STUDENT RAM PAGE

Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the high school.

Indoor Track 6A Champions

Congratulations to the Robinson Girls Indoor Track Team for winning the VHSL 6A State Championship last Tuesday!!!

ATTENTION RISING 11TH & 12TH GRADE STUDENTS HOPING TO PURSUE A COLLEGE DEGREE IN THEATRE OR PERFORMANCE! NOW is the time to start thinking about college plans, believe it or not! Find out how to start.

Use this link to RSVP - we need to have a certain amount of interest for this event to run. Students can attend without a parent and parents can attend without students!

Mark your calendars for MARCH 12TH and plan to attend our FREE Theatre College Night, led by the iconic Megan Thrift. Learn about the steps you should be taking NOW to prepare for the future you want! Please note there is an afternoon session for students AND an evening session for parents. You can attend both or one, but both is is recommended! Parents and their support are a crucial aspect of the process.

The Robinson Speech and Debate Team has a volunteer opportunity for any interested parties who want to earn service hours over Memorial Day Weekend 2026. Complete this link to sign up, no later than March 27, 2026.  Email Alison Wolfe at amwolfe@fcps.edu for questions.

Please join us for Robinson’s annual International Show on Wednesday, March 25^th at 7:00 p.m. Come watch student performers will share cultural traditions and customs through their songs, dances, and costumes. Doors to the theater will open at 6:30 pm. All seats are general admission. Prior to the show, there will be a tailgate in the main hallway from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. with school organizations selling food and snacks. Tickets to the show are $10 each and available for purchase on E-Tix : https://bit.ly/3OIxXHD

Come out to support Robinson Crew by getting dinner at El Pueblo Restaurant on March 18, 2026 between 5pm and 9pm.  Mention "Robinson Crew" when placing an in-store or to-go order!

10th grade IB MYP Personal Project Exhibition

The IB Middle Year Program invites families to come and view some of the 10th grade student’s Personal Projects in the library from 6-7PM on Tuesday March 24.

Applications are now open for PTSO Scholarships that include the Delta Scholarship, the Purple Start/Military Family Scholarship, the Friend of Robinson Scholarship and the First Generation Scholarship.  

Visit this link to get more information and to apply.  The application deadline is April 10, 2026.

Student Fasting Meal Kits

From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Important Meal Kit Information: 

• Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
• Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
• Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
• Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.

Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
• February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
• February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
• March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
• March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Rho Kappa Food Drive

Rho Kappa is hosting a food drive from March 2 to March 13, collecting non-perishable items for the local non-profit Food for Others. The food drive is open to everyone, and collection boxes will be in B104, B204, C106 and C215.

Springfield-Annandale AAUW Student Award

Springfield-Annandale Branch of AAUW: Student Inclusion Recognition Award Nominations Open, Closes April 7

The Springfield-Annandale branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is committed to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. We are pleased to announce the 2026 Student Inclusion Recognition Award.

This award recognizes high school juniors who actively promote inclusion and a strong sense of belonging within their school communities. Applicants are asked to submit an original, student-created short video that highlights real examples of how they help create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Award Details: 

Eligibility: Open to all high school juniors attending one of the following schools:

• Annandale High School
• Fairfax High School
• Lake Braddock Secondary School
• Lewis High School
• Robinson Secondary School
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
• West Springfield High School
• Woodson High School

Awards:

1st Place: $1,000

2nd Place: $750

3rd Place: $500

Honorable Mentions: Certificate only

Video Submission Guidelines: “Inclusion in Action”

Your video should show how you help make your school a more inclusive and welcoming place for all. It must reflect your own experiences, voice, and creativity.

Submissions may include a combination of video footage, still photos, or slides with narration, or a recorded video of the applicant speaking about their efforts to advance inclusion within their school and community.

Content Requirements: 

• Theme: Focus on real examples of inclusion - how you promote belonging and inclusion, and make a positive difference in your school community.
• Length: Must be between 2 to 4 minutes in length. 
• Format: Filmed horizontally, with clear audio and visuals, uploaded to YouTube. (It may be unlisted, but open for viewing to anyone that has access to the link.) 

Originality and Authenticity Standards: 

To ensure submissions represent real student voices and creativity, strict authenticity standards apply:

• Originality: All footage, narration, and editing must be your own work. You may include classmates or teachers with their permission. 
• AI Restriction: Do not use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, video generators, voice clones, avatars, or automated editing programs) that create or narrate content. 
• Narration/Dialogue: All narration or dialogue should be spoken by you or real participants - not computer-generated voices. 
• Visuals: Visuals which can include still photos and video footage must be recorded by you or your school community, not AI-created or stock footage.
• Editing Tools: Standard editing tools (like iMovie, CapCut, Canva, or slide-by-slide narration over a PowerPoint or Google Slides deck) can be used, but the ideas, words, and visuals must be original. 
• On-Screen Text: If text is included on screen, it should reflect your own writing. 
• Tip: If your submission includes interviews or group projects, list participants and their roles in a short end credits/slide or a narration. 

Evaluation Criteria: 

Videos will be judged based on the following criteria:

• 30% Positive impact or message 
• 30% Clear connection to inclusion and belonging
• 20% Authentic student voice
• 20% Creativity, clarity and overall presentation

Submission:

Submit your completed application, which includes a link to your final video, on this Google form https://forms.gle/gXCM15viVoiyyezi9 by April 7, 2026.

Awards will be announced in late April and presented in May.

For any questions on this award process or submissions, please contact AAUW Springfield-Annandale Co-Vice President of Program Beth Boivin at elboivin@gmail.com

On Wednesday, March 18th from 10:30am-1:30pm (during the middle school and high school lunches) we will be giving our students treats and snacks. Why? It's just a way to acknowledge each and every student with a treat - that is just for them, hence "This is For You"! Shhh..... it's a secret for the students! A signup for volunteers will be out closer to the big event!

Want to shop easily online? Purchases ship directly to the organizer.

Shop Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/TIFY-DonationSignup2026
Shop Walmart: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsForYouWalmart2026
Shop elsewhere or homemade: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsForYou2026

Questions: Contact Sandy.Glotfelty@gmail.com

After a two-year hiatus, the Robinson Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament returns! Join us on April 10, 2026 at Stonewall Golf Club (Gainesville, VA) for a day of great golf, community, and giving back.

This charity tournament supports the Robinson Athletics Boosters Program, helping provide essential resources for our student-athletes—on the field and beyond. Grab your foursome, sponsor a hole, or get involved and make a real impact!