Soaring into the 20-21 School Year

Announcements

Welcome Back Activities and Resources August/September 2020

Welcome Back Activities and Resources flyer listing a variety of back to school resources and upcoming live events for students and parents!

2020-21 New Student Registration

Welcome to Thoreau Middle School! We are excited to welcome our newest students for the 2020-21 school year. Looking for information about registering a new student with us? Please fill out this form to start the registration process!

FCPSOn at Thoreau

As part of FCPSOn, all rising 7th and 8th grade students at Thoreau Middle School will be issued a laptop, charger, and carrying case for learning at school and at home. Click here for more information and to find out how and when to pick up your student laptop.

2020-2021 Bell Schedule for Virtual Learning

This is the bell schedule Thoreau will be following as we begin the year virtually.

A Cabin in The Woods

The 2020 Thoreau Literary Arts Magazine is here! Congratulations on your publication, student writers and artists!

Return to School – Frequently Asked Questions

View the answers to questions that parents have submitted about the 2020-21 school year. 

Mental Health Resource Page

Feeling super stressed? Worried about a friend's mental health—or your own? Get tips to help manage your emotions and see what to do if you are in crisis. Remember, help is just a text, click, or call away!

Grab and Go Meals

FCPS is providing grab and go meals at several schools and community centers, pop-up locations, and along several bus routes throughout the county.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Upcoming Events at Thoreau Middle School

See all events

Need to Report an Absence?

Submit a student absence online

Blue/Gold Days

View this year's rotation calendar

Parent Teacher Association

Join the Thoreau PTA

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Thoreau Middle School Features

Robotics and Rube Goldberg at Thoreau

February 13, 2020
Students at Thoreau MS tackled the challenge of coding three different robots through an obstacle course while triggering a Rube Goldberg event.

Turtle Team Field Trip to Finance Park

December 04, 2019

Therapy Dog at Thoreau

September 12, 2019
Joy Granados is shown with Jackson, a therapy dog who spends part of the school day at Thoreau Middle School.
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FCPS News and Features

FCPS 2020 Leadership Kickoff

Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand welcomed FCPS administrators back for the 2020-21 school year.  His keynote message was focused on Keeping Equity at the Center of our Work.

Navigating Uncertainty

The uncertainty of the future may be the cause of much anxiety in the present moment; however, there are ways to navigate uncertainty to help minimize some of the difficult emotions you may be feeling.

Herndon HS Students See Original Recipe Replicated for Those in Need

Real Food For Kids’ culinary challenge team from Herndon High saw their third place winning recipe replicated for families in need this summer.

Return to School Countdown - August 4, 2020

As we enter the homestretch before school starts in September, we’ve changed our Five Things to Know This Week newsletter. For the next six weeks, Return to School Countdown will be shared with you, pointing parents to information to help you prepare for the virtual start to the new school year.
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