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Announcements

2019-2020 School Year

Review all information pertaining to the upcoming 2019-2020 school year including new student orientation and open house, required forms, student payments, supply lists, and more.

First Day of School Pictures

First Day of School Pictures
Help is needed taking first day of school pictures for the school yearbook and website. Pictures of your child(ren) leaving the house, with families, dropped off at school, and children with their friends on the school grounds are needed. If you happen to have any such first day of school pictures, please share them with the yearbook committee. Click here for directions.

Rising 7th Grade Supply List

Click here to view the rising 7th grade supply list 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.

8th Grade Summer Reading Bingo

Rising 8th grade students are encouraged to complete this Summer Reading Bingo activity and share it with their English teacher during the first week back to school.

Rising Geometry Student?

If so, click here to view the required summer geometry packet.

Honors Algebra 1 Summer Packet

This summer packet is for all student enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors at Thoreau Middle School for Fall 2019. This packet contains concepts that were taught in 7th Grade Honors/ 6th Grade AAP. It is important that you know and understand these concepts, as we will build on them in Algebra 1. You should be able to complete the packet without the use of a calculator. Be sure to show ALL of your work!

Summer Algebra Packet

Are you a future Algebra student at Thoreau? Click here for the summer review packet.

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

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Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Thoreau Middle School Features

Summer Excellence in Action Program

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

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.
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FCPS News and Features

Centre Ridge Students Get a Big Welcome for Back-to-School

Teachers and staff members at Centre Ridge Elementary traveled through the surrounding neighborhood to meet, greet, and welcome their students back to school for the 2019-20 school year.

New Mobile App Will Help Parents Track Bus Arrivals

A new school bus arrival app, Here Comes the Bus®, is available for families to use during the 2019-20 school year.

Fairfax County’s Joint Environmental Task Force to Hold First Meeting on September 3

Fairfax County’s Joint Environmental Task Force will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, September 3.

Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Timber Lane ES 8-19-19

FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.
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