A Message from our Administrators
Dear Families,
We had such a wonderful time at our STEAM Fair and truly enjoyed seeing the creativity, curiosity, and dedication our students brought to their science fair projects. It was inspiring to celebrate their hard work and watch them share their learning with such pride. Thank you for your support in helping make this experience so meaningful!
As a reminder, there will be no school tomorrow. Please also mark your calendars that next Friday, March 27th, is the end of the quarter and will be a two early release day.
We appreciate your partnership and all you do to support our students each day!
Warmly,
Keieownna Hightower, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendar
March 20th--No School (Eid al-Fitr)
March 27th--2-hour Early Release
April 20th--Spring Pictures
April 21st--No School
April 22nd--3-hour Early Release
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2026 Family Engagement Survey
Do you have 10 minutes before March 23?
FCPS families, your feedback helps us understand what is going well in your child's school and where we can improve. Take 10 minutes to complete the Family Engagement Survey today. It is available in many languages, if you need a paper copy, please email Cynthia Youssef at cyoussef@fcps.edu. Your responses are confidential.
Complete the survey today: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2026
SOL Dates
Hello families,
As we progress towards the end of the school year it is time to start thinking about Standards of Learning(SOL) testing. This year, we will complete our SOL tests on the following dates, shown in the table below. Makeups and student retakes will be determined after the initial testing dates are completed. To best support your students, please make sure that they are well rested and fed on the morning of their testing day. Thank you everyone and have a great weekend.
| Grade |
Assessment |
Date |
| 3 |
Reading |
5/5 |
| 3 |
Math |
5/12 |
| 4 |
Reading |
5/5 |
| 4 |
Math |
5/12 |
| 5 |
Reading |
5/5 |
| 5 |
Math |
5/12 |
| 5 |
Science |
4/28 |
| 6 |
Reading |
5/5 |
| 6 |
Math |
5/12 |
Chorus Concert
When: Wednesday, March 25th
Student Arrival: 6:00pm via Door #7 into gym
Family Arrival: 6:30pm via Door #8
Student Attire: Jeans or dark pants with a solid blue or green shirt, limited logos preferred.
Military Family Field Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026
FCPS invites all military-connected families with FCPS students to a special field day to honor our military-connected children.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and community at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.
Enjoy field day games and crafts at the football and track stadium. Food and beverages will be available for purchase to support various FCPS school clubs and organizations. This is a great opportunity to connect with other military families across the division!
To RSVP, please complete this Google form by Friday, March 27, 2026.
April 21 Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election.
Yearbooks for Sale
To order a yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year visit www.strawbridge.net and use the online code: YB33201. The cost is $13.00. Orders will be accepted until 4/10/2026--order yours today!
NEW Visitor Check-in System - Raptor Safe App Setup
Hunt Valley ES has a NEW Visitor Check-in System beginning this week. Downloading and registering on the Raptor Safe App is not required, you can still use your driver’s license in the building, but this is faster.
What is Raptor Safe?
Raptor Safe is a free mobile app designed to make school visits and student dismissals both faster and more secure. By using the app, you can create a Raptor Passport, which allows you to check in at the school entrance by simply scanning a QR code. A new QR code is generated each time so no screenshots.
A few notes for registration in the app: no code is needed so skip that step and foreign id's and passports can be used (as long as they are in English).
Setting Up Your Account
Getting started is straightforward. Here is the play-by-play:
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Download: Search for "Raptor Safe" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Verification: To keep the community safe, the app will ask you to scan your driver’s license and take a live selfie to verify your identity.
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Privacy: Don't worry about that selfie—it is used only for the initial verification and is not stored in the app.
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Stored Info: The app only keeps necessary details like your name, date of birth, the photo from your ID, and the last four digits of your license or passport.
Quick Tips for Users
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No Passwords to Memorize: The app uses your mobile phone number to log you in. You’ll receive a one-time code via text each time you need to access your account.
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Need Help?: If you run into any technical snags, you can find troubleshooting guides at raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/.
Raptor Safe FAQ Sheet
Volleyball Camp
Spring Cheer Camp
i9Sports Registration
CTE Summer Enrichment
2026 CTE Summer Enrichment – Registration Now Open!
Create | Explore | Learn
The CTE Office is offering two exciting summer camps:
Tech Adventure Camp (K–5)
Students explore CTE program areas including Business/Marketing, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health & Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.
Weekly themes:
- July 6–10: Mission to Mars
- July 13–17: Deep Sea Discoveries
- July 20–24: Let It Shine!
- July 27–31: Passport to Professions
Learn more or register: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC
CTE Summer Academy (Grades 6–11)
Students choose four classes each week to explore CTE program areas, build skills, and discover career pathways. No prior experience required.
Class options and schedules available online.
Program Details
- 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Early drop-off & aftercare available)
- Location: Robinson SS
- Transportation from select FCPS schools
- Cost: $300 per week (Tuition assistance available for students receiving Free & Reduced Meals)
- Dates: July 6–31 (four one-week sessions)
All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC. For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS!
Click here to register!
Early Release Wednesdays
⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Did Your Student Get a New Phone or Device?
For a distraction-free start to the New Year, please remind your student about FCPS' policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office.
Having lunch with your student
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
-Bring valid ID to check in the office
-Sign up using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AF2EA6FECF8-51771041-lunch#/
-You may bring a homemade lunch, or you may purchase a lunch from the cafeteria for $5.00 (cash only)
-No fast food or treats are allowed in the cafeteria
-No siblings
-No pictures
Please help with clean up when you are done.
Thank you!
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