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Dear Freedom Hill Families,
We hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather and making the most of this sunny weekend! As we enter the final weeks of the school year, it has been wonderful to see our students continuing to learn, grow, and achieve so much each day.
A sincere thank you to everyone who helped make our Culture & Heritage Night such a special event. The performances, displays, food, and shared traditions created a memorable evening that celebrated the diversity and strength of our our community. We are especially grateful to Rama Alokhwan, Afiaa Alwazir, Launika Arya, Smriti Choudhary, and the Freedom Hill ESOL team, Ms. Cha, and Ms. Alwazir for their leadership and hard work in organizing this wonderful event.
We are also excited to begin several end-of-year traditions and celebrations. This Thursday, our Marshall High School seniors will return to Freedom Hill to walk our halls, reconnect with former teachers, and inspire our current students as they look toward their own futures. This is always a meaningful moment for students and staff alike.
On Saturday, we invite everyone to join us for the Freedom Hill 5K! We are thrilled to bring back this community tradition and hope your family can be part of what promises to be a fun morning together. The event begins at 9:00 a.m.
If you have not yet purchased a yearbook, now is a great time to secure a copy and preserve memories from another outstanding year at Freedom Hill.
As we approach the end of the school year, we look forward to finishing strong together. Thank you for your continued partnership and for the support you provide your children each day. Your involvement plays an important role in their success, and we are grateful for all you do.
In partnership,
Nicholas Zapadka, Principal
Tim Scesney, Asst. Principal
Holly Sims, Asst. Principal
2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
Freedom Hill Family Resources
Breakfast/Lunch Menus
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June 4 – Marshall HS Senior Parade @ FHES, 2:00-2:30
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June 6 - Freedom Hill 5K Run 2026, 9AM
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June 8 - Marshall HS Graduation
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June 11 - SCA Talent Show, 2-4PM
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June 12 - Field Day 2026 - Volunteer Signup!
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June 17 - Last Day of School, Early Release at 2:05
2026-27 School Year
2026-27 FCPS School Calendar
- Kindergarten Playdates on the Playground:
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July 18: 3-4 pm
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August 8: 3-4 pm
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August 22: 3-4 pm
- Bookmobile Dates at Los Pueblos + Pimmit Run Streets, 10-11AM:
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August 21 - Open House, 10-11AM
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August 24 - First Day of School!
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September 1 - Back to School Night for Parents, 6-8PM
Yearbooks are selling fast, and are only available while our supply lasts. We don't want you to miss out on a copy! This is a wonderful way to commemorate the year. Families can order a yearbook by 1) visiting MySchoolBucks or 2) returning our flyer with cash or check made out to "Freedom Hill" in the amount of $20. Please contact Mrs. Harris in the front office with any questions about sales.
One of our favorite traditions returns this summer! Join your FHES teachers for free books, cold treats, and summer fun! We meet at the corner of Los Pueblos and Pimmit Run streets from 10-11AM on the following dates:
- Wednesday, July 8th, 10-11
- Wednesday, July 22nd, 10-11
- Wednesday, Aug 5th, 10-11
If you have books to donate for the Bookmobile, please bring them to the office. We’d be grateful for early readers (think: Scholastic levels 1-3 or Step into Reading levels 1-3, etc) or early chapter books like Junie B Jones or the Magic Tree House books or graphic novels.
 Silver Diner 5K Sponsorship
We are excited to share that Silver Diner (Tyson's location) is sponsoring Freedom Hill's 5K this year! They are donating $1,000 to support our wonderful community event. Look for the Silver Diner table near the finish line, where you will find Silver Diner swag, a spin-the-wheel activity with prize opportunities, and light refreshments. A meal discount at the restaurant will also be included on race day!
Hello Freedom Hill Elementary Families!
Victor O'Neill Studios recently held Spring portrait day at our school and pictures are now online. E-proofs have been delivered to your email inbox. Please be sure to check your spam. All orders will receive free shipping until: June 4th.
For questions about orders, please email underclass@vosphoto.com
Dear Parents,
This spring we are beginning to prepare for our annual fitness and field day. The theme is "We Can Play Quite Literally...". The event will take place on Friday, June 12th. All students in the school (PreK, Kindergarten through Sixth Grade) will be participating from 9:30-11:45am.
In order for the event to be successful, we need volunteers to assist in running the activities. Volunteers would need to arrive no later than 9:10am on the day of the event and stay until 11:50am to help with clean up.
If you can volunteer, please fill out the form by Friday, June 5th. You will receive your activity assignment and details about Field Day through email shortly before the event. On the actual Field Day, volunteers would need to sign in at the front office and then report to the gym. Please let us know if you have a particular station you would prefer to be assigned to, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Thanks!!!
- Mr. Dowling and Ms. Hinders
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment.
Additional Immunization Resources are also available.
The FCPS PreK programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 4 and 3 years old by September 30 who live in Fairfax County. Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; students who are 4 years old and those with multiple risk factors are prioritized.
Applications are accepted online, by email, or by mail or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you a have question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) or by email at fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu .
FCPS has been named a recipient of the 2026 Gold Award for Achievement of Excellence by The Partnership for Excellence. This recognition marks the first time an education applicant has won the Gold Award the first time they applied.
The award, based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program, represents the region’s highest level of recognition that a U.S. organization can receive for demonstrating its performance excellence, resilience, and long-term success. Read about this honor and what FCPS practices were highlighted as excellent.
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