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Holmes Calendar
- Tuesday, 4/21 - Statewide Election / NO SCHOOL
- Monday, 5/25 - Memorial Day / NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, 5/26 - Teacher Workday / NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, 5/27 - Eid al-Adha / NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, 6/2, 7-8:30PM - Chorus and Orchestra Spring Concert
- Thursday, 6/4, 7-8PM - Band Spring Concert
- Friday, 6/5, 7-9PM - 8th Grade Dance
- Monday, 6/15, 8-9AM - End-of-Year Awards Ceremony
- Wednesday, 6/17 - Last Day of School / 2-Hour Early Release
Dear Holmes families,
As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
We dedicated this week to honoring our military students and staff. A highlight was Wednesday, April 15, when we celebrated "Purple Up!" day to show our appreciation for their unique contributions and sacrifices. We are honored to support our military families.
On Tuesday, April 14th, Annandale High School hosted the annual Annandale Pyramid Art Show featuring art from Annandale Terrace ES, Braddock ES, Bren Mar Park ES, Columbia ES, North Springfield ES, Weyanoke ES, Holmes MS, Poe MS, and Annandale HS. Annandale's Clausen Hall was absolutely packed from floor to ceiling with color student art. It was a great turnout of students and families.
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Sincerely,
Serena Giron
Principal
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
When was the last time you talked to your teen about fentanyl and overdose? Learn how to start an Unskippable conversation, and find resources to share with your teen on how to spot an overdose and how to respond.
All Day Absence:
- Use ParentVUE.Log in and click “Report Absence.” Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
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- Call the attendance line on 703-658-5919 and leave a message with spelling of your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and reason for absence.
OR
- Send an email to holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and reason for absence.
Partial Absence:
To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance
- Call the attendance line on 703-658-5919 and leave a message with spelling of your student's first and last names, and reason for late arrival or early dismissal.
OR
- Send an email to holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and reason for late arrival or early dismissal.
Please be mindful when requesting for your child to ride the bus with another student. For safety and verification purposes, the school requires written permission from both students’ parents before such arrangements can be approved. Permission emails should be sent to HolmesMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu first thing in the morning on the day of the request.
Handwritten notes that are dated and signed by both students' parents will also be accepted.
Please note that students will not be issued bus passes without the required written permissions from both students' parents.
If you need to pick up your student early, please do so before 1:30 p.m. to avoid interrupting the safe dismissal process. Please note that doctor’s appointments are not considered emergencies.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students.
PRINCIPAL: Serena Giron – sagiron@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: Admin, Coaches, Security, Office Staff
DIRECTOR of STUDENT SERVICES: Jess Tippins – jdtippins@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: Counselors, Math, Special Education
DEAN of STUDENTS: Cassandra Williams – cdwilliams1@fcps.edu
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Nick Hartman – ndhartman@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: Social Studies, Health & PE, World Languages
COUNSELOR: Kelly Murphy – kwmurphy@fcps.edu
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Sandra Meador – srmeador@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: Science, ESOL, Fine & Performing Arts
COUNSELOR: Karrah Dane – kdane@fcps.edu
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Megan Lister – mmlister@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: English & Reading, Career & Technology, Family Liaisons
COUNSELOR: Erika Davis – emdavis1@fcps.edu
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All Grades ESOL Level 1–2
COUNSELOR: Mariam Amarir – mamarir@fcps.edu
Blue Days
- August | 18, 20, 22, 26, 28
- September | 3, 5, 11, 15, 17, 19, 24, 26, 30
- October | 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31
- November | 6, 10, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25
- December | 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18
- January | 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 20, 22, 26, 28
- February | 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 19, 23, 25, 27
- March
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