STUDENT RAM BLAST

Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school. 

See the complete school year calendar.

Class of 2026 Graduation will take place on Thursday June 11th at Eaglebank Arena at 2:00pm.  Doors will open at 1:00pm for spectators.

Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)

The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed early. Robinson Secondary will be dismissed at 10:00am

End of Year Updates/Events

• GRADUATION - June 11th at Eaglebank Arena at 2:00pm.  Students will be dismissed at 10:30am
• We have early dismissal every day beginning June 11.  Lunch will not be served.
• Underclass laptop/charger collection starts June 8. Grades 7-10 will turn in June 8 and 9 during PE. 11^th grade will turn in June 9 during 4^th period. Please be sure your student brings their computer and charger to school.  
• June 17 is our last day of school from 8:00-10:00 a.m.
• See our end of the year calendar here

A Message from Student Services

The Middle School Student Services Department and the Middle School Rambassadors would like to thank Educate Fairfax for our 2025-26 Grant.  This grant allowed us to purchase supplies for our new student events held throughout the year.  This year we were able to buy yard games, athletic equipment, art supplies, and healthy snacks for our students. Our Rambassadors and new students were able to mix, mingle, and relax as they played games, sports, and enjoyed art activities and music during our events! We are so grateful to Educate Fairfax, as none of this would have been possible without their support. 

Rising 9th graders - Boys Basketball

The Robinson Boys JV team is participating in JV summer league this summer at Fairfax and Marshall HS. If you feel that your son is a potential JV boys basketball candidate, please contact Coach Travis Hess via email at tshess@fcps.edu.

High Schoool Athletics

Click here to view our events for this week

Robinson Athletic Summer Camps! Sign Up using links below:

2026-2027 Virtual Fall Meet the Coach Night

July 21, 2026 at 6pm: Link for all Parents/Student-Athletes with Andy Jimmo, Director of Student Activities

Boys Volleyball

July 21 6:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sji-pgtv-dhk 

Zenas Pak – zcpak@fcps.edu  

Coed Cheer

July 21 6:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ony-jzcq-ynh 

Jocelyn Baptiste – jrbaptiste@fcps.edu 

Coed Golf 

July 21 6:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ybj-npcb-jro 

Scott Thomas – rsthomas1@fcps.edu

Cross Country

July 21 6:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rcx-bqgq-ity 

Nicholas Reed – npreed@fcps.edu 

Dance

June 15 6pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sor-obyv-ynk 

Molly Baldovin – mbaldovin@fcps.edu

Field Hockey 

July 21 6:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/urd-zubs-jpt 

Lindsay Arnsmeyer – laarnsmeyer@fcps.edu 

Football 

July 21 6:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ezh-tysk-vzx 

Gerry Pannoni – gpannoni@fcps.edu 

Girls Flag Football

July 21 6:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ubx-rmnn-xwa 

Mo Komaily – mrkomaily@fcps.edu 

Girls Volleyball

July 21 6:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xhj-bsfr-jzf 

Jill Cross – jpcross@fcps.edu

2026-2027 Fall High School Tryouts

Physical Form Collection Dates:

July 22 and 23: 9-11am; Entrance 1

Mandatory Student Athlete Meeting: August 3, 2026 at 7:30am in the Field House (Gym)

Robinson High School Athletics serves students in grades 9–12. We are excited to welcome student-athletes for the 2026–2027 school year. Please review the athletic tryout dates and important information below.

2026–2027 Athletic Tryout Dates

• Fall Sports- listed above in Fall Tryout table
• Winter Sports - November 9, 2026
• Spring Sports - February 22, 2027

To be eligible for athletic participation and tryouts, students must complete all required athletic registration and physical documentation prior to the first day of tryouts.

Important reminders:

• Athletic physicals will be considered valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is signed by the medical provider completing the exam. This is the date listed on page 3 of the VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Physical Examination Form (revised January 2021).
• More information: FCPS Voluntary Student Insurance Information
• To turn in VHSL physicals, families may scan, and email completed forms to Robinson’s ATCs: Jeff Perry (jgperry@fcps.edu) or Madison Morin (mvmorin@fcps.edu).
• Physicals may also be dropped off in the Activities Office Physical Drop Box in the main office during summer office hours. 
• Please do not email physicals directly to coaches.
• All rising 9th grade students must complete a VHSL Physical. 
• Insurance: Any student participating in voluntary athletic programs must have medical/accident insurance. Families may choose to purchase student accident coverage serviced by K&K Insurance Group Inc. to satisfy this requirement. Coverage is valid for one school year only and must be renewed annually.
• FCPS is implementing a new athletic registration system that will not open until July 1, 2026. Additional information will be shared with families at a later date.
• All new students to Robinson will need to complete the FCPS Guardian Transfer Application, which opens on June 15, 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year.
• Additional information can be found here: FCPS Athletic Eligibility and Transfer Gateway

• Students must meet VHSL academic eligibility requirements and be a bona fide Robinson student to try out.

