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Transitioning to Middle School - Resources from Virtual Meeting

On March 25, our Student Services Department held a Virtual "Transitioning to Middle School" session with rising 7th grade families. If you weren't able to make it, or want to access the resources shared, you can find that information here.

03/27/2026
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Carson Middle School's SOL Testing Dates

As we enter 3rd quarter, we would like all students and families to be aware of all SOL testing dates for the 25-26 school year.

02/24/2026
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2026-27 Course Selection Process

Learn about choosing courses for the 2026-27 school year.

11/18/2025
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Going Green at Carson - Revitalize, Restore, Replant!

November 05, 2025
Carson students got their hands dirty for a great cause! Over 250 students teamed up with Fairfax County ecologists to plant more than 1,200 native plants as part of the R3 (Revitalize, Restore, Replant) program—transforming part of the campus into a thriving pollinator garden and outdoor classroom. 🌸🐝

Rachel Carson is Recognized as a Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School

October 24, 2025
Rachel Carson Middle School has been named a Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School for its exceptional support of military-connected students and their families. We are thrilled that the school has received this prestigious, three-year designation from the Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

Counselors Share Tips on Protecting Your Mental Health

May 19, 2025
In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the school counseling team at Rachel Carson Middle School — Karla Chustz, Rachel Copeland, Nina Ghafori, Christy Ryder, and Beth Schires — offer some tips for teens and employees to work toward better mental health.
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Cappies Review: Fame, Fortune, and Fatal Choices Drive "Chicago: Teen Edition" at Edison High School

The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers. Check out this review of "Chicago: Teen Edition" written by by Grace Costanzo of Westfield High School.

FCPS This Week - April 29, 2026

In this issue, read about Resources for Summer Learning and Mental Health, Music Honors, and Bike & Roll to School day.

First-Class Awards and the Special Education Family Conference: Connecting Families and Schools

Each year, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) hosts the Special Education Family Conference.

A Legacy of Love: Navy Students Learn That Every Child Is Supposed to Feel Safe

At Navy Elementary School, there is a strong sense of care that runs through the building, seen in small moments and quiet traditions among the people who make up its community.

Among them is Chrissy McLaughlin, Navy’s school-based technology specialist. You might notice her trademark blue hair first — unmistakable and full of personality. Despite her hair’s cool tones, McLaughlin herself is anything but distant. She brings warmth, authenticity, and a deep sense of care to everything she does. For her, the color blue is more than a style choice; it carries a deeper meaning. It represents her son, Zach.
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