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Hello Bull Run Families,
As we wrap up this school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we have made together as a school community. At Bull Run Elementary, we have worked hard to create a positive and supportive environment for our students, emphasizing accountability, respect, and a love of learning. Our efforts have led to improved student attendance rates, additional teaching strategies in the classroom, and measurable growth.
As your principal, I have spent this year focused on ensuring that our school runs smoothly, building strong relationships, and being a visible presence in our hallways. Next year, I look forward to spending even more time in classrooms, celebrating the great work of our teachers and connecting with your children as they learn and grow.
Bull Run Elementary is a special place because of our dedicated staff, our supportive families, and—most importantly—our amazing students. I am honored to serve as your principal, and I am excited to continue this journey with all of you. Together, we will keep making Bull Run a place where every child can thrive and learn to value a Charger S.T.R.O.N.G. mentality!
Below you will find some end of year data. I am so proud of the students and staff. We made improvements in both reading and math, and met several of our SIIP (Strategic Improvement and Innovation Plan) Goals. Is the work finished? Not at all. But I have no doubt we are going to continue in the direction we are heading!
These milestones don't happen by accident. They are the result of the daily dedication of our amazing teachers, the resilience and focus of our wonderful students, and the constant support you provide at home.
Thank you for partnering with us to make this school year such a resounding success. Let’s keep this momentum going!
Have a wonderful summer!
-Mr. Marotta
After the students of Bull Run achieved their goal of maintaining a 95% or higher positive attendance rate during the last month of school, they earned the incentive and got to tape Mr. Marotta to the wall!
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Reading SOL: Grades 3-6 overall pass rate: 76% which increased from 71% in 2025.
SIIP Goal: 75% of 3rd graders will pass the Reading SOL. Our goal was achieved, having a 75% overall pass rate in 3rd grade (increased from 58% in 2025.
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Math SOL: Grades 3-6 overall pass rate: 81% This was an increase from 63% in 2025.
SIIP Goal: 80% of students in grades 3-6 will pass the math SOL. Our goal was achieved, having an 81% overall pass rate (increased from 73% in 2025).
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Science SOL: 75% pass rate. This was an increase from 66% in 2025.
SIIP Goal: 75% of all grade 5 students will pass the SOL. Our goal was achieved, having a 75% pass rate on the SOL
Our Chronic Absenteeism rate as of 06/17, is a 7.4%. On this date last year we had an 11% rate. This does not include the attendance taken today, so there will be a slight shift (hopefully in a decrease) for the final percentage tomorrow!
Our SIIP Goal was to be at or below 9% (a decrease from 2025's 12.2%, which we have achieved!)
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Spring VALLSS (K-3 Literacy)
Our youngest learners made fantastic strides in their foundational reading skills this year:
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The number of K-3 students in the Low Risk Band grew from 103 in the fall to 127 by spring.
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We saw a steady decline in the number of students in the moderate and high-risk categories, proving that our targeted reading interventions are making a real difference.
 Our Grades 3-6 iReady window comparisons show a beautiful shift toward grade-level mastery from Fall to Spring:
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We started the year with 206 students scoring early on grade level or higher. By Spring, that number climbed to 275 students!
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Concurrently, the number of students needing intensive support (two or more grade levels below) dropped significantly from 107 down to just 65 students.
 Our MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) results show that our students aren't just achieving—they are improving at a rapid pace.
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Top-Tier Growth: Our school-wide Growth Median reached the 75th percentile! That means our students are growing faster than three-quarters of their peers nationally.
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Climbing Achievement: Our overall achievement median jumped from the 68th percentile in the fall all the way to the 82nd percentile this spring.
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In fact, by the end of the year, 51% of our students scored in the highest achievement tier (the blue band)!
 We are also incredibly proud of our multilingual learners! Our WIDA progress percentage for Bull Run Elementary hit 55.4% in 2026. This is a fantastic rebound from last year (47.0%) and represents one of our highest achievement marks over the last decade.
Our overall school Framework Score jumped from an 84.2 to a 90.5! Here is a quick look at how our scores climbed in the three main areas that make up our total score:
Mastery: Up from 85.64% to 90.49% of possible points!
Growth: A huge leap from 78.62% to 89.81% of possible points!
Readiness: Up from 88.80% to 92.58% of possible points!
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Be on the look out for an email over the summer regarding a mid-summer meet up for Popsicles with the Principals, teacher assignments, and our Open House dates/times!
