Mark Your Calendars!

The following is a list of our major schoolwide Student Holidays for the school year.

End of 1st Quarter - Student Holiday November 3 & 4

Veterans Day Holiday - Tuesday, November 11

Thanksgiving Holiday - Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28

Winter Break - Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2

Spring Break - Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3

Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 17

The entire 2025-2026 FCPS Calendar can be found here.

Picture Day

Get ready to smile! School picture day is coming up for your child.

This year, pictures will be taken during your student's PE block on either November 5th or 6th. A makeup day is scheduled for November 21st.

More details and order forms will be sent home soon!

News from Student Services

Student Prayer Accommodations

Wintertime is coming and with the resetting of our clocks, students who observe afternoon prayer may not make it home in time for afternoon prayer with their families. Starting on November 5th, we will be offering afternoon prayer opportunities at school before dismissal each day for students who require the accommodations. If you would like a prayer accommodation for your child during the winter months, please complete this google form. Your child will be given a pass to dismiss at 2:00 each day to use the prayer space. Please note: students who are granted a prayer accommodation will miss the last 10 minutes of instruction for their last class of the day. Additionally, the accommodation can be revoked if students do not utilize it appropriately. If a prayer accommodation is revoked, you will be contacted by your child's administrator with an explanation.

Applications for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology (TJHSST) Class of 2030

Am I Eligible to Apply?

You can apply if you meet the following criteria: ✔️ Currently in 8th grade ✔️ Enrolled in Honors Algebra I or a higher-level math course ✔️ Taking science honors and at least one other honors course (e.g., English, Civics, or identified as a Young Scholar) ✔️ Earned a 3.5 GPA or higher (7th grade + first quarter of 8th grade) ✔️ Passionate about STEM