📅Save the Dates

June 8 - 12, 2026 - School Spirit Week

June 15, 2026 - 8th Grade End of Year Party

June 16, 2026 - 7th & 8th Grade Schoolwide Field Trips

June 17, 2026 - Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release

COOPER CALENDAR   

2025-2026 School Year Calendar

2025-2026 Cooper MS Calendar

2026-2027 School Year Calendar

IMPORTANT End of Year Student Chromebook Return Procedures

Student Chromebook collection is fast approaching. Please ensure your child comes to school with their FCPS-issued Chromebook (in its Gumdrop case) and their HP Chromebook charger (reference images below) on their designated return day. 

Below you will find the specific procedures for regular returns, early departures, and summer program participants.

1. Regular Device Return

• When: During your child's designated math class on Thursday, June 11th or Friday, June 12th.
• Preparation: Please confirm that your child has removed all personal stickers, USB wireless mouse dongles, and flash drives from the device before turning it in.

2. Students Leaving Early

• If your child will be starting summer break prior to the official turn-in dates (June 11th/12th):

  • Please have them drop off their Chromebook (in its Gumdrop case) and HP charger directly to Mr. Dabbondanza in room 1210 on their last day of school.
  • Ensure both the Chromebook and the charger are clearly labeled with your child's first and last name and student ID number

3.  Lost or Misplaced Items & Replacement Fees

Please note that a device will not be issued at the start of the upcoming school year (regardless of which FCPS school your child attends) until all current items are returned or outstanding fees are paid in full.

If any items are lost or misplaced, the following replacement fees apply:

• HP Charger: $29
• Gumdrop Case: $34
• Chromebook: $444

Payments for replacements can be made online via MySchoolBucks.com.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for discussing these return procedures with your child. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring a smooth end-of-year collection.

The Cooper Technology Team

• Kevin Dabbondanza – Technology Support Specialist
• Heather Dorman – School-Based Technology Specialist

It's Party Time!

Students will celebrate the end of Middle School at the end of the school day Monday, June 15th with games, crafts, pizza, Chick Fil A and Kona Ice.  Buy a ticket for your student here. 

Please also consider donating a ticket for those who might not be able to afford the whole cost of the ticket.  The Cooper PTO is committed to making sure all 8th graders can participate.

Parent volunteers are needed to assist the day of the party.  If you are interested, please click on the sign up link below.

https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/169316

After-School Program Survey

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.

Please click HERE to complete the survey  

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

SCA Spirit Week June 8 - 12 Monday - Hat Day Tuesday - Tropical Tuesday Wednesday - Blue and White Day (8th Grade blue/7th Grade white) Thursday - Teacher Student Swap Friday - Anything but a Backpack

LOST AND FOUND Please remind your students to check the school’s lost and found for any missing items. Many jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other belongings have been turned in throughout the semester. The lost and found is located in the cafeteria and is available for students to check during their lunch block and end of day. Any unclaimed items may be donated at the end of the semester. Thank you for your support in helping students keep track of their belongings!

NOT Attending Cooper Next School Year?

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we kindly ask parents to let us know if their student will not be returning to Cooper MS for the 2026-2027 school year. If your student will not be attending, please complete the  IT-110 Student Intention Form and submit it to Ms. Dossmann at smdossmann@fcps.edu as soon as possible.  Thank you in advance!

Expunge Form

Middle school offers the unique opportunity to expunge a high school credit course (HS math courses and World Language Courses). This means that there would be no record of this year’s grade on their high school transcript. Please review your child's third quarter grades and contact your child's school counselor for any questions. If you would like to start this process, here is the link to the Expunge Form.

Summer Opportunities

Cooper Middle School Math Boot Camps

Summer 2026 - Registration OPEN - Spots are limited!

Math Boot Camps Summer 2026

Schedule & Location

• Dates: July 20–23 and July 27–30*

• Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

• Location: Cooper Middle School

• *Registration is for both weeks

Boot Camps Available

• Pre-Algebra

• Pre-Algebra Honors

• Algebra 1

• Algebra 1 Honors

Registration Information

• Cost: $100 per student

• Payment: MSB 

• Registration Link  

What are your Rising 7th & 8th graders doing this Summer? Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) team up to offer a 5 week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders in the Northern Fairfax area. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment. Offered in the entire month of July, participants must be a rising seventh or eighth grader attending Fairfax County Public Schools and a resident of Fairfax County.  The program is led by FCPS After-School and DNCS Teen/Community Center Staff. Dates: Wednesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 30 (Closed Friday, July 3). Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Early drop-off available at 8 a.m.). Click this link for more information about VIP Summer Camp.

