STUDENT RAM BLAST

Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school. 

See the complete school year calendar.

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!

8th Grade Dance - A Night in Paris

• Friday, May 15th from 7-9pm
• Tickets sold ONLY on MySchoolBucks for $20
• Sold until Wednesday, May 13^th at 11:59pm
• Buy your ticket here 

Dance Dress/Shirt Donations

• Formal Dress/Shirt Donation
• Collecting dresses or dress shirts/pants
• Drop off in subschool 7 & 8 offices
• Event after school on Wednesday May 6th

PTSO Support Opportunities

Donations and Volunteers for Teachers Appreciation Lunch!

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!

ROBINSON FOOTBALL
2026 YOUTH CAMP & COMBINE JUNE 19 - 20

• Dates: June 19–20
• Location: Robinson Secondary School
• Schedule:
  • June 19: Check-in at 5:30 PM, camp runs until 8:00 PM
  • June 20: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration & Cost:

• Online registration: $40
• Walk-up registration: $40
• 9th grade registration: $40
• Open to all grades

What to Expect:

• Training with Rams players and coaches
• Guest speakers
• Camp shirt and photo
• Activities include ice cream, pizza, games, speed, strength, and agility demos

Contact Info:

• Email: gpannoni@fcps.edu

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.

Math Summer Boot Camp

Registration for the 2026 Math Summer Boot Camp is now open.  Please use the link provided 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.

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.

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Yearbooks are available for purchase at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com using the school codes:

HIGH SCHOOL-5072 

MIDDLE SCHOOL-5050

Prices will increase after the December 31st presale date. Guarantee you get a book and get the best price by ordering today!

MS Clubs & Activities Program

After-School Activities

Important Program Information:

• Late buses run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and depart Robinson around 4:45 PM. 
• Check out the 4th Quarter Calendar and Club Descriptions. Please reminder that activities are added throughout the year. 
• ALL families must complete the After-School Consent Form (via the Parent Digital Consent System). Students cannot stay after until this is submitted. Almost all of our Robinson students will stay after at some point this year, so please make sure the form is completed ASAP so your student has the flexibility to participate.
• Students will sign up on their grade level Schoology each late bus day they wish to attend. 
• Review this general After-School Information.

For questions regarding the After-School program, please email Courtney Molle. 

Activity Flyers

Anime Club: Anime Club will begin on Wednesday, April 15th in Room A221 after-school.

Rubik's Cube Club: Rubik's Cube Club will begin on Thursday, April 9th in Room D217. Students can sign up on the morning Schoology post to join the fun. It will run on Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Fly Fishing: Fly Fishing began on Wednesday, March 11, and meets every Wednesday from 3:00–4:30 PM in Room A204.

Color Guard - Color Guard starts on Monday, February 2nd after-school. Please meet in the Main Hall in front of the Middle School. 

Quizbowl meets on Mondays after-school in Room A203. If you like facts and trivia then Quizbowl is for you! Questions?! Email: Mrs. Glotfelty at slglotfelty1@fcps.edu.

Japanes Language and Culture Club meets on Wednesdays after-school in Room A207. Stay after and learn some Japanese and have fun talking about Japanese Culture. Join the Schoology Group - 5CJT-B957-PQB6H. For questions about Japanese Club please contact Mr. Irwin at btirwin@fcps.edu.

Dungeons & Dragons meets on Mondays after-school in the Blue Cafeteria. For questions about Dungeons and Dragons please reach out to Mr. Calamito at nfcalamito@fcps.edu. 

Middle School Mappers meets on GOLD Thursdays in room E106a with Mr. Webster. During each session, learn a new technology for determining where you are and where other things are relative to you. 

• Build custom apps, maps, and dashboards to communicate. 
• Collect data using apps, imagery, and potentially using a drone!
• Print a 3D map!
• Geocaching and orienteering activities. 
• Connects great to many classes students will take in High School!

Would you like to learn how to craft a winning argument? Are you interested in learning about the legal profession? Do you like storytelling and public speaking? Join Mock Trial Club hosted by Ms. O'Brien and Ms. Hauser! Mock Trial club meets every Thursday from 3:00 - 4:30 in D-101. Contact Ms. O'Brien if you have any questions! 

Strategy Board Games club meets on Wednesdays after-school and is sponsored by the Appian Board Game Club. Learn new games, play old classics, make new friends, and participate in tournaments! Email Contact: JRBurns@fcps.edu.

Homework Club meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after-school. Spaces are limited in Homework Club so make sure you sign up on the morning Schoology post to attend. 

Join The Robinson PTSO

Follow this link to access PTSO website

Counselor Corner

Important updates and resources from the student services department.

The Student Services staff is here to help you in any way we can.  Please note that students cannot leave class or lunch to see their counselor without an appointment and a pass.  If they need assistance, we encourage them to email our Student Services staff to request an appointment.  If there is an emergency, their teacher will call the subschool office for assistance. 

7^th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Mr. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu

Le-Z – Ms. Lyons jalyons@fcps.edu

8^th grade counselors by student last name:

A-La – Ms. Kirwan skirwan1@fcps.edu

Le-Z – Ms. Hall sshall@fcps.edu

School Psychologist – Emily Dietz (egdietz@fcps.edu)

School Social Worker – Kailyn Slade (krslade@fcps.edu)