Thoreau Matters is published every week to share important information and dates involving our Thoreau Community. Please check our latest edition here.
Looking for After School Information? Find out the latest and what clubs are being offered on what days here.
Thoreau's Excellence in Action summer program for our rising 7th graders and new to Thoreau 8th graders. This week-long program has been designed by our staff to help students with a smooth transition from elementary to middle school. Session one will run from 7/15-7/19 and Session two from 7/29-8/2. Find more information and to register here.
Looking for information about the courses being offered next year at Thoreau MS? Visit our Curriculum Information Page.
James Madison High School is excited to offer our Madison Bridges program to rising 9th grade students. This program is created by Madison High School staff to provide students with the essential background knowledge and skills to make a successful transition to high school.
Looking for information about your Rising 7th Grader? This timeline has information about Thoreau's Activities Fair, Curriculum Night and Open House, dates for our Excellence In Action Summer Program for Rising 7th Graders and more! Translated Arabic, Spanish, and Korean copies can be found on the Student Services Home Page.
Order the Thoreau Yearbook at myschoolbucks.com for $40. Hurry-the price goes up to $45 in February!
Throughout FCPS, we are recognizing the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Remember to Purple Up! on Wednesday, April 17--wear purple to celebrate military-connected youth. Read more, view slideshow, and watch videos.
FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums.
Join the superintendent in April and May for a series of Community Conversations. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions.
Register now for FCPS summer camps for students currently in grades 6-11, including Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy.
Students have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need. Tutoring may be on-demand or scheduled at a time convenient for the student and/or family.