A Message from our Administrators
Hello Hunt Valley Families,
We are down to our last six weeks of school. It is hard to believe the school year has flown by so quickly. This time of year tends to be extremely busy with end of the year assessments, school-wide events, PTA sponsored events, and information sessions regarding the upcoming school year. Next Tuesday, May 5th, our students in grades 3-6 will take the Reading SOL assessment. It is extremely important that all students arrive on time for school, as it will impact their ability to take the assessment. Our students and teachers have worked extremely hard all year, made tremendous growth, and met so many milestones. We are extremely proud of them and look forward to the many events taking place in the coming weeks, which will give everyone a chance to celebrate their hard work.
Next week we will honor our teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. We truly appreciate all they do to support our students, school, and community. We look forward to celebrating them and showing how much we value their collaborative spirit and the contribution they may to our school community.
Our PTA is sponsoring our annual Spring Festival, Friday, May 15th from 5:30-8:30. There will be many fun games, activities, and food. We encourage you to come out and support our PTA and enjoy this wonderful family, fun-filled event.
Have a fantastic weekend, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Sincerely,
Keieownna Hightower, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendar
May 13th--3 hour Early Release
May 13th--Kindergarten Orientation @ 2:00
May 15th--Spring Festival @ 5:30
May 25-27th--No School
June 3rd--Spring Concert @ WSHS
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Congratulations HVES Science Olympiad Team!
Hunt Valley's Science Olympiad Team competed in their very first Virginia Science Olympiad competition on Saturday, April 25 at Lake Braddock Secondary School. The team competed against many public and private schools from all over the Northern Virginia area, participating in events that challenged their science knowledge, engineering skills, and physical strength. It was a full day of testing, building, and celebrating. The team placed in 11 events, bringing home 25 medals – quite an impressive first year! Congratulations to all!
SOL Dates
As we progress towards the end of the school year it is time to start thinking about Standards of Learning(SOL) testing. Please be mindful about scheduling appointments around these dates and make sure that they are well rested and fed on the morning of their testing day.
| Grade |
Assessment |
Date |
| 3 |
Reading |
5/5 |
| 3 |
Math |
5/12 |
| 4 |
Reading |
5/5 |
| 4 |
Math |
5/12 |
| 5 |
Reading |
5/5 |
| 5 |
Math |
5/12 |
| 5 |
Science |
4/28 |
| 6 |
Reading |
5/5 |
| 6 |
Math |
5/12 |
Kindergarten Orientation
DATE: Wednesday, May 13
TIME: 2:00 pm
WHERE: Cafeteria
WHO: Parent and Rising Kindergartner
Hunt Valley Spring Concert
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WHEN?-Wednesday, June 3rd
- Students arrive @ 5:45pm / Concert begins @ 6:15pm
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WHO?-All 4th - 6th Grade Band, Strings, & Chorus
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WHERE?-West Springfield High School in the auditorium
- All students, families, & audience enter via Door #5
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DRESS?-All performing students wear Purple, Blue, Pink, Black, or White top and jeans or dark pants [galaxy/space theme]
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Now Available
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, we will share copies with you directly.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
NEW Visitor Check-in System - Raptor Safe App Setup
Hunt Valley ES has a NEW Visitor Check-in System. Downloading and registering on the Raptor Safe App is not required, you can still use your driver’s license in the building, but this is faster.
What is Raptor Safe?
Raptor Safe is a free mobile app designed to make school visits and student dismissals both faster and more secure. By using the app, you can create a Raptor Passport, which allows you to check in at the school entrance by simply scanning a QR code. A new QR code is generated each time so no screenshots.
A few notes for registration in the app: no code is needed so skip that step and foreign id's and passports can be used (as long as they are in English).
Setting Up Your Account
Getting started is straightforward. Here is the play-by-play:
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Download: Search for "Raptor Safe" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Verification: To keep the community safe, the app will ask you to scan your driver’s license and take a live selfie to verify your identity.
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Privacy: Don't worry about that selfie—it is used only for the initial verification and is not stored in the app.
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Stored Info: The app only keeps necessary details like your name, date of birth, the photo from your ID, and the last four digits of your license or passport.
Quick Tips for Users
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No Passwords to Memorize: The app uses your mobile phone number to log you in. You’ll receive a one-time code via text each time you need to access your account.
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Need Help?: If you run into any technical snags, you can find troubleshooting guides at raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/.
Raptor Safe FAQ Sheet
CTE Summer Enrichment
2026 CTE Summer Enrichment – Registration Now Open!
Create | Explore | Learn
The CTE Office is offering two exciting summer camps:
Tech Adventure Camp (K–5)
Students explore CTE program areas including Business/Marketing, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health & Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.
Weekly themes:
- July 6–10: Mission to Mars
- July 13–17: Deep Sea Discoveries
- July 20–24: Let It Shine!
- July 27–31: Passport to Professions
Learn more or register: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC
CTE Summer Academy (Grades 6–11)
Students choose four classes each week to explore CTE program areas, build skills, and discover career pathways. No prior experience required.
Class options and schedules available online.
Program Details
- 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Early drop-off & aftercare available)
- Location: Robinson SS
- Transportation from select FCPS schools
- Cost: $300 per week (Tuition assistance available for students receiving Free & Reduced Meals)
- Dates: July 6–31 (four one-week sessions)
All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC. For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS!
Click here to register!
Early Release Wednesdays
⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
The last three-hour early release day for our school will be May 13.
Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
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.
Did Your Student Get a New Phone or Device?
For a distraction-free start to the New Year, please remind your student about FCPS' policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office.
Having lunch with your student
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
-Bring valid ID to check in the office
-Sign up using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AF2EA6FECF8-51771041-lunch#/
-You may bring a homemade lunch, or you may purchase a lunch from the cafeteria for $5.00 (cash only)
-No fast food or treats are allowed in the cafeteria
-No siblings
-No pictures
Please help with clean up when you are done.
Thank you!
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