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A Message from Principal Harris

Dear Frost Middle School Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the first edition of our Summer Newsletter Series! As we step into July, our school administration and staff are already hard at work preparing for an exceptional 2026-2027 school year. Over the next two months, you will receive periodic updates from me designed to streamline your preparation, answer common questions, and ensure a seamless transition for your student this coming autumn.

With the 4th of July weekend just around the corner, I want to take a moment to wish all of our families a joyful and safe Independence Day. Whether you are gathering for a backyard barbecue, watching local fireworks, or taking a well-deserved moment to relax, I hope this holiday weekend provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy the beautiful summer weather.

To help you kickstart your summer planning, please review the critical operational updates and community resources detailed below.

Summer Office Hours

The Frost Middle School main office is open throughout the summer months to assist with registrations, document drop-offs, and general inquiries. Please note our modified summer schedule:

Please mark your calendars with these key upcoming dates as we approach the start of the school year:

Meet the Frost Admin Team

Put a face to the names! Join us on July 14 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm for a virtual gathering to meet the Frost Administration Team. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our upcoming initiatives, ask questions, and chat about how we can best support you.

Click here to join the meeting!

Get Involved in the PTA

A strong partnership between home and school is a hallmark of the Frost Middle School community. Our Frost MS Parent Teacher Association (FMPTA) plays an indispensable role in supporting student programs, funding classroom grants, and organizing community-building events. We invite all parents—both returning and new—to join the PTA for the upcoming year. Keep an eye out for their table at our August Open House!

Want to keep up with the PTA? Sign up for the PTA Newsletter right here to get the latest updates, event reminders, and opportunities to volunteer delivered straight to your inbox.  Simply enter your e-mail, select Middle Schools, Frost Middle School, then Frost PTA

Rising 7th Grade Events

Lift Off Program - Registration Required

August 6th - Morning and afternoon sessions offered

Registration for the Frost Falcon Lift Off is now open!  This program will take place on August 6th and is open to all rising 7th grade students who will be attending Frost in 26-27. Students will have the opportunity to participate in school orientation activities such as tours of the school, discussion of middle school procedures, and Q&A sessions with teachers and counselors. 

Families may sign up their student for one of two sessions from 8 AM – 11 AM OR 12 PM – 3 PM.  There is no cost of the program, but parents must provide transportation to and from Frost. If interested, please register your student using the following link. If your child is unable to attend, please know that the topics will be covered throughout the first weeks of school as well!

Rising 7^th Grade Orientation

August 20th

8:00am - 10:00am - Students Only

No registration needed!  All students are invited to attend on August 20^th from 8:00 – 10:00 AM. During the orientation students will receive their class schedules, will attend each class for a short time, and meet their teachers. The morning is for students only. 

We anticipate that close to 600 students will attend this event. For arrival and dismissal purposes, we are offering buses to be taken to and from each elementary school. Information regarding this option will be sent out soon.

Rising 7th Grade Open House

August 20th

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Students and parents welcome

Students and parents are invited to come the afternoon of August 20th from 1-3 pm for self-guided tours to practice walking the student’s schedule.

Summer Reading & Learning Resources

To combat the summer slide and keep academic skills sharp, we highly encourage students to dedicate time each week to continuous learning. Our faculty has curated a robust list of optional enrichment resources that you can find here.

Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and support of Frost Middle School. Have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing 4th of July weekend!

Warm regards,

Anthony Harris

Principal Frost Middle School

Quick Links & Phone Numbers

Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-5702

SIS Parent Vue Account Set-Up Video

Parent Information Phone Lines: Phone lines available in different languages to assist families.

Parent IT Support Portal

Frost MS Website  

Frost MS PTA Homepage

FCPS School Year Calendars

SIS ParentVUE Account Access

Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

Frost MS Adminstration

Anthony Harris: Principal apharris@fcps.edu

Kenya Champ: Assistant Principal kschamp@fcps.edu

Katy Kownacki: Assistant Principal kkownacki@fcps.edu

Richard Deixler: Assistant Principal radeixler@fcps.edu 

Ellen Reed: Assistant Principal evreed@fcps.edu 

Danielle Hornbecker: Director of Student Services dshornbecker@fcps.edu 

Counselors

Megan Dunn mpdunn@fcps.edu 

Larkin Gibas lrgibas@fcps.edu 

Dan Joo djoo@fcps.edu 

Becky Mendoza ramendoza@fcps.edu 

Katie Webb kawebb@fcps.edu 

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