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Announcements

Important SOL Information for Spring 2021

Check here for updated Spring 2021 SOL Information and a 30 day Thoreau MS calendar.

Thomas Jefferson HS BioCode Competition

Are you interested in biology or computer science? Do you enjoy competing and working with other students? TJHSST Bioinformatics Society is hosting its 5th annual BioCode competition, with over $1000 in prizes. Check here for more information and to register.

Thoreau Newsletter-April 9th, 2021

Check here for weekly updates about the happenings at Thoreau MS.

Thoreau's Excellence in Action Summer Program is Back for 2021!

Thoreau's Excellence In Action program is back this summer! There will be a total of 4 sessions offered with each session being two days from 9am-12pm. Click here for more information, the dates, and how to register!

Spring School Portraits

Check here to find out how to order your spring portraits from Lifetouch and for other picture information.

2020-2021 Bell Schedule

Here is our Weekly Bell Schedule and Two Hour Early Release Bell Schedule.

Registration and Academic Advisory Materials

Access course registration information and materials.

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

Safety Tipline

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

No-Cost Meals for All FCPS Students through June 30, 2021

Grab and Go meal sites are open 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Meal Kits sites distribute each Wednesday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or until supplies are exhausted. Buses distributing meals are operating Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be available at no-cost Monday-Friday at all schools with in-person instruction. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

Upcoming Events at Thoreau Middle School

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Need to Report an Absence?

Submit a student absence online

Weekly Bell Schedule

View this year's bell schedule.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Join the Thoreau MS 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

FY22 Virtual Budget Public Hearing

FY22 Virtual Budget Public Hearing

Bria's Suggestions for How Parents Can Support Their Students

A student shares how parents can provide support during in-person or virtual classroom learning.

Student Voice: Bria's Advice to Parents

Sometimes, it's the little things that make a big difference.

FCPS Kindergarten Registration and Early Childhood Programs

Listen to the latest Spanish, Arabic, and Korean podcasts about FCPS Kindergarten Registration and Early Childhood Programs from the FCPS Family Services staff.
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