Robinson Student Ram Blast | September 22, 2026

STUDENT RAM BLAST

Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school. 


Homecoming

Homecoming in New Orleans

September 28th - October 2nd


Homecoming T-shirt

New Orleans Themed! SEPTEMBER 21st - 30th

Homecoming T-Shirts buy on MySchoolBucks 

Order by Wednesday, 9/30 on MSB, pick up during lunches the week of  Homecoming!

Hoco tshirt

Homecoming Dance

HOCO DANCE INFO: Robinson Middle School is hosting a Night In New Orleans themed Party on Wednesday, September 30th from 3:00 – 4:30 PM in the Blue/Gold Cafeterias. 

  • Tickets are $10.00 on MySchoolBucks. There will be a DJ, dance floor, ping pong, lawn games, arts/crafts, etc. Students will not get a physical ticket. They will give their last name at the check-in table at the dance once they have purchased a ticket on MSB.
  • Concessions Available: Pizza, candy, chips and drinks CASH ONLY.
  • Late buses are available to take students home. 
  • We will be looking for parent volunteers to help, please see the FCPS Volunteer Requirement information under the flyers below to register. If you are already cleared with FCPS to volunteer and would like to help, please sign-up here! 

HOW TO BUY TICKETS:

  1. Robinson MS HOCO Dance Tickets - Available now! 

Dress Code: The dance party is right after school, so come as you are, ready to have a good time!

Hoco Dance

Homecoming - Spirit Week 

Monday, 9/28 - Mardi Gras, wear beads and feathers. 

Tuesday, 9/29 - Quiet on the Creek, pajama day. 

Wednesday, 9/30 - Blending in the Bayou, wear camo. 

Thursday, 10/1 - Glow with the flow, wear neon.

Friday, 10/2 - Moonlight on the Marsh, white out. 

Homecoming Spirit Week

FCPS Volunteer Requirements

Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.

These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care. 

We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application. 

Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.

We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.

As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more. 


World Languages Credit by Exam

FCPS WLCBE 2026

World Languages Credit by Exam
Earn world language credits for demonstrating
language proficiency in a language other than English!

About the FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam (WLCBE):
The exam assesses language proficiency in languages other than English.

Students who take the exam may earn up to three passing world language credits for levels one, two, and/or three for the language of the exam.

The credits may fulfill the world languages requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma.

The FCPS WLCBE is also an approved assessment for awarding the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Seal of Biliteracy.

The exam is offered one time per school year for the languages listed on the FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam website (see below).

A student may participate in the exam two times per language, once per year, between grades 7 through 12. In other words, students have two chances per language to earn credits by taking the exam, but may only take the exam one time per year.

Registration:
September 8 through October 16, 2026.
Late registrations will not be accepted.
See your counselor to register or for more information.

Testing Time & Location:
The WLCBE will be offered at Robinson Secondary School between November 9-20, 2026.
See your counselor for more information.

Learn more about the FCPS Credit by Exam Website:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages WLCreditExam@fcps.edu
Fairfax County Public Schools | Instructional Services | World Languages | WLCreditExam@fcps.edu

World Language

Jazz Band Auditions

The Robinson Jazz Band is a great way for experienced musicians to connect with jazz, latin, rock, and pop styles of music.

Jazz Band Auditions will take place during all RAISE periods between October 5 and October 16. Auditions are open to all students enrolled in band as a class AND non-band students who play PIANO, GUITAR, UPRIGHT BASS, or BASS GUITAR. Afterschool audition times can be scheduled as needed.

Audition music will be available in the band room beginning September 14th. Please visit the MS band room to sign up for an audition time and pick up audition materials (Room 402).

Jazz Band

Robinson ANGP Spiritwear

Check out the Robinson Spiritwear available on the Robinson ANGP website!

Buy now while supplies last! Merchandise | Robinson Secondary All Night Grad Party

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Robinson Gear

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New Year. New Gear. Same Ram Pride.  Consider this your sign to refresh your Robinson spirit wear lineup and start the school year in style.

The official Robinson Rams Spirit Wear Store is stocked and ready with ALL NEW gear!

👉 Shop now: www.robinsonramsboosters.com *Rams spirit wear is sold in-person at most major school events (e.g. Back-to-School Nights, ALL home football games, Robinson Marketplace, etc.), but you can shop anytime ONLINE!


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Get your hands on the RAMS ALL SEASON SPORTS PASS today!  All seasons. All sports. All year long.

Your pass gets you FREE admission to all regular season home games throughout the school year — and it pays for itself in as little as 8 games (significant savings over paying at the gate)!

Even better, your purchase includes membership in the Robinson Rams Athletic Booster Club (RRABC), helping provide critical support to Rams Athletics through:

-Equipment & uniforms

-Field & facility maintenance

-Student-athlete scholarships

👉 Scan the QR code or visit: https://forms.gle/3okNUwK7WeV3nrdWA

📬 All passes will be mailed to the address shared at checkout.

Questions? Email membership@robinsonathleticsboosters.com


Picture Dates

Makeup Pictures: October 8th and 9th


MS Clubs & Activities Program

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Important Program Information:

  • Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
  • Check out the 1st Quarter Calendar and Club Descriptions. Please reminder that activities are added throughout the year. 
  • If you haven't yet completed the After-School Registration Form, you must do so before your student stays after.  Take 30 seconds and complete it today so your student doesn't miss any opportunities!
  • Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. 
  • Please visit the Robinson Website for any additional information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle. 


MS Sports - Cross Country in the Fall

In addition to the After-School Program, all middle schools in Fairfax County have interscholastic sports activities. Currently we have Cross Country (starts today) in the Fall, Volleyball in the Winter, and Track & Field in the Spring. These require an additional registration and a sports physical.  

Next Steps:

For more information on FCPS Middle School Sports, go to the Student Athlete page of the FCPS website. or contact Courtney Molle, our After-School Program Specialist, at cemolle@fcps.edu.


Join The Robinson PTSO

Follow this link to access PTSO website

PTSO

Counselor Corner

Important updates and resources from the student services department.

The Student Services staff is here to help you in any way we can.  Please note that students cannot leave class or lunch to see their counselor without an appointment and a pass.  If they need assistance, we encourage them to email our Student Services staff to request an appointment.  If there is an emergency, their teacher will call the subschool office for assistance. 

7th grade counselors by student last name:

A-K – Ms. Markenson dmmarkenson@fcps.edu

L-Z Ms. Hall sshall@fcps.edu

8th  grade counselors by student last name:

A-K – Mr. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu

L-Z – Ms. Lyons jalyons@fcps.edu

School Psychologist – Emily Dietz (egdietz@fcps.edu)

School Social Worker – Kailyn Slade (krslade@fcps.edu)

Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton (maknowlton@fcps.edu)

Family Liaison - Carla Quiroga-Anello (cquirogaanel@fcps.edu)

Director of Student Services – Katy Frank (kmfrank@fcps.edu) 

Please reach out to any of us if you have any questions. 

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Quick Links & Phone Numbers

Helpful Resources


RMS Administration

Malicia Braxton: 8th Grade Assistant Principal | MYBraxton@fcps.edu

Chris Powell:     7th Grade Assistant Principal | CSPowell@fcps.edu

Carly Zook:        Special Education Assistant Principal | CJZook@fcps.edu

Katy Frank:        Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu

Courtney Molle: After-School Program Specialist | cemolle@fcps.edu