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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

Quarter End 

Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. School will end at 1:20 p.m. for all students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday.

See the complete school year calendar.

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.

When Should Your Child Stay Home?

Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.

Students from Weyanoke and surrounding schools performed in this week’s Annandale Pyramid Honors Concert. Our Honors Chorus students joined others from elementary, middle, and high schools. Congratulations on an excellent performance!

Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.

Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs. FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs. Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.

Family Science Night

• Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

• Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

• Location - Weyanoke Gym

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, discovery and science learning! Try different hands-on activities related to science, technology, engineering and math! 

Brought to you by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation!

Click the video below to learn more about this event.

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 at 703-813-5400.

Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students

School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff. 

The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical. 

Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.

Strategies for Better Sleep Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.  This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.