We are excited to welcome our newest Falcons on Monday, August 24th.

Arrival:

To begin building routines and expectations for students, we are asking that families who wish to walk their kindergarten students to school please be prepared to complete drop-off and photos at our playground entrance at door 8 and not go to their child’s classroom door. Kindergarten instructional assistants and Flint Hill staff will be available to help escort students on the short walk to their classrooms.

While we know that sending students off on their first day of school can be exciting and emotional, beginning from day one by establishing independence, routines and expectations will help all kindergarten students gain the skills they need to succeed in their new school. Also, on this big day, we want all our kindergarten teachers, instructional assistants and staff to be able to focus on greeting and welcoming students. Our kindergarten team is looking forward to welcoming parents into classrooms in many volunteer opportunities and back-to-school night in the many weeks to come.

Dismissal:

Please be sure that if your kindergarten student rides the bus, they must be met by their parent or an approved emergency contact at their bus stop. Bus drivers will not release kindergarten students to siblings or unauthorized adults. If a kindergarten student does not have someone to meet them at their bus stop, the driver will return the student to Flint Hill ES and our office staff will contact you to pick up your student from school.

Kindergarten students who are walkers must be met and will only be released to a parent or authorized adult. Siblings and other students are not allowed to receive or supervise a kindergarten student for dismissal.

PTA membership is one of the easiest ways to support everything we do at Flint Hill ES. Every membership helps us continue providing the programs, events, and resources that make our school community so special.

Membership for the 2026–27 school year is open! Click the above sign-up link and join us in making another big impact for our students, teachers, staff, and families.

Thanks to the incredible support of our FHES families, the PTA was able to invest more than $77,000 back into our school community last year! Our community's support helped fund student enrichment and field trips, classroom technology and grants, family programs, staff appreciation, and meaningful investments in our students, school spaces and resources.

Join the FHES PTA

The 2026–2027 FHES Spirit Wear Store is officially OPEN! 🎉🦅

This year’s store features new items, new colors, and updated favorites for the whole family. Our classic Falco T-shirt is back in a new, softer material, and we’re excited to offer a performance quick-dry T-shirt that’s perfect for all of our Falcon athletes, practices, games, and active days.

Plus, check out even more new gear and fresh color options throughout the store!

New gear. New colors. Same Falco pride. 💙💚

Shop now and get ready to represent Flint Hill ES all year long!

Buy Spirit Wear Here!

We will begin distributing student ID cards to all our students who ride the school bus or use FCPS transportation services during the first week of school.

ID cards and lanyards will be distributed to students by FHES teachers and staff.

Students who have student ID cards should begin tapping as they board and exit the bus. Only students who use FCPS transportation services will be provided with a student ID card at this time.

We ask for your patience! Bus drivers will begin checking in students next week and may need some extra time at each bus stop while they do this. The transportation team is working hard to minimize any potential delays.

Learn more about the bus navigation and student ID cards.

Good communication between home and school is vital to a successful school experience for each child. Questions relating to your child should be directed to the classroom teacher. All teachers have voice mail and an e-mail address. The school has a web page that links directly to each teacher’s e-mail.

Each year, FCPS produces a Handbook for its FCPS families. It contains valuable information you may need throughout the year, including calendars, services, and special programs, the instructional program, and information about starting school. Flint Hill Elementary has produced a handbook that includes some additional notes that are important for our school community.

Flint Hill Elementary Family Handbook

!According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost. 

Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Access the application and view criteria on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage

Students who were approved for free and reduced-price meals last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.