Rams at the National Technology Leadership Summit
We'd like to shout out Jackson, Donovan, and Surafael for their presentation at the National Technology Leadership Summit this past week.
They created an AI program that helps users analyze news articles for framing, charged language, source selection and perspectives. In this presentation they were incredibly well-prepared, clearly explaining how CivicLens addresses a key challenge: helping readers apply critical-thinking skills when consuming media. They concisely detailed their development process, shared plans for a browser extension, and outlined goals for teacher pilots, supported by a research-backed rationale for teaching critical-thinking skills through their app. They also recognized industry partners, including ISTE+ASCD, Playlab, Amazon, and OpenAI/ChatGPT, with true professionalism.
Poetry club
Poetry club is now meeting on Thursdays from 3-4pm in Mr. Keith's room, C206! Everyone is welcome, no writing experience required. It is a place to simply write in the company of others, share your poems or poems you love, or get to know other writers at Robinson
Election Day High School Student Program
The Fairfax County Office of Elections is proud to continue to offer students the opportunity to observe the electoral process in an “up close and personal” way by serving as an Election Page.
AS AN ELECTION PAGE, YOU WILL...
- Complete the required online training class and pass the quiz.
- Serve an 8-hour shift inside a Fairfax County polling place under the direct supervision of the Chief Election Officer.
- Arrive on time and remain at the polling place during your assigned shift.
- Maintain impartiality while serving--not discussing politics, candidates, or issues.
ELIGIBILITY
The Election Day High School Student program is open to students who are at least 16 years of age, enrolled in a high school social studies class, and reside in Virginia.
Important Dates
- Sept 12 – First deadline to apply. Apply by this date for the best chance to be assigned close to your home/school
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Sept 26 – Final deadline to apply
- Sept 29 – Zoom training from 5-7 p.m.
- Oct 4 – Deadline to complete training quiz
- Oct 12 – Receive your site assignment by email
- Oct 24-25 – Early voting satellite shifts available
- Nov 3 – Election Day! Shifts are available in the morning (5 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) and in the afternoon (1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
MORE INFORMATION
SERVICE LEARNING
Students that successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Office of Elections. The student will also receive 10 hours of service-learning credit. Remember to log your hours in x2VOL!
Homecoming 2026
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Theme
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“Into the Bayou”
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Spirit Days
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Monday, September 28 “Mardi Gras Monday” (Wear green, yellow, purple/ beads)
Tuesday, September 29 “Quiet on the Creek” (Wear pajamas)
Wednesday, September 30 “Blending in with the Bayou” (Wear camouflage)
Thursday, October 1 “Glow with the Flow” (Wear neon)
Friday, October 2 “Moonlight on the Marsh” (White out, wear white)
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Afternoon/Evening Activities
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Wednesday, September 30
Pickle Ball Tournament- 3:15 (tennis courts)
Wednesday, September 30
Bonfire & Movie Night- 7:00-8:45 (JV softball field)
Friday, October 2 Pep Rally- 7th Period
Homecoming Parade - 4:45
Taste of Robinson - 5:30
Football Game vs. McLean- 7:00
Saturday, October 3 Homecoming Dance- 7:00-10:00
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Homecoming tickets will be on sale for grades 9-12 during C, D, & E lunches beginning on Monday, September 22 and continuing through the end of E lunch on Friday, October 2.
Tickets will not be sold after E lunch on Friday, October 2.
Early bird ticket prices are $20 on Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23. Ticket prices are $25 after Tuesday, September 23. Tickets can be purchased in cash or My School Bucks (MSB).
To expedite verification of MSB ticket purchases, bringing a receipt of purchase is advised.
2026 Homecoming Dance Tickets
Date: October 3, 2026
Early Bird Ticket Price - Tickets purchased from 9/22/26 to 9/23/26 is $20 per attendee
Regular Ticket Price - Tickets purchased from 9/24/26 to 10/2/26 is $25 per attendee
Payment at lunch (9/22 - 10/2): Because mobile phones cannot be used bell-to-bell, any ticket sales during lunch will be cash or check only. Ticket sales end B Lunch October 2nd.
Fast pick-up: Bring a printed MSB receipt to speed up the process.
Requirements: All financial obligations must be completely cleared before you can pick up your ticket.
