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Dear Families,
As we wrap up the school year, I want to share a few important reminders and take a moment to celebrate our school community.
Last Day of School – Wednesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 17, is the last day of school, and students will be dismissed 2 hours early.
If your student plans to walk home or go home another way that is different from their usual dismissal plan, please email Lisa Mason at lrmason@fcps.com before 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17 to let us know that your student has permission for that dismissal arrangement.
End-of-Year Highlights
We have had such a wonderful finish to the year, including our Spring Performing Arts Concerts and the Performing Arts field trip to King’s Dominion. It was an extremely hot day, but also an extreme success!
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our parent volunteers for the King’s Dominion trip — we couldn’t have done it without you.
Thank You, PTA!
We have the best PTA in all of FCPS!
Thank you for your unwavering support throughout the year and for helping make so many special events and opportunities possible for our students and families. From Heritage Night to the 8th Grade Beach Bash, from supporting our Positive Behavior programs to countless other initiatives, your partnership has made a tremendous impact on our school community.
A special thank you for the beautiful new marquee sign. It is a wonderful addition to our campus and a visible reminder of the pride and support you bring to LJ every day.
Finally, thank you to our fabulous staff and teachers for your dedication to student learning and for helping build our amazing community. Your collaboration makes LJ the great place it is.
Summer Building Hours
Our summer building hours will be Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish all of our families a safe, happy, and restful summer! 😎
 
June 17- Last day of School (2 hour early release)
The entire 2025-2026 FCPS Calendar can be found here.
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Families, remember that when coming to the school to pick up your student, an official photo ID must be presented to the Main Office staff. Please understand that this is for security purposes. Driver’s licenses, passports, and military IDs are appropriate examples of official IDs.
Director of Student Services, Nick Zubieta-onzubieta@fcps.edu
Luther Jackson is on social media! Check out our Facebook and Instagram @lutherjacksonms for all things LJ.
On-Time Attendance
If you drop your student off at school, make sure that they do not have to rush and arrive late to school. Help our students develop the habit of being punctual. Also encourage your student to arrive at each class on time. Arriving late is a classroom interruption and distraction for the teacher and all students.
We will begin to reinforce our school’s tardy policy, which includes tardy sweeps, detention, and parent contact for repeated tardiness. We will also recognize punctuality with fun incentives for our students. Thank you for your support.
Updated Attendance Codes
Attendance Codes have been updated for the 2025-26 school year. These updates will allow schools to better identify the primary reasons for student absences, which will help school teams identify patterns of absenteeism, make informed decisions, and develop effective strategies to improve attendance. Please note which codes qualify as “Excused” and which are “Unexcused.”
Codes no longer used:
- EXC-Excused
- PRE-Prearranged Absence
- UNL-Unexcused Local
Updated Code:
- MED-Illness or Injury Related
Excused Codes:
- COL-College Visit
- FAM-Family Emergency
- FRL-Funeral
- LGL-Legal Obligations
- MAP-Medical Appointment (Prescheduled)
- MIL-Deployment Related
- OEX-Other-Excused
Unexcused Codes:
- NON-Non-School Activity
- OUN-Other- Not Excused
- VAO-Vacation, Outing, or Non-Emergency Family Travel / Visit
Dear Parent or Guardian:
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time (12:15 pm)on the last day of school- (June 17th). Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Lina Ezzeddine
School Health Aide
Phone: 703-204-8100 Luther Jackson Middle School
Health Department Employee Assigned to Jackson Middle School
When students need to miss school, it is important for parents/guardians to communicate those absences with the school. This can be done by calling the attendance phone line at 703-204-8282.
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
📋 Permission Forms
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed. Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool.
The Middle School After-School Program office is conducting a survey of parents/ guardians to assess the quality and impact of the program. Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
Participating in the survey is voluntary. Individual responses will be kept confidential, and responses will be summarized at the school and division level.
The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data
Thank you for considering completing the survey and for your support of the MS after-school program. This survey will be open from June 8, 2026 through June 12, 2026.
FCPS Superintendent-Exempt Seal Number 26212. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_26
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Mark H. Emery at mhemery@fcps.edu.
