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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
See the complete school year calendar.
Empowering Students In And Out Of The Classroom
Follow this link to learn more about our very own Paul Arena and the amazing work he does for so many of our students here at Robinson.
8th Grade Dance - A Night in Paris
- Friday, May 15th from 7-9pm
- Tickets sold ONLY on MySchoolBucks for $20
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
 Thank you to those who have already signed up for the opportunity (back in March) to earn service hours by volunteering for the Speech and Debate Nationals that will be taking place in Washington, DC at the convention center and surrounding hotels over Memorial Day Weekend (May 22 - 24, 2026).
The opportunity for more volunteers to sign up has become available. If you missed out the first time, please take advantage now and fill out the registration form no later than Thursday, April 30, 2026.
REGISTRATION LINK
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.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS StudentsFCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
PTSO Support Opportunities
We have a couple more opportunities to support and encourage our awesome teachers and staff!
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As you know, there is a lot of Professional Development and staff learning programs that our staff and faculty have to complete. We would like to offer some fun incentives for those who are participating. Thank you to the School-Based Technology Team for partnering with us!
Please sign up for the giftcard you want to purchase. It is important that you sign up and let us know to faciliate planning. Questions? kathyrparedes@yahoo.com)
Thank you so much for your support!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9A728ABF5C16-63198540-gift
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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!
All Night Grade Party Silent Auction
The all night grad party team is excited to be offering a silent auction full of amazing experiences.
Gift baskets, graduation tickets, restaurants, dance classes, academic tutoring, date night experiences, health and wellness packages, and more!
100% of the proceeds will support the all night grad party event and help fund the senior scholarship fund so all students can attend!
Auction will start Friday, April 24 and continue through Sunday, May 3.
Don’t miss this!
https://charityauctions.com/event/auction/1344
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Sara at sara.r.mitcho@gmail.com.
Thank you so much for supporting our seniors!
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.
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
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.
7th grade counselors by student last name:
A-La – Mr. Herendeen neherendeen@fcps.edu
Le-Z – Ms. Lyons jalyons@fcps.edu
8th 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)
Registrar and Student Information Assistant – Melanie Knowlton (maknowlton@fcps.edu)
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