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We had a wonderful time celebrating our military-connected students and their families at our Appreciation Breakfast! In honor of the Month of the Military Child, KJMS recognizes their incredible strength and resilience. A highlight of the morning was presenting each student with a certificate of recognition to honor their unique experiences and sacrifices.
In this issue:
April 21: No School for Students (Statewide Elections)
April 20 - 24 & 27 - 28: World Language Speaking PALS Test (selected levels)
- Not on April 21 (Teacher Workday) - Make-up date is May 1
April 23 - 24: KJMS Spring Musical, Moana, Jr. - 7:00 PM
April 25: Saturday Show - KJMS Spring Musical, Moana, Jr. - 2:00 PM
April 25: City of Fairfax's 40th Arbor Day Celebration - 9:00 AM at Pat Rodio Park
April 30: IReady Test (School Wide)
May 4 - 8: Staff Appreciation Week
Dear KJMS Families,
We are excited to share some recent highlights and celebrations from our school:
Student Spotlight: Be sure to check out this wonderful video from WJLA featuring two of our outstanding eighth-grade students, Rose and Patrick, as they share their experiences at Finance Park. They did a fantastic job representing KJMS!
Battle of the Books! Congratulations to our Eagles who represented KJMS at the FCPS Battle of the Books competition on April 15th. The KJMS team worked hard all year and earned 6th place against some very competitive schools.
A special shout out to to Emily Carmichael and Jenny Betten for preparing our team for this book trivia competition. The students representing KJ were Aarna Damle (team captain), Nasma Al-Dewani, Genesis De Los Reyes, Navah Schultz, Hang Phan, Emily Chae, Alyna Nguyen, Charlotte Bitter, and Shifaa Khalid.
Special thanks to Chief Custodian Waverly and the evening crew for taking such good care of everyone throughout the event!
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If you have any questions or concerns you can contact our main office at 703-934-2400 or contact me directly at cmsmith@fcps.edu.
Enjoy your weekend!
Chris Smith
Principal - Katherine Johnson MS
Use FCPS Cares to recognize any of our staff members
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, 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.
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.
Reminder ! Only a few yearbooks are left, so don't delay, order one today. Place your order directly through their website.
How to Order: Follow the link in your Jostens email or visit Jostens.com and search for our school name or click:Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Note: All transactions are handled directly through the Jostens portal; the school office cannot accept payments for yearbooks.
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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.
- Science SOL - 8th Grade Only - May 5, 2026
- Math SOL - 7th and 8th Grade - May 7, 2026
- Reading SOL - 7th and 8th Grade - May 12, 2026
More information about these assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools (SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools).
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Moana, Jr.
When: April 23 and 24 at 7:00 PM or April 25 at 2:00 PM
Cost: Adults - $10 and Students - $8
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina
Book adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton
Music and Orchestrations arranged and adapted by Ian Weinberger
Based on the 2016 Disney Film Moana
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The Fairfax Girls Basketball Staff is hosting basketball camp the week of July 13-16 from 9 AM – 3 PM and Friday July 17, 9 AM – 12 PM at Fairfax HS. The camps will provide quality instruction, skill development, fun interactive games and team play. For more information, online registration, and payment go to
Fairfax Girls Basketball Camp
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When: July 13 - 16
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Fairfax High School
Cost: $90
For rising 2nd - rising 10th grade girls and boys
No equipment required & Train alongside fairfax coaches & players
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New Practice Bunker: A fantastic addition to our practice facility, joining our hitting nets, chipping areas, launch monitors, and simulator.
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Bonus Day: We’ve added an extra day of fun, instruction, and play!
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Team Mentorship: We are excited to have more counselors this year, including current and former members of the Fairfax Golf Team. It’s a great way to learn from experienced players and connect with the high school program.
Registration is now open! Invite your friends, classmates, and neighbors to join the fun.
Link to registration
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Help FCPS Sustain Excellence:
Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget.
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 public budget hearings (April 14-16) and 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.
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!
Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
In this webinar, families of rising middle school students are invited to explore ways to stay connected to learning and maintain strong family-school partnerships throughout their child’s secondary education. Register to attend on Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
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.
Our Lost and Found in the main office is currently overflowing! We’ve accumulated a wide variety of items. Please take a quick look at the photos below.
📢 How to Claim Your Items
If you spot something that belongs to you or your child, please take action soon:
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Visit Us: Stop by the main office in person.
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Send Your Student: Remind your student to swing by between classes or during lunch.
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Give Us a Call: Reach out at 703-934-2400 (Press "0") if you have questions about a specific item.
Note: Any items remaining in the bin by the end of the month will be donated to charity or disposed of. Help us clear the clutter and get your belongings back home!
Thank you for your help!
Our Lost and Found in the main office is currently overflowing! We have accumulated a wide variety of items. Please take a quick look at the photos below.
If you see something that belongs to you or your child, please give us a call at 703-934-2400 (Press "0").
Please note any items remaining by the end of this month will be donated to charity or disposed of. Help us get these belongings back home!
Thank you for your help!
If you need to contact one of our parent liaisons, Ana Maxey (Mon.- Fri.) or Jennie Choi (Tues. & Wed.), please call 703-934-2454 and leave a message with your name, your student's name and phone number. You may also contact them via email: Ana Maxey at ajmaxey@fcps.edu or Jennie Choi at jchoi4@fcps.edu
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center (PRC) offers free workshops (webinars), consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
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FCPS Cares
Do you want to celebrate a Katherine Johnson employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Stay in Touch with Us
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS.
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