Fairfax County Public Schools

During the sales tax holiday, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax.

Location: Herndon High

Sunday,  August  9
(All Day)

Our PTA will be working to refresh the school flower beds in front of the school before the first day of school. Join us on Sunday, August 9 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. to help out in the garden!

Location: Hollin Meadows Elementary

Sunday,  August  9
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Centreville High › Parking Lot 2 (Student Parking by Door 12)

Monday,  August  10
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get ready for Geometry with confidence! This summer boot camp is designed for students entering Geometry who would like to refresh and strengthen their Algebra skills. Math Summer Boot Camp is for incoming Geometry students. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/hornetbc

Location: Herndon High

Monday,  August  10
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Register by July 24! Bulldog Bootcamp, for rising 9th graders from August 10–12, to get ready for a great start to high school at Westfield. Students will tour the building, meet staff and classmates, and engage in activities designed to build confidence and foster connections. Contact Mrs. Cathy Pisarcik with any questions.

Location: Westfield High

Monday,  August  10
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The purpose of this camp is to help students prepare for their 2026-2027 math course.

Your registration will be completed when BOTH of the following items have been received:
1) Completion of the Math Summer Boot Camp Registration Form.
2) Payment of $100. 

Please contact Mary Bowersox at MTBowersox@fcps.edu with any questions.

Location: Robinson Secondary

Monday,  August  10
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kindergarten 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Grades 1 - 6 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Waynewood Elementary

Monday,  August  10
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Hunters Woods Elementary

Monday,  August  10
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

New and old families — please join Sangster Admin and the PTA on the blacktop/playground area to kick off the new school year! 

Location: Sangster Elementary

Monday,  August  10
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Saxon Start Program welcomes rising 9th grade students!

This two-day program will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12.  The price of this two-day program is $50. All payments can be made to the Saxon Start Program at this link. 

Location: Langley High

Tuesday,  August  11
(All Day)

Location: Centreville High › Parking Lot 2 (Student Parking by Door 12)

Tuesday,  August  11
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get ready for Geometry with confidence! This summer boot camp is designed for students entering Geometry who would like to refresh and strengthen their Algebra skills. Math Summer Boot Camp is for incoming Geometry students. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/hornetbc

Location: Herndon High

Tuesday,  August  11
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Longfellow Middle

Tuesday,  August  11
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Volunteer to help assemble 4th and 5th grade AVID Binders. Infomration can be found here: https://belvederees.fcps.edu/announcements/volunteers-needed

 

Location: Belvedere Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bulldog Bootcamp, for rising 9th graders from August 10–12, to get ready for a great start to high school at Westfield. Students will tour the building, meet staff and classmates, and engage in activities designed to build confidence and foster connections. Contact Mrs. Cathy Pisarcik with any questions.

Location: Westfield High

Tuesday,  August  11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Charge Ahead is an optional Chantilly orientation program for rising 9th grade students to help them become more familiar with the school building, schedule, and high school expectations ahead of the opening of school.

 

Location: Chantilly High

Tuesday,  August  11
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Olde Creek Elementary › Playground

Tuesday,  August  11
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Welcome NEW Virginia Run Vikings! You are invited to bring your families to Virginia Run for a tour of the school and to meet new friends. This event will include a bus ride around the neighborhood and a school tour by our staff members and administrators, followed by popsicles on the playground. Come out to meet new friends!

Location: Virginia Run Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
9:00 am - 10:00 am

The purpose of this camp is to help students prepare for their 2026-2027 math course.

Your registration will be completed when BOTH of the following items have been received:
1) Completion of the Math Summer Boot Camp Registration Form.
2) Payment of $100. 

Please contact Mary Bowersox at MTBowersox@fcps.edu with any questions.

Location: Robinson Secondary

Tuesday,  August  11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sign up for a time slot! Look for the Sign Up Genius on the Westgate Website.

Location: Westgate Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Families new to Westgate, including Kindergarten families, are welcome to come for a tour of the building!

Location: Westgate Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
9:30 am - 10:00 am

Welcome NEW Virginia Run Vikings! You are invited to bring your families to Virginia Run for a tour of the school and to meet new friends. This event will include a bus ride around the neighborhood and a school tour by our staff members and administrators, followed by popsicles on the playground. Come out to meet new friends!

Location: Virginia Run Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
10:00 am - 11:00 am

New and old families — please join Sangster Admin and the PTA on the blacktop/playground area to kick off the new school year! 

Rising Kindergartners = Tuesday, August 11, 10–11 a.m. or 7–8 p.m. (For Kindergarten only, rain makeup date is Friday, August 14, 5–6 p.m.)

