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Dear Lancer Families:
Last week we had our final chorus concert, Career Day, and music field trip. We also held our final PTA meeting of the year. Thank you to all who came out to that meeting as we discussed plans for parent engagement in the upcoming school year. We are excited to close out the school year with several events that recognize our students' hard work, growth, and accomplishments including our final band concert, AP boot camp, 8th grade party, field day, and our end of year awards.
For your planning purposes, student laptops will be collected on Monday, June 15th during PE classes. Please be sure your student returns their laptop and charger that day so your family is not charged for missing items. Students will not be able to check out a laptop and charger next year until they have returned or paid for these items.
Finally, the last day of school will be a two hour early release day. Please ensure your student has a dismissal plan to be picked up two hours early that day as there are no after school activities. We also are not allowing backpacks at school on the final day. Students should bring home things they no longer need at school starting on Wednesday, June 10th when we do our locker clean out day.
As always, I appreciate your support and encourage you to stay connected through our website and weekly newsletter. I hope you and your family have a great week ahead.
Chris Butzer
Principal
Longfellow MS
UPCOMING EVENTS
June
11 Spring Band Concert 7:00pm @ McLean HS
12 Yearbook Distribution and Sales
12 8th Grade Party 6:00-8:00pm
15 Laptop Collection
16 End of Year Awards
16 Field Day
17 Last Day of School-Two Hour Early Release
Bell Schedule
DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS
GLOW BEFORE WE GO 2026
The ultimate graduation celebration is this week - Friday, June 12 from 6–8 PM! Get ready for a night packed with fun — a DJ room blasting the latest hits, both gyms transformed into inflatable obstacle zones and giant slides that are ready for action!
We’ll keep everyone fueled with food, drinks, and sweet treats as they celebrate their final days at Longfellow. And the best part? A 360° video booth that’s Instagram and TikTok ready, plus photo booths with printed keepsake strips so the memories last long after the night ends (free glow up items!!!).
And seriously — don’t miss your chance to grab a ticket! Last year they were $35, but this year they’re $10 cheaper. Snag yours now for just $25 and lock in a night they’ll never forget. Order here!
We want to thank our Sponsor Dr Deidre Maull Orthodontics in McLean for contributing to our video/photo booths, KUMON Mclean-West for our sweet treats, Bach to Rock for the talented DJ and our local grocery shops Safeway and Giant, and Chick fil a at Tysons for their donations!
https://lmsptacommvp.givebacks.com/shop/items/a54ec138c0
Parent Volunteers Needed!
We are seeking volunteers and donations to help make the Longfellow 8th Grade Graduation Party a memorable celebration for our students. Any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated and will help create an amazing event as our kids celebrate their graduation and glowing on to high school! Please contact Weina Dorsky at wfdorsky@gmail.com or 6173650831 directly for any questions. You can drop them off any time before 6/12 Friday.
Yearbook Sales
A limited number of yearbooks will be available for sale in the cafeteria during all lunches on Friday, June 12th and Monday, June 15th. If you did not order a yearbook, this will be your opportunity to get one. They will be sold on a first come first serve basis. The cost is $40.00 Cash only. Email kdvanhall@fcps.edu with any questions.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff received an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
2026-27 First Day of School
Monday, August 24, is the first day of school for the 2026-27 school year! Be sure to bookmark the 2026-27 School Year Calendar.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back during the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged! FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August.
FCPS Puzzle Hunt Is Live!
The third annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving during the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation. Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals. Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food Service webpage regularly for updates.
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
school-required immunizations, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be shared four to five weeks prior to the event and posted on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
Field Day – June 16th
We will have Field Day on Tuesday, June 16th. We will be running a modified schedule so students can participate by grade level. Students can choose their own activity and participate in any of the following stations: basketball, volleyball, soccer, musical chairs, yard games, or a dedicated quiet space.
7th Grade
· Time: 12:20 PM – 1:10 PM
· Spirit Color: Wear WHITE!
8th Grade
· Time: 1:20 PM – 2:10 PM
· Spirit Color: Wear BLUE!
After School Survey – Your Feedback Matters
The Middle School After-School Program office is conducting a survey of parents/guardians to assess the quality and impact of the program. Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_26
Participating in the survey is voluntary. Individual responses will be kept confidential, and responses will be summarized at the school and division level.
The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data
Thank you for considering completing the survey and for your support of the MS after-school program. This survey will be open from June 8, 2026 through June 12, 2026.
FCPS Superintendent-Exempt Seal Number 26212.
 If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Mark H. Emery at mhemery@fcps.edu.
You should exit the FCPS survey once the “Thank You for Completing this Survey” appears. The request to click on a second survey is not part of the Parent Survey. Thank you
PARENT INFORMATION
Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Summer Healthcare Exploration Opportunity for Middle School Students
This July, Marymount University’s College of Health & Education will host Camp HEAL, a hands-on healthcare exploration camp designed for students in grades 6–8.
Camp HEAL gives students the opportunity to explore healthcare careers through immersive simulations, interactive activities, and team-based learning experiences on a university campus.
Camp HEAL
July 20–24 / 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Camp details, including cost, can be found online.
In addition to Camp HEAL, Marymount also offers a variety of summer opportunities for young learners, including Camp Santos Rec n’ Read and Athletic Summer Camps. Please see our Summer Camp webpage for more details on our on-campus summer offerings.
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