A Message from our Administrators
Dear Families,
As we approach the final days of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly fantastic year here at Hunt Valley Elementary. Our students have shown incredible growth, and none of that would have been possible without your unwavering support and dedicated partnership. It is a privilege to work alongside such a committed community.
Please take note of several important details regarding our final week:
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Last Day of School: The final day for students is Wednesday, June 17.
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Early Release: Students will be released two hours early on June 17.
Looking ahead, we are already hard at work planning for the 2026-27 school year. We value your perspective and invite you to share your thoughts to help us prepare. Please use the following link to provide your parent input:
Parent input form for 2026-27 school year
Thank you again for a wonderful year. We wish you and your family a safe and joyful summer break!
Warmly,
Keieownna Johnson-Hightower, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendar
June 17th--Walk of Gratitude
June 17th--Last Day of School
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Sprout School Supply Kit
Hi, Hunt Valley Families! The PTA will again be partnering with Sprout as an option for parents and guardians to order school supplies for the start of next school year. Sprout offers prepackaged school supply kits customized to exactly match grade-specific classroom lists. Make back-to-school easier than ever and order your school supply kit today! Ordering the kits is optional.
Attention: Military Families
Military Farewell Parade & Walk of Gratitude
On Wednesday, June 17th we will honor our military-connected students and families who are moving on to their next duty station. Our Walk of Gratitude is a special tradition celebrating the friendships, memories, and achievements made at Hunt Valley Elementary School.
Parade: 9:30–9:40 a.m. Breakfast with Your Student: 9:45–10:15 a.m.
Parents are encouraged to wear their military uniform. Please RSVP by June 15 so we can plan accordingly.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AF2EA6FECF8-64352459-walk
We look forward to celebrating and thanking your family for your service!
💊Health Room- Medication Pick-Up
Pick up your child’s medication from the Health Room by 2pm Wednesday, June 17th. Medications cannot be sent home with students and must be picked up by a parent or designated adult. Any medication not picked up by the deadline will be safely disposed of.
Computer Collections/ Lost Chargers
We will be collecting computers in a few weeks.
If you lost the charger, you can purchase a replacement charger from MySchoolBucks for $29.00 (In the upper right-hand corner go to “SCHOOL STORE”).
Summer Camp Information
Summer is closer than you think ! The family resource center has a great Summer Camp Guide to get you started.
Tech Adventure Camp: Current Kindergarten - grade 5 students explore Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades by rotating through daily classes
Visit the Tech Adventure Camp Web page!
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy: Current grade 6 - 11 students choose their classes and dive deeper into CTE program areas, skills, and career exploration
Visit the CTE Summer Academy Web page!
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA): A dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence.
Visit the Elementary Institute for the Arts Web page!
Camp Fairfax: Serves rising 1st through 7th graders and is held in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available. Registration opens March 17!
Visit the Camp Fairfax Web page!
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Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration has opened!
Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026
Camp Location - West Springfield HS
Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels
Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend. We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools.
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Lady Spartan Basketball Camp
The Lady Spartan Basketball Camp will be held July 13-17 at West Springfield High School for rising 3rd-9th grade students. Camp runs daily and focuses on developing basketball skills in a fun and supportive environment
NEW Visitor Check-in System - Raptor Safe App Setup
Hunt Valley ES has a NEW Visitor Check-in System. Downloading and registering on the Raptor Safe App is not required, you can still use your driver’s license in the building, but this is faster.
What is Raptor Safe?
Raptor Safe is a free mobile app designed to make school visits and student dismissals both faster and more secure. By using the app, you can create a Raptor Passport, which allows you to check in at the school entrance by simply scanning a QR code. A new QR code is generated each time so no screenshots.
A few notes for registration in the app: no code is needed so skip that step and foreign id's and passports can be used (as long as they are in English).
Setting Up Your Account
Getting started is straightforward. Here is the play-by-play:
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Download: Search for "Raptor Safe" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Verification: To keep the community safe, the app will ask you to scan your driver’s license and take a live selfie to verify your identity.
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Privacy: Don't worry about that selfie—it is used only for the initial verification and is not stored in the app.
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Stored Info: The app only keeps necessary details like your name, date of birth, the photo from your ID, and the last four digits of your license or passport.
Quick Tips for Users
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No Passwords to Memorize: The app uses your mobile phone number to log you in. You’ll receive a one-time code via text each time you need to access your account.
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Need Help?: If you run into any technical snags, you can find troubleshooting guides at raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/.
Raptor Safe FAQ Sheet
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.
Did Your Student Get a New Phone or Device?
For a distraction-free start to the New Year, please remind your student about FCPS' policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office.
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