IMPORTANT DATES
August 20, 2026 - Open House 10:30AM - 12:30PM
August 24, 2026 - First Day of School
September 4 & 7, 2026 - Labor Day Holiday Weekend
September 9, 2026 - Back to School Night 6:00 - 8:00PM
September 11, 2026 - PTO General Membership Meeting 9:00AM
🗓️Cooper Calendar
2026-2027 School Year Calendar
COOPER MS OPEN HOUSE
TOMORROW - THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Meet Cooper Staff
- Tour the building and walk your schedule
- Join the PTO and purchase spirit wear
Please drop by anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to walk your schedule and meet your teachers. We kindly ask families to select a 30-minute window during this time to visit.
Parking available at:
Cooper Middle School (977 Balls Hill Rd.)
Holy Trinity Church (850 Balls Hill Rd.)
Please do not park at the Sharon Masonic Temple (999 Balls Hill Rd.)
Please note: Laptop distribution will happen on the first two days of school.
Student Schedules Available
Beginning Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 am, all students and parents will have access to class schedules in SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE. SIS (Student Information System) is the application to see attendance, class performance, and demographic data.
🩹Required Immunizations for Rising 7th
✅ Immunization Update for Rising 7th Graders Thank you to all families who have submitted immunization records! As we continue reviewing submissions, we appreciate your patience.
📌 If additional documentation is needed, a Cooper Middle School staff member will contact you directly. No action is needed unless you hear from us.
📣 ACTION REQUESTED: If your student is missing any immunizations in SIS and you have not already submitted documentation, please email your student’s immunization record to coopermiddleimmunizations@fcps.edu prior to the first day of school.
🩹 The most commonly missed immunizations for rising 7th graders are: • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap) • Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY)
Not Attending Cooper Next School Year?
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As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we kindly ask parents to let us know if their student will not be returning to Cooper MS for the 2026-2027 school year. If your student will not be attending, please complete the IT-110 Student Intention Form and submit it to the attendance office at CooperMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance!
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Expunge Form
Middle school offers the unique opportunity to expunge a high school credit course (HS math courses and World Language Courses). This means that there would be no record of last year’s grade on their high school transcript. Please review your child's third quarter grades and contact your child's school counselor for any questions. If you would like to start this process, here is the link to the Expunge Form.
🏫News From Cooper Clinic
The health room will be open for medication drop off the week before the first day of school at the following times:
Thursday, August 20th 8:00AM-3:00PM
Friday, August 21st 8:00AM-3:00PM
While we will accept medications during the open house, we highly encourage families to come at the other times listed above to avoid waiting in a long line. All medications must be accompanied by the correct forms which can be found here.
Please click on the following link for an important letter from our Health Office:
Parent Letter
Please click on the following link for FC Health Information:
Fairfax County Health Flyer for Parents
New Student ID Cards
New Student ID Cards Coming This Fall
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
All students at our school will need to wear their student ID cards throughout the school day. We will be handing out the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE Mobile App Launched July 28
On Tuesday, July 28, a new ParentVUE mobile app became available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months.
Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
Message from Cooper’s PTO
Cooper Spirit Wear
The Cooper Middle School PTO will be selling spirit wear at the Open House on August 20th!
Please note that the PTO T-shirts feature a different design than the shirt provided at the Pathfinder event. We will also have Cooper sweatshirts and pajama pants available for purchase.
Skip the line by preordering at https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/Spiritwear and pick up your order at the event.
Questions? Email fundraising@cooperpto.org.
PTO Support Information
Please consider supporting the Cooper Middle School PTO! Your family membership, tax-deductible donation, sponsorship, and/or volunteer time help fund programs, classroom support, teacher and staff appreciation, campus improvements, and more.
Visit https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/support to learn more about joining the PTO, donating, corporate matching, purchasing spirit wear, promoting your business with banner sponsorship opportunities, and special projects to enhance your kids' experiences at Cooper.
Throughout the school year, the PTO will also sponsor fun Spirit Events (https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/events), where participating businesses give back a portion of sales to the PTO.
Questions? Email fundraising@cooperpto.org.
After School Registration
Dear Cooper Families,
Cooper Middle School offers free after-school activities every Monday through Friday.
Whether your student wants to join sports, get help with homework, create and compete in STEM clubs, play video games, or attend special events—there is something for everyone!
