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Check out what is happening at Orange Hunt:
Take a look at our Get 2 Green students in action as they help clean up Orange Hunt! A big thank you to Ms. Devoti and Ms. Falk for leading the charge and inspiring our students to care for the environment. Their efforts are making a positive impact on our community!
Kindergarten Registration 2026-27
There’s an easy process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility. Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
Enrolling parent is required to attend the in-person appointment. Once completed the student will be ready for Kindergarten introductory events that Orange Hunt will host.
Please share with families you may know that have a child who will turn 5 on or before September 30, 2026!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Anne-Marie Balmaceda at acbalmaceda@fcps.edu or 703-913-6800.
Hmmmm, Did I Buy a Yearbook?
Not sure if you’ve purchased a yearbook this year? Search your email for “Do Not Reply Buy the Yearbook.com.”
If you still have questions, you can email Ann Prentice at aiprentice@fcps.edu who can search for you.
You can still order here:
www.buytheyearbook.com
School ID: 730467
The last day to order yearbooks is Friday, April 24th.
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FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback
On Monday, April 6, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:
- Instructional leadership
- School climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and community relations
- Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
- Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and participation.
Early Release Wednesdays
Our lists of students staying for childcare hardship have been finalized. Parents may not opt-in to staying any longer as we have set our staffing needs based on family responses. Parents can opt to have their children leave at 12:30 p.m. by calling the school prior to the next early release day – doing so will change your status for ALL the remaining early release days.
For students staying after 12:30 p.m., please limit picking your child up early between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. to appointments only.
As a reminder, the following is a list of the remaining early release days this school year. Students are provided a lunch break prior to dismissal.
Attendance Reporting -
Student Absences/Late Arrivals
Please report all student absences and late arrivals by one of the three ways listed below. Be sure to include the reason for absence and symptoms of illness. Emails to your child's teacher regarding attendance are only a courtesy to the teacher (and very appreciated!) but are not official notice of an absence/late arrival. Thank you for understanding.
SIS ParentVUE: https://myparent.fcps.edu/login.xhtml
*Late arrivals may be reported through ParentVUE even though it says full-day absences!
Attendance Line: 703-913-6868
Attendance Email: OrangeHuntES.Attendance@fcps.edu
Questions regarding attendance and FCPS attendance codes may be directed to Connie Keefer in the main office.
Spring SOL Testing Dates
Please avoid scheduling appointments and travel on testing days.
The Spring SOL testing dates for Orange Hunt are as follows:
Date Subject Grade
Tuesday, March 17 Integrated Reading & Writing 5th grade only
Thursday, April 30 Reading 3,4,5,and 6
Tuesday, May 5 Math 3,4,5,and 6
(adv. math for 5th & 6th grade)
Thursday, May 14 Science 5th grade only
**Note: Make-up tests will be given throughout the testing window for students who are absent on the day of the school testing.
2026 Special Education Family Conference
Stronger Together: Connecting Families & Schools, has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, 2026. This in-person event will offer opening sessions for all participants in the morning and choice breakout sessions. This no-cost, in-person event is hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of internal and external community partners. Families will have the opportunity to hear a keynote address from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources, and participate in afternoon sessions.
Location: George C. Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043
Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Click here to register and provide your contact information, request for childcare, special accommodations, and language interpretation needs.
Additional information is available on the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage.
Month of the Military Child Purple Up! Spirit Wear
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Spirit Wear Store (for families): https://www.customink.com/s/fcps-purple-up-spirit-wear-store
These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Spirit Day:
Thursday: Orange and Blue Day
Upcoming Events
2/18 - 3/19: Ramadan
3/18: Three-hour early release
3/20: School Holiday (Nowruz - Persian New Year)
3/23-3/27: Staff Appreciation. We have traditional done this earlier in the year to thank and celebrate all the staff that work at Orange Hunt. This is in leu of the National one in May.
3/27: Two-hour early release. ALL STUDENTS will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. and school-sponsored childcare hardship is not available for this day.
3/30-4/6: Spring Break (3/30-4/3) and Teacher Workday (4/6)
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PTA News & Events
Check out the PTA website for information on all activities.
Looking for Orange Hunt Spirit Wear check out the PTA website for a great collection
Orange Hunt Elementary PTA - OHES PTA Blog
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Your Partners In Education
We are in this together!! We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with your family this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. Please contact us when there is a question or concern. Thank you for your support and being part of our team!
Your Partner Principals,
Karen Tuttle kmtuttle@fcps.edu
Kate Austin kbaustin@fcps.edu
Heather Mathews HMMathews@fcps.edu
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Want To Be Involved?
Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.
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