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| Saturday, August 22 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Bryant High School Open House and United Community Block Party at Bryant High School. Please see below for more information. All Bryant families welcome! |
| Monday, August 24 - 8:00 AM |
First Day of School - Welcome Back to School! Please check ParentVue for your child’s bus route and pick up time. |
| September 4 and 7 |
No School - Labor Day Weekend |
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Save the Date!
Tuesday, September 15
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Bryant Back to School Night and Family Dinner!
Please join Bryant staff for a family dinner and Back to School Night. A family style pasta dinner will be served beginning at 6:30 pm. Our program will begin at 7:15 pm. Families will have the opportunity to meet teachers and learn about your child’s classes.
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| Monday, September 21 |
No School - Holiday - Yom Kippur |
Mark your calendars! Bryant High School is hosting an Open House on August 22 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Head over to Bryant High School at 2709 Popkins Lane in Alexandria (please enter through Door 1) for a fun-filled day. Here is a look at what we have planned:
- Teacher Meet & Greet: Come meet your teachers and get ready for the school year.
- Free School Supplies: Pick up essential supplies during our giveaway.
- Raffles & Activities: Enjoy fun games and enter to win raffle prizes!
- Community Resources: Connect with local organizations and resources.
Overflow parking and shuttle bus available at West Potomac High School (6500 Quander Road, Alexandria).
If you have any questions, feel free to call 703-660-2000. We can't wait to see you there!
Get ready for a fantastic day of community, culture, and connection! Everyone is invited to the ALX SOUTH Block Party, a family-friendly celebration packed with activities for all ages.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Bryant High School (Parking Lot), 2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
- Admission: Free! Everyone is welcome.
- Overflow Parking and Shuttle Bus: West Potomac High School, 6500 Quander Road
What to Expect:
- Family Fun: Free games, crafts, activities, and entertainment for all ages!
- Live Entertainment: Enjoy music and great energy all day long.
- Food Trucks: Grab delicious bites and tasty treats.
- Raffles & Giveaways: Win amazing prizes from local businesses!
Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to register ahead of time! For any questions, you can reach out to cecilia.fix@unitedcommunity.org.
Greetings Bryant Families!
We are thrilled to welcome our staff back this week as we prepare for our students’ return. We hope you will join us for our Open House and the United Community Block Party next Saturday, August 22!
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Bryant Open House (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Stop by to submit your beginning-of-year forms, pick up your student’s schedule, walk your child’s schedule and meet your child’s teachers. If you cannot attend, schedules will be available on ParentVue and StudentVue or on the first day of school for students.
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United Community Block Party (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM): After the Open House, join us out back for food trucks, games, vendors, and family fun at the United Community Block Party!
Lastly, we are seeking two parents/guardians to represent Bryant in the Family Vision Group. More information regarding the committee is provided below. If you are interested in serving, please email me at caconley1@fcps.edu.
I look forward to a successful year working together!
Take care,
Cindy Conley
Bryant Parents/Guardians Needed for the Family Vision Group
The Superintendent’s Family Vision Group meets six times in person, all sessions held in the evening, from 6-7:30pm. The Family Vision Group team has divided Fairfax County into four sections, called Quads. You are placed in a Quad based on where your school falls within these sections. Meetings are organized by Quad to ensure accessible locations.
- Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2026–27:All meetings are subject to change in accordance with division-wide priorities and scheduling adjustments as needed.
- Kickoff - Monday, August 31 -Location Fairfax HS
- Meeting #1- Wednesday, October 21-Location Springfield Estates ES
- Meeting #2- Wednesday, December 9-Location Springfield Estates ES
- Meeting #3- Wednesday, February 24, 2027-Location Springfield Estates ES
- Meeting #4-Wednesday, April 14, 2027- Location Springfield Estates ES
- Full Group Wrap-Up-Wednesday, May 5, 2027- Location TBD
Representatives are expected to attend all meetings whenever possible.
- Communication is essential—please notify the Family Vision Group Team in advance if you cannot attend a meeting.
- Representatives who accumulate two or more unexcused absences will be replaced during the school year.
- Translation and transportation services are available at all meetings.
- For more details on the group’s structure and purpose, please visit the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group webpage.
If you are interested in serving as one of our Bryant representatives, please email Cindy Conley, principal, at caconley1@fcps.edu.
Be First-Day Ready
The first day of school, Monday, August 24, is just around the corner! Check out these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
Also find out what will be new this school year.
New Student Device Requirement
Starting this school year, students may only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. This is in accordance with a new School Board requirement, approved on July 16, which states that students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices, including personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices.
Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device.
Families can help support this requirement by reminding students to bring their FCPS-issued device each day and use it for all school-related digital activities unless an approved exception applies.
