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Summer Office Hours

Thoreau summer office hours will be 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The office will be closed the week of Monday, July 1st - Friday, July 5th. The counselors and teachers return to Thoreau mid-August.

Thoreau Matters-June 13th

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

Supplies for 2019-2020 School Year

School Supply Kit Online Ordering
The PTA is pleased to offer School Supply Kits for Fall 2019 as a convenient way to purchase exactly what your student needs for the classroom! These kits match school requirements for each grade, saving you time and the hassle of finding the correct items. Kits are offered as a service to families and are not a PTA fundraiser. School Supply Kits will be delivered directly to school and be available to pick-up at the Open House in August. For questions, please contact Mary Louise Nicklas. To order, click here for the Thoreau PTA website

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 Supply List

Click here to view the the supply list for rising 7th graders for the 2019-2020 school year.

Summer 2019 Suggested Reading List for Rising 7th Graders

This list includes a wide variety of books to appeal to the interests and reading levels of many students, recommended by current 7th grade English and other staff members.

Rising 8th Grade Supply List

Click here to view the rising 8th grader supply list for 2019-2020.

Upcoming Events at Thoreau Middle School

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Need to Report an Absence?

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Blue/Gold Days

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Parent Teacher Association

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Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Thoreau Middle School Features

Ms. Herlihy Named FCPS Region 1 Outstanding Secondary Teacher!

June 19, 2019
Congratulations to Multiple Disabilities Teacher Amanda Herlihy who was named the 2019 FCPS Region 1 Outstanding Secondary Teacher at the annual FCPS Honors Ceremony!

Thoreau Drama Presents 'Shrek: The Musical JR.'

March 20, 2019
Thoreau Drama proudly presents its spring performance of' Shrek: The Musical JR.'! Shows will be held in the school theatre on Thursday, May 9, Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Performances each day will be held at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

2018-2019 Region 1 Outstanding Secondary Teacher

February 15, 2019
Congratulations Ms. Amanda Herlihy !!
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FCPS News and Features

Fairfax County Residents Wanted for Joint Environmental Task Force; Application Deadline Is July 7

Fairfax County’s Joint Environmental Task Force is looking for residents to join a group that focuses on climate change, clean energy, workforce development, and related goals for the schools and the county government.

FCPS Career and Technical Education Programs Honored by Virginia Department of Education

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Advisory Committee and the FCPS Fashion Careers program were honored by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Community College System as two of 15 exemplary career and technical education programs and partnerships.

Three FCPS Schools Earn 2019 Board of Education Highest Achievement Award; 16 FCPS Schools Earn Continuous Improvement Award

The state Board of Education recognized 19 FCPS schools for high student achievement or continuous improvement under the board’s new exemplar performance school recognition program.

Highlights from the June 13, 2019 Regular School Board Meeting

School Board News
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