🏨Important Information from Cooper Clinic

Important Reminder

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 on the last day of school. 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. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

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. 

Click on the following links for Summer Safety Tips from your Fairfax Public Health Nurse

Fireworks Safety

Healthy Swimming and Recreational Water Safety

Heat Awareness Safety

Pedestrian, Bike and Traffic Safety

Community Updates from our Family Liaison👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📚🤝

As we near the summer break please check out the FCPS Family Resource Center Padlets for a variety of supports including a Summer Camp Guide, Resources and Support for Immigrant Families, Community and Public Supports, as well as other resources.

SibTeen Summer Camp (Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23) A two-day summer camp for children who have a sibling with a disability.  9 am to 2:30 pm at Fairfax Villa Elementary, lunch will be provided each day. Register here.

Fairfax County Health Department – Public Health Center Services (Ongoing)

The Fairfax County Health Department continues to offer a wide range of public health services for children, adults, and families at locations throughout Fairfax County. Services include immunizations, maternal and child health care, HIV/STI testing and counseling, tuberculosis services, pregnancy testing, WIC nutrition support, vital records, and eye care assistance for eligible residents. Walk-ins and appointments are available at Annandale, Herndon-Reston, Mount Vernon, and Franconia-Springfield locations.  Contact for more information: 703-246-7100 | fairfaxcounty.gov/health/clinics

Fairfax County Summer Camps & Programs (FCPS Breaks)

Fairfax County offers a variety of engaging, healthy, and affordable programs for students during school breaks. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, STEM, service projects, field trips, and more. Free meals and snacks are provided. Click links for more information

• Camp Fairfax- Rising 1st – 7th grade youth
• VIP Camp for Middle Schoolers
• Teens in Action Camp– Middle and high school youth
• A.N.tastic Times- ages 2 to 22 and their families

Department of Social Services- Virginia SUN Bucks 2026 (Summer Grocery Assistance Program) Virginia SUN Bucks helps eligible families pay for groceries during the summer months when schools are closed. In 2026, eligible school-age children will receive a one-time $120 grocery benefit. The SUN Bucks Call Center will be available June 15–August 31, 2026, from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at 866-513-1414.

Free Student Bus Passes

SUMMER IS COMING SOON Free Student Bus Passes on Fairfax Connector.  Visit your school's Student Services Office and request your card. Get your FREE STUDENT BUS PASS today and ENJOY your Summer with FREE rides on Fairfax Connector Student Bus Pass Card  Fairfax County PUBLIC SCHOOLS (ENGAGE • INSPIRE • THRIVE) City of Fairfax SCHOOLS M metro SmarTrip FAIRFAX CONNECTOR Main Title: STUDENT BUS PASS Fine Print:  For use on Fairfax Connector. Valid 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. Fairfax County PUBLIC SCHOOLS (ENGAGE • INSPIRE • THRIVE)

Langley High School Summer Boost Camp

Langley HS is offering a no cost Algebra 1 Summer Boost Camp in July. It is intended for rising 9th graders who will take Algebra 1 at Langley next school year. It will be led by Langley math teachers. Camp dates and times are July 27-31, 2026 from 9 AM-1 PM.

See this flyer: https://canva.link/langleyalgebracamp  and register with this link: https://forms.gle/RTrkSorg4652fEZv8.

Direct questions to James Sykes, Assistant Principal at 703-287-2705 or jsykes@fcps.edu.

Langley Crew 2026 Summer Rowing Camp

📅Aug 17-21

⌚8am - noon

Fee: $175

Sandy Run State Park Boathouse

10450 Van Thompson Rd. 

Fairfax Station, VA

*Includes bus transportation from LHS

Who May Attend?

• Open to rising LHS freshmen who completed Learn-to-Row Fall 2025 and winter conditioning
• Returning rowers in good standing with the club

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: https://langleycrew.sportngin.com/register/form/268589227

Langley Crew Fall 2026 Learn to Row

📅: Saturdays starting Sep 12 - Nov 7

(no session on 10/31)

⌚: 10am - 1pm

📍: Sandy Run State Park Boathouse

     10450 Van Thompson Rd. 

      Fairfax Station, VA

More details coming in the summer!

https://www.langleycrew.com

📧langleyrowing@gmail.com

Now Hiring: Substitute Teachers and Substitute Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year for Cooper Middle School Apply Now

The FCPS Substitute Office is seeking individuals in the [Your School Name] community who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute teacher and/or substitute instructional assistant during the school year. 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 Langley pyramid posting.

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