📅Save the Dates
April 13 - 17, 2026 - Finance Park Field Trip for 8th Grade
April 13 - 17, 2026 - Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
April 21, 2026 - Election Day - No School for Students
April 23, 24 & 25, 2026 - Spring Musical
April 24, 2026 - Movie Night - Rescheduled from April 17th
Important Upcoming Testing Dates📅❗
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Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOLs (all students)
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Wednesday, May 13: Math SOLs (all students)
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Tuesday, May 19: Science SOL - 8th grade only
COOPER CALENDAR
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
2025-2026 Cooper MS Calendar
NOT Attending Cooper Next School Year?
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As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we kindly ask parents to let us know if their student will not be returning to Cooper MS for the 2026-2027 school year. If your student will not be attending, please complete the IT-110 Student Intention Form and submit it to Ms. Dossmann at smdossmann@fcps.edu as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance!
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Month of the Military Child Sprit Week
April 13th - 17th
UPDATED
Movie Night
April 24th at 2:30PM
Note that this has been rescheduled from Friday, April 17th
Movie Night Event Details
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Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
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Date: 24 April, 2026
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Time: 2:30 PM
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Location: Lecture Hall
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Price: $5 per ticket
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Perks: Includes 1 bag of popcorn
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Important Note: Parent pickup ONLY
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Where to Buy: Tickets are available on MySchoolBucks
Educate Fairfax Grant
Thanks to a grant from Educate Fairfax, we are thrilled to share that our Level 1 and 2 World Language classrooms are now equipped with brand-new libraries full of accessible, leveled readers! These wonderful resources are specifically designed to be easily understood by beginners, helping your students naturally build confidence and language fluency. Best of all, these aren't your typical textbooks; they feature gripping mysteries, inspiring biographies, and relatable stories about friendships and school life that engage students and help nurture a love of reading.
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French students choosing books
From left to right, the students faces you can see are Rachel S, Sebastian C, Paul J, Charlie W and Mason (William) M
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Spanish 2 students reading in class
Johnathan M, Maxx D T, Alex B, Evan R
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Spanish 2 students choosing books
Ally P, Amber G, Mia D C, Zoya R
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Spanish 2 students reading in class
Clara B, Nicholas S, Sierra A, Shannon E, Tyson A, Ethan B, Lolwah Al D, Evan P
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April Statewide Election🗳️ ☑️ ✔️
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21st, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
🏃♂️🏃♀️Track Season
Track season is right around the corner! We are excited to kick off the spring season and wanted to share some important information.
Practice Schedule
- Practices will begin on Tuesday, April 7th
- Practices will be held after school on Mondays and Wednesdays
Meet Dates
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4/25 – Herndon High School
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5/2 – Thomas Jefferson (TJ)
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5/9 – West Potomac High School
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5/16 – Oakton High School
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5/30 – Robinson High School (County Championship)
Registration & Physical RequirementsAll athletes must be registered using the link below. In addition, all students must have an up to date FCPS sports physical on file dated after 2/7/25. A link to a blank physical form is included below for your convenience.
Completed physicals and updated Emergency Care Cards may be submitted to the front office or emailed directly to Mr. Kaden at jtkaden@fcps.edu.
Track and Field Registration
FCPS MS Sports Physical
Emergency Care Card
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Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated! |
2026 FCPS Career and Technical Education Summer Academy (CSA)
CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration.
Students choose 4 classes each week they participate and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills.
Registration opens February 2nd - June 5th
Visit the CTE Summer Academy webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information!
For questions, please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu
Cooper Middle School Math Boot Camps
Summer 2026
Math Boot Camps Summer 2026
Schedule & Location
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Dates: July 20–23 and July 27–30*
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Time: 8 AM – 12 PM
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Location: Cooper Middle School
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*Registration is for both weeks
Boot Camps Available
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Pre-Algebra
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Pre-Algebra Honors
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Algebra 1
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Algebra 1 Honors
Registration Information
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Cost: $100 per student
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Payment: MSB
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Registration Link
What are your Rising 7th & 8th graders doing this Summer?
Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) team up to offer a 5 week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders in the Northern Fairfax area. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment. Offered in the entire month of July, participants must be a rising seventh or eighth grader attending Fairfax County Public Schools and a resident of Fairfax County. The program is led by FCPS After-School and DNCS Teen/Community Center Staff.
Dates: Wednesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 30 (Closed Friday, July 3).
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Early drop-off available at 8 a.m.).
Click this link for more information about VIP Summer Camp.
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Summer Learning – FCPS Online Campus
Families interested in summer learning should visit FCPS Online Campus to explore available courses and complete enrollment.
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-campus
TEENS IN ACTION SUMMER CAMP 2026
Registration is now open.
RISING GRADES 9 – 12: June 22 – August 21, 2026 (Closed July 3, 2026)
RISING MIDDLE SCHOOL: July 1 – July 30, 2026 (Closed July 3, 2026)
Program Information:
- Program hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Enrollment is free.
