A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
The PTA went above and beyond this week for Staff Appreciation Week. On behalf of the entire Kilmer staff, THANK YOU! Between the coffee bar, popcorn, candy, Anita’s burritos, and Foster’s burgers, we are grateful for the time, energy, and money you put into showing your appreciation.
Thank you to Shernett Dixon-Dalhouse and Nishi Langhorne for being the faculty advisors for National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) this year. Last night, Kilmer inducted 165 8th grade students into NJHS. Before the ceremony, there was a gallery walk where students presented their service-learning projects to families and staff members. It’s a great reminder of the many students we have in this building who not only take their academics seriously, but also understand the value of serving their community. The future is bright!
Check out this Strategic Plan Update video that Dr. Reid presented at the school board meeting last night. The video highlights transition events for students going to middle school and high school. Assistant Principal Erin Kestler and a few Kilmer students were interviewed about their experience attending the Marshall Activities Fair.
Finally, students got off to a strong start with our Reading SOLs on Wednesday. Next week students will take their Math SOLs. Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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Here are just a few of the Positive Referrals received by our Kilmer Cougars from staff members this week!
Here are just a few of the Positive Referrals received by our Kilmer Cougars from staff members this week!
Connor O. - For being an amazing peer tutor and helping with math homework. Thank you for helping build your classmate's confidence during Learning Seminar!
Maximus T. - Thank you for tutoring your classmate in math during Learning Seminar! I appreciated you keeping him focused and on-task.
Mohand A. - Mohand came to the library with his math class for an SOL review. He was engaged in his learning and did a great job!
Maddox F. - Helped me get the classroom ready for the day - thank you!
 Upcoming Dates
- Upcoming - SOLs
- May 13th - Math
- May 20th - 8th Grade Science
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May 21st - Last day of Afterschool and Late Bus Transportation
- FCPS School Calendar 2025-26
Last Friday, we had a great time at Busch Gardens for the annual music department field trip. Thank you to Robert Katz, Sharon Bonneau, Kevin Sapp, and Bethany Thomas for all their work organizing such an awesome event for our music students.
Kilmer students had an outstanding showing at the meet last Saturday with lots of personal bests!
A huge thanks to our amazing PTA for going above and beyond to make Kilmer staff feel valued and celebrated all week long!
 Kilmer MS achieved top ten finishes in ten different events at last weekend’s Technology Student Association Conference in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Of those, Kilmer MS won first place in three events (Middle School Coding, Problem Solving, and Inventions & Innovations), and third place in two other events (Middle School Flight, and Electrical Applications). Students faced fierce competition at the largest Virginia TSA state conference ever with over 1600 participants across middle and high school levels. This year’s National TSA Conference is being hosted by Virginia and the District of Columbia at National Harbor, D.C. so many of Kilmer’s TSA members will be competing at the national level during the last week of June!
On Thursday, Kilmer inducted 165 8th graders into the National Junior Honor Society. Before the ceremony, there was an open house where students presented their service-learning projects. Congratulations to Kilmer’s new NJHS members!
Save the Date! - 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
Save the Date! The 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance will take place on June 12th from 6:00–8:00 PM. This special evening will be the final celebration for our 8th graders as they prepare to begin their high school journey next year.
Ticket information will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Algebra 1 HN SOL Prep
Attention to all Algebra 1 Honors students. Several SOL preparation sessions are being offered over the coming weeks to review critical topics. If you are aiming for a Pass/Advanced score, this supplemental review could assist you in achieving your goal. Currently, after-school sessions have the most availability. Additional information is available in the image below.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies: Complete this Google Form!
All 8th grade families received an email on March 4 with a Google Form in anticipation of the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies. Please complete this form, if you have not done so already.
Want to Make a Difference at Kilmer? Join the PTA Board!
The Kilmer Middle School PTA is looking for parents to join our board for next school year (2026-2027). We have openings for President, Secretary, and Treasurer — no prior PTA experience required. Interested? Reach out to us at KilmerPTA@gmail.com!
PTA Website
Stay up to date with news and information from the PTA by visiting the PTA website: https://kilmerpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Executive Board Contact Information
After School Activities News/Updates
Each week Ms. Kardelis will post a detailed overview of our After School Program to our website. Please visit Kilmer’s website at https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/afterschool_newsletter to find the weekly After School newsletter. If you have any questions regarding our After School Program please reach out to Kim Kardelis, After School Specialist, at kckardelis@fcps.edu.
Clinic Updates
We would like to welcome a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and new Public Health Nurse (PHN) to Kilmer MS! Our new LPN is Jada Garnett who will be here full time. Our new PHN is Heather Shrader who will be sharing her time between Kilmer MS and a local elementary school.
If you need to contact the clinic, their emails are:
Kilmer Spring Festival - Friday, June 12
New this year - we will celebrate the end of the school year with a Spring Festival during school on Friday, June 12. All students will have the opportunity to attend - there will be field games, bounce houses, music, and more! 7th Grade students will attend in the morning. 8th Grade students will attend at lunch time and in the afternoon. To celebrate our 8th graders completing middle school, there will be food trucks with items available for purchase.
Free Math Tutoring every Monday Morning
Every week, TJ students come to Kilmer to offer free math tutoring. This is typically on Mondays (or the first day of the week if Monday is a holiday). Join us in F123 from 7-7:30 am.
FCPS Cares
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 each region wins a staff celebration from HR. Consider submitting an FCPS Cares to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!
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