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"Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month (History Channel website)."

For more information on Black History Month, visit the History Channel website HERE.

Please see the updated informaiton below from FCPS regarding the end of marking period 2 grading and reporting:

Updated Grading and Reporting Timelines

• End of Quarter 2: February 3 (previously January 28)

• End of Grading Window: February 6 at 11:59 p.m. (previously February 4)

ParentVUE (PVUE) / StudentVUE (SVUE) Updates

• Grade Book and Report Card Unavailable for Viewing in PVUE/SVUE: February 3 at 4:00 p.m. through February 9 at 6:00 a.m. (previously unavailable through February 5). All levels (ES/MS/HS) will regain access on February 9.

• Weekly Progress Report Emails Disabled: February 4–February 8

• Student Second Semester Schedule Visibility in PVUE/SVUE: February 3 at 4:00 p.m.

Semester and Course Transitions

• Second Semester and Q3 Classes Begin: February 4 (previously February 2) (Any section with S2 or Q3 Term Codes with a student class enter date of 2/2/26 and no leave date will be automatically updated to 2/4/26.)

• Schoology Course Availability for Q2 Ends (ES/MS/HS): February 6

• Schoology Course Availability for Q3 Begins (ES/MS/HS): February 4

Transcripts and College Reporting

• Senior Mid-Year Transcripts Available for Printing: February 11 (previously February 9)

• Deadline to Send Senior Mid-Year Transcripts to Colleges: February 13 (previously February 12)

• Mid-Year Course History Updates: January 29–February 13 (previously ended on February 10)

• An additional communication will be sent to DSS, SIAs and Transcript Assistants regarding transcripts and college reporting.

Dual Enrollment teachers will receive guidance regarding any updates to course or grading timelines directly from NOVA.

Congratulations to the MVHS artists below on being selected for the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards!

Their work was recognized by a panel of creative professionals as the most outstanding work submitted among their peers out of the East Region At Large (Art) and the DC Metro Region (Writing).

Since 1923, the Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists and writers while they were teenagers, including: Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Kay WalkingStick, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andy Warhol. We are proud to count you among these esteemed Scholastic Awards alumni!

If your student participated in the World Language Credit by Exam (WLCBE) this fall. Scores are now available for viewing in SIS ParentVUE. Please log into your SIS ParentVUE account using a web browser to access the information: https://sisparent.fcps.edu.

Your student's results from the fall World Language Credit by Exam will be available by February 2nd in SIS ParentVUE “Documents” section. Exam scores can also be viewed in the SIS ParentVUE “Test History” section.

Don’t have a ParentVUE account? Create one today using the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/services/technology/tools/sis-parentvue/sis-parent-account-registration, or reach out to your school for a copy of the score report.

If you need assistance accessing your student’s WLCBE score, please reach out to your school’s school test coordinator, Pam Ihle, PAIhle@fcps.edu

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Ms. Rich and the Class of 2028

From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits.

• These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Important Meal Kit Information:

• Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
• Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
• Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
• Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.

IMPORTANT:

Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
• February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
• February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
• March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
• March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

** Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week. **

** Parents/guardians must submit a separate request form for each student, every week, to participate, according to the deadlines above **

Youth Advisory Council of the DC Metro Transit Police Department will be hosting the MTPD Youth Advisory Council of VA on Thursday, February 26th at Metro’s Alexandria Headquarters (located at 2401 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Students who attend the meeting will receive five (5) hours of community service as well as a FREE dinner.

Opportunity to Apply for Student Representative to the School Board

Each year, in accordance with Policy 1802, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have the opportunity to apply for the position of Student Representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a non-voting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of students in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply and do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). The student representative shall be a resident of Fairfax County or Fairfax City and a student in FCPS.

The application involves two components. Both are required to be considered for the election.

• Written Applications are due Monday, February 23, 2026. 2026 Student Representative to the School Board
• A thirty-second candidate video statement is due March 16, 2026.

The 2026 election will consist of two parts:

• The first part of the election is a virtual Primary Election held on April 23, 2026, using FCPS Zoom. Candidates have the option to attend this event. Candidates will be notified by email regarding the Primary Election results.
• The second part of the election is a General Election held in person on April 30, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Candidates who advanced from the Primary Election are required to attend the General Election on April 30, 2026.

Additional information and details regarding both the Primary and General Elections will be shared with candidates via email.

** All completed applications must be submitted by February 23, 2026. **

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students! For our current 6th to 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.

2026 CTE Summer Academy

CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration.

Students choose 4 classes each week they participate and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills.

• Eligibility: Current 6 to 11 graders
• Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm*
  *Early drop off begins at 7:30 am; after care ends at 5 pm

New to 2026! We’re offering after care!

• Location - Robinson SS
• Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
• Cost - $300 per week
  Back for 2026 programs, we will be offering tuition assistance. More information on our webpages.
• Dates -

1. Week 1: July 6 - 10

1. Week 2: July 13 - 17

1. Week 3: July 20 - 24

1. Week 4: July 27 - 31

New to 2026! We’re offering a 4th week of our programs!

• Different weekly offerings; weekly themes and class offerings can be found on our webpages!

Students will choose four (4) classes each week to build their own specialized summer learning program. Courses are available in all CTE program areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical, Marketing, Technology and Engineering, and Trade and Industrial.

Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content.

For the list and schedule of classes being offered, please visit our webpage!

Registration is open from February 2 to June 5, 2026.

Students can register online by visiting the CTE Summer Academy webpage and clicking on the register button.

Visit the CTE Summer Academy webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information!

For questions, please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu

The Omicron Theta Zeta Scholarship Foundation (OTZSF) Be Bold Summit. This is a partnering Sorority 501(c)3 with MVHS that is dedicated to providing scholarships for students in Fairfax County.

