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Spring 2022 SOL Schedule

Take a look at the Spring 2022 schedule for SOL testing, which begins April 26th.

2022-23 Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We're SO excited to welcome our newest Cardinals to Forestville Elementary School! Looking for information about registering a kindergarten or new student with us? Begin the new student registration process!

Complete ESSER School Funding Plans

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) school funding plans are now online.

Safety Tipline

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

Anticipated Bus Delays

Due to the bus driver shortage, we will be increasing “double back” bus runs, meaning a bus is required to run two scheduled routes back to back that would normally have been covered by two separate buses. These “double backs” may impact delivery time to schools or bus stops and may have a domino effect, affecting after-school drop-off times.

Holiday (Memorial Day)

May 30, 2022

Last Day of School, Year-End (Early Release)

June 10, 2022

School Begins - First Day of School

August 22, 2022

Change in Transportation Form

Report your child's change in transportation.

Online Attendance Form

Submit an absence

School Hours

View our bell schedule

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

CrisisLink Regional Hotline

703-527-4077
CrisisText

Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency

703-538-2872
Inova Emergency

703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis Unit

703-573-5679
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK

1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield Center Emergency

703-573-5679

TTY dial 711
Life Threatening

911

Boosterthon

Enjoy these photos from our FUN run.

Ms. Akbar Recognized as the FCPS 2021 Region 1 Outstanding Elementary Teacher

Congratulations to Fourth Grade Teacher Alysha Akbar who was recognized as the FCPS 2021 Region 1 Outstanding Elementary Teacher!

Student Voice: Hear From a Forestville ES Student

In poems, Shreya shares her thoughts about the mental health and wellness during school closure, as well as about being resilient.

5-4-3-2-1 Early Childhood Tips for Today: Music and Movement

5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!

Opioids: Learn How To Get Help and Prevent Overdoses

Opioid overdoses are increasing nationally among youth and young adults. Know how to prevent overdose.

Superintendent Joins Community for Virtual Town Hall (Video Included)

On Tuesday, May 17, incoming Superintendent Michelle Reid, Ed.D., was joined by families, employees, and community members for a multilingual virtual town hall.

FCPS This Week e-newsletter - May 18, 2022

Get the latest information on incoming Superintendent Michell Reid's virtual town hall, Mental Health Acceptance Month, students being named National Merit and Presidential Scholarship winners, and IFTA and E-IFTA registration.