The Roar Report

Tomorrow is the big day — the first day of school! We are so excited to welcome our Wildcats back into the building and kick off an amazing year together. Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms and learning spaces filled with energy, care, and high expectations.

This year, our theme remains clear: Excellence Runs Wild at Forest Glen. We are committed to keeping students at the center of every decision, nurturing their growth, and celebrating their successes along the way.

A few reminders for tomorrow:

• Doors open at 7:00 AM.
• Please allow extra time for morning drop-off as everyone adjusts to the new routine.
• Students should report directly to their advisory class to receive schedules and start the day with their teachers.
• Dismissal is at 2:00 PM.

We can’t wait to see the excitement, smiles, and energy as our students return. Thank you for your continued support and partnership — together, we’ll make this an incredible school year.

Regards,

Dr. Doyle

Our staff started off the year by reflecting on the standards we want to be known for as a school. Four words rose to the top: Growth, Student-Centered, Relationships, and Community.

These words remind us that every decision we make should keep students at the center, nurture strong relationships, and build a supportive community where growth is possible for all. Together, they represent our shared commitment to creating a school where excellence truly runs wild.

If you would like to request an elective change, please complete the Goggle Form below. You must use your child's SPS email/ log in information. Please note: requests are not guaranteed, however, we will do our best to honor requests when possible. Our school counselors will start processing these requests by the end of the 2nd week of school. Students need to report to the class on their schedule until otherwise directed.

Parent drop-off is from 7:00–7:20 a.m. Students should enter through the main entrance. A Breakfast Station will be set up in the main lobby—grab something on your way to class if you’re hungry. To keep traffic moving smoothly, please continue in one direction down the hallways. Advisory will be the first block of the day.

Middle School dismisses at 2:00 p.m. Students will be escorted to either the Parent Pick-Up Location or the Bus Ramp.

Car riders will go to the cafeteria at dismissal and will be called when it’s time to be picked up. Exit routes will vary depending on a student’s last class of the day, and administration will dismiss classes in a staggered manner to keep things running smoothly.

Bus riders will head directly to their bus. Staff will be available to help students locate their assigned bus. Buses will park in the same spot each day for consistency.

The 2025-26 Student Handbook is now available!
Click the link below to review it with your child and stay informed about our school’s expectations and guidelines.

For safety reasons we are requesting only lightweight, BPA-free plastic water bottles or cups with secure lids should be brought to school. We are asking student to refrain from bringing Stanley cups and other similar metal or heavy tumblers, as they are prone to large spills and can pose a safety risk if dropped or misused. Please send students with spill-resistant, BPA-free plastic bottles.

Canned or glass bottled drinks are not permitted.

Suffolk Public Schools (SPS) is launching a division-wide Student Identification Badge Program to enhance student safety, improve bus ridership accountability, and streamline daily operations within school facilities.

The program will begin with a pilot implementation in Fall 2025 at one elementary school (SWES) and one middle school which is Forest Glen Middle School. After collecting feedback from these schools, the initiative will expand to all elementary and middle schools, with high school implementation scheduled for January 2026 (second semester).

Show off your Wildcat pride! Visit the Forest Glen Spiritwear Shop to gear up for the year. Let’s represent Forest Glen together!

1st Day of School: Monday, August 25, 2025
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Dismissal Begins: 2:00 PM

Every Day Counts. Every Minute Matters.
Students who attend school regularly:

• Build better habits
• Achieve more academically
• Stay connected to friends and opportunities

Start the year strong — be on time, every day. Let’s make this the best year yet, Wildcats!

Attendance Matters. Because YOU Matter.

Interested in Trying Out for a Sport?

Any student who wants to try out for a Middle School or High School sport must meet the following requirements:

Have a completed and active VHSL physical form on file (link below)

Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA

We currently offer:

Basketball, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, Track & Field, and Volleyball

Ready to play? Make sure you're eligible before tryouts begin!

Middle school students will be released in the Home Access Center on August 12. If you are new to Suffolk Public Schools, your child’s school will create a Home Access Center (HAC) account during registration. It might take up to 72 hours to activate. HAC accounts provide valuable information to families. A HAC account provides families with grades, email addresses, schedules, attendance, transcripts and state test scores.

• Easiest Way to Email Your Child’s Teachers: Once you are in your HAC account, clicking on the teacher’s name provides a hyperlink to start a direct-connect email. Some might need to right-click on the hyperlink to copy the address, open their email service, and then paste it into a new email address.
• If HAC has locked you out, the system will not allow access until the next day after its daily automatic refresh. After the next day, your child’s school can help you reset your password.
  
• If you need to connect more than one child to the same account, your child’s school can assist you.

1. Navigate to the Home Access Center link from the Suffolk Public Schools website or click on the HAC Parent link: https://bit.ly/34vfBPB

2. Sign in with the appropriate credentials

3. Select the Registration icon

4. Click on the Edit button beside Contacts (on the right side of the screen)

If parents want to see their students' assignments in Canvas, they will need to be set up as an observer in Canvas. Parents will go to the following website to set up a Canvas account: https://spsk12.instructure.com/login/canvas. Click on the “Parent of a Canvas User? Click Here For an Account” link at the top of the page. Open the pdf below on how to generate a pairing code.

Suffolk Public Schools is excited to announce access to a revolutionary smartphone app that helps to improve communication, school bus safety, and efficiency. The Edulog Parent Portal app provides you with planned time and location information for your child’s bus ride to school. On a daily basis, the app will show you the GPS location of the bus and send you a push notification when it is nearing your bus stop.

This app is free of charge for our parents, caregivers, and students. In addition to displaying the location of your bus and sending the notifications, you can also receive time-sensitive messages from our transportation department. You will also receive a notification when a substitute bus is running your route due to scheduled maintenance on your regular bus, for example.

The Edulog Parent Portal app integrates with our school bus routing system. School bus locations are sent from a GPS device installed on each bus, which provides up-to-date information.

August

21 - Open House (3 - 5pm)

25 - First Day of School

29 - SPS Closed

Volunteers who are committed to helping students succeed are important members of the school team. The Suffolk Public Schools Volunteer Connect program aims to enrich the quality of education for our students by providing opportunities for parents and community members to become actively involved - bridging the gap between school and community. Every day, students and teachers across our school division benefit from the generosity of volunteers who take the time to share their talents.

Website: Forest Glen Middle School
Location: 200 Forest Glen Dr. Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone: 757-925-5780
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