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- June 15th Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony Cafeteria (Ms.Nuri, Ms. Yoon & Ms. Baker's class)- 3:00-3:45 PM
- June 16th Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony Cafeteria (Ms.Bang & Ms. Levin's class) - 3:00-3:45 PM
- June 16th- 6th Grade Promotion ceremony- 9:30 am-11:00 am
- June 17th- Last Day of School- 2hr Early release (2:00 PM Dismissal for all students)
Fairfax County Public Schools 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
Dear Powell Families,
It is hard to believe that we have reached the last full week of school. As I reflect on this year, I am incredibly grateful for the partnership, support, and commitment of our students, staff, and families. Together, we have celebrated successes, overcome challenges, and continued building our One Powell community.
While this week marks our final full week of instruction, we are also looking ahead to an exciting final week of school. Students and staff will be participating in a variety of end-of-year celebrations and events, including grade-level promotion ceremonies, classroom celebrations, and opportunities to reflect on the learning and growth that has taken place throughout the year.
As we enter these final days, we encourage students to continue demonstrating our Powell values by being Kind, Inclusive, Diligent, and Safe. Learning will continue through the last day of school, and we look forward to making these final moments together meaningful and memorable.
A few reminders as we close out the year:
- Please review communications from your child's teacher regarding any upcoming classroom events or celebrations.
- Be sure to check the Lost and Found. Any unclaimed items will be donated after the school year ends.
- If your child has library books, technology devices, or other school materials that need to be returned, please do so as soon as possible.
- Continue to monitor school communications for reminders regarding promotion ceremonies, and report cards.
We are excited to celebrate our students and all they have accomplished this year. Thank you for being such an important part of the Powell community. We look forward to finishing the year strong and celebrating with our students during these final days.
Have a wonderful week, and as always, thank you for supporting our work as we put Kids First every day.
Warmly,
Catherine Han
Principal
To ensure a safe, smooth, and uninterrupted dismissal process for all students, please remember our protocol for early pick-ups:
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Notify Us Early: If you need to pick your student up before the end of the school day, please email their teacher and CC our attendance email (colinpowellelem.attendance@fcps.edu) by 10:00 AM on the day of the early dismissal.
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Final Cut-Off Time: The last early pick-up window of the day ends promptly at 3:30 PM. After 3:30 students will be dismiss their regular dismissal route.
Following these guidelines minimizes disruptions to valuable instructional time and helps our staff ensure that every child gets where they need to be safely. Thank you so much for your cooperation and your continued support in keeping our dismissal procedures safe and efficient!
We are introducing an updated protocol to Kiss and Ride to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and ensure a more efficient experience for all families.
Beginning 2026-2027 school year, Kiss and Ride numbers will be limited to only out-of-boundary students. New Kiss and Ride numbers will be issued to eligible families, so current placards will need to be discarded. Once assigned, the numbers will remain with the student for the duration of their enrollment at the school.
As a reminder, during arrival and dismissal times:
- All drivers are expected to follow staff directions at all times.
- The Kiss & Ride line CLOSES at 9:15 AM. Parents arriving after 9:15 AM must park and escort students to the main office to sign them in.
- Vehicles should pull forward as far as possible before stopping to maximize lane capacity.
- Drivers must remain in their vehicles and may not leave them unattended.
- Students should enter and exit vehicles from the passenger side only.
- Families are encouraged to have students ready to exit the vehicle promptly upon arrival with their belongings prepared in advance.
- During pick-up, please ensure that the Kiss and Ride tags are clearly displayed on the dashboard.
- The use of mobile devices should be minimized while in the Kiss and Ride line to ensure full attention to traffic flow and student safety.
- Parking or passing within the Kiss and Ride lane is strictly prohibited. If additional time or assistance is needed, families are asked to park in a designated parking space.
We appreciate your cooperation and support as we implement these procedures to maintain a safe, orderly, and efficient environment for our school community.
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 June 17th 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.
Year Book Sales- Limited Copies Available.
There are very limited number of yearbooks still for sale on a first come, first serve basis. Yearbooks are $25 (cash or check made out to CPES PTA). They can be purchased in the front office.
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay ConnectedOn Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact [school registrar name and phone/email] to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Dates Our school’s early release Wednesdays
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Graduates
- Early Release Days for Next Year
- SAT School Day Accommodations
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