It was a quick two-day week as May comes to an end. Here at TJ, things are wrapping up for our Class of 2026. We are looking forward to Senior Prom tomorrow evening at the Hamilton Hotel in Washington, DC! Our seniors only have two days left of class next week. It is unbelievable how fast the time has gone!
Please take note of the schedule for next week that is spelled out in the newsletter below. Monday will be a Red Day as we continue to complete senior final exams. Friday features a 10:30 a.m. release for all students. Finally, details about our Class of 2026 graduation on Saturday, June 6 are also available. We hope that many of you join us!
As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mike Roth
TJHSST Director of Communications
Please note that as announced back on January 6, next Friday, June 5 is a modified Anchor Day with a 10:30 a.m. release. This is to support staff with the graduation ceremony the next day.
All students will report to advisory at 8:40 a.m. They are encouraged to use this time to catch up on assignments. Students will then be released at 10:30 a.m.
We invite the TJ community to join us this Saturday, June 6 inside EagleBank Arena at 7 p.m. as we celebrate the Class of 2026 at their commencement ceremony! Come honor the 38th graduation class of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology!
Guests can enter EagleBank starting at 6 p.m. Seniors are required to arrive on site by 5:30 p.m. The ceremony begins promptly at 7 p.m.
If you cannot make it in person you can watch via a livestream broadcast!
TJ will have a graduation rehearsal on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the TJ main gym. Attendance is mandatory. Seniors should arrive at TJ after 9:30 a.m. and be seated in the TJ main gym by 9:45 a.m. for the start of rehearsal. Graduation rehearsal is for students only. Seniors - please check Schoology for full details on how the rehearsal is structured.
Remember you can visit the Class of 2026 FAQ website. It has all the details/dates about the final days of school, graduation, and obligations there. If you have any questions please reach out to Senior Class Administrator Assistant Principal Yaara Crane.
Free/Reduced Application information and forms for qualified families (Online Submission)
FCPS offers nutritious meals every school day. Your child may qualify for free meals or reduced-price meals at TJHSST. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. For information on how to apply for Free and Reduced-price meals, please visit the link above. The online free and reduced-price meals application is available in 8 languages and can be completed on mobile devices. You will need to re-apply annually.
Consent to Share Form (PDF)
If you have children eligible for the Free and Reduced-price meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other FCPS fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee.
This would include things that are specified in FCPS Notice 5922. Those are:
- Musical Instrument fees
- Driver Education fees
- Student Parking fees
- Career and Technical Education Certification fees
- Fine Arts fees
- Technology and Engineering Education Material fees
- Online Campus fees
- Advanced Placement fees (after six exams)
- Returned Check fees
You are also eligible to receive information about scholarships, classes and services that are provided by agencies and organizations other than FCPS.
In order to receive the benefits, you have to fill out the Consent to Share Form (please visit the link above), a written agreement allowing FCPS staff to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
As our school community grows and changes, more of our students and families are facing practical needs. That’s why we’re excited to have the Jefferson Junction, our brand-new non-perishable food and hygiene resource for students.
But we can't do it without your help.
We're asking our amazing TJ parents and families to partner with us in stocking the pantry shelves. Whether it's some healthy snacks or hygiene essentials, every donation makes a difference. We will collect donations on a rolling basis to keep the pantry stocked. All donations will be used to support TJ students.
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