 STUDENT RAM PAGE
Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.
We want to take this week to thank our teachers for the hours of dedicated service they provide to our students and community. Thank you teachers!
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
 PTSO Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Donations
On Wednesday, May 6, we are hosting a Retro/Decades-themed backyard BBQ lunch because “teaching is timeless”, catered by Natural Red BBQ.
Please look at this sign-up and consider donating drinks, baked goods, or your time. We are planning lunch for 400 people!
To make donating easier, you may drop off items on Wednesday, May 6 (the morning of the luncheon) outside Entrance 1 starting at 8:45.
Or, you may drop off in advance at any of these covered porches before 9 pm on Tuesday, May 5: (see sign up for addresses)
Thank you for helping us show our fabulous Ram staff and faculty how much we love them!
Attention, seniors, it's time to start returning your library books! We will send out notices of what you have due starting Wednesday, May 6th, and you can always check your account online through the Library catalog. Need more time with a book? Please see a Library staff member. If the book is lost or damaged, you can pay the obligation by cash/check in the Library, or online through MySchoolBucks. You can also bring in a replacement copy of the book so long as it is new. Questions? Stop by the Library or email a Library staff member. Thank you!
Congressman Walkinshaw Youth Leadership Council Applications
Congressman James R. Walkinshaw’s Youth Leadership Council provides high school students in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District with a platform to engage directly with issues impacting their communities while developing meaningful leadership and civic engagement skills. Council members will meet with a diverse group of peers from across the district to discuss issues of importance, review legislation, develop policy recommendations to present to the Congressman, and hear from leaders in government and the community. Students in grades 9 through 12 who reside in the district are eligible to apply.
Applications for the 2026 Youth Leadership Council will open on May 1 and close on June 30 at 5:00 PM.
Please confirm that you reside in and/or attend a school in the district by entering your address here. Only applicants who reside in and/or attend school in the district should apply.
Application Materials:
- High school transcript or middle school transcript (if incoming freshman)
- One letter of recommendation
- The letter should come from a teacher, counselor, or other school official.
- Applicants may submit a second, optional letter of recommendation from a community member not affiliated with their school.
- Must be submitted directly by the recommender via email to adkinson@mail.house.gov
- One-page essay explaining why you wish to be a member of the Council and what you hope to gain from this experience.
- Resume
- Signed Consent Form
- Application Form
Please fill out the application form above and upload all required documents by Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
FAQ:
- This will be a student-driven council.
- All applicants who submit complete applications will be invited to interview. Interviews will be approximately 20 minutes in length and will include a few questions, followed by an opportunity for applicants to ask questions of staff.
- One letter of recommendation must be submitted directly by the recommender via email to adkison@mail.house.gov.
- Freshmen in High School should submit 8th-grade transcripts.
- Unofficial transcripts will be accepted since all application materials must be submitted together on the application form.
- There will be 8 scheduled meetings with staff per year. Meetings on the listed dates will run from approximately 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Students will need to attend 6 of the 8 meetings to remain in good standing.
- If eligible, students can serve on the council for a maximum of two terms.
Questions:
If you have any questions, please email kris.adkison@mail.house.gov or call (703) 256-3071.
Math Summer Boot Camp
Registration for the 2026 Math Summer Boot Camp is now open. Please use this link to register your student(s).
Math Summer Boot Camp to be held Monday, August 10 to Thursday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
The purpose of this camp is to help students prepare for their upcoming math course starting in Fall 2026. This is not a jump-start course. Topics covered during the camp will be review from prior math courses. We will do our best to accommodate all registrants, but if demand exceeds capacity, preference will be given to students taking grade-level math classes (Algebra 1 for 9th grade, Geometry for 10th grade, and Algebra 2 for 11th grade) and to students enrolled in non-honors courses for School Year 2026-2027. Preference will also be given to Robinson students as this program is sponsored by the Robinson PTSO.
Your registration will be completed when BOTH of the following items have been received:
1) Completion of the Registration Form.
2) Payment of $100. Payment can only be refunded in the event we cancel the camp due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.
For questions regarding registration, please contact Mary Bowersox at MTBowersox@fcps.edu
Students who are registered may hold on to their laptops over the summer break provided they intend to return to Robinson in the Fall. If a student elects to turn in their laptop during the summer they should plan to arrive early the morning of August 10th to receive their laptop for use during the camp and the new school year.
 Graduation Announcements and Other Orders
Parents of 2026 grads, please follow this link to order graduation announcements, thank you cards, photo albums and frames, and other party decorations.
Please also note that you DO NOT have to order a cap and gown. Those will be provided through another Class of 2026 process.
Service Learning Hours
This is a reminder that if you're completing community service, you can log your hours on x2VOL and earn recognition.
x2VOL is in your Naviance account under the Careers tab
While there is not service hour requirements for graduation, seniors who wish to wear a service cord at graduation should plan to log and verify your hours by May 1st.
Are you in the Robinson Service Learning Schoology Group?
You may join using the group code: 3C6R-KTQ8-MFPFG
Food Assistance - Ram Pantry
Students and families if you need assistance with food at anytime please visit the food pantry outside of door 6 and take what you need!
Afternoon Solutions
 Students - don't forget that you're encouraged to attend Afternoon Solutions every Monday in the Gold Cafeteria from 3:00pm-4:00pm to get extra help from teachers and tutors on any of your classwork. No need to sign up ahead of time.
All Night Grad Party!
Come join us for a night of FUN as we celebrate graduation with games, prizes, great food & more!
June 11, 2026, from 11pm - 4am at Dave & Buster's, Fair Oaks Mall (this is a lock-in event; all students must stay until 4am).
Buy your ticket early to save money: $125 through March, $150 May - June.
Step 1: Buy your ticket via the website or Venmo (@ANGP-Robinson). Include student's name in the notes.
Step 2: Download and sign the waiver.
Step 3: Email the signed waiver to angprobo@gmail.com.
There are no physical tickets. Students should bring their student ID to check-in at the event.
Donations are always gratefully accepted.
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