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| February 4 and 5 |
WIDA Testing |
| February 6 at 9:45 am |
Senior Awards Assembly |
| February 11 |
Graduation at 11:00 am
NO SCHOOL for students not participating in graduation.
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| February 16 |
No School - Presidents Day |
| February 17 |
No School - Teacher Workday |
Pictured to the left are school counselors (left to right) Ms. Veenstra, Mr. Jackson, Ms. Lemus-Ortiz, and Ms. Harley. Please join us in celebrating our School Counselors, February 2-6, for School Counselor Appreciation Week! We are grateful for all they do to support the staff, students, and families of Bryant High School.
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Greetings Bryant Families!
After a week of shoveling, breaking up ice, shoveling, and breaking up more ice, our custodians have done an outstanding job of preparing Bryant high school. I cannot thank our custodial crew enough for their amazing work in such difficult conditions. Please continue to check the FCPS website for updates regarding delays and closings.
As we look to the coming week, we are preparing for our WIDA Palooza. Students who are eligible for Multilingual Learner (ML) services will participate in the WIDA assessments on February 4th and February 5th. Students will take tests on both days. At the end of the first day of testing, all students will participate in a school wide assembly where they will learn about raptors, birds, and owls organized by science teacher, Ms. LaPorta. Students not taking part in the WIDA assessments will participate in service learning and have time to complete work and/or makeup tests as needed. Please help ensure your student attend school each day so they may participate in these assessments.
Lastly, due to the school closings this week, the end of the second quarter has been changed to provide time for students to turn in work and teachers to enter grades. Please see the changes in dates below.
Updated Grading and Reporting Timelines
- End of Quarter 2: February 3
ParentVUE/StudentVUE Updates
- Grade Book and Report Card Unavailable for Viewing in ParentVUE/StudentVUE: February 3 at 4:00 p.m. through February 9 at 6:00 a.m. ParentVue and StudentVue users will regain access on February 9.
- Weekly Progress Report Emails Disabled: February 4–February 8
- Student Second Semester Schedule Visibility in ParentVUE/StudentVUE: February 3 at 4:00 p.m.
Semester and Course Transitions
Second Semester and Quarter 3 Classes Begin: February 4
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
Academic Advising
February 9-27, school counselors will meet with each student to discuss course selections for the 2026-2027 school year. Counselors will review student interests, academic goals, required courses, and work with students to ensure they have selected courses that help them stay on track to graduate. If you have any questions regarding academic advising, please contact your student’s counselor.
Grant Recipients
Congratulations to school counselors, Ms. Harley, Mr. Jackson, Ms. Lemus-Ortiz, and Ms. Veenstra! They are recipients of an Educate Fairfax Grant. By providing incentives and fostering honest conversations about why showing up matters, counselors will use these funds to help students overcome attendance challenges.
Congratulations to Dr. Waddell! She is the recipient of a Foundation for Applied Technical Education - Career and Technical Education Program Enhancement Grant.
Dr. Waddell and her students will build an outdoor playhouse for young children. They will learn floor, wall and roof systems for building a structure and also integrate specialized requests such as a storefront or shelving.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Opportunity to Apply for Student Representative to the School Board
Each year, in accordance with Policy 1802, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have the opportunity to apply for the position of Student Representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a non-voting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of students in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply and do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). The student representative shall be a resident of Fairfax County or Fairfax City and a student in FCPS.
The application involves two components. Both are required to be considered for the election.
The 2026 election will consist of two parts:
- The first part of the election is a virtual Primary Election held on April 23, 2026, using FCPS Zoom. Candidates have the option to attend this event. Candidates will be notified by email regarding the Primary Election results.
- The second part of the election is a General Election held in person on April 30, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Candidates who advanced from the Primary Election are required to attend the General Election on April 30, 2026.
Additional information and details regarding both the Primary and General Elections will be shared with candidates via email.
FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
- School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
- It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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