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Important Dates to Remember
- September 4-7 - No School - Labor Day Holiday
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September 10 - Back to School Night (5:00PM - 6:30PM)
- September 18 - Fall Picture Day
- September 21 - No School - Holiday
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September 30 - Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 12:40PM)
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Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. They must notify parents and caregivers at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools do not have to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. Preschool and kindergarten students do not participate in the first lockdown drill.
By law, the first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with them about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your student before and after school lockdown drills.
Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for students, families, and staff to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
Please be patient and show grace to all of our FCPS employees as we want to ensure a successful first day, week, and year for all of our students and families.
- If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report.
- Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays.
- Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions.
- For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
- To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
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The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success by helping them build good habits!
If you or your family needs any kind of support, please reach out to the front office of your school. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
Early release Wednesdays will start later this month! Each elementary school in Fairfax County will have four of these early release days throughout the school year, and lunch will be provided. Learn more and view dates for early release Wednesdays. The school day will end at 12:40PM on Early Release Wednesdays at North Springfield ES.
- Early Release Wednesdays for North Springfield Elementary:
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
 12 in-person free sessions of Dad's Parenting Group will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm from September 8th to November 24th, 2026. Call 703-324-7720 for the registration if you are interested.
The NSES PTA is a fantastic way to get involved and connect with other Beaver families! We encourage you to join the PTA and attend meetings throughout the year. We also have a variety of volunteer opportunities available, so please reach out to nsespta@gmail.com and let them know if you're able to share your time and talents! The PTA coordinates community events as well as fundraising to support some of our most popular projects and initiatives!
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Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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Do you know a North Springfield ES or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in support of students or the community at large? If so, then click here to share your appreciation! |
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