We apologize for the delayed sending of last week's newsletter. Please find it is below.
Dear Hayfield Community -
As we continue through testing season, students are currently completing retakes for the Math and English SOLs while also preparing for the upcoming Science SOL. We encourage families to continue supporting students by reinforcing strong study habits, ensuring students arrive at school on time, and encouraging participation in review opportunities. This is an important time of year, and consistent preparation can make a big difference in student success. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
🔔Bell Schedule/Rotation for the Week of 5/18/26-5/22/26
Monday, May 18th (Orange Day)- 1, 3, 5, 7
Tuesday, May 19th (White Day)- 2, 4, 6, 8
Wednesday, May 20th (Orange Day)- 1, 3, 5, 7
Thursday, May 21st (White Day)- 2, 1/ 2, 6, 8
Friday, May 22nd (Orange Day)- 1, 3, 5, 7
📅Important Dates: Mark Your Calendar
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 Hayfield Family–
It was another great week at Hayfield! I was able to catch the finale of Cinderella and it was incredible. It was inspiring to see the culmination of weeks of set design, costume making, acting prep, and musicianship on display. Great job Performing Arts! Additionally, I want to send a shoutout to our National Honor Society inductees. On Wednesday we hosted the induction ceremony for new NHS students. This amazing event, recognized the continued excellence of students, was planned and conducted by student officers and staff advisors. It was a great celebration of great accomplishment!
We have a full weekend of excitement coming up, so if you don’t already have plans you should swing by. Three events to highlight are: JROTC Changing of Command (Friday, 5/15 beginning at 5pm in the auditorium), Middle School Dance (Friday, 5/15 from 7-9pm in the main hallway/lobby), and the MS Track Meet (Saturday, 5/16 from 8am - 1pm). The Track meet will be full of food trucks and festivities, so come support and bring the family for a day of fun!
I wish you all a fantastic weekend and upcoming week…Go Hawks!
Tony
📢Hawk Highlights
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FCPS Inclusion Exhibition of Learning
On May 1, representatives from Hayfield’s Phase 1 MS team presented at the FCPS Inclusion Exhibition of Learning at Willow Oaks. Some highlights included our increase in >80% (indicator 5a) by 8.66% from last February to 70.25% as of March with the state goal of 74.1%, and decreasing <40% (5b) by 3.76% to 9.49% per our Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) data. Thank you for your continued support of this work!
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ℹ️ Important Information
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cell phone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Attention Middle School: 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.
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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)
Conversations About Substance Use
English: Join us for "What’s in the Backpack?" on Thursday, May 28, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the John R. Lewis High School Cafeteria. This session is specifically designed for families in the South County, Lewis, Hayfield, and Annandale pyramids to learn about current vaping trends and how to engage in healthy dialogue with their teens about substance use.
 Conversaciones sobre el consumo de sustancias
Español: Acompáñenos para el evento "¿Qué hay en la mochila?" el jueves 28 de mayo, de 5:30pm a 7:00pm en la cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria John R. Lewis. Esta sesión está diseñada para las familias de las pirámides de South County, Lewis, Hayfield y Annandale. Aprenderá sobre las tendencias actuales del vapeo y cómo mantener un diálogo constructivo con su hijo/a sobre el uso de sustancias.
🪧School Counseling Information
JUNIORS: Posse Full Tuition Leadership Scholarship
The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential who make positive contributions to their school and community. While Posse seeks students who have done well academically, that is not the sole basis for selection. The Foundation looks for students who have the perseverance and drive to make it in a highly competitive environment if given the support of a positive team of peers... a Posse.
Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities.
Current FCPS Juniors (Class of 2027) are eligible for the Washington, DC Posse program, which includes the following universities: Bucknell University, Lafayette College, Lewis & Clark College, The University of the South at Sewanee, University of Rochester, University of Wisconsin at Madison. FCPS students are also eligible for Virginia’s Posse Virtual Program, which includes William & Mary and the University of Virginia. Research the Posse organization and the participating schools.
Hayfield can nominate up to 13 current juniors for this opportunity. To be considered, please complete this nomination form no later than 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Students must log into their FCPS Google account to access the form- parents DO NOT have access and cannot view or complete it).
VIRTUAL INFO SESSION WITH POSSE STAFF: THURSDAY, MAY 21ST from 6:00- 6:30 P.M.
- No pre-registration is necessary for the Zoom info session- just click on the link below. We DO plan to record the session and will post in Schoology in the Student Services course.
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Time: May 21, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting chat link
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Meeting ID: 847 0401 6589
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Passcode: 539664
🎽Athlete of the Week
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Baseball:Chase Barckhoff
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Lacrosse- Boys: Marco Talbot
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Lacrosse- Girls: Rose Varughese
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Soccer- Boys: Connor Bosley
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Soccer - Girls: Thalea Trinidad
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Softball: Claudia Craven
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Tennis- Boys: Mohid Zahid
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Tennis- Girls: Nagone Reid
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Track- Boys: Ethan Hung-Ricci
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Track- Girls: Skylar Vango
Thank you! HAWK PRIDE!
Hayfield Administration
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