Location: Sangster Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Learn more about summer senior college prep workshop.

Location: Westfield High

Tuesday,  August  11
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Haycock Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Incoming kindergarten students and their families are invited to join us on the playground for popsicles and play! This informal event is a great opportunity to meet other kindergarten families, connect with staff, and help your child become familiar with their new school before the first day.

Location: Greenbriar East Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Kinder families! Join us for the Kinder Playdates on the DRES playground :)

Location: Daniels Run Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Calling all incoming Crossfield Kindergarten families! Mark your calendars for fun opportunities to meet new friends and connect with other families before the 2026-27 school year begins.

The Crossfield PTO will host three summer playdates for rising Kindergarteners at the Crossfield School Playground. (Special guest: Mr. Granieri)

Location: Crossfield Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

New and old families — please join Sangster Admin and the PTA on the blacktop/playground area to kick off the new school year! 

Rising Kindergartners = Tuesday, August 11, 10–11 a.m. or 7–8 p.m. (For Kindergarten only, rain makeup date is Friday, August 14, 5–6 p.m.)

Location: Sangster Elementary

Tuesday,  August  11
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Saxon Start Program welcomes rising 9th grade students!

This two-day program will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12.  The price of this two-day program is $50. All payments can be made to the Saxon Start Program at this link. 

Location: Langley High

Wednesday,  August  12
(All Day)

Location: Centreville High › Parking Lot 2 (Student Parking by Door 12)

Wednesday,  August  12
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get ready for Geometry with confidence! This summer boot camp is designed for students entering Geometry who would like to refresh and strengthen their Algebra skills. Math Summer Boot Camp is for incoming Geometry students. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/hornetbc

Location: Herndon High

Wednesday,  August  12
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Longfellow Middle

Wednesday,  August  12
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Bulldog Bootcamp, for rising 9th graders from August 10–12, to get ready for a great start to high school at Westfield. Students will tour the building, meet staff and classmates, and engage in activities designed to build confidence and foster connections. Contact Mrs. Cathy Pisarcik with any questions.

Location: Westfield High

Wednesday,  August  12
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us in welcoming rising Kindergarteners and new Lemon Road Lions into the Lemon Road Lions family!

Location: Lemon Road Elementary

Wednesday,  August  12
9:00 am - TBD

The purpose of this camp is to help students prepare for their 2026-2027 math course.

Your registration will be completed when BOTH of the following items have been received:
1) Completion of the Math Summer Boot Camp Registration Form.
2) Payment of $100. 

Please contact Mary Bowersox at MTBowersox@fcps.edu with any questions.

Location: Robinson Secondary

Wednesday,  August  12
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sign up for a time slot! Look for the Sign Up Genius on the Westgate Website.

Location: Westgate Elementary

Wednesday,  August  12
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Families new to Westgate, including Kindergarten families, are welcome to come for a tour of the building!

Location: Westgate Elementary

Wednesday,  August  12
9:30 am - 10:00 am

Charge Ahead is an optional Chantilly orientation program for rising 9th grade students to help them become more familiar with the school building, schedule, and high school expectations ahead of the opening of school.

 

Location: Chantilly High

Wednesday,  August  12
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Open house style event, sign up for a slot here - Ice Cream Social Sign-up

When you arrive, please use Door 7 by the cafeteria.

Location: Katherine Johnson Middle

Wednesday,  August  12
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join the PTA for fun-filled play dates at the CES playground.

The building will not be open or available for restroom use during this event.

This is not a drop off event.

A parent or guardian must stay with their chilld.

Questions, please email president@centrevillepta.org

Location: Centreville Elementary

Wednesday,  August  12
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Kindergarten Popsicles in the Playground 
Join us for a fun afternoon of popsicles and play! Meet other kindergarten families, make new friends, and help your child get excited for the school year. We can't wait to welcome you to our school

Location: Clearview Elementary

Wednesday,  August  12
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Kent Gardens Elementary

Wednesday,  August  12
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Back to School Q&A is a time for families to ask questions about the start of school.  School administrators will be available to answer questions.  A Google Meet link will be sent the day of the event.  All sessions start at 5:00pm with a Spanish translation starting at 6:00pm.

Location: Katherine Johnson Middle

Wednesday,  August  12
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kona Ice will be available for sale and PTO members will be in attendance to welcome new families and answer questions. 

