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1. Important Dates
June 5 - 8th Grade Party, 6 - 8 PM
June 10-11 - Student Chromebooks collected
June 11 - Yearbooks Distributed, PTA Meeting (Virtual), 7 PM
June 15 - Morning - 7th Grade Team Awards, Afternoon - 8th Grade Team Parties
June 16 - Morning - 8th Grade Team Awards, Afternoon - 7th Grade Team Parties
June 17 - Last Day of School (12:15 PM dismissal)
2. A Note from the Principal
Dear Rocky Run Families-
We are in the home stretch of the 2025-2026 school year. When students return to school on Monday, we will only have 8 school days left.
We were definitely in a celebratory mood this week! Three awesome events happened this past week that I'd like to highlight. On Tuesday, we welcomed RRMS alums back to our halls for our annual grad walk. It was so cool to see the Class of 2026 reconnect at Rocky Run. Whether they went to Chantilly, Centreville, Westfield of Thomas Jefferson High School (or other schools), they first connected as Rocky Run Rams. The current students lined the halls to cheer them on as they march towards graduation. On Wednesday, I attended Chantilly High School's graduation ceremony at George Mason University. Congratulations to the Charger Class of 2026! Finally, we hosted the 8th grade party/dance on Friday. I LOVE seeing the current students dressed up for the event and providing them with a final send off from Rocky Run.
As the calendar turned to June this past weekend, I want to wish the Rocky Run community a Happy Pride Month. In the month of June, RRMS and FCPS recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions. I look forward to seeing you at RRMS soon.
Sincerely,
Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki
3. Action Items for Families
Chalk the Walk for Our 8th Graders!
Help us celebrate our 8th graders with colorful messages of
encouragement and best wishes! Join us anytime between 4:30–7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 9 to decorate the walkways. Everyone is invited, and the PTA will provide all the chalk.
Medication Pickup
- ALL medications need to be picked up No Later Than 12:15pm on June 17th
- Medications left in the Health Room after 12:15pm on June 17th cannot be saved and will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD policy.
- Pickup of medications during health room hours: M-F, 7:00am-2:30pm is encouraged prior to the last day of school.
- Pick up of medication is restricted to PARENTS ONLY
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Exception: students authorized to carry their medication (e.g., inhalers, epinephrine, insulin, etc.) can carry these medications kept in the health room home during the last week of school.
4. Student Celebrations
🎉 WIDA Celebration Success! 🎉
On Wednesday, May 6, we held a special celebration to honor the students who completed the WIDA English language assessment. This test evaluates skills in four categories: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students took the test online, or on paper if they required accommodations.
Our school staff recognized the great work and effort of these students. Congratulations to the students who achieved a score of 4.4 or higher and officially exited the program! They received an official FCPS Certificate. We also recognized all the students who improved their scores from last year.
Students also saw the WIDA Cords that they will receive to wear during their high school graduation. We finished the celebration with fun games, music, and delicious refreshments. Congratulations to all of our students! 🚀✨
¡Éxito en la Celebración de WIDA!
El miércoles 6 de mayo, organizamos una celebración especial para honrar a los estudiantes que completaron la evaluación de inglés WIDA. Esta prueba evalúa las habilidades en cuatro categorías: lectura, escritura, comprensión auditiva y expresión oral. Los estudiantes tomaron el examen en línea, o en papel si necesitaban adaptaciones específicas.
El personal de nuestra escuela reconoció el gran trabajo y esfuerzo de estos alumnos. ¡Felicitaciones a los estudiantes que lograron un puntaje de 4.4 o más y salieron oficialmente del programa! Ellos recibieron un Certificado oficial de FCPS. También reconocimos a todos los estudiantes que mejoraron sus puntajes en comparación con el año pasado.
Los estudiantes también pudieron ver los Cordones de WIDA que recibirán para usar durante su graduación de la escuela secundaria. Terminamos la celebración con juegos divertidos, música y deliciosos bocadillos. ¡Felicitaciones a todos nuestros estudiantes!
RAISE the Ram Card Winners
At Rocky Run, students can earn RAISE the Ram cards for exhibiting our RAISE attributes: Rams are Respectful, Accountable, Inclusive, Safe, and Engaged. At the end of each week, we randomly select one winner from each team.
Congratulations to this week's RAISE the Ram card winners:
Meteors: Baron La (Accountable and Engaged)
Emerald: Kenya Chavez Vigil (Engaged)
Kryptonite: Sofia Hoskinson (Safe)
Tiger's Eye: Arturo Vidal (Accountable and Engaged)
Sapphire: Nathan Harvey (Accountable and Engaged)
Great job Raising The Ram this week!
5. Student Services Updates
SY26-27 Transition Event: RAMS RALLY
Save the Date! Join us for our Open House event, Rams Rally, on Thursday, August 20, from 3 to 5 PM. Students and families are invited to walk their schedules, check out lockers, and meet teachers and staff before the school year begins.
6. Instructional Updates
Library Happenings
Our community had an amazing school year in the library! Check out this End of Year infographic for some highlights!
All library books were due on Wednesday, June 3. Please check with your student to make sure they have a clear library account. Next week, all seventh grade students will come to the library for summer checkout and must have a clear account from this year in order to check out. Contact Mrs. Grover (ragrover@fcps.edu) with any questions.
7. After School Program Information
All after-school activities and late buses have ended for the year. As of May 22, all students should depart at the 2:15 dismissal.
Thank you to all of our students for making this year's After-School Program such a success through your engagement, positive attitudes, and commitment to following expectations while having fun. With over 87% of our students participating this year, you helped create a welcoming, exciting community where everyone could learn, connect, and enjoy new experiences. 8th graders - stay involved in high school! 7th graders - we look forward to working with you again next year!
Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
Middle School Sports Physicals for 2026-2027
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 7th and 8th graders for next school year (2026-2027) who are interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.
- Rising 8th graders - if you submitted a sports physical this school year, that packet is good for 14 months. Email Shannon Campbell at SLCampbell@fcps.edu if you want to check the expiration date.
- Middle School Sports Physical Packet
- Rising 9th graders - the physical exam is $50 and you can sign up using the link above.
- If you submitted a sports physical packet this year, it is good for 14 months, but you will need to complete a new page 1-2 that is specific to high school. If you want the document back that you had signed by the doctor, please email Shannon Campbell at SLCampbell@fcps.edu to arrange for pick-up.
- High School Sports Physical Packet
- 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.
Questions? Reach out to Shannon Campbell.
8. Community Corner
Chantilly High School Boys' Basketball Camp
Interested in basketball camp this summer? Chantilly High School will run a boys' basketball camp from July 13-17, from 9am-2pm. Campers (ages 8-14) will receive fundamental instruction in the areas of ball handling, shooting, passing, catching, offensive moves, offensive and defensive footwork, team defense, and concepts of team play. Cost is $185 per camper. Sign up today!
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