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Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is an important testing month for our students, and results are beginning to come in. We are pleased to share that our current scores show improvement compared to last year. Student achievement is up, and we are encouraged by the progress we are seeing across our school.
We are proud of our students’ hard work and grateful for the continued support from our families and staff. We expect this positive momentum to continue as more results become available.
Please make sure you are paying close attention to all information being sent home and shared through our school communication channels. We have many end-of-the-year activities planned for our students, and we want every family to stay informed and prepared.
Thank you for partnering with us in our students’ success.
John Flowers
Principal
As we approach the end of the school year, we’re excited to share some upcoming events planned to celebrate our students’ hard work and accomplishments! We want to make sure all students are able to participate and enjoy these special moments, so please review the important details and requirements below.
🎉 8th Grade Formal – "A Night in Hollywood"
We’re thrilled to announce that our 8th Grade Formal will be held on Friday, June 12th from 6:00–8:00 PM. With the magical theme "A Night in Hollywood," this will be a special evening for our 8th graders to dress up and celebrate the end of their middle school journey together.
Tickets: $10 each, sold in the cafeteria during lunches on June 2nd, June 3rd, June 9th, and June 10th.
🎈 Activity Day – June 15th - 7th & 8th Grade Students
On June 15th, we’ll be hosting Activity Day for our 7th and 8th graders. Students can look forward to yearbook signing, dunking their favorite teachers in the dunk tank, inflatable obstacle courses, and more fun activities to close out the school year.
✅ Participation Requirements
These events are privileges, and we want to ensure students are meeting expectations leading up to them. To be eligible to participate, students must meet the following guidelines:
Attendance:
No more than 2 absences from May 12th through June 12th
Behavior:
- No out-of-school suspensions between May 12th and June 12th
- No in-school suspensions between June 1st and June 12th
Technology:
Students must turn in their laptops, cases, and chargers before participating in these events. If any items are lost, replacements must be purchased prior to laptop collection on Thursday, June 11th.
- Laptop Case Replacement: $34
- Laptop Replacement: $601 (does not include charger and case)
We appreciate your continued support in reminding students that strong attendance and positive behavior remain important through the final weeks of the school year.
Please reach out if you have any questions. We’re looking forward to celebrating our students as they wrap up the school year!
 Registration for FCPS athletic preparticipation exams (physicals) is now open: APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION
All middle and high school students interested in participating in school athletic programs MUST have a valid athletic physical on file with their school prior to participating. All rising middle school students, specifically those who will be in 7th or 8th grade (and rising 6th graders at Poe, Glasgow, and Holmes middle schools) next school year (2026-2027) interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.
Athletic physicals are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at our FCPS high schools and are only available at the dates and times indicated. Students must register in advance and additional information is available through the link above.
FCPS is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute teacher and/or instructional assistant. Able to inspire, enable and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Make a difference in your local community
✔ Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students
Join our team and support student learning!
Apply today! For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website. When applying, search “Substitute” and select the Mount Vernon pyramid posting.
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
The nationally acclaimed Veritas Preparatory Program and Veritas Debate Institute are offering full scholarships for up to 25 high-achieving FCPS rising students in grades 7-12 to participate in a gifted study program that prepares them for a summer residential program at Harvard University. Scholarships are sponsored by the UPS Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company, and the Steve Harvey Foundation.
Grades 7-8: Veritas Prep is a weekly out-of-school gifted study program for 7th-8th-grade students who are prepared to be challenged beyond what’s taught in traditional school. Veritas Prep provides early exposure to college-level skills and liberal arts subjects that accelerate reading, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Veritas Prep feeds into the Veritas Debate Institute, which culminates with a summer residential program at Harvard University.
Grades 9-12: Veritas Debate Institute (VDI) is a weekly out-of-school gifted study program for 9th-12th-graders that teaches college-level skills and subjects, including philosophy, political science, economics, debate, and more. Students train for one year in preparation for a summer residential debate program at Harvard University, where they study and compete alongside hundreds of gifted and talented youth from across the globe.
Eligibility: Veritas is a multicultural program open to all students regardless of race, ethnicity, or economic background. Veritas targets high-achieving students with a strong interest in the social sciences (politics, history, law, humanities, debate, public speaking, etc) and have aspirations to attend the top-ranked colleges & universities in the world.
For nearly a decade, Veritas has earned national recognition for producing many of the top-performing students in the world and placing hundreds of youth on a pathway to Ivy League and elite colleges. You can learn more about Veritas here.
As Veritas expands to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area this year, FCPS has been selected as a partner district to help identify high-achieving students.
On Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 PM, an informational webinar will be held exclusively for rising 7th and 12th-grade students and parents in FCPS to learn more about Veritas and the application process. You will have an opportunity to meet Veritas leadership and ask questions about the program.
If you would like to attend, Click Here to RSVP and you will receive a link to attend the informational session.
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