A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
This has been a busy week of learning at Kilmer! Our 8th graders attended activities fairs at Marshall and Madison on Monday. This was an opportunity for our students to learn about clubs, extracurricular activities, and elective options available to them in high school.
The cast and crew of Once Upon a Mattress, Student Edition, put on an awesome performance for Kilmer students and staff after school on Wednesday. Tickets are still available for purchase for this weekend’s performances. More information can be found below. Be sure to check it out!
Our Kilmer student ambassadors and counselors have been hard at work preparing for visits from our feeder elementary schools. Beginning next week, our student leaders will give tours to rising 7th graders, who will attend Kilmer next year. This is a wonderful way to introduce our future Kilmer Cougars to our school community and all that it has to offer.
Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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Here are just a few of the Positive Referrals received by our Kilmer Cougars from staff members this week!
Connor W., Raya B., and Laila K. - You really showed who you are after Crosstown on Thursday. After a great game (and victory!), while everyone was still celebrating, I looked over and saw the three of you in the stands with me and a handful of others picking up trash and cleaning the bleachers. You weren't asked, you didn't make a big deal of it, but there you were doing the dirty work. Your actions have a significant impact, even when you don't think people are watching. Thanks for all you do!
Asher Z. - Asher has done a tremendous job as a peer helper. He has shown kindness, compassion, and understanding demonstrating strong character.
Addison F. - Thank you so much for helping our guest bring in board games for an afterschool activity.
Bethel A. - Every afternoon, Bethel gets to class early and helps hand out warm ups to all of the students. She also consistently helps to clean up after class. I appreciate her positive attitude and help so much in 7th period science!
 Upcoming Dates
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April 18 - School Musical, Once Upon a Mattress: School Edition, at 2pm and 7pm in the Kilmer MS Cafeteria
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May 1 - Music field trip to Busch Gardens
- Upcoming - SOLs
- May 6th - Reading
- May 15th - Math
- May 20th - 8th Grade Science
- FCPS School Calendar 2025-26
On Wednesday, Kilmer students were able to see Once Upon a Mattress after school as our theatre department ran their first show. The cast and crew were fantastic, and if you can, come see the musical this weekend. Performances are tonight, Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM, and tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets are available now on our ticketing website. Grab yours before they vanish like a good night’s sleep on a certain lumpy mattress!
The weather’s warming up which means lots of students are taking advantage of outdoor lunches.
Students in Ms. O’Dell’s and Ms. Drumheller’s Civics class engage in a simulation where they need to survive on a deserted island by creating products using limited resources.
8th graders attended the Activities Fair field trip to Marshall HS or Madison HS on Monday. Students learned about clubs, extracurricular activities, and elective options available to them in high school.
Students in Ms. Oliva’s and Ms. Angelova’s math classes practiced calculating sales price, tax, and tip in the Kilmer Library with Ms. Hazlin and Ms. Tempesta. Students took turns hosting stores while their classmates got to shop or visit their restaurant.
Kilmer Spring Festival - Friday, June 12
New this year - we will celebrate the end of the school year with a Spring Festival during school on Friday, June 12. All students will have the opportunity to attend - there will be field games, bounce houses, music, and more! 7th Grade students will attend in the morning. 8th Grade students will attend at lunch time and in the afternoon. To celebrate our 8th graders completing middle school, there will be food trucks with items available for purchase.
3rd Quarter Grades
3rd quarter report cards are now visible in SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE. A printed copy of report cards and Honor Roll Certificates will be sent home next week.
Algebra 1 HN SOL Prep
Attention to all Algebra 1 Honors students. Several SOL preparation sessions are being offered over the coming weeks to review critical topics. If you are aiming for a Pass/Advanced score, this supplemental review could assist you in achieving your goal. Currently, after-school sessions have the most availability. Additional information is available in the image below.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies: Complete this Google Form!
All 8th grade families received an email on March 4 with a Google Form in anticipation of the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies. Please complete this form, if you have not done so already.
Want to Make a Difference at Kilmer? Join the PTA Board!
The Kilmer Middle School PTA is looking for parents to join our board for next school year (2026-2027). We have openings for President, Secretary, and Treasurer — no prior PTA experience required. Interested? Reach out to us at KilmerPTA@gmail.com!
PTA Website
Stay up to date with news and information from the PTA by visiting the PTA website: https://kilmerpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Executive Board Contact Information
After School Activities News/Updates
Each week Ms. Kardelis will post a detailed overview of our After School Program to our website. Please visit Kilmer’s website at https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/afterschool_newsletter to find the weekly After School newsletter. If you have any questions regarding our After School Program please reach out to Kim Kardelis, After School Specialist, at kckardelis@fcps.edu.
Girls Basketball Summer Camp @ Marshall High School
- Ages: Rising 2nd-10th Graders
- Dates: July 13-17, 2026
- Time: 9 AM-3 PM
- Location: Marshall HS
- Cost: $225
- Questions: Email djsawitzky@fcps.edu
Free Math Tutoring every Monday Morning:
Every week, TJ students come to Kilmer to offer free math tutoring. This is typically on Mondays (or the first day of the week if Monday is a holiday). Join us in F123 from 7-7:30 am.
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FCPS Cares
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in each region wins a staff celebration from HR. Consider submitting an FCPS Cares to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!
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