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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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Parent Coffee
September 30
8:30 - 9:30 a.m or 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
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Dear Middle School Families,
Join us for an upcoming MS Parent Coffee on September 30 from either 8:30–9:30 a.m. or 5:15–6:15 p.m.
This is an opportunity to meet the key members of our middle school team, including our Assistant Principals, Director of Student Services, After-School Program Specialist, and Middle Years Coordinators. You’ll learn more about our MS culture and how to connect with your child around Robinson academics, activities, and overall school experience.
We hope you can join us!
October 7 PSAT/SAT School Day Information
All high schools will administer the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Standard PSAT/NMSQT and SAT school day testing requires approximately three hours to administer.
A two-hour early release is scheduled for all high school and secondary school students on PSAT/SAT Day to provide staff development or to allow teacher-directed time.
7th & 8th Grade - Students are having an instructional day and will follow the bell schedule below.
If you have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT administration or alternative activities, please contact Kim Longworth kalongworth@fcps.edu.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and hearing screening will be held on September 29th and 30th for all 7th grade students, during their health and PE class time. The purpose of screening is to identify students who need further evaluation due to difficulty seeing the screening chart or hearing the screening tones. If your child wears glasses, please be sure that contacts/glasses are at school on screening day. Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further evaluation is needed. Prompt follow-up with your health care provider is recommended as vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning.
Save the Date: Community Resource Fair!
Robinson and Lake Braddock Secondary Schools are hosting a joint Community Resource Fair on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lake Braddock SS Cafeteria (Door 15). Come explore Fairfax County resources related to health, recreation, education, and family partnerships.
For questions, contact Carla Quiroga-Anello (cquirogaanel@fcps.edu), Robinson Secondary Family Liaison.
 
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!
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:
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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!
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.
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
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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).
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
Email Treasurer@robinsonangp.org with questions!
Robinson Gear
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
Makeup Pictures: October 8th and 9th
MS Clubs & Activities Program
 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, Volleyball, and Track
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 (January), and Track & Field in the Spring. These require an additional registration and a sports physical.
Next Steps:
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- Final Forms Resources - check for the email which was sent on 9/2 to all parent emails that are in ParentVue:
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.
Follow this link to access PTSO website
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.
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
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