Important Dates:

• Physical Night: June 16; 6-8pm
• Register Now: https://forms.gle/8MenLtRKBb3arpVw5
• Virtual Fall Meet the Coach Night: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM
• Physical Drop-Off Event: July 22 and 23- inside of entrance 1, 9am-11am.

Sport Specific Questions? Contact information below for all Robinson Head Coaches:

FALL - listed above in Fall Tryout table

WINTER

• Luke Choate – lpchoate@fcps.edu – Indoor Track
• TJ Dade – tjdade@fcps.edu – Girls Basketball
• Jared Diallo – jadiallo@fcps.edu – Swim and Dive
• Greg Flournoy – gtflournoy@fcps.edu – Boys Wrestling
• Travis Hess – tshess@fcps.edu – Boys Basketball
• Devin Holdren – dlholdren@fcps.edu – Gymnastics
• Jim Miller – JMiller1@fcps.edu – Rifle
• Paul Webber – pmwebber@fcps.edu – Girls Wrestling

SPRING

• Kimberly Bonafede – klbonafede@fcps.edu – Girls Soccer
• Luke Choate - lpchoate@fcps.edu - Outdoor Track
• Sean Corcoran – spcorcoran@fcps.edu – Boys Crew
• Matt Curran – rmcurran@fcps.edu – Boys Lacrosse
• Bill Evers – wjevers@fcps.edu – Baseball
• Paul Fisher – psfisher@fcps.edu – Boys Tennis
• Chris Jennings – CJennings@fcps.edu – Boys Soccer
• Anton Malkowski – axmalkowski@fcps.edu – Girls Tennis
• Jim Patterson – japatterson2@fcps.edu – Softball
• Tim Prosser – tsprosser@fcps.edu – Girls Lacrosse
• Phil Vargas – pavargas@fcps.edu – Girls Crew

We encourage families and student-athletes to monitor school and athletic communications throughout the summer for updates regarding preseason meetings, workouts, and team information.

We look forward to another exciting year of Robinson athletics.

Mark your Calendars for the Future! High School Tryouts!!!

ROBINSON FOOTBALL
2026 YOUTH CAMP & COMBINE JUNE 19 - 20

• Dates: June 19–20
• Location: Robinson Secondary School
• Schedule:
  • June 19: Check-in at 5:30 PM, camp runs until 8:00 PM
  • June 20: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration & Cost:

• Online registration: $40
• Walk-up registration: $40
• 9th grade registration: $40
• Open to all grades

What to Expect:

• Training with Rams players and coaches
• Guest speakers
• Camp shirt and photo
• Activities include ice cream, pizza, games, speed, strength, and agility demos

Contact Info:

• Email: gpannoni@fcps.edu

Looking for a free summer opportunity for your teenager?  Check out the Teens in Action Summer Camp!

Follow this link for more information about the great opportunity

Math Summer Boot Camp

Registration for the 2026 Math Summer Boot Camp is now open.  Please use the link provided to register your student(s). 

Math Summer Boot Camp to be held Monday, August 10 to Thursday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  

The purpose of this camp is to help students prepare for their upcoming math course starting in Fall 2026.  This is not a jump-start course.  Topics covered during the camp will be review from prior math courses.  We will do our best to accommodate all registrants, but if demand exceeds capacity, preference will be given to students taking grade-level math classes (Algebra 1 for 9th grade, Geometry for 10th grade, and Algebra 2 for 11th grade) and to students enrolled in non-honors courses for School Year 2026-2027.  Preference will also be given to Robinson students as this program is sponsored by the Robinson PTSO.

Your registration will be completed when BOTH of the following items have been received:

1) Completion of the Registration Form.

