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Greetings McNair Students and Families,
Welcome, Mustangs, to the 2026-2027 School Year! We're so excited to welcome all of our Mustangs back into the building soon! The new school year is right around the corner, and we cannot wait to see you.
First, please join us for Open House next Thursday, August 20th from 1:00pm p.m. to 2:30 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and kicking off the school year together!
Then, on Monday, August 24th, we'll officially welcome our Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade students for their first day of school. Our students in the Preschool Autism Classroom (PAC) program will also begin on Monday.
A special welcome to our students in the Pre-K and ECCB programs, who will join us for their first day of school on Wednesday, August 27th.
Our incredible staff has been working hard to prepare the school for our students, and we can't wait to start the new year together! Please take a moment to review the important reminders below.
- School Hours: 8:45am-3:30 pm
- We will open our doors to welcome students with our first bell ringing daily at 8:35 am to signal a ten-minute notice for students to enter the school building and make their way to their classroom. Our students should be in their classroom seats no later than 8:45 am. Our day begins with connecting with each other and building relationships among staff and students for productive learning! Please partner together with us to have your child/children at school and in class on time.
- First Day of School
- We will be permitting families to walk their child to the classroom on the first day of school. Many of our staff each morning throughout the entire school year will greet our students at arrival and will be available to assist students to class.
- Buses & Delays
- Please be patient and show grace to all of our FCPS employees as we want to ensure a successful first day, week, and year for all of our students and families. If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
- Arrival and Dismissal
- Please follow staff directions during arrival and dismissal times to ensure we are keeping all of our students safe. If you are a walker, please use the crosswalk for safety.
- First Day Fairfax!
- We encourage parents, students, and staff members to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax. Some of the photos taken will be displayed on the FCPS Facebook and Instagram pages.
We are incredibly excited to start a new school year, and we eagerly anticipate another year of growth and achievement for our students. Our partnership is the cornerstone of their success, and together, we will empower every student to reach their fullest potential. We are confident this will be a year of remarkable progress and unforgettable moments. Welcome back, Mustangs!
Together We Grow,
Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Stringer, and Mrs. Royer
Please contact us with any questions!
Principal: Elizabeth Watson, evwatson@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Ipsa Stringer, IBStringer@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Sara Royer, smroyer@fcps.edu
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