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Thoreau Matters -September 13th

This is the primary method by which Mr. Azimi communicates school-wide news to the community.

Our New Online Attendance Form!

Submitting a student absence has never been easier thanks to our new online attendance form!

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Meeting

A representative from TJHSST will be visiting Thoreau MS on September 20th, 2018, at 2:45 pm in Eagle Hall. This is an opportunity to learn about the application process, eligibility, and testing schedule. Students and parents are welcome to attend. Go to the Thomas Jefferson Admissions Process page for more information about TJ.

Students Released Three Hours Early

September 19, 2018

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Information Session

September 20, 2018

2:45 PM

Thoreau Middle School-Eagle Hall

Columbus Day - Student Holiday

October 08, 2018

Student Holidays

November 05, 2018 – November 06, 2018

Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Test

November 10, 2018

Thanksgiving Break

November 21, 2018 – November 23, 2018

Need to Report an Absence?

Attendance Information

Blue/Gold Days 18-19 School Year

School Year Calendar

Thoreau's PTA

Thoreau PTA Website

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

CrisisLink Regional Hotline

703-527-4077
CrisisText

Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency

703-536-2000
Inova Emergency

703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis Unit

1-844-627-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK

1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield Center Emergency

703-573-5679

TTY dial 711
Life Threatening

911

Excellence In Action Session 2

August 02, 2018

Excellence In Action Session 2
July 30th-August 3rd

Excellence In Action Session 1

EIA Session 1 for our Rising 7th Graders

Teacher of the Year 2018

The entire Thoreau community (students, parents, staff) were welcome to nominate a teacher for the Thoreau Teacher of the Year Award. Here were the nominees.

FCPS This Week e-newsletter - September 7, 2018

This week's issue has information on the School Planning Day, a Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) update, a video contest for high school students, and the photos of the week.

Challenging Students and Finding Exceptional Employees at Westbriar ES

Celebrating Diverse Staff and Watching Portrait of a Graduate in Action!

Welcome to Our Newest Principal 9-17-18

FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.

Helen Nixon Named New FCPS Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Helen Nixon, who is currently serving as chief human resources and leadership development officer for Howard County (Md.) Public Schools, has been named assistant superintendent for Fairfax County Public Schools’ department of human resources.