Key Middle School Families

Important Dates: 

Feb 02: Beginning of 3rd Quarter - Students Return (Weather Permitting)

Feb 16: President's Day (No School)

Feb 17: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

Feb 18: Ash Wednesday - Start of Lent

Feb 18: Beginning of Ramadan

February:

• Black History Month
• American Heart Month
• National Cancer Prevention Month
• Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month

Let's all be kind to one another.

Black History Month Display

Thank you to our wonderful student leaders for their contribution to the Black History Month display.

Counselor Appreciation Week

Thank you to our wonderful counselors for all of the care they provide to our students. You are truly appreciated and our school community is fortunate to have you.

Ramadan and Meal Kits

Ramadan - February 18 - March 19, 2026

Friday, February 28 marks the beginning of Ramadan, a month that is observed by a large number of students, families, and staff in the Key community.

In alignment with FCPS regulations and expectations, Key MS ensures that students and staff of all religious backgrounds have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school building. Students whose religious beliefs require them to pray at a specific time that coincides with instructional time can be accommodated with written parental permission. 

To provide permission for your child, please complete this Google form. If you cannot access the form, please reach out to your child’s counselor to get a paper copy of the form.

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:

• February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
• February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
• February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
• March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
• March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Meal Kits for Fasting Students 

From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:

• Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day. 
• Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
• Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.

Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800. 

• Comidas para Estudiantes que Están en AyunoEntre el 18 de febrero y el 19 de marzo, aquellos estudiantes que estén observando ayuno durante el día podrán llevar a casa las comida escolares. Estas comidas incluyen un desayuno y un almuerzo que pueden comer una vez que el día termine.

Las familias deben llenar una solicitud cada semana, por cada estudiante para quien pidan estas comidas. La primera fecha límite para llenarla es el miércoles 11 de febrero, la cual cubre la semana del 16 de febrero.

• Costo: Las comidas cuestan lo mismo que se cobra en un día normal de clases. 
• Recolección: Los estudiantes deben recoger las comidas al final del día de clases.
• Menú: Las comidas incluyen alimentos que son fáciles de recalentar en casa.

Visité la página web de Alimentación y Nutrición para que encuentre las planillas de solicitud, conozca las fechas topes para enviarlas y halle más información. Por favor, si tiene preguntas, contacte a la Oficina de los Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición escribiendo a la dirección FCPSFNS@fcps.edu o llamando al 703-813-4800.

Key MS Sports Information Attention Parents!! If you would like your student to participate in Middle School Track, your student must be registered through the MS Sports Registration Link for Spring 2026.   MS Sports Registration Link for Spring 2026. Again, as always, students are not allowed to practice with the school until all of the initial Big 3 steps below are complete and correctly submitted. Online Registration- filled in by the family for each student.  (siblings completed separately for everything) PPE- NEW Forms- Families need to turn in at least pages 1,2,3.       ANY physical done on or after July 1st, 2025, must be on the NEW forms.  Old forms dated before July 1st, 2025, will not be accepted    (Additional information and guidance here.  Please read) Emergency Care Form- Same form.  No Changes.  Fresh form must be completed for every student- every season.

Key MS Multicultural Night Info

Celebrate Our School’s Cultural Diversity at Key Middle School! 

When: March 25th. From 6-8 pm at Key Middle School

Join us for a Multicultural Night, an exciting evening where students, families, and staff come together to explore and celebrate cultures from around the world. Enjoy a vibrant experience featuring cultural booths, food, arts and crafts, music, and live performances and more that reflect the richness of our school community.

We encourage everyone to participate. This event is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to learn about one another, build connections, and celebrate what makes our community unique. Families are welcome to represent their country, state, heritage, or cultural background.

Four Ways to Participate: Use the QR code on the flyer or the participant sign-up form below.

Cultural Booth: Host or participate in a booth that showcases an aspect of your culture, such as traditions, clothing, history, food, or customs.

Cultural Food/Dish: Share a traditional dish or snack that represents your culture.

