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Announcements

2020-21 New Student Registration

Welcome to Thoreau Middle School! We are excited to welcome our newest students for the 2020-21 school year. Looking for information about registering a new student with us? Please fill out this form to start the registration process!

Thoreau Matters-June 3rd

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

Summer Assignments 2020

Students attending Thoreau MS should check here for summer assignments

Resources from Dr. Cipperly

Resources for "“How to talk to your child about racism”.

Return to School – Frequently Asked Questions

View the answers to questions that parents have submitted about the 2020-21 school year. 

2020-21 Enrollment Deadline Extended to July 15

The deadline for completing the enrollment form for Fall 2020 has been extended to July 15.  Complete the form. 

Return to School - Fall 2020 Enrollment Options and Form

For the coming year, parents and caregivers have two learning options for their students. Compare the two options and complete this enrollment form by July 15, 2020.

Mental Health Resource Page

Feeling super stressed? Worried about a friend's mental health—or your own? Get tips to help manage your emotions and see what to do if you are in crisis. Remember, help is just a text, click, or call away!

FCPS Virtual Summer Learning

FCPS is offering a variety of optional virtual opportunities to support student learning throughout the summer months.

Grab and Go Meals

FCPS is providing grab and go meals at several schools and community centers, pop-up locations, and along several bus routes throughout the county.

Safety Tipline

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

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

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

Ricardy Anderson Elected School Board Chair, Stella Pekarsky Elected Vice Chair

The Fairfax County School Board has elected Dr. Ricardy Anderson (Mason District) as chair and Stella Pekarsky (Sully District) as vice chair for a one-year term. The chair and vice chair assumed office at the July 9 School Board meeting; they are elected by School Board members during the Board’s annual organizational meeting.

Beatrice Webster Named Recipient of Laura Ashley Piper Scholarship

Beatrice Webster, a 2020 graduate of Marshall High School, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Laura Ashley Piper Scholarship by the Fairfax County School Board.

Fairfax County School Board Approves Starting 2020-21 School Year After Labor Day 

At their July 9 business meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved delaying the start of the 2020-21 school year until September 8 to provide staff members additional time to plan instruction and schedules, provide professional staff development, and finalize transportation and other operational details.

FCPS Extends Enrollment Deadline to July 15; Superintendent to Propose Starting School Year September 8

Fairfax County Public Schools has extended the deadline for parents to choose how they want their children to return to school this fall for the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. Responses are due no later than Wednesday, July 15. Additionally, Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand announced that he will ask the School Board to delay the start of school until after Labor Day, which will be Tuesday, September 8.
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