Location: Terraset Elementary › Playground

Wednesday,  August  12
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Falls Church High

Wednesday,  August  12
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Mantua Elementary

Wednesday,  August  12
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

New and old families — please join Sangster Admin and the PTA on the blacktop/playground area to kick off the new school year! 

Location: Sangster Elementary

Wednesday,  August  12
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Centreville High › Parking Lot 2 (Student Parking by Door 12)

Thursday,  August  13
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get ready for Geometry with confidence! This summer boot camp is designed for students entering Geometry who would like to refresh and strengthen their Algebra skills. Math Summer Boot Camp is for incoming Geometry students. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/hornetbc

Location: Herndon High

Thursday,  August  13
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Centreville High

Thursday,  August  13
8:20 am - 11:30 am

Location: Liberty Middle

Thursday,  August  13
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Charge Ahead is an optional Chantilly orientation program for rising 9th grade students to help them become more familiar with the school building, schedule, and high school expectations ahead of the opening of school.

 

Location: Chantilly High

Thursday,  August  13
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

The purpose of this camp is to help students prepare for their 2026-2027 math course.

Your registration will be completed when BOTH of the following items have been received:
1) Completion of the Math Summer Boot Camp Registration Form.
2) Payment of $100. 

Please contact Mary Bowersox at MTBowersox@fcps.edu with any questions.

Location: Robinson Secondary

Thursday,  August  13
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Haycock Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
9:00 am - 10:00 am

New to the Brookfield Elementary family?  We can't wait to meet you! Join us for a fun, self-guided tour and a scavenger hunt to get to know your new school. Stop by, explore the halls, and say hello to our administrators. We'll see you there!

Location: Brookfield Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

6th Gr students only 

Location: Gunston Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Attention rising 6th grade families! We are excited to kick off the final year in elementary school with your students! Please join us for this fun midday event to enjoy lunch and time to connect with friends and principals.

Location: Lane Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Gunston Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Gunston Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Bush Hill Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Kick off the new school year with our GBE Summer Block Party! Join us for an afternoon of fun, community, and school spirit as families reconnect, meet new friends, and celebrate the start of another great year at Greenbriar East.

Location: Greenbriar East Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Bush Hill Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

1st-6th Grade- Back-to-School Popsicle on the Playground 
Join us on the playground to reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and kick off the school year! Families of students in grades 1–6 are invited to enjoy a fun afternoon together before the first day of school. 

Location: Clearview Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Chantilly Pyramid's Magic School bus

Meet Franklin Staff at your local spot to say hello and check-in ahead of the school year.

Brookfield ES: 5:30
Lees Corner ES: 6:15
Chantilly Mews: 6:45
Fields of Chantilly: 7:15

Location: Franklin Middle

Thursday,  August  13
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Chantilly Pyramid's Magic School bus

The Magic School Bus will visit several Brookfield locations to distribute school supplies to students:

Brookfield ES Parking Lot: 5:30–6 p.m. Chantilly Mews: 6:45–7:05 p.m. Fields of Chantilly: 7:15–7:45 p.m.

Location: Brookfield Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Chantilly Pyramid's Magic School bus

Meet Franklin Staff at your local spot to say hello and check-in ahead of the school year.

Brookfield ES: 5:30
Lees Corner ES: 6:15
Chantilly Mews: 6:45
Fields of Chantilly: 7:15

Thursday
August 13

Location:
Brookfield Elementary
Lees Corner Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Our Special Education information session helps potential candidates understand FCPS's Special Education positions, pathways to licensure, and support systems available to our Special Education teachers. 

Register for the session on or after July 10.

Learn about becoming a special education teacher in FCPS.

Location: [1] Virtual - No Location

Thursday,  August  13
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

New and old families — please join Sangster Admin and the PTA on the blacktop/playground area to kick off the new school year! 

Location: Sangster Elementary

Thursday,  August  13
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Esta clase de 4 horas está diseñada para ayudar a los padres a enfocarse en las responsabilidades de la crianza desde hogares separados, mientras se mantiene a los hijos fuera de los conflictos entre adultos. Se requiere inscripción previa.
Para inscribirse, llame al 240-394-2164

Location: [1] Virtual - No Location

Saturday,  August  15
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Oakton Elementary

Saturday,  August  15
8:30 am - 9:30 am

Location: Armstrong Elementary

Saturday,  August  15
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Do you have a child starting kindergarten at Shrevewood this fall? The PTA has 3 summer kindergarten playdates planned to help our newest Wise Owls make friends and get comfortable on the playground before school starts! Join us for popsicles and playtime!

Location: Shrevewood Elementary

Saturday,  August  15
10:00 am - 12:00 pm