Art & Craft Workshops: Lead a hands-on workshop featuring cultural arts and crafts such as origami, henna-inspired art, cultural heritage art or other creative ideas.

Performance & Demonstration: Share your culture through music, dance, storytelling, poetry, or other live demonstrations. Students, families, and staff are all welcome to participate.

Deadline to register: March 1st, 2026

If you would like to host a booth, provide food, lead a workshop, or participate in a performance, please sign up by answering the questions in the attached form. All questions are required; However, if a question does not apply to you, please select, or enter “N/A".

Participation Sign-Up Form

https://forms.gle/id1BXYWo4s2VUgc7A

Thank you for making this event a memorable experience! We can’t wait to celebrate the diversity, creativity, and unity of the Key Middle School community together!

Cell Phone Policy Reminder Help Keep Key MS Phone-Free! Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool. FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.  If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at (703) 313-3900.  ¡Ayúdenos a Mantener Key MS Libre de Celulares! Por favor, recuérdale a su estudiante que los teléfonos celulares y dispositivos personales (como airpods, earbuds, audífonos, u otros aparatos conectados a internet) deben estar apagados y guardados durante todo el día de clases (del timbre de entrada hasta el de salida). Los teléfonos celulares tampoco están permitidos para ser usados como herramienta instruccional. La política de FCPS sobre teléfonos celulares ayuda a los estudiantes a mantenerse enfocados, seguros e involucrados en la escuela. Visite nuestra página web de la política sobre teléfonos celulares para que encuentre más información y respuestas a las preguntas comunes, incluyendo también las consecuencias a las violaciones a la política sobre teléfonos celulares, las excepciones dadas a estudiantes que tengan alguna enfermedad o que estén en planes IEP/504, y más.  Si necesita contactar a su estudiante durante el día de clases, por favor llame a nuestra oficina principal al (703) 313-3900.

2026 CTE Summer Academy

CTE (Career and Technical Education) Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration.

Students choose 4 classes each week they participate and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills.

• Eligibility: Current 6 to 11 graders
• Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm* *Early drop off begins at 7:30 am; after care ends at 5 pm

New to 2026! We’re offering after care!

• Location - Robinson SS
• Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
• Cost - $300 per week Back for 2026 programs, we will be offering tuition assistance. More information on our webpages.
• Dates -

1. Week 1: July 6 - 10

1. Week 2: July 13 - 17

1. Week 3: July 20 - 24

1. Week 4: July 27 - 31

New to 2026! We’re offering a 4th week of our programs!

• Different weekly offerings; weekly themes and class offerings can be found on our webpages!

Students will choose four (4) classes each week to build their own specialized summer learning program. Courses are available in all CTE program areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical, Marketing, Technology and Engineering, and Trade and Industrial.

Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content. 

For the list and schedule of classes being offered, please visit our webpage!

Registration is open from February 2 to June 5, 2026.

Students can register online by visiting the CTE Summer Academy webpage and clicking on the register button.

Visit the CTE Summer Academy webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information!

For questions, please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu

FCPS App

• More News and Updates on-the-Go With the FCPS AppGone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here’s how it makes life easier:

• Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events.
• No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly. There’s no password to remember, and no login is required.
• Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates including weather announcements.
• Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.

To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app or download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.  

School Attendance

Digital Consent Form

✅ Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School ResourcesFamilies can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Opt your child in or out of a variety of online educational tools and choose how student information is managed. 

Please visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage today to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool

✅ Recuerde Completar los Formularios de Permiso para los Recursos EscolaresLas familias pueden fácilmente darles permiso a sus niños para que tengan acceso a una variedad de recursos usando el sistema “Parent Digital Consent” o sistema Digital de Consentimiento Parental. Allí usted puede decidir si su hijo participa (opt. in) o no en varias herramientas educativas en línea y también elegir cómo se maneja la información de los estudiantes. 

Visite la página web “Parent Digital Consent” para que puedan acceder al sistema. Mire este video para  ver cómo usar esta herramienta.

SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Need to Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Don’t forget your back-to-school forms and checklists! Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account for your family and log in to find important forms and updates. 

If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.