- Lunch and morning and afternoon snacks provided.
For more information click https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/teens-in-action.
🏨News from Cooper Clinic
Free Medical Clinic in Chantilly – April 18–19
Remote Area Medical (RAM) will be hosting a free medical clinic in Chantilly, VA on April 18–19 at Mubarak Mosque (4555 Ahmadiyya Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151).
Remote Area Medical (RAM®) provides free, quality healthcare to those in need.
Services will include:
- Dental care (cleanings, fillings, extractions, X-rays)
- Vision services (eye exams and prescription glasses made on site)
- Medical care (physical exams, consultations, women’s health, and general services)
This is a free, first-come, first-served event. No ID is required. Parking opens Friday at 11:59 p.m., and the clinic opens Saturday and Sunday at 6:00 a.m.
Fairfax County Drug Take Back Day
April 25, 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm
Click on this link for more information.
Cornerstones Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center Resource Listing
April - June 2026
Click this link for more information.
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an important part of Cooper Middle School, and we appreciate the time and support they provide. To enhance student safety, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has updated its volunteer process to include a sex offender registry check and, in some cases, a background check.
Anyone interested in volunteering — including field trip chaperones, book fair helpers, and classroom assistants — must register through Volunteer FCPS.
For more details, visit the Volunteer FCPS FAQ page.
Reminder: All volunteers and visitors must sign in using the visitor kiosk and scan their ID.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and supported.
Community Updates from our Family Liaison👨👩👧👦📚🤝
Department of Family Services: Parent Support Line. Building Stronger Families
Do you have questions about parenting or need someone to talk to? Parenting specialists with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services are available to support families. Specialists can help with child development questions, parenting strategies, reducing stress, and connecting families with community resources. Call the Parent Support Line: 703-324-7720
Tuesday, April 28th at 7PM. Partnering with your Child’s Middle School: Families of rising and current middle school students will explore ways to stay connected to learning and maintain strong family-school partnerships throughout their secondary education. Register for the course HERE or see attached flyer. (Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/180TC3GJW0qs-S9JOtX14LkBS_N1rrTCA/view?usp=sharing)
FCPS & Educate Fairfax Student Bookmark Art Contest (Deadline: April 17, 2026) Educate Fairfax is hosting a division-wide Student Bookmark Art Contest for students in grades K–12 under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.” Students are invited to submit original bookmark designs celebrating literacy and creativity. Winners will receive gift cards and have their designs shared across the community. For more information: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
Military Family Field Day is this Saturday April 18, 2026, from noon to 2PM. at the Annandale High School football stadium. Families can participate in various field day activities and enjoy fun crafts. Snacks and treats will also be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting FCPS High School student clubs and organizations. Click here to register.
Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics created a platform to provide information about VA community resources. From affordable childcare to school supplies to healthcare support, use zip code to find information about services. Search this free resource HERE to access over 466,000 local and state social care programs.
2026 Special Education Family Conference will be Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Marshall High School. For more information and registration: Special Education Family Conference’
Remote Area Medical (RAM) & Humanity First – Free Medical Clinic April 18–19, 2026. Free medical clinic in Chantilly, VA offering dental, vision, and medical services at no cost. Services are first-come, first-served, and no ID is required. Location: Mubarak Mosque, 4555 Ahmadiyya Dr, Chantilly, VA
Cooper Spring School Supply Drive Now – May 15th. We are collecting school and personal hygiene supplies for underserved students in El Salvador in partnership with Givology and Mision Mochila. Examples of items to include: pencils, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks, rulers ,scissors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, deodorant, etc. Earn 30 minutes of service hours per 5 items donated. Drop off items in the front office!
The Family Resource Center offers free webinars to help provide strategies and connection to better support your child. Please go the https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-events
Upcoming April Webinars💻 🖥️
- 4/17 - How to Develop Organizational Skills with Your Child
- 4/24 - Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities
💙 Cooper Wear Donations - Share the Spirit!
Do you have Cooper Wear your student has outgrown or no longer needs?
We’d love to pass it along to new families and our rising 7th graders!
Students can drop off any items you’d like to share. Every piece helps a fellow Cooper family feel right at home!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Family Liaison, Mollie Cannon, at mcannon@fcps.edu.
THE COOPER CONNECTION MAGAZINE
GET YOUR WORK PUBLISHED!
Parents, please encourage your students to submit any writing, artwork, photography, that they have created this year. This could be something they worked on in school or outside of school. Entries can be emailed to: Lmbovenzi@fcps.edu Or Cooperyearbook@gmail.com Or upload to the link below.
https://forms.gle/M19vcqzFRwrwk3PLA
📚 There is still time to Order Your Yearbook Today!
Cost: $42.00
🌐 Order Online: YearbookOrderCenter.com
🏫 School Order Number: 5267
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Urgent Photo Request from the Yearbook Staff!
We are looking for photos from SPRING BREAK - or any other photos taken during spring this year.
Submission Method: Photos should be emailed ASAP to cooperyearbook@gmail.com.
THANK YOU!
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