th grade, live performances by talented student musicians, and fun, hands-on art stations for all ages. Stroll through the hallways to experience a gallery of imagination, grab a bite from onsite food trucks, and take part in this joyful showcase of young artists. Don’t miss this colorful night of inspiration and creativity!
Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration Open Now!
Join us for an evening of learning and wonder!
Students in K-2 have been learning about the role of “Wonder” in scientific exploration. Now it is time to celebrate their curiosity! They are invited to explore the science topic of their choice by completing the sentence, “I wonder…” Then they will create a display and share their learning with our school community.
Register your student today! Registered students in grades K-2 will be provided with a tri-fold display board that they should use to create their presentation. To register, please visit: Wonderfest Registration
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 Join us for Small Story Squad, a free activity for families with children under the age of 5.
Come for
- A free book
- A literacy activity
- Snacks
- AND FUN!
NEW DATES
March 16, 23
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
 SOL Testing Dates
READING: Tuesday, May 5
MATH and ALGEBRA 1: Thursday, May 14
SCIENCE: Wednesday, May 20 (5th Grade Only)
The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds.
Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas.
Classrooms Fill Quickly. Apply Early!
More information and the online application are available here.
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
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About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence
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:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it 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.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Calendar Updates
- Teacher on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Support Your Student During SOLs
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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