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After School Activities Week of Feb. 25th-March 1st

Click here to find a list of activities and times for the week. Please note there are no activities on Friday, February 15th. All students should depart at the 2:15 bell. All students should depart at the 2:15 bell.

Excellence In Action Summer Program For Rising 7th Graders

Thoreau is pleased to once again offer its Excellence in Action summer camp program to rising 7th graders. This week-long program is designed by our own staff members to provide students with the essential background knowledge and skills that will help them have a successful transition to middle school. Click here for more information.

Rising 7th Grade Registration Activities Spring 2019 Timeline

View academic advising dates and activities including elementary school visits, 7th grade orientation and curriculum night.

Yearbooks!

Want to buy a Thoreau yearbook? Click here for information and to purchase a yearbook online.

SCA Winter Dance

February 22, 2019

6pm - 8pm

Thoreau Cafeteria

Students Released Three Hours Early

March 11, 2019

Student Holiday

April 05, 2019

Spring Break

April 15, 2019 – April 19, 2019

Memorial Day - Student Holiday

May 27, 2019

Last Day of School - Students Released Three Hours Early

June 13, 2019

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

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

2018-2019 Region 1 Outstanding Secondary Teacher

February 15, 2019

Congratulations Ms. Amanda Herlihy !!

Team Celebrations

January 10, 2019

Students had fun at their Team Celebrations before Winter Break!

7th Grade Field Trip to Lake Accotink

November 28, 2018

Vaping: What Students Should Know (and Parents Too!)

FCPS has created a student-focused web page that provides information about vaping risks, resources, and videos featuring FCPS students.

Highlights from the February 21, 2019 Regular Meeting

School Board Meeting Highlights

Photos 2-22-19

Thank you to all FCPS custodians for helping keep our schools clean and safe for students, staff members, and families.

Mount Vernon HS Freshmen Make Valentine’s Day Bright for Sunrise Senior Citizens

Mount Vernon High freshmen returned to Sunrise Senior Center for the second time in the 2018-19 school year to create Valentine-themed crafts with residents.