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Weekly Update for May 15, 2026
  Cheer on our Willow Foxes this Sunday!
Our RunFit Kidz stars have been training hard all season with Coach V and Coach Tyrie, and it’s finally race time! Come out to Fairfax Corner this Sunday to cheer on our ~50 runners (and Willow the Fox!) as they join 500+ students from across the county.
The forecast is looking beautiful—let’s fill the sidelines with familiar faces to help our students cross the finish line!
 Wednesday, May 20 at 1 p.m.
Final 3 hour early release day for this school year. Students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. Please make sure PickUp Patrol is updated with your plans.
 Memorial Day, Teacher Workday,
Eid al-Adha
Memorial Day (Holiday)
Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
Teacher Workday
Tuesday, May 26, is a teacher workday. There is no school for students.
Eid al-Adha (Holiday)
Wednesday, May 27, is a holiday for Eid al-Adha, and schools and offices are closed.
 6th Grade WFCM Service Project
May 18 - June 12
Our 6th graders are learning that good citizens help their community! We are collecting donations for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to help local families in need.
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Where: Drop-off boxes in the school lobby.
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When: Every morning, May 18 through June 12.
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The 2026 Challenge: Last year we collected a record 1,500 lbs of food- let’s see if we can do it again!
Requested Items:
Food: Canned meat, fruit cups, pancake mix, cereal, oatmeal, juice, coffee, oil, flour, sugar. Toiletries: Toothpaste, shampoo, soap.
WFCM's programs are designed to serve as a critical safety net to keep individuals and families in financial crisis housed and fed while providing resources, support, compassion services, and connections to help them work toward financial stability and food security.
 WSES Farmer's Market is Open
Friday's after school for the month of May at dismissal from 4-4:30 p.m. Local and healthy from Piney Meadow Farm, AND our school garden, when possible.
BY THE BLACKTOP - CASH AND VENMO ACCEPTED
 Registration
If your child will attend Willow Springs, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible. Registration closes on June 17 (last day of school) and re-opens in mid-July.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
Summer Strings Camp July 6-17
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
SYA Sports - Register before June 1
From learning new skills to making new friends, our summer sports programs keep kids moving, engaged, and having a blast all season long. Open to all experience levels! Register now for summer- www.syasports.org
World Language Camp
Rising 5th–7th graders in the Fairfax HS Pyramid are invited to a FREE World Language Summer Camp! Discover French, Spanish, Latin, and German through hands-on activities and culture-themed fun.
Quick Details:
Space is limited—learn from FHS teachers and honor students by registering today! Open to Future Fairfax HS Students only.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/4280Iks
Students in grades 3, 4, 5, ad 6 will take the Standards of Learning (SOL)Tests in May. Visit our school's website to see the testing dates. Testing dates can be found on the Willow Springs Website's Events Page.
Monday, May 18 | 6th/7th Grade Math
Tuesday, May 19 | 5th Grade Science
Monday, June 8 | Band Concert at 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Thursday,May 21| Algebra
 May is Asian American, Pacific Islander, Jewish American and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 4-29: SOL Testing in grades 3, 4, 5, & 6
May 20: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday, 1 PM Dismissal
May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, All Schools Closed
May 26: Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
May 27: Eid Holiday, All Schools Closed
June 17: Last Day of School
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