Dear Hayfield Community -

We recently wrapped up Teacher Appreciation Week and want to again express our gratitude for the incredible work our teachers do each day to support and inspire our students. As we continue through the testing season, please note that the Math SOL is scheduled for the 14th and the Science SOL on the 19th. We encourage families to support their students by promoting consistent study habits and taking advantage of after-school review sessions. With your partnership, our students will be well-prepared and confident for their assessments.

🔔Bell Schedule/Rotation for the Week of 5/11/26-5/15/26

Monday, May 11th (White day)- 2, 4, 6, 8

Tuesday, May 12th (Orange day)- 1, 3, 5, 7

Wednesday, May 13th (White day)- 2, 6/5, 6, 8

Thursday, May 14th (Orange day)- 1, 3, 5, 7

Friday, May 15th (White day)- 2, 7/ 8, 6, 8

📅Important Dates: Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, May 14th- Math SOLs

Tuesday, May 19th- Science SOLs

Monday, May 25th- Holiday, no school

Tuesday, May 26th- Teacher Workday, no school

Wednesday, May 27th- Holiday, no school

🗨️DiBari's Dispatch

Hey Hawk Family–

It’s been a great week here at Hayfield! To begin with, this was Teacher Appreciation week, a time where we honor our teachers. Our Hayfield teachers work incredibly hard to support students and each other throughout the year, and they are vital to the success of a school. Hopefully they have been able to feel the same level of love that they give on a daily basis. Also, we have really started getting into the end of the journey for our seniors. Whether it is senior night at athletic events, final plays and performances, or the beginning of academic awards season, it has been great starting the celebration. This is a great group of students and we’re looking forward to celebrating their accomplishments as they wrap up their time as a Hawk. 

I hope that you and your family have a wonderful weekend…Go Hawks!

📢Hawk Highlights

8th Grade Dance Parents of 8th Graders!  The 8th grade dance is fast approaching. The dance is on May 15 from 7-9 PM. Tickets are $10 and on sale now until May 11 through MySchoolBucks only. This event is for Hayfield 8th grade students ONLY! Tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased ahead of time.

Class of 2026 Decision Day

Hayfield's seniors celebrated their future plans at Decision Day on May 1. Students were invited to sign a banner with their name and next destination in the cafeteria courtyard during lunch. 

Seniors who have not signed the banner may stop by the College & Career Center to add their name. These banners will be displayed in the main office lobby later this month. 

Our faculty and staff are so proud of all our Hawks, and know the difference they will make in our world. Oh, the places they will go!

Hayfield Environmental Club Visitors Secret Garden, a volunteer organization of wildlife rehabilitators, treated the Hayfield Environmental Club to a "Raptor Show" on Wednesday, May 6! Students and staff got a chance to meet three of their awesome raptors: Pippin the American Kestrel, Hodor the Great Horned Owl, and Little Vos the Eastern Screech Owl.

We learned about how their features make them such good hunters and what prey they like most (Great Horned Owls don't have a strong sense of smell so skunks make a great meal!). All of these birds are native to our area, so keep an eye out! If you ever find an injured or orphaned animal, call the Wildlife Rescue League 703-440-0800, so these animals can be rehabilitated and sent back to the wild if possible.

Middle School Track & Field

The middle school track team had another impressive showing in their second meet at Thomas Jefferson High School on Saturday, May 2nd.  The Boys team placed 1st overall, and the Girls team placed 2nd. Below are the week’s notable contributions and accomplishments.  Go Hawks! 

Word of the Week:

This week’s Word of the Week Champion is Rami Al Qabbani!  Rami used the word spurious in the following sentence:

“We know that what happened at the kingstowne cup was very spurious.”

Great job, Rami!

Word of the Week Champ, Rami, pictured with MS SOSA, Mr. Bedard.

ℹ️Important Information

Financial Obligations

Senior Class Graduation Fee

• Each senior MUST PAY a graduation fee of $80.00. The graduation fee covers the cost of the cap and gown, diploma cover, security, flowers, senior awards, senior t-shirt, class breakfast, senior oscars, and other expenses associated with the graduation ceremony. 
• Deadline to Pay by Check: Friday, May 15, 2026.   Payments must be received in the mail and processed before the deadline.  Please include the Senior’s name and ID# in the memo section of the check. Checks can be turned in at Lafayette Hall. 
• Deadline to pay online in My School Bucks (Senior Dues): Friday, May 22, 2026.   Please make sure that your student is assigned to your My School Bucks account. Sign into your account for the senior student. Select School Store, Browse All Items and use the search to find the Grad Fee Icon. Then you can make your payment by credit card.
• Graduation Fee payments and Financial Obligations should NOT be paid in the lunch account portal.
• Students may not participate in the graduation ceremony until all financial obligations are met.

ALL Outstanding Obligations 

• May 22, 2026 Students need to pay all fines and fees by 8:00am on Friday, May 22, 2026. 
• Students or parents may contact the Finance Office at 703-924-7415.  Please have your senior student’s name and student ID number ready to avoid confusion. 
• To pay by check: Payments must be received at the Hayfield Finance Office no later than the deadline of May 15, 2026. Please include the Senior’s name and ID# in the memo section of the check.
• To pay off any obligations online, you can go to Senior Dues-Class of 2026 to make your payment by credit card in the school store. If textbooks or other school equipment including FCPS computers are lost or damaged, the student will still be responsible for the cost of replacement.
• Students may not participate in the graduation ceremony until all financial obligations are met.

