New Staggered Dismissal Starting Monday

Starting this Monday, we are updating our afternoon dismissal routine to a staggered schedule. This change will help streamline traffic, improve safety, and ensure a smooth exit for all students.

Here is the new dismissal timeline:

• 4:00 PM: Bicycles and Kiss & Ride
• 4:03 PM: Walkers
• As They Arrive: Bus students will continue to be dismissed as their buses arrive.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in making our end-of-day routine safer and more efficient for our school community!

Bus Pass Requests

We are pleased to share that the new bus card system for the 2026–27 school year is running smoothly, and we will begin accepting afternoon bus pass requests on Monday, October 5th!

Thank you for your patience during the initial rollout as we ensured system stability before introducing temporary travel changes.

What Families Need to Know About the New Process

To submit an afternoon bus pass request, families will need to use our new request process:

• Parent emails LAESBusPass@fcps.edu and copies the receiving parent at least one full school day in advance.
• Receiving parent replies to approve the change at least one full school day in advance.
• Office staff provides the teacher a paper bus pass to give to the student.
• The student hands the bus pass to the bus driver. 
• Messages sent to teachers, the main office, and/or the attendance line are no longer part of the bus pass process.

Reflections Arts Contest

All Louise Archer students are encouraged to participate in the Reflections Arts Contest, a National PTA Program. Students can submit original works in six different categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me” Submissions will be accepted through Friday, October 23, 2026. 

We will celebrate all Louise Archer entries and participants in a special reception in December! Learn more about this fun opportunity on the PTA website: https://louisearcherpta.org/reflections/

Superintendent's Community Conversations

Join your neighbors for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

• Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
• Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
• Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
• Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
• Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School

Registration is not required, but it helps with planning. 

Madison High School Homecoming Spirit Week!

We’re joining in on Madison High School’s Homecoming Spirit Week! As part of the Madison Pyramid, we’re excited to support our community and show our spirit alongside them October 5-9. This year’s theme is Star Wars!

Monday: Train Like a Jedi Wear your favorite sports jersey.

Tuesday: Clone Wars Match outfits with a friend.

Wednesday: Wookie Wednesday Wear animal print or something fuzzy.

Thursday: Neon Out Wear your brightest neon colors.

Friday: The Force is Red Wear red to show your Madison spirit!

We can’t wait to see our students and staff join in on the fun all week long!

Important Update from the Town of Vienna

Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation needs our help keeping community spaces safe and clean! Please note that e-bikes and e-scooters are strictly prohibited on all athletic fields, including Waters Field. Additionally, Waters Field is NOT permitted as an after-school hangout spot for students.

Recent misuse has led to safety hazards, litter, and turf damage, prompting local officials and police to increase preventive measures and lock field gates. We ask parents to discuss these rules with their students to help preserve these spaces for scheduled athletic use. Thank you for your support in keeping our community grounds safe!

Junior Warhawks Fall Dance Clinic

Open to Grades 3-8! This workshop will be held on Monday, October 12 from 9am-12:30PM. There will be an optional halftime performance on Friday, October 16th at the Varsity Football Game. 

For more information and registration scan the QR code!

Questions? Email: Madisonwarhawkdanceteam@gmail.com