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Hello Mustangs,
We had another great week at South County Middle School. Our 7th graders participated in their MWEE Field Trips through science, we honored our Military Families with a breakfast on Wednesday, and our Battle of the Books team won second place out of 16 schools! Congratulations to them and Ms. Wells-Williams, Librarian, for all the hard work and effort they put into the competition! As a reminder, our Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game has been canceled for tonight (April 17, 2026). Please stay tuned for future events from our PTSO. As always, thank you for your continued support, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
Calendar Reminders
Tuesday, April 21 - No School, Statewide Election
Stress Less Week Spirit Days
Mental Health Awareness Monday, April 20 - Mental Health Matters!
- Wear green to support mental health awareness.
Wake Up Wednesday, April 22 - Come as you are and don’t stress your dress!
Tropical Thursday, April 23 - Let’s relax and take a vacay!
- Wear your favorite tropical shirt or dress.
SCMS Community Friday, - We need connection with each other!
- Wear SCMS spirit wear or your school team color.
FCPS Calendar Updates
Updates to 2026-27 School Year CalendarThe 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.
Spring Play
Our spring play Stinky Cheese Man is one night only on April 24th at 7pm! Tickets are free to staff, students, friends, and family can show up until the cafeteria is at capacity.
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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff appreciation week is right around the corner. It will take place the first week of May. The PTSO will be providing lunch on Wednesday and dessert on Friday of that week. We are also asking for donations of gift cards or money to purchase gift cards to use for raffles throughout the week. Please drop off gift cards to the front office or if you would like to make a monetary donation you can donate through VENMO at @PTSOSCMS or through our square site Donate to the PTSO! | South County Middle School PTSO
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Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
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.
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.
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 Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
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 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.
Unskippable/Fentanyl Awareness
Start an Unskippable Conversation With Your Teen
When was the last time you talked to your teen about fentanyl and overdose? Learn how to start an Unskippable conversation, and find resources to share with your teen on how to spot an overdose and how to respond.
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