2) Payment of $100. Payment can only be refunded in the event we cancel the camp due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Mary Bowersox at MTBowersox@fcps.edu

Students who are registered may hold on to their laptops over the summer break provided they intend to return to Robinson in the Fall.  If a student elects to turn in their laptop during the summer they should plan to arrive early the morning of August 10th to receive their laptop for use during the camp and the new school year.

Congressman Walkinshaw Youth Leadership Council Applications

Congressman James R. Walkinshaw’s Youth Leadership Council provides high school students in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District with a platform to engage directly with issues impacting their communities while developing meaningful leadership and civic engagement skills. Council members will meet with a diverse group of peers from across the district to discuss issues of importance, review legislation, develop policy recommendations to present to the Congressman, and hear from leaders in government and the community. Students in grades 9 through 12 who reside in the district are eligible to apply.

Applications for the 2026 Youth Leadership Council will open on May 1 and close on June 30 at 5:00 PM.

Please confirm that you reside in and/or attend a school in the district by entering your address here. Only applicants who reside in and/or attend school in the district should apply.

Application Materials:

• High school transcript or middle school transcript (if incoming freshman)
• One letter of recommendation
• The letter should come from a teacher, counselor, or other school official.
• Applicants may submit a second, optional letter of recommendation from a community member not affiliated with their school.
• Must be submitted directly by the recommender via email to adkinson@mail.house.gov
• One-page essay explaining why you wish to be a member of the Council and what you hope to gain from this experience.
• Resume
• Signed Consent Form
• Application Form

Please fill out the application form above and upload all required documents by Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

FAQ:

• This will be a student-driven council.
• All applicants who submit complete applications will be invited to interview. Interviews will be approximately 20 minutes in length and will include a few questions, followed by an opportunity for applicants to ask questions of staff.
• One letter of recommendation must be submitted directly by the recommender via email to adkison@mail.house.gov.
• Freshmen in High School should submit 8th-grade transcripts.
• Unofficial transcripts will be accepted since all application materials must be submitted together on the application form.
• There will be 8 scheduled meetings with staff per year. Meetings on the listed dates will run from approximately 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Students will need to attend 6 of the 8 meetings to remain in good standing.
• If eligible, students can serve on the council for a maximum of two terms.

Questions:

If you have any questions, please email kris.adkison@mail.house.gov or call (703) 256-3071.

MS Clubs & Activities Program

After-School Activities

The After-School Program has concluded for the year! Thank you to all of the students and parents for your support of the After-School Program. 

• Surveys are an important component of program evaluation and are critical for future funding.  We are asking all families to complete this brief survey by June 12th. This survey has been approved by FCPS (seal approval 26212). Please click below. One is for the parents/guardians and one is for the students. 

Parent Survey Student Survey .

• Thank you to all of our students who participated - we had lots of fun, stayed engaged, and made new friends.  Almost 90% of our students stayed after this year!!

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle. 

Counselor Corner

Important updates and resources from the student services department.

The Student Services staff is here to help you in any way we can.  Please note that students cannot leave class or lunch to see their counselor without an appointment and a pass.  If they need assistance, we encourage them to email our Student Services staff to request an appointment.  If there is an emergency, their teacher will call the subschool office for assistance. 

7^th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons jalyons@fcps.edu

8^th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Ms. Kirwan skirwan1@fcps.edu

Le-Z – Ms. Hall sshall@fcps.edu

School Psychologist – Emily Dietz (egdietz@fcps.edu)

School Social Worker – Kailyn Slade (krslade@fcps.edu)

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton (maknowlton@fcps.edu)

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello (cquirogaanel@fcps.edu)

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank (kmfrank@fcps.edu) 

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

Quick Links & Phone Numbers

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: (703) 426-6040 and select the appropriate number for your student's Sub-school. Additional instructions and information is located here.
• Bell Schedule
• Bus Delay Notification Alert
• FCPS Multilingual Family Podcasts (Arabic, Korean, Spanish) 
• Schoology Parent Resource Kit
• SIS Parent Vue Account Set-up Video
• Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk1-833-921-3277
• Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide 

RMS Administration

Malicia Braxton:Assistant Principal, Last Names A - G | MYBraxton@fcps.edu

Carly Zook:        Assistant Principal, Last Names H - N | CJZook@fcps.edu

Chris Powell:     Assistant Principal, Last Names O - Z | CSPowell@fcps.edu

Katy Frank:        Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu

Courtney Molle: After-School Program Specialist | cemolle@fcps.edu

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