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Announcements

Thoreau Matters-December 19th

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

After School Program Week of Jan. 13th-17th

Find all of the activities for this coming week along with more information about our After School Programs.

Civic Engagement Absences

Parents of students in grades 7-12 may request one partial-day absence for civic engagement activities, such as legislative visits, awareness walks, nonprofit support, or advocacy efforts by submitting a prearranged absence form.

Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night & Elective Open House February 6, 2020

What to Expect…
• The format of this evening is an open house
• We encourage you to make your way around our building at your leisure in order to see the wide variety of classes and activities we have to offer
• General Sessions will provide an introduction to Thoreau MS, as well as the 2020-2021 course offerings
• Program Specific Sessions are designed to provide program-related information for identified and/or interested families
Click for the informational flyer

Registration Events for 2020-2021 School Year

For your planning purposes, please make note of the following registration events in preparation for the 2020-2021 school year:
Rising 9th Grade Academic Advising and Course Registration Information - Please see individual school sites for additional details.
Oakton HS Curriculum Night - **Thursday, January 16th at Oakton HS (This is a make up date)
Madison HS Curriculum Night - Thursday, January 9th at Madison HS
Marshall HS Curriculum Night - Wednesday, February 5th at Marshall HS

Rising 7th Grade Registration Activities Spring 2020 Timeline

For your planning purposes, please make note of the following registration events in preparation for the 2020-2021 school year.

2019-2020 Thoreau Yearbook

Thoreau yearbooks are now on sale. Click here for more information.

Upcoming Events at Thoreau Middle School

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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

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.

Summer Excellence in Action Program

July 22, 2019
Check our pictures from this summer's Excellence In Action Program!
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FCPS News and Features

Hutchison Mentors Make a Difference for Students

Hutchison Elementary has two mentors who, according to counselor Renee Gorman, go above and beyond for students.

#KidsNeedMentors Matches Beech Tree Students with Author

Beech Tree ES students pair up with author and illustrator Angela Dominguea via #KidsNeedMentors.

Teachers Support Students Via Mentoring at Louise Archer

Louise Archer Elementary is continuing its successful mentor program this year, building relationships while enabling teachers and students to connect in a deeper way during the school day.

Fairfax HS Establishes Food Pantry

Fairfax High has established a food pantry—A Place to Eat @ Fairfax—the result of a partnership between the school, A Place to Stand, BritePaths, and Food for Others.
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