You should exit the FCPS survey once the “Thank You for Completing this Survey” appears. The request to click on a second survey is not part of the Parent Survey. Thank you.
Get ready for middle school with our “How to Survive Middle School” camp on July 27–28 from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM! This fun and informative program is designed to help incoming students feel confident and prepared for middle school by learning about schedules, lockers, classes, activities, and more while meeting new friends and staff members. The registration fee is $40.00, and bus transportation will be available from elementary schools. Use the Google Form on the QR code to register.
Fun Times at End of Year PTA Social! Thanks to all who joined us at our end of year PTA social at Ted's Bulletin on Wednesday! It was so great to see parents, staff and teachers engage in meaningful conversations during the event! Thank you to Ted’s Bulletin for providing us the space, specials and complimentary snacks and for sponsoring an appreciation lunch for our teachers in May.
Looking Ahead to the 2026-2027 School Year! Congratulations and welcome to our 2026-2027 PTA President, Leah DeWolf! Sonja Sadowski Garvey will be our new secretary. We are still seeking to fill the PTA Treasurer position. If you are interested in serving as the LJMS PTA's treasurer for the next school year, please email pta@jacksonmspta.org.Thank you!
Gratitude and Appreciation to 2025-2026 PTA Leadership Team! Thank you to outgoing LJMS PTA President Karen Lee who did an amazing job creating, leading, and supporting initiatives, programs, and events that teachers, staff, and students enjoyed and appreciated! We are also appreciative of the work of outgoing secretary Molly Huh and treasurer Allison Paddock. Please also share in our gratitude for the time that Gina C. (Social), Marissa A. (Communications), Kelly G. (Advocacy), Chris O. (Outreach), and Jaime A. (Fundraising) gave to PTA programs and initiatives this year!
2025-2026 LJMS PTA Restaurant Nights A special thank you to Sonja G. for coordinating the LJMS PTA restaurant night fundraisers this year! Thank you also to everyone who joined us at El Tio this week and for supporting the other restaurant nights this year!
Thank You LJMS Teachers and Staff! Thank you teachers and staff for supporting our students this year and being part of the LJMS community! Thank you also for your support of and attendance at PTA events!
Chromebook damage, procedures, and replacement costs
Students will receive a warning for the first instance of damage to a Chromebook as long as the case is on and the damage was not intentional. If the case is off or the damage was intentional, then they will be required to pay for the damage on the first offence. When this happens, Mr. Waldren will inform the student that they will be restricted to using a classroom loaner laptop in each class. He will also let the student know that he will email their administrator about the incident. The student's administrator will then meet with the student and contact their parents. If the student is required to pay for the damage, they will receive a replacement Chromebook after they pay for the damage. Pricing for damage and replacement Chromebook costs is listed below.
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HP Chromebook Parts
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Cost
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Chromebook replacement
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$601
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Screen
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$90
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Charger
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$30
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Case
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$34
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Keyboard and palm rest
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$37
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System Board
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$190
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Touchpad
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$22
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Daughterboard
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$17
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Top Cover
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$23
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Bottom Cover
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$17
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Bezel
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$18
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Speaker
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$46
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Webcam
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$25
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WiFi Card
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$19
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Now Hiring: Substitute Teachers and Substitute Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year for Luther Jackson MS Apply Now!
Luther Jackson MS is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute teacher and/or substitute instructional assistant. Able to inspire, enable, and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:
✔ Flexible schedule ✔ Make a difference in your local community ✔ Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students.
Join our team and support student learning!
Apply today! For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website. When applying, search “Substitute” and select the Falls Church pyramid posting.
Health Sciences Exploration Camp June 22nd-26th, 2026 For Student Entering Grades 6-10 in Fall 2026
Dive into the world of health sciences with hands-on experiences that inspire creativity and foster skills. Students will engage in dynamic activities and learn from professionals in the field, preparing them for future careers.
