IMPORTANT DATES
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
Important Update: Middle School Sports Physicals
Moving forward, all FCPS middle schools will require digital copies of sports physicals to be submitted through Final Forms.
This is the same system currently used by all FCPS high schools. The county is in the process of creating a Final Forms link for each middle school, and we will share your school’s link through News You Choose as soon as it is available.
For now, please hold on to all physicals. Do not submit or discard your physical paperwork until we provide the appropriate link and further instructions.
Thank you for your patience as we transition to this streamlined process!
LANGLEY SAXONS FOOTBALL YOUTH NIGHT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
6:00PM PRE-GAME FUN
6:45PM VARSITY WARM-UPS
7:00PM KICK OFF
Free entry for Youth (wear a jersey)
Free t-shirts and prizes
Concessions
ARRIVE BY 6PM TO RUN ON THE FIELD WITH THE TEAM!
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LANGLEY CREW
FIND YOUR CREW
MAKE YOUR MARK
Forge lasting friendships Become part of a championship tradition: 12 state-title seasons since 2012 No prior rowing experience required
2026 STATE CHAMPIONS
Men's Junior 8
Women's Third Varsity 8
Freshman Men's 8
UPCOMING DATES
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, 8/29 | 10 AM-Noon
Sandy Run Park and Boathouse
Meet the coaches, parents, and athletes, tour the boathouse, see the boats, and discover what it's like to row with Langley Crew.
REQUIRED SWIM TEST (PICK ONE)
Wednesday, 9/9 | 6 PM
Thursday, 9/10 | 6 PM
Langley Swim and Tennis Club (728 Live Oak Drive, McLean, VA 22101)
Students must pass one swim test before participating in Langley Crew programs.
LEARN TO ROW
9/12-11/7 (Saturday Mornings)
Sandy Run Park and Boathouse
Learn the fundamentals, build your skills, and meet future teammates.
STAY CONNECTED Visit LangleyCrew.com and subscribe to our newsletter for latest details, updates, and important dates.
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🩹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)
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.
New Student ID Cards
New Student ID Cards Coming 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
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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Welcome to Advisory 2026-27. Advisory is Block 4 for all students. During the block, students are able to learn about Cooper Culture, testing updates, Digital Citizenship activities, and watch broadcasts from our lovely Broadcast Journalism class. Over the next few weeks they are practicing for safety drills, learning how to use EHall pass, how to use an agenda, SR&R lessons, and have their first QST of the year among many other things. Please ask your children about what they are learning in Advisory! Be curious and ready to listen!
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Let’s support our school community! Langley High School students Sheel Patel (Junior), Neel Arora (Sophomore), and Amber Cao (Senior) are organizing a walkathon, Walk & Roll for Awareness for special needs, on Saturday, August 29. The event is completely free and welcomes individuals of all abilities, along with their families, friends, and community members.Registration link: https://forms.gle/DLw6UGQaJdpn9DQm6
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Date: Saturday, August 29
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Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Kilmer Center School
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Cost: Free to attend
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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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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.
- CPS Adult and Community Education Adult ESOL Fall Term
Registration is open for the Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) fall term. Scholarships are available for adults who want to strengthen their English language skills. Please check the website for more informaton and registration. https://www.fcpsace.org/info/landing/English-for-Speakers-of-Other-Languages-ESOL
📎 Quick Links:
🌐Cooper MS Website
🧑🏫Counselor Contact Information
💳My School Bucks
🗺️ Transportation Contact
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