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 Mark Your Calendars!
Due to the need to accommodate polling locations at our schools and worksites for the Virginia statewide election, FCPS schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, April 21.
Tuesday, April 21 - Election Day - School Closed
The entire 2025-2026 FCPS Calendar can be found here.
Wednesday, April 29 - Science SOL
Wednesday, May 06 - Reading SOL
Wednesday, May 13 - Math SOL
Come and Join Glasgow Theatre Group for our Spring Musical 2026 “BeetleJuice Jr”
Show Dates and Times:
April 24th @ 7:00 PM (Doors Open @6:45 PM)
April 25th @ 2:00 PM (Doors Open @1:45 PM)
April 25th @6:00 PM (Doors Open @5:45 PM)
Tickets are $8.00/ Children 5 and under are free
Concessions will be sold during intermission.
Virtual PTA Meeting
TODAY Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00pm.
Zoom link:https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/s/95181880604
Please plan to attend!
The Glasgow PTA is excited to invite you to our Be Internet Awesome program on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00pm at Glasgow Middle School, sponsored by Google and YouTube.
During this digital education event, parents and caregivers will have the chance to:
- Learn about how to keep their families smart, alert, strong, kind and brave online.
- Explore the Be Internet Awesome Family Guide and Google’s Family Link app.
- Engage with their peers to discuss their families’ online experiences and solutions.
The Glasgow PTA will provide pizza and childcare. More information, including the registration link, will be forthcoming, but we wanted you to SAVE THE DATE AND TIME! We are very excited to host this important event and hope to see you there!
Glasgow will offer after-school tutoring to help students prepare for the SOL tests in Reading, Math, and Grade 8 Science. Students will review important skills and practice test-taking strategies for each subject.
The program will run April 7 through April 30, Monday–Thursday during first session of After School Program.
Please encourage your student to sign up and participate. Families can register online the same way they sign up for other after-school programs.
Thank you for supporting your student’s success.
Would you like your child to build fundamental skills based on Scholarship, Service, Character, Leadership, and Citizenship? If so, the Glasgow Chapter of NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) is now recruiting new members. Paper applications will be available in Student Services starting Monday, April 13th and the deadline to turn in applications will be Friday, May 8th. NJHS is only for rising 7th and 8th graders who have a 3.5 GPA (mostly As and Bs). If your student applies and is accepted, they should be committed to attending meetings every other week after school, completing 20 community service hours, and eager to be a part of the school community. If you have further questions please contact Adrienne Cooper at amcooper2@fcps.edu
News From After School Program
VIP SUMMER CAMP
It’s hard to believe the school year is almost over! As a reminder, the last day of the after-school program will be Thursday, May 21, 2026.
If you have a rising 6th–8th grader, VIP Camp is still accepting applications. The camp will run from July 1–July 30, 2026. If you're interested, please click the link to sign up: https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-cam
Thank you for your interest in and registration for VIP Camp. This is a friendly reminder that your student’s spot is only secured once payment has been completed. Please log onto MYSCHOOLBUCKS to submit your payment. For more information about VIP Camp, please click the link: https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-camp
For more information about VIP Camp, please click the link: https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-camp
SPRING TRACK
Glasgow Families,
Spring Track & Field Registration
Glasgow Middle School will be participating in the FCPS Middle School Spring Track & Field season this spring. If your student is interested, complete the registration using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePOAqHDBQDfgXF-hTSMElJZx3gGq_pzWUa6Gi_a6-94ZD0Ag/viewform
All participants must have a current physical on file before practices and/or meets. Here's the required PPE form: https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2024-07/ms_sports_ppe_form_003.pdf
Questions? Contact Mr. Williams gwilliams2@fcps.edu
Practice Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1st Block (2:40–3:40 PM)
Please note that students must attend at least 4 practices before they are eligible to compete in their first meet.
Meet Schedule
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Mt. Vernon High School
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 – Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology High School
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Saturday, May 9th, 2026, – West Potomac High School
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Saturday, May 16th, 2026 – Hayfield Secondary School
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 – Robinson High School (Final Meet)
Important Reminder
All students must have:
- A current physical
- Doctor-signed paperwork
- All required PPE forms completed and submitted (PPE Forms)
We’re looking forward to a fantastic season! Please let us know if you have any questions.
Justice HS students are currently organizing a project to promote literacy, and would like to formally invite the community of students, staff, faculty, and families to our English Activities Fair on Thursday, April 16 at Justice High School in the Little Theater from 5PM-7PM. Students will have the opportunity to interact with literary clubs at Justice HS, learn about Justice’s own publications, engage with local authors, and participate in fun immersive literary related activities. We ask that all students are always accompanied by an adult as this is a family event.
Educate Fairfax Student Bookmark Art Contest – “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader”
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions. Deadline is April 17, 2026
Health Sciences Exploration Camp
June 22nd-26th, 2026
For Student Entering Grades 6-10 in Fall 2026
Dive into the world of health sciences with
hands-on experiences that inspire creativity
and foster skills. Students will engage in
dynamic activities and learn from professionals
in the field, preparing them for future careers.
Single Session-$90
Both Sessions-$160
Enroll in one session to participate in two programs
Enroll in both sessions to experience all four programs
Students enrolled in both sessions will remain on campus and
must bring a lunch
No transportation is provided
Limited spots available
Registrations close on June 1st or when spots
are filled
Space is limited, and registration is now open through MySchoolBucks by searching "Falls Church Academy Summer Camp".
For questions, contact our Academy School Counselor,
Emarinn Oundee, at EAOUNDEE@fcps.edu
Are you interested in biology or computer science? Do you enjoy competing and working with other students? TJHSST Bioinformatics Society is hosting its annual BioCode competition, with hundreds in prizes, and a guest lecture from a college professor! To learn more and register, check out: https://tjbioinfo.netlify.app/biocode/
Reach out to tjbioinformatics@gmail.com with any questions, and we hope to see you there!" Thank you very much in advance for the help and support. We are also attaching a flier for BioCode 2026 to this email, in case it is convenient to share.
Justice Pyramid of Schools believe that…
Working as a collaborative community, we cultivate a strong sense of belonging and joy, fostering high expectations while providing access to opportunities that fuel the growth and success of every student, empowering families to thrive.
We are the Panthers! Show your Panther Pride!
Please visit our Website at https://glasgowms.fcps.edu/
and Follow Us on Instagram @glasgowms.panthers!
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