New Student ID Cards Coming for Bus Riders This Fall
As part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening layered safety and security programs, FCPS will implement a new student ID system for students who ride our school buses.
The implementation of the student IDs is designed as an additional safety measure for our 130,000 FCPS students who ride the bus each day, ensuring they are on the right bus and that they get on and off at the correct bus stop, as well as making sure only authorized students are on our buses.
The IDs will be provided to students who ride the bus. Those students will be expected to tap on and tap off the bus. The student IDs do not track student movement. The only information available is when a student taps on or off a bus. Much like our Here Comes the Bus app, our new app will allow parents/guardians to track the progress of the school bus.
It is possible that the ID program will expand in the future to include uses such as library cards and meal payment. Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Cell Phone-Free School - 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Updated Cellphone Policy: No Phones or Devices During Lunch for High School Students
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
To help ensure students are able to focus on academics, students will be issued a Yondr Pouch at the beginning of the school year that they will use each day. We will be demonstrating the Yondr Pouch at our Open House on August 22 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
New Requirement for Student Device Use During the School Day
Starting this school year, students must use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. This is in accordance with a new School Board requirement, approved on July 16, which states that students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices, including personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices.
Students may only use their personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device.
Families can help support this requirement by reminding students to bring their FCPS-issued device each day and use it for all school-related digital activities unless an approved exception applies.
Greetings from the Health Room
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Greetings from your school Health Room! Our Health Room team is excited to partner with you in supporting the health and well-being of your student. Please keep us informed of any health concerns or medical needs your child may have so we can support them effectively throughout the school year.
We urge you to utilize the open house date (Saturday, August 22 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM) and time to drop off any medications your student may require throughout the school year. Please note that medications cannot be accepted without fully completed authorization forms for SY 2026-2027. Any medication authorizations from the previous school year have now expired.
Does your student have a medical condition, require medication during the school day, or need a health care procedure?
- If your student has a seizure disorder (epilepsy), please have your student’s health care provider complete the FCPS Authorization for Seizure Action Plan (SS/SE-385) and return it to the school public health nurse (PHN). This includes authorization for seizure rescue medications and procedures that may be required during the school day.
- If medication must be administered during the school day, please follow the guidelines established in the current version of FCPS Regulation 2102.
- Have your student’s health care provider complete appropriate FCPS medication authorization forms and submit them to the school health room annually, as applicable:
- Bring your student’s medications to the health room.
Does your student require a special diet or have food allergies?
- If your student requires a modified diet and will eat school meals, please refer to the Steps to Request Dietary Accommodations. Forms are available for students who require medical dietary accommodations and those who cannot drink cow’s milk and need milk substitutes.
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep all FCPS students healthy, safe and ready to learn. We look forward to working with you throughout the school year.
If you have any questions, feel free to call our Public Health Nurse, Kofo Williams, RN at 703-660-2000. You can also contact Email: kwilliams3@fcps.edu.
Sincerely,
Kofo Williams, PHN
Calling All Rising Seniors: Apply for the Fairfax Global Leaders Fellowship
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and around the world? The Fairfax Global Leaders Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2027!
Students must:
- Be a Fairfax County resident or attend Fairfax County Public Schools.
- Be a rising high school senior (Class of 2027).
- Have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Before applying, please have your resume (.doc or .pdf) and high school transcript (.doc or .pdf) ready to upload. Students will also answer several short questions as part of the application.
There is no cost to apply. Students admitted to the program pay a one-time $75 administrative fee to support program expenses. The fee will be waived for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals or who are experiencing financial hardship.
To apply, complete the Global Leaders Fellowship Application Form by Tuesday, September 1, at 11:59 p.m. (You must use a personal Gmail account to apply.)
Questions? Please email apply@fairfaxleaders.com.
Study Help and Support Available to Students in Schoology
A new Schoology Study and Support Hub is available for students in Schoology. This space was developed by the FCPS Educational Technology Team with input from students. It is designed to provide essential study tools and academic support resources directly to our learners.
Students can log in to Schoology and read their Schoology announcements or watch this video on the support hub for more information.
All Your FCPS Links in One Spot
There are a lot of school and FCPS webpages to bookmark, but the FCPS mobile app serves as your central hub!
Check daily meal menus and calendars with no login required, or use one-tap quick links to launch SIS ParentVUE, Schoology, and MySchoolBucks.
Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Follow FCPS on WhatsApp
Is WhatsApp one of the ways you stay connected with family, friends, and your community? Now you can use it to stay connected with FCPS, too.
Follow the new FCPS WhatsApp Channel for helpful information and reminders throughout the school year, including important announcements, upcoming dates, tips for families, and more.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- New Student Device Requirements
- Math Textbooks
- Football Game Safety Measures
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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