Single Session-$90 Both Sessions-$160 Enroll in one session to participate in two programs Enroll in both sessions to experience all four programs Students enrolled in both sessions will remain on campus and must bring a lunch No transportation is provided Limited spots available Registrations close on June 1st or when spots are filled
Space is limited, and registration is now open through MySchoolBucks by searching "Falls Church Academy Summer Camp".
For questions, contact our Academy School Counselor,
Emarinn Oundee, at EAOUNDEE@fcps.edu
Summer Camp for Strings!
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s
 Oakton HS Dance Team 2026-27 Tryouts
If you love to dance and want to be involved in your school, come try out for the Oakton High School Dance Team! Tryouts will be held June 15, 16, and 17 for the 2026-27 team selection. Not sure if you have all of the skills for dance team?? At tryouts you will have the opportunity to learn skills there, and dancers are often selected based on potential ability to pick up the needed skills! Fill out the Tryout Interest Form to get more information about the team and tryouts! Filling out this link will also get you information about various Dance Team events occurring in the Spring to prepare for tryouts. Contact Coach Rowley at kmrowley@fcps.edu with questions.
Check out the attached flyer with QR codes and links to our various dance opportunities related to tryouts and preparing for tryouts this spring!
Registration is open for Oakton Dance Team's Junior Dance Camp!
The Oakton High School Dance Team’s annual Junior Dance Camp will be held June 29 - July 1 (Mon-Wed) from 8:30-12:30 at O akton High School. Camp is open to rising 1st-8th graders from any school. Participants will learn choreography and technique with Dance Team members and will have the opportunity to perform at the end of camp on July 1st! Campers will also do a craft and team-building activities each day. Register by June 18th to get a camp t-shirt included with your registration. Questions? Contact: kmrowley@fcps.edu For more information and to register: bit.ly/ohsjuniordancecamp2026.
Oakton High School Dance Team hosts Junior Dance Camp!
Who: Rising 1st-8th graders When: Mon -Wed June 29 - July 1, 8:30am-12:30 pm Where: Oakton High School What: dance, perform, craft, and have fun! Questions: kmrowley@fcps.edu
Registration: bit.ly/ohsjuniordancecamp2026
CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration.
Students choose 4 classes each week they participate and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills.
New to 2026! We’re offering after care!
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Location - Robinson SS
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Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
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Cost - $300 per week
Back for 2026 programs, we will be offering tuition assistance. More information on our webpages.
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Dates -
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Week 1: July 6 - 10
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Week 2: July 13 - 17
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Week 3: July 20 - 24
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Week 4: July 27 - 31
New to 2026! We’re offering a 4th week of our programs!
Students will choose four (4) classes each week to build their own specialized summer learning program. Courses are available in all CTE program areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical, Marketing, Technology and Engineering, and Trade and Industrial.
Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content.
For the list and schedule of classes being offered, please visit our webpage!
Registration is open from February 2 to June 5, 2026.
Students can register online by visiting the CTE Summer Academy webpage and clicking on the register button.
Visit the CTE Summer Academy webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information! Lightspeed Parent Portal parent controls
FCPS has enabled new parent controls within the Lightspeed Parent Portal to support families in managing screentime on FCPS devices. Parents can now manage their child's access to YouTube as well as pause web browsing on district-issued devices, during designated "After School Hours" while students are off the FCPS network.
These parental controls are only active Monday-Friday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 AM, and all day on weekends and student holidays when students are off the FCPS network. Parental controls do not interfere with district filtering policies during the instructional day. Parents can register for the Parent Portal using the link provided in their weekly Lightspeed Online Student Activity Report email.
For more information about the Parent Portal, please visit the Lightspeed Parent Portal page on the FCPS website.
The "Discrimination and Harassment: Let's Talk" platform is an essential tool that allows anyone within our school community to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, or other concerning behaviors confidentially. More information about the platform, including how to access and use it, can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/submit-discrimination-and-harassment-report.
Families,
We Need Your Consent for Select Digital Resources
At Jackson Middle School, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Please find the link to the digital form, where you can give your consent, here:
https://digitalconsent.fcps.edu/ispb/is01/r/pdcp/
. You can find further direction here: a list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent.
Need technical support? Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). This will be answered by staff members from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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