Direct link and QR code below. HS Homecoming Dance Tickets
 If you are a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader and have a passion for writing or reading, consider applying to National English Honor Society. Application closes on October 1st by 3pm. If you would like to attend the Interest meeting, it will be held on September 17th in Recital Hall afterschool.
Apply through this link
Interested in joining the Robinson National Art Honor Society? Come to our first meeting on Monday, 09/14/26, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in E202. Bring your ideas and learn more about upcoming projects and events!
Interested in joining our Robinson D&D Club? Come to our first meeting on Wednesday, 09/16/26, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in E202. Bring your ideas and learn more about upcoming adventures!
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
Fairfax County Public Schools | Instructional Services | World Languages | WLCreditExam@fcps.edu
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Don’t cook tonight (9/22) – Eat Five Guys on Burke Center Parkway 4PM-8PM, show this flyer or use the code FGGIVESBACK, and you will be supporting our Theatre Boosters in all that they do for Rambunctious Theatre Company!
Voter Registration Opportunity
September 23 & 24
During All Lunches
Are you 18, or will you be 18 by the November 3 General Election? You can register to vote.
16- and 17-year-olds can PREREGISTER now.
The Robinson Secondary Fall Voter Registration Drive will be held September 23 and 24 during all lunches. To register online, you will need a Virginia driver’s license or DMV-issued ID card and your Social Security number. To register using a paper application, you will need your Social Security number.
You can register or preregister to vote in Virginia if you:
- Are at least 16 years old
- Are a resident of Virginia
- Are a U.S. citizen
- Are not registered and planning to vote in another state
- Have not been declared mentally incompetent by a court of law
- If you have a felony conviction, your voting rights must have been restored
Important to know: Preregistration does not allow you to vote yet. Once you turn 18 and are eligible, your preregistration will automatically become a full voter registration.
NEXT ELECTION: November 3, 2026
What's on the Ballot
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Three Proposed Amendments to the Virginia Constitution
Fairfax County Parks and Park Facilities Bond
Fairfax County Community Health & Human Services Facilities Bond
Important Dates
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Register to Vote or Update Your Registration by October 23, 2026*
Same-day registration with a provisional ballot is available after the deadline through Election Day.
- Early in-person voting: September 18, 2026, through October 31, 2026
- Apply to have a ballot mailed to you by October 23, 2026
 Check out the Robinson Spiritwear available on the Robinson ANGP website! Buy now while supplies last!
Merchandise | Robinson Secondary All Night Grad Party
All Night Grad Party
6/7/2027
11pm-4am
Dave & Buster’s @ Fair Oaks Mall
Attention Senior of Parents: We need your help to
make the All Night Grad Party a success.
Join us for a planning committee meeting at
7pm on Thurs, 9/24 in the
meeting space at the back of the Recital Hall.
Early Bird Tickets, Senior Yard Signs and Robinson Merch available soon at www.robinsonangp.org
Contact Sherry Noud at president@robinsonangp.org with
any questions or to volunteer.
  Students - don't forget that you're encouraged to attend Afternoon Solutions every Monday in the Gold Cafeteria from 3:00pm-4:00pm to get extra help from teachers and tutors on any of your classwork. No need to sign up ahead of time.
 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!
 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
Senior Portraits: October 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th if needed - Sign up here
Makeup Pictures: October 8th and 9th
Senior Panoramic: November 4th
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Sessions
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to share our Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD) schedule early to assist with your planning.
The PSTD presentation dates for this school year are:
- October 5, 2026
- January 11, 2027
- April 12, 2027
State Requirement Details: The State of Virginia requires all 10th-grade students and a parent/guardian to attend a 90-minute traffic safety program together as part of the classroom Driver Education curriculum. Completion of this program is required before a student can receive their Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-1 card).
Students are strongly encouraged to fulfill this requirement during the quarter they are enrolled in classroom Driver Education. For the 2026–2027 school year, Driver Education will be offered during Quarters 1–3 for 10th-grade students.
Additional Resources: For more detailed information, please review the following links:
Thank you.
Best regards,
Jill Cross
JPCross@fcps.edu
Follow this link to access PTSO website
Upcoming Important Dates
- October 7th - PSAT Day
- October 12th - Student Holiday (School Planning)
- October 30th - End of Quarter 1
Helpful Resources
Student Services Department Contacts
High School Administration
Activities and Athletics
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