Keep the learning going all summer!
Check out our Summer Literacy and Math Boards for fun, engaging activities that encourage reading, writing, and problem-solving.
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Join the Bull Run PTA Board for the 2026-27 School Year!
Do you want to have a direct hand in making Bull Run Elementary an even better place for our kids? We are officially looking for parent and teacher volunteers to join our 2026-27 PTA Board!
You don't need to have an official title to support! ANY amount of time will help! Start with coming to our final PTA meeting of the year on June 29th at 6:30pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99295620114?pwd=E9yBhagtHKo2OfICwk9zabYjFOTPad.1
Meeting ID: 992 9562 0114
Passcode: 339220
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Pre-Order Your School Supplies for 2026-27!
Want to skip the hectic aisles and long lines of back-to-school shopping?
Bull Run Elementary is partnering with Campus Survival Kits to help you get a head start on the upcoming school year!
By pre-purchasing a school supply kit, you ensure your child gets exact, teacher-requested brands and colors delivered directly to the school. Plus, every purchase helps earn free supplies for our classrooms and includes a worry-free headphone replacement guarantee that lasts all year long!
Kit Pricing (+ tax):
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Kindergarten: $75
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1st Grade: $77
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2nd Grade: $79
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3rd Grade: $78
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4th Grade: $87
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5th Grade: $87
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6th Grade: $77
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EAC: $78
Deadline to Order: Tuesday, July 15th!
How to Order: View kit contents and order online at www.campussurvilvalkits.com/bullrun or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Join the Junior Wildcat Dance Team for a week of dancing, crafts, games, and fun!
Who: Grades K–8
When: July 20–23 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Centreville HS Cafeteria
Cost: $200
Ready to sign up? Just scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
Questions? Email cvhswildcatdance@gmail.com.
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Looking to keep the kids active this summer? Registration is now open for the Westfield Volleyball Camp! There are three different sessions tailored to different age groups:
Session 1: July 13th – July 17th (Open to 4th through 6th graders)
Session 2: July 13th – July 17th (Open to 7th through rising 9th graders)
Session 3: July 21st – July 24th (Open to 10th through 12th graders)
How to Sign Up: Simply scan the "Scan Me" QR code on the camp flyer to secure your child's spot!
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Summer Multi-Sport Camp
Keep the momentum going all summer long at the SYA Sports Park. These camps are designed for all skill levels and are a great way to make new friends.
When: Sessions running in June & July
Options: Half-day and full-day sessions available
Who: Groups for Grades 1–3 and 4–6
Ready to play? Head over to syasports.org to grab your spot before they fill up!
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Looking for summer plans? HMC Equestrian in Centreville is now enrolling for their summer horse camps! It’s a fantastic way for kids to learn riding skills and horse care in a fun, hands-on environment.
The Details
Where: 6001 Bull Run Post Office Rd, Centreville, VA
Price: $725/week (Save $10 with code: CAMP10)
Levels: All abilities welcome—from beginners to advanced riders.
2026 Schedule
June 22 – Aug 7: Seven different weeks available.
Weeks 1, 3, 5, & 7: Open to all skill levels.
Weeks 2, 4, & 6: Focused on Intermediate and Advanced riders.
Sign up today: Visit hmcequestrianllc.com or email hmcequestrianllc@gmail.com for more info!
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Recognizing BRES staff who go above and beyond
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Bull Run Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. This past week, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Summer 2026 Inspire Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations during Summer 2026. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Summer 2026 event dates are available on our FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage.
Additional event dates will be made available throughout the upcoming school year, 4 - 5 weeks before the event, on the public webpage.
Additional immunization resources are also available.
FCPS Summer Meal Service Program 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will continue providing summer meals to support children and families when school is not in session. Free meals are available to all children and teens 18 years of age and younger at designated FCPS summer meal sites, regardless of income or school enrollment. Meals are served onsite at participating locations from the Monday after school lets out through the Friday before the new school year begins.
New for 2026:
Educate Fairfax will fund meals for all adults at all FCPS open feeding sites, allowing families to dine together at participating locations.
Summer Meal Information for Families: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/food-and-nutrition/summer-meal-service-program
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
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 Connected
On 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.
#chargerSTRONG
Mr. Marotta, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Rozzoni are proud of our #chargerSTRONG community!
Want to view previous Bull Run Bulletins? Click here.
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