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Hello Braddock Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the first few steamy-days of summer vacation! If you’re still looking for summer activities for the kids, there are plenty of options at our schools with open spots. We also wanted to take a moment to celebrate the successes of our spring teams and two very special 5th-graders. See below for details on the camps, teams and more.
Here at the school board, our work continues. This week we had a very productive work session which covered a variety of topic areas:
- Our oversight duties include reviewing the annual audit report. Though there were a few areas that needed improvement, overall the report was very positive and showed the hard work our staff does everyday to make sure they meet and exceed standards of accountability.
- The Foundation for Applied Technical Education presented details of the hands-on program that allows students to explore careers in construction and real estate, and shared information on the latest student-built house now available for sale in Springfield.
- The Pre-K and Early Head Start Parent Policy Committee went over the progress we are making in pre-K and head start classrooms. These programs have proven records of boosting student achievement down the line.
- The Board had robust discussions on ways to improve the budget process for the next year to build support, allow for the greatest transparency, and provide a framework for stakeholders to work together.
- The next steps in the boundary review process were delineated as the Boundary Review Committee will be working over the summer to incorporate the community feedback into the next set of maps as well as weigh access to curriculum, transportation issues and more.
Over the summer, we will be sharing any new developments and keeping you up to date on school board matters. As always, if you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at braddockconstituent@fcps.edu.
All my best,
Rachna
Annandale High School is hosting multiple Summer Camps. Your child(ren) will have an incredible time with their wonderful coaches for a very affordable price!
The following sports camps are available:
- Wrestling – K-12 - July 7-11 ($120 individual/$200 sibling)
- Volleyball Camp - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - July 7-11 ($120)
- Boys & Girls Basketball - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - July 21-25 9am-3pm ($225)
- Baseball Skills Camp- Aug 11-15 5pm-7pm ($110, or $25 a session)
This form serves as your registration.Checks can be made out to "Annandale Athletic Boosters" and should be brought on the first day. Campers should be dropped off and picked up at Annandale High School, Door 10.
Fairfax High School is hosting summer sports camps for elementary and middle school students in the Fairfax Pyramid!
Camps include
- Boys Volleyball & Girls Volleyball (July 7-11)
- Girls Basketball (July 14-18) & Boys Basketball (July 21-25)
- Co-Ed Golf - New to Summer List (July 15-17)
Led by Fairfax coaches and athletes, these camps focus on skill development, confidence, and fun.
Visit:
Fairfax High Athletic Boosters Camps for full details and registration.
Lewis High School will be hosting a basketball camp for girls from July 7-11.
More information and registration here.
 Robinson Summer Math Boot Camp
Registration is now open for the 2025 Math Summer Bootcamp. Registration can be completed by clicking here.
Tuition is $100 per student and tuition assistance is available for qualifying families.
The purpose of this camp is to provide students with an opportunity to polish up on their math skills so that they can be ready to hit the ground running in the fall. Camps are available for all students registered to take Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 courses starting the Fall of 2025.
Join WSHS staff for sports camps this year for:
- High School Prep and Little League Baseball Camp | Week 1 (July 7-11)
- High School Prep and Little League Baseball Camp | Week 2 (July 14-18)
- Boys Volleyball Camp (July 14-18)
- Spartan Volleyball Camp (July 21-25)
Click here for more info.
Woodson Athletic Boosters Sports Camps place a strong emphasis on individual instruction and teaching of the basic fundamentals of various sports. Our camps will strive to provide a fun learning experience with the goal of helping each camper develop their playing abilities, skills, and knowledge of the various sports. Camps will be directed by members of the Woodson coaching staff. The camp staff will feature area college and high school players. It is the goal of our staff to provide a successful and enjoyable learning experience.
Visit https://www.woodsonsports.com/ to learn more.
NCS is pleased to offer Value In Prevention (VIP) Camp, a safe and engaging summer camp experience for middle schoolers, in July 2025.
VIP Registration will open Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6 p.m.
VIP is a five-week camp for rising seventh- and eighth-graders in Fairfax County (rising sixth graders are eligible from Glasgow MS, Holmes MS and Poe MS). VIP is designed to encourage teens to develop health and positive recreation interests and will feature a wide variety of sports, games, fitness, art and STEM activities in a safe environment. The program is led by FCPS After School and NCS Teen/Community Center staff.
Dates: July 1-31, 2025 (no camp Friday, July 4).
Cost: $100 for five weeks of camp. Scholarships are available for families who qualify.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Locations and Registration: Registration begins Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6 p.m. Please click the school name below to register for the program in your school area, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs - search: VIP.
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Carson Middle School (Serving Carson, Cooper Herndon, Hughes, Longfellow)
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Frost Middle School (Serving Frost, Irving, Lake Braddock, Robinson, South County)
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Poe Middle School (Serving Glasgow, Holmes, Jackson, Kilmer, Thoreau, Poe)
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Rocky Run Middle School (Serving Franklin, Katherine Johnson, Liberty, Rocky Run, Stone)
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Whitman Middle School (Serving Hayfield, Key, Sandburg, Twin, Whitman)
Transportation: Available from feeder middle schools and other selected stops.
Questions? Contact your middle school’s After School Program Specialist.
Click here for more info.
VHSL Class 6 Champions
Congratulations to our amazing student athletes in the following categories for winning the VHSL Class 6 Championships below!
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VHSL Class 6C Baseball Champions - West Springfield HS Spartans |
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VHSL Class 6 Girls Tennis Team - TJHSST |
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VHSL Class 6 Girls Tennis Singles/Doubles Champions
Congratulations to Avery Huang for being the champion of the singles tournament. And Congratulations to both Avery Huang and Karis Kim for winning the Doubles championship!
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 2025 ExploraVision Competition National Winners
Thank you to Logan Williams, a fifth-grade teacher at Willow Springs Elementary School, for sharing this information about two students at the school. He says, “I’m thrilled to share that two of our amazing 4th-grade students at Willow Springs, Luciana(from the Springfield District) and Scarlett (from Braddock District) (pictured below) have been named national winners in the 2025 ExploraVision competition — one of only eight teams selected from across the country! Their project, Electro-BUZZ, is an innovative response to the global pollination crisis. Using AI-powered drones fueled by solar, wind, and kinetic energy, Luciana and Scarlett created a system that mimics the behavior of bees to help pollinate crops. Their design also includes a Smart Hive that monitors environmental conditions and improves pollination efficiency. Great work!!
Best Buddies International has named the Best Buddies chapters at Glasgow Middle School and Bonnie Brae Elementary School as the Outstanding Chapter of the Year for middle and elementary schools in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
“Our staff has been thoroughly impressed with the incredible work you all have done in your chapter, the school community, and beyond. From your staff and student leadership, member involvement, and engaging events, [your school] has embodied what Best Buddies stands for — inclusion for all,” the announcements to each group said.
Best Buddies is an organization that encourages those with and without disabilities to form meaningful friendships and participate in activities together. This is the first year both Glasgow and Bonnie Brae have hosted chapters. You can read more here.
Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
Our last community meeting for the first part of Phase 2 of the comprehensive boundary review was held June 6.
As a reminder, no boundary changes have been proposed for the upcoming (2025-26) school year.
Whether you were able to attend a meeting or not, we encourage you to use the Boundary Explorer Tool to see how the initial draft scenarios may affect boundaries. Also, be sure to visit our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for information about this process. If you have a question or comment, please submit it on our website.
Summer Meals for Students
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