Message from Ms. Briggs
It is hard to believe that we have come to the end of another school year! Thank you so much for sending us such amazing students to educate at SHES!
We hope you all have a WONDERFUL summer, and we will look forward to seeing you on the first day of school, August 24th, 2026! Our bell schedule will remain the same, from 8:50am – 3:35pm. Open House will be Friday, August 21st, 9:00-10:30am. Back to School Night will be held on Tuesday, September 1st, 6-8pm.
As a reminder, summer office hours will be 9 am-1am, Monday through Friday. If you need another appointment, please call the office, and we can set up a time for you to come in.
Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Amy Briggs
🎉🎉Farewell: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the dedicated staff members who will be leaving Spring Hill ES at the end of the year, for contributing their talents and love for children while they were at our school. We are excited to celebrate these opportunities for growth and change with you as staff members embark on their next great adventure:
Ms. Nicole Swiers- Ms. Swiers has dedicated 36 years teaching students. She joined the Panther family in 2005 and taught both 4th and 5th grades throughout this time. We wish her all the best in her retirement!
Ms. Abeer Abu-el Hawa-Ms. Abue-el Hawa has served an Instructional Assistant at SHES in Special Education for over 25 years. She is retiring in August and will be missed!
Ms. Ackourey-Ms. Ackourey joined the Panther Family in 2023 as our School-Based Technology Specialist. We wish her all the best as she will be spending time with her sweet baby boy.
Summer Office Hours
Our office will be open to the community during the summer from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERS - Available until July 1st
School Supply Kits are available through 1st Day School Supplies - HERE NOW!
Skip the last-minute scrambling in August by ordering the exact supplies your child’s teacher requested in just a few simple clicks. Simply select your child’s grade, and the supplies will arrive packaged to your home and ready to bring to Open House. One less thing to think about over the summer! Orders are open through July 1.
Caring for our Culture Garden over the Summer
There has been a lot of interest from families and school staff who want to join in the care for our two school gardens this summer! Both gardens will need to be watered at least every other day, if not daily depending on rainfall and temperatures.
If you or your family would like to spend a week caring for the gardens, please use this sign up genius. Feel free to sign up for one garden or both—whatever works best for your schedule.
While you're caring for the gardens—watering, weeding, and checking on the plants—please feel free to harvest and take home anything that is ripe and ready to enjoy.
Gardens are truly becoming a shared community space. Whether you visit once or sign up for multiple weeks, your care and stewardship will help keep them healthy and thriving for our students and families. Thank you for being part of this growing adventure! 🌱💚
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
New Student Information
Submit Intake Form for SY 25-26 kindergarten/ new student registration.
Student Intent 2026-2027
Please get in touch with Young-joo Kim; ykim1@fcps.edu·
- If your student is moving out of the Spring Hill ES boundary during the summer.
- If you are traveling and will not be attending school on August 24, 2026.
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, 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 Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so please check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
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.
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