GMS 03/26/2026

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Spring

Mark Your Calendars!

Due to the need to accommodate polling locations at our schools and worksites for the Virginia statewide election, FCPS schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, April 21.

Friday, March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - 2 hour early release

March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break - School Closed

Monday, April 6 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday

Friday, April 10 - School Planning Day - Student Holiday 

Tuesday, April 21 - Election Day - School Closed 

The entire 2025-2026 FCPS Calendar can be found here.

Glasgow MS SOL Tutoring

Glasgow will offer after-school tutoring to help students prepare for the SOL tests in Reading, Math, and Grade 8 Science. Students will review important skills and practice test-taking strategies for each subject.

The program will run April 7 through April 30, Monday–Thursday during first session of After School Program.

Please encourage your student to sign up and participate. Families can register online the same way they sign up for other after-school programs.

Thank you for supporting your student’s success.

FCPS Purple Up

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day! 

This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military. 

FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS! 

For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.


News From After School Program

It’s hard to believe the school year is almost over! As a reminder, the last day of the after-school program will be Thursday, May 21, 2026.

If you have a rising 6th–8th grader, VIP Camp is still accepting applications. The camp will run from July 1–July 30, 2026. If you're interested, please click the link to sign up: https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-camp

For more information about VIP Camp, please click the link: https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-camp

VIP Camp (Value in Prevention)

VIP Camp is Almost Here!

We’re excited to announce that VIP Camp for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders is just around the corner!

VIP Camp Registration  

VIP Camp registration will go live tonight March 17th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Please click the link below to access our FCPS page, where you’ll find FAQs and registration information: https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-camp If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Williams at gwilliams2@fcps.edu.