Attention Middle School Parents/Guardians: Middle School Hawks Stay After Please let your students know that the last day for Hawks Stay After and for late buses will be May 21st. Students will need to find their own transportation home if the need to stay after with a teacher arises.

Looking for something for your child to do this summer? Check out VIP Camp!

Values in Prevention (VIP) Summer Program:

Dates: July 1 – July 30, 2026

Days/Times: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

No camp on July 3

Registration opens: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Register via QR code or visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/NCS (search: VIP)

Cost: $100 for all five weeks

Eligibility: Rising 7th and 8th grade students

Camp Locations & Feeder Schools:

• Whitman MS (Eastern Fairfax): Hayfield MS, Key MS, Twain MS, Sandburg MS, Whitman MS

Additional Information:

Please visit the website: VIP Summer Camp | Fairfax County Public Schools OR scan the QR code on the flyer to register for the program. 

Reasonable accommodations available upon request

• Contact: 703-324-4600 (TTY 711)

Computer Usage Reminder As a reminder, Fairfax County Public Schools’ Acceptable Use Policy outlines expectations for the appropriate use of school-issued devices. School computers are to be used for educational purposes only, including classwork, research, and instructional activities. The use of devices for non-school-related activities such as gaming, streaming services, or other entertainment is a violation of this policy. We ask families to help reinforce these expectations at home to support responsible technology use. Students who do not follow the Acceptable Use Policy may be subject to consequences in accordance with the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR).

Kiss and Ride, Door 9 Reminders

We have recently seen an increase in parent and student parking in the back lot near Door 9. Please be reminded that students are only permitted to park in their assigned spaces in the front of the building. Families using kiss-and-ride may utilize the band parking lot (near the basketball courts) to park and wait for doors to open.

Additionally, the kiss-and-ride lane is intended to remain a continuous, flowing process. Please do not park in the kiss-and-ride line or in staff-designated spaces, as this helps ensure a safe and efficient arrival for all students. 

Student Services Information

FCPS Caters to Food Allergies

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.

To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.

Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders

The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year. 

All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. 

• To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
• To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
• To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old. 
• As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older. 

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.

Immunization Events for FCPS StudentsFCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. 

Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available. 

Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!

The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.” 

With the app, you can:

• Stay up to date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
• View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
• Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
• Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
• Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.

Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed. 

Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.

🎭Student Activities

Upcoming Hawktivities

Monday, May 11th

Varsity Baseball: @ Lewis at 6:00 pm

Varsity Softball: @ Lewis at 6:00 pm

JV Softball: vs South County at 6:00 pm

Wednesday, May 13th

Track & Field: National District Champs at 5:30 pm @ Mt Vernon

Thursday, May 14th

Boys Lacrosse: National District Quarter-Final at 6:00 pm at Home

Girls Lacrosse: National District Quarter-Final at 6:00 pm at Home

Baseball: National District Quarter-Final at 6:00 pm at Home

Softball: National District Quarter-Final at 6:00 pm at Home

Friday, May 15th

Boys Soccer: National District Quarter-Final at 6:00 pm

Girls Soccer: National District Quarter-Final at 6:00 pm at Home

JV Girls Lacrosse: @ Lightridge at 6:00 pm

Saturday, May 16th

Track & Field: National District Champs at 8:00 am @ Mt Vernon

🎽Athletes of the Week

Baseball: Nolan Phillips

Lacrosse - Boys: Nik Roberts

Lacrosse - Girls: Julia Schoennauer

Soccer - Boys: Matthew Fernald

Soccer - Girls: Reagan Nank

Softball: Molly Rowland

Tennis - Boys: Kevin Huynh

Tennis - Girls: Nagone Reid

Track & Field- Boys: Kasey Spriggs

Track & Field - Girls: Sofia Crowe

Spring Sports Team Photos 

Use the links below to purchase individual and team portraits for the 2026 Spring Sport Season 

• Baseball JV
• Baseball Varsity
• Lacrosse Boys JV
• Lacrosse Boys Varsity
• Lacrosse Girls JV
• Lacrosse Girls Varsity
• Soccer Boys JV
• Soccer Boys Varsity
• Soccer Girls JV
• Soccer Girls Varsity
• Softball JV
• Softball Varsity
• Tennis Boys
• Tennis Girls
• Track Boys
• Track Girls

Together We Strike Out Cancer ⚾️🧡

Our JV Baseball team held their Strike Out Cancer game this past Friday, and it was truly about more than just what happened on the diamond.

It was an incredible night of community and connection. As our coach shared, "No matter what we’re each going through—or have been through—Friday reminded us that we don’t have to struggle in silence. When we open up, we often realize the support we need has been right beside us all along".

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cause and remind our athletes that they never have to play—or struggle—alone.

#HawkPride #StrikeOutCancer #HawksFamily #MoreThanAGame

District Honors 

Check out the new additions to our All Districts Honors graphic. This is a live link that is updated as we get more results throughout the year! 

All District 

All Region 

Thank you! HAWK PRIDE!

Hayfield Administration

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