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 June 11, 2026
From the Principal’s Pen
Dear Laurel Hill Families,
We made it! As we approach the final bells ringing and the classrooms are getting packed away, we want to take a moment to look back on what has been an absolutely incredible school year.
From the very first day of school to our recent field days, performances, and final projects, your children have grown so much—not just academically, but socially and emotionally. We have watched them master tough concepts, build deep friendships, show incredible resilience, and bring boundless energy to our hallways every single day.
An extraordinary school year doesn’t happen by accident. It is the result of a powerful partnership, and we are profoundly grateful for YOU! Thank you for every late-night homework help session, every volunteer hour, every encouraging word to our staff, and for trusting us with your amazing children. You are the heart of our community.
As we head into the summer break and share this last edition as our JAM administrative team, I personally want to thank our Laurel Hill families and community for an outstanding 11 years supported by love, grace, and unspeakable joy. We hope your summer days are filled with rest, laughter, play, and plenty of sunshine!
With deep gratitude,
Sincerely,
Janice Dalton, Principal
Addison Smith, Assistant Principal
Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal
 Our 6th graders were promoted to South County Middle School on Tuesday Night. Best of Luck to them!
June 15 Sneaker Dance (K-3 @1:45, 4-6 @2:45)
Jun 17 Last Day of School-2 Hour Early Release 2:05pm
2026-27 school year calendar
Sign up for a ParentVue account today!
 Our wonderful Principal, Ms. Dalton, is retiring. We want to have a spirit week to show her how much we will miss her! Monday-Wear Red, Tuesday-Wear Black, Wednesday-Bring a flower. Hope you can celebrate with Laurel Hill ES!
 FCPS is providing no cost breakfast and lunches during the summer months at the following locations: Braddock Elementary, Dogwood Elementary, Glen Forest Elementary, Hutchison Elementary, Hybla Valley Elementary, and London Towne Elementary. Adults can receive one meal also.
Phone: 703-813-4800
Email: summermeals@fcps.edu
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school the student and one caregiver must be present. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please email/call our student information assistant/registrar, Sarah Orlick at 703-551-5303.
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Laurel Hill will be opening a Pre-K classroom this fall! Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not first-come, first-served. Click Here for the informational flyer.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
FCPS CTE Summer Learning Opportunity!
We're thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience at one of the CTE summer enrichment programs! These week-long programs will introduce you to the wonderful world of Career and Technical Education, help you develop new skills, and make new friends.
Our programs offer a wide range of activities designed to spark your curiosity and keep you engaged. You will have the opportunity to learn coding, problem solving, cooking, and more! Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment where you can challenge yourself and discover new passions.
You can find more details about our programs on our camp websites below:
We are able to offer a limited number of students currently in grades 2-11 at a Code UP! grant school with a one-week registration at no cost! If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the interest form linked below by April 15th.
CTE Summer Enrichment Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ytfQWmR4MQ6FuvrBA
Families will be notified by the end of April to confirm whether they will receive one of the sponsored seats—students will be chosen by a lottery if there are more interested families than seats available.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Beth Mehr, CTE Educational Specialist at bgmehr@fcps.edu. We'd be happy to chat with you and your family. Click Here for the informational flyer.
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Click Here for information about the SCHS Little Stallions Cheer Clinic. Click Here for the registration form. |
This summer at South County High School there will be a Strings camp. For more information please go to www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings |
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Click Here for the VAYFA flyer for fall registration details. |
Click Here for information sessions about parents and families having conversations about substance abuse. |
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Click Here for more information about rising 6th graders for next school year. |
Yafa Grill is partnering with Laurel Hill on Thursdays 11-9pm. Stop in and taste their delicious and fresh Mediterranean food while supporting Laurel Hill PTA students at the same time! Click Here for the flyer. |
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Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) is a wonderful resource for the Lorton community. Help with food, English classes and Financial assistance available. Click Here for more information. |
Boys Basketball Summer Camps at South County High School. Please log on to www.StallionBoysBasketball.com for more information. Click Here for the flyer. |
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Gentle Dental Care in Lorton is a sponsor of the LHES PTA! Click Here for the business card. |
FCPS Fine and Performing Arts Camp information is above. Click Here for the flyer. |
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FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has developed monthly articles for useful tips and information. Click Here for more information. |
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