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Summer is almost here!

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Summer Camp Information ☀️

Summer is closer than you think ! The family resource center has a great Summer Camp Guide to get you started. 

Tech Adventure Camp: Current Kindergarten - grade 5 students explore Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades by rotating through daily classes

Visit the Tech Adventure Camp Web page! 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy: Current grade 6 - 11 students choose their classes and dive deeper into CTE program areas, skills, and career exploration

Visit the CTE Summer Academy Web page!

Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA): A dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).

Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence.

Visit the Elementary Institute for the Arts Web page!

Camp Fairfax: Serves rising 1st through 7th graders and is held in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available. Registration opens March 17!

Visit the Camp Fairfax Web page!

 

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Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration has opened! 

Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026

Camp Location - West Springfield HS

Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels

Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend.  We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools. 


Summer Device: Laptop Checkout

Dear Parents and Guardians, To support continued learning during the summer months, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will provide digital learning resources in Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies for elementary students. Students have the option to check out an FCPS laptop for summer learning at home. Additional information regarding the available digital resources will be shared at a later time.  The deadline for checking out a laptop is June 11th.  If a laptop is checked out, it must be returned to Rolling Valley on or before July 30th.   Please be aware that families may be held financially responsible for repair or replacement costs if a device is lost, damaged due to misuse, or not returned. We encourage parents to review proper care guidelines with their students and consider protective measures to help prevent accidental damage.   Students participating in any of the following summer programs will automatically be issued a laptop from Rolling Valley ES:

  • SOAR
  • Young Scholars
  • IFTA or Tech Academy summer camps.
  • ESY (Extended School Year)
  • 6th grade students attending the CTE Summer Academy

  To check out a laptop for your student, please fill out this form and send it in to your students teacher. https://www.fcps.edu/technology-permission-forms

 


The West Springfield High School Tri-M Honor Society is excited to invite you and your children to our upcoming Tri-An-Instrument Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9:00–11:00 AM at West Springfield High School (Door 4)!

This fun, hands-on event gives children the opportunity to:

  • Try different instruments from band and orchestra
  • Explore singing and choir activities
  • Learn about the art of music in an engaging and welcoming environment
  • Meet student musicians from WSHS

Whether your child is already interested in music or simply curious to explore something new, this is a great chance to discover the joy of making music!