A Message from our Administrators
Hello Hunt Valley Families,
This week, our students in grades 3-6 completed the Math SOL assessment. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, focus, and perseverance our students demonstrated throughout the testing process. We also want to thank our teachers and families for the support and encouragement they provided to help students feel prepared and confident.
As we move further into the final weeks of the school year, our school calendar continues to be filled with important learning experiences, celebrations, and end-of-year activities. This time of year moves very quickly, and we encourage students to continue attending school regularly, staying engaged in learning, and putting forth their best effort each day.
This evening, our PTA will host the annual Spring Festival from 5:30-8:30 PM. We encourage all of our families to come out and enjoy an evening of fun, games, food, and community. We are incredibly grateful to our PTA and volunteers for all of their hard work in planning this wonderful event for our students and families.
Please continue to review upcoming school communications for important dates, events, and other information. We look forward to celebrating many more accomplishments together in the weeks ahead.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Sincerely,
Keieownna Hightower, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendar
May 25-27th--No School
June 3rd--Spring Concert @ WSHS
June 4-5th--Field Day
June 17th--Last Day of School
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Drive Thru Dinner for Military Families
Every Wednesday in May. May 13, 20 and 27 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Drive thru style - you stay in your car, and we will bring the meal to your car.
Each pickup includes: *a hot, kid-friendly dinner for a family of four (larger family? just let us know when you arrive), *an identical portion pre-packaged to save for another busy night, *an ingredient list.
RSVP here to help us plan but drive ups are always welcome! Also see this week's menu.
Tri-An-Instrument Day!
Dear Families and Community Members,
The West Springfield High School Tri-M Honor Society is excited to invite you and your children to our upcoming Tri-An-Instrument Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9:00–11:00 AM at West Springfield High School (Door 4)!
This fun, hands-on event gives children the opportunity to:
• Try different instruments from band and orchestra
• Explore singing and choir activities
• Learn about the art of music in an engaging and welcoming environment
• Meet student musicians from WSHS
Whether your child is already interested in music or simply curious to explore something new, this is a great chance to discover the joy of making music!
📍 Location: West Springfield High School – Door 4 (Orchestra Room)
📅 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
We hope to see many families from our community there for a morning of music, creativity, and fun!
Best,
West Springfield High School Tri-M Honor Society
Spirit Day: Friday, May 29th
COLOR WARS!!! Each grade level is assigned a color. The grade level that has the most students participate by wearing their assigned color, wins!
K: GREEN 4th: BLUE
1st: PURPLE 5th: WHITE
2nd: YELLOW 6th: BLACK
3rd: RED
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]
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!
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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