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Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Division Closed
Monday, January 19 - Orthodox Epiphany
Wednesday, January 28 - 2 Hour Early Release and End of 2nd Quarter
Thursday, January 29 - Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
Friday, January 30 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
Monday, February 16 - Presidents' Day - Division Closed
Tuesday, February 17 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
Wednesday, February 18 - First Full Day of Ramadan (begins at sundown)
The entire 2025-2026 FCPS Calendar can be found here.
The Annual Glasgow Middle School Spelling Bee is Back!!!
The Spelling Bee contest is an educational outreach program associated with the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. and coordinated by one of our Glasgow MS parent, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.
All students interested in participating in the Glasgow Middle School Spelling Bee should complete the GlasgowMS 2026 Spelling Bee Interest Form. by Friday, January 23, 2026. The Spelling Bee competition at Glasgow Middle School is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:00 pm. in the Lecture Hall.
The winner of the Glasgow MS competition will participate in the Fairfax County Regional Spelling Bee Competition scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
Again, if your student is interested in participating in the Spelling Bee, please complete the interest form located at GlasgowMS 2026 Spelling Bee Interest Form.
Link to study materials - 2026 Spelling Bee Study guides
We look forward to having your student participate and we thank you for your support in making your student’s school experience a success at Glasgow Middle School.
We appreciate your continued support in ensuring students arrive at school on time each day. A timely arrival gives students time to get breakfast and be prepared to start learning. It supports a smooth start to the school day for all. The car line opens at 7:00 a.m. for parent drop-off. Based on our observations, the least busy and most efficient drop-off window is between 7:10 and 7:20 a.m. We strongly encourage families to plan arrival during this time whenever possible to ensure they are in class ready to learn at 7:30.
Please note that students are expected to be in their class at 7:30. Students who arrive after 7:30 a.m. will be marked unexcused tardy. Chronic tardiness can impact instructional time and student success, so we appreciate your partnership in helping students arrive on time each day. Thank you for your cooperation and support in prioritizing punctual attendance. If you have questions or need assistance related to arrival procedures, please contact the school office.
Falls Church HS Curriculum Night - January 15th 6:15-8:00pm
For those attending Falls Church High School next school year, we wanted to share with you the first big event to begin the academic advising season will be curriculum night. The event will be held in person, hosted by the Principal, Director of Student Services and department representatives.
Who: Students, Parents & Caregivers of 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th graders that will be attending FCHS in the Fall of 2026. We are also planning specialized sessions for Multilingual Learners (formally ESOL), Literacy courses, Advanced Academics (Honors, AP, & DE), and Math pathways.
When: January 15, 2026, 6:15pm presentation in the auditorium, 7:00pm course & elective fair
Where: Falls Church High School Auditorium (Door 1 & 14)
What: Curriculum night is a presentation to families regarding course selection information, diploma requirements, Academy opportunities and curriculum information. Falls Church Academy Open House will be occurring the same evening. See the FCPS site for all Academy Open House information.
Why: Your child will be selecting his/her/their courses for the next school year, this presentation offers lots of information on making the best choices for a successful school year.
Annandale High School Rising 9th Grade Open House
Annandale counselors will be visiting Glasgow on Friday, January 16th to meet with the rising ninth grade students attending Annandale High School next year. During this time, counselors will be providing students with a lesson and starting the process of choosing their courses for their freshman year. Please check here to see more information about the academic advising timeline for students attending Annandale High School. Additionally, there will be a Rising 9th Grade Orientation taking place next week on Wednesday, January 14th from 6-8. Please see the attached flyer for more information
Justice High School Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night - February 12th
For current 8th grader Parent/Legal Guardians and Students who will be coming to Justice High School in the Upcoming School Year 2026-2027 from 5:30-8:30pm.
- 5:30-6:20pm - Optional Electives Fair - Cafeteria
- Opportunity to hear from teachers and current students about different elective courses available for 9th grade students
- 6:30pm - Welcome - Auditorium
- 6:40pm - Core Subject Rotations Begin
- Participants will be divided up into four groups to rotate between English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Learn about the different course options for 9th graders in each subject. All participants will have a chance to hear about each subject area regardless of which group they are placed in!