OTZSF is thrilled to host our annual Be Bold Education Youth Summit, created particularly for high school juniors and seniors preparing to step boldly into their futures. This year’s theme, “Be Bold! Own Your Future, Own Your Story!”, challenges students to believe in their potential, embrace their unique journeys, and confidently take the next steps toward their goals.

The summit will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Government Center.

• This summit is free to students.
• This is a great opportunity to ask questions, listen, and experience the topics with.

Thank you in advance for sharing and empowering students to Be Bold, dream big, and boldly claim their futures and their stories.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is excited to announce the opening of our 8th Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition, titled “Heroes.” We invite educators, schools, homeschool families, and young artists to participate in this nationwide opportunity celebrating creativity, history, and service.

Beginning February 1, 2026, the competition will be open to all U.S. students in grades K–12, including public, private, and homeschool students.

Student artists are encouraged to create an original 2D art piece inspired by the theme of Heroes. Artwork may highlight:

• An individual Marine or group of Marines (past or present)
• Acts of bravery, leadership, or service
• Wounded warriors or combat veterans
• Animals in Marine Corps history
• A Marine the student knows personally

Awards & Recognition

Thanks to the generous support of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, student winners will receive:

• 1st Place: $300
• 2nd Place: $200
• 3rd Place: $100
• Best in Show: $500

Winning artwork will also be reproduced and displayed at the National Museum of the Marine Corps from June 15, 2026 through June 14, 2027.

Important Dates

• Submissions Open: February 1, 2026
• Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
• Winners Announced: May 1, 2026

Artwork must be submitted digitally along with a completed official entry form.

We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your students, families, and school community. The full competition flyer and entry forms are attached for your reference.

For questions or additional information, please contact Anna Polanco at anna.polanco@usmcu.edu, Nicole Lutz at nicole.lutz@usmc.edu or nmmcartcontest@gmail.com.

Thank you for supporting student creativity and helping us honor the heroes of the United States Marine Corps.

Our MVHS Student Activities Website will be full of important information for our students and families.

HERE is the link to the 25-26 MVHS Activities Calendar

HERE is the link to the MVHS Student Activities Website.

HERE is a link to the 2025-2026 Athletic Coaches List

Dear MVHS Community,

Support our student-athletes by becoming a proud member of the MVHS Athletic Booster Club!

There are many ways you can support MVHS Athletics:

👉 Click here to become a member, make a donation, become a sponsor, and purchase your Athletic Season Passes

👉 Click here to purchase MVHS Spirit Wear

Season Passes – valid for all regular-season home games

• Student - SILVER passes are $30
• Adult - MAROON passes are $75

By purchasing a Season Pass, you’re making a direct impact on our athletic programs. Season passes are not only a convenient and cost-effective option for families and fans, but they also ensure that 100% of gate sales go directly to MVHS.

Game day ticket sales are split 50/50 with the visiting team — so your support goes further with a pass!

Let’s fill the stands and show our school spirit.

Go MAJORS!

MVHS Late Busses will only run on Thursdays this 2025-2026 SY.

Please plan with your teachers to arrange any after-school support on Thursdays.

The MVHS cafeteria will offer breakfast and lunch daily. If your student plans on purchasing food through the cafeteria, please be sure to load money on their meal account or bring cash.

Breakfast:

• Students, grades K-12—$1.75
• Reduced-price breakfast for qualifying students – no charge
• Adults or 2nd student meal—$3.00

Lunch:

• Secondary and high school —$3.50
• Reduced-price lunch for qualifying students – no charge
• Adults or 2nd student meal —$5.00

More information on FCPS Food Services (including payment options for meal accounts, daily menus, free and reduced meal programs, etc.) can be reviewed on the FCPS website.

Early Release Days

In the event of a 3-hour early release, lunch service will still be available between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. FNS proposes to offer grab-and-go meals for students, allowing them to go through the serving lines, choose items, and put them in provided meal bags. Both cold and hot meal options will be available. Students are still required to pick up complete reimbursable meals; otherwise, à la carte charges will be applied. All meals provided by FNS must be consumed on-site.

School Nutrition Accounts, PINs, Prepayments, & MySchoolBucks

FNS will be emailing student PINs via e-Notify and in advance of the first day of school. MySchoolBucks should be promoted and is now available for account prepayments. State legislation and the FCPS Meal Charge Policy direct all school nutrition account negative balance communication to parents/caregivers. Additionally, students may not be denied a breakfast or lunch meal for any reason. FNS will work with school administrators to communicate low/negative account balances.

Menus

School menus offer a variety of entrees, fruits, and vegetables that meet or exceed USDA guidelines, including nutrient standards. Menus, allergens, and nutrition information are all available online at LINQ Connect. School menus will be published monthly, starting one week before the first day of school. FNS makes every effort to offer items as listed on the planned menu. Unanticipated substitutions are published on LINQ Connect whenever possible.

Please check both the Student Services: Mount Vernon High School Schoology pages and the Scholarship tool in Naviance. You can also always visit Mrs. Whitehouse in the College and Career Center to learn more!

For more FCPS Scholarships, please visit: Scholarships for FCPS Students | Fairfax County Public Schools

Harris Goodall Squires Memorial Scholarship Amount:

• $5,000 Deadline: 4/1/2026

• Application in Naviance

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SIS ParentVUE: Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Parents and care-givers -

SIS ParentVUE is the info-central for all the MVHS and FCPS information you will need.

Track your student's attendance, view grades, get information from the school, and much more!

Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Please call the school at 703-619-3100 if you need your Activation Code for SIS ParentVUE.

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE.

To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE.

Log in and click “Report Absence.”

Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.

Parents/caregivers can also call the school at 703-619-3100 to report absences.

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system.

This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account.

Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.