Key Highlights:
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Free Programs: Running Monday–Friday*
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Bus Transportation: Available 4 days a week. *There are NO LATE BUSES on Friday; pick up/walk home only at 3:30 PM.
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Full Schedule & Details: Coming soon
Action Needed: Complete Registration Today!
Even if your student isn't sure they want to participate right away, we strongly encourage every family to complete the registration form now.
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No obligation: Registering does not require your child to attend.
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Be prepared: Completing this form ensures your student is cleared to join in on any activity, any time during the school year!
👉 Click Here to Complete the Registration Form
Thank you for helping us prepare for a fantastic school year!
Community Updates from our Family Liaison
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September 9, 2026 Military Families Welcome BBQ 5:30-7:30 pm at Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke VA 22015
FCPS invites new and returning military-connected families to celebrate the start of the 2026–27 school year at a Welcome BBQ. Families can enjoy food, activities, and an opportunity to meet and connect with other military-connected families from across FCPS. Please register by noon on August 28 at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepJVFGTrCjGvJ3xCm34JvOlndk424KTKmwbWZl-9Cbaqh2lg/viewform. For any questions, contact: militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
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FCPS- Cox Access Partnership Program for Home Internet Support (Available Now) FCPS partners with Cox Communications through the Cox Access Partnership Program (CAPP) to help eligible K-12 families receive full reimbursement for home internet service. Families must enroll in the Cox Connect2Compete internet plan for $9.95 per month and obtain a PDF confirmation of enrollment from Cox. Higher-tier Cox internet plans are not eligible for reimbursement.
- Eligibility: FCPS K-12 families enrolled in the Cox Connect2Compete internet plan. You obtain a PDF confirmation of enrollment from Cox. Cost is $9.95 per month, eligible for full reimbursement through CAPP. Once a family has enrolled, FCPS staff members can submit a reimbursement notification through the FCPS Tech Support Portal. Questions? Contact FCPS Tech Support Desk, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Mind in the Making, Offered in Spanish (Currently registering. September to October 2026) Families are invited to participate in an eight-week workshop offered in Spanish focused on the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Participants will learn why these skills are important for children's development and explore research-based, practical ways to strengthen them at home. This course will take place on eight Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon at Annandale Community Center, 7861 Heritage Dr b, Annandale, VA. Register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8F3xO5O1GLUblNK4JGFqJte7IWsoKzKveyNUj1ReAs6FjyQ/viewform.
- Upcoming Webinars (All webinars are virtual and free of charge)
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Thriving as a Special Needs Caregiver on August 26, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm. This supportive webinar is designed for parents and guardians caring for children with special needs. Participants will explore practical strategies for reducing stress, restoring balance, reconnecting with their own needs, and making meaningful changes that support both caregiver well-being and their child’s needs. Register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAGU9LFMlZ1uKXnev8xG3YuUSBHxCuOXQY9-xhsBOv8BQ5Bw/viewform.
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Starting Strong and Organized: Brain First Strategies for the New School Year on September 2, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Formed Families Forward will share strategies for supporting children and youth with neurodiversity and other learning challenges as they transition back to school. Families will learn practical approaches for strengthening organization and routines and helping children feel more prepared for the new school year. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO2x4ox5PFy2fj77omr3v4217VkQQ1xxJuRQQfF0wYYzy7-A/viewform. Live interpretation is available upon request. For questions contact FCPS Family Resource Center at frc@fcps.edu or 703-204-3941.
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Back to School: Supporting Youth and Families in Fairfax County (Available Now) The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board offers services to support youth and families as students return to school. Programs for teens and caregivers include therapy, psychiatric care, counseling, in-school clinicians, and community-based services. For more information call 703-383-8500. Walk-in services available at Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health.
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Sibling of the Exceptional Walk-N-Roll on August 29, 2026 for 10:00 am – 12:00pm at Kilmer Center School, 8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, Va 22182. This is the first annual marathon for this non-profit organization with is focus on supporting individuals with special needs and promoting inclusion in our community. It is free to attend and will be fun for everyone, it includes face painting, temporary tattoos, music, rock painting, and many more fun activities. Please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfuXmW1xQ2CroOiQaOhrbDPKlJhFA_hbCwVt-djDp-JPSu3g/viewform and support our community!
📎 Quick Links:
🌐Cooper MS Website
🧑🏫Counselor Contact Information
💳My School Bucks
🗺️ Transportation Contact
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