In case of Inclement Weather, the rescheduled date will be Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5:30-8:30pm - same schedule as
Rising 7th and 8th Academic Advising Caregiver Coffee
Course Selection for the 2026-2027 school year has started! Rising 7th and 8th grade students received 2 lessons from school counselors about course options for the next school year. The School Counseling Team will be hosting a Caregiver Coffee on Tuesday, January 27th from 6-7pm to give an overview of course options to families and answer any questions about the course selection process. Please mark your calendars! This event is for students who will be in 7th or 8th grade next school year and their families. All Rising 7th and 8th grade students will meet one on one with their school counselor to make their course selections starting in Quarter 3. If you plan to attend please fill out this form for planning purposes.
The Debate Club is off to a great start! We held our first two sessions this week on Tuesday and Thursday, and students are already engaging in thoughtful discussions and building their debate skills.
If your student is interested in joining the Debate Club, please encourage them to sign up. We would love to welcome new members!
Thank you for your continued support.
After-School Closing:
Due to the holiday on Monday, January 19th, the after-school program will not meet on Friday, January 16th, 2026.
Thank you for your understanding. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
As a reminder, please discuss after-school plans with your student(s). If your student plans to stay after school for any reason, they must sign up using the After-School Registration Form.
Sign-ups for after school take place between 10:40 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation and support
We would like to share an important update regarding the school health room. Recently, we have seen a significant increase in the number of students visiting the health room throughout the school day.
While we are always here to support students who are feeling unwell or injured, many visits are for minor concerns that can often be managed at home or in the classroom. The increased volume has made it challenging to ensure timely care for students.
To help us best support all students, we ask for your partnership in the following ways:
- Please remind your child to visit the health room only when they are truly feeling ill or have an injury that requires attention.
- Talk with your child about recognizing the difference between minor discomforts (such as mild tiredness or temporary aches) and symptoms that require medical care.
- Ensure your child arrives at school well-rested, hydrated, and having eaten breakfast when possible. This includes stomach discomfort and irritation after eating spicy snacks (such as spicy chips).
- If your child is feeling unwell before school, we encourage keeping them home to rest.
Our goal is to keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn while ensuring the health room remains available for those who need it most. We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the school health room at 703-813-8710.
January VIRTUAL PTA Meeting: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm
Here is the link:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92409376151?pwd=2bb3JYEpsVVb0oAFDR7ahdsEemkmWx.1&from=addon
Glasgow MS PTA needs you! We believe that together, we an make every child's potential a reality-but we need more believers like YOU. Please join the PTA!
Email us at: Glasgowpta.va@gmail.com if you have any questions; if you would like to be a volunteer for our events; or to help in any way!
PTA Silent Auction
The Glasgow Middle School PTA will host its annual online Silent Auction from March 2–8, 2026. This is our primary fundraiser of the year, and all are welcome to participate. Proceeds support classroom materials, technology, educational programs, and special initiatives for our school community.
We are seeking donations including services or lessons (music, art, cooking, fitness, home maintenance, salon services), experiences (tickets, boat rides, private dinners, vacation rentals), memorabilia, or any other creative ideas.
All donations are tax-deductible, and participating businesses will be recognized across our marketing and auction site. We kindly ask for donations by February 10 to allow time for organizing and posting items. Pickup or drop-off can be arranged at your convenience.
Thank you for supporting our school!
Justice will be hosting a youth night on Wednesday, January 14th! We are playing a Varsity Doubleheader that night and would love to have as many pyramid families and staff attend as possible. I have attached an image that can be used to share with your communities in any upcoming newsletters if you are so inclined. We would really appreciate the support! We will also have some feeder students playing scrimmages at halftime with their ABGC teams.
All students’ 8th grade and under will have free entry when they arrive & attend WITH a paying adult. Entry is $7 for adults.
We are more than happy to offer any staff free entry – contact Brian Garvey at bdgarvey@fcps.edu to be added to the VIP List. Your names will already be on it! | 