Hunt Valley PTA News You Choose
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Hunt Valley ES News You Choose, official school communication, is sent separately on Fridays with information from HVES Administration.
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PTA/School Important Dates
Monday-Tuesday, February 16-17, 2026 - No School
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 3 hour Early Release Wednesday
Friday, February 20, 2026 - HVES Spelling Bee & Reflections Awards Ceremony
Monday-Friday, March 9-13, 2026 - Spring Book Fair
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - PTA Meeting Virtual 7-8PM meet.google.com/iro-tmmu-bjs
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - STEAM Night/Science Fair
Friday, March 20, 2026 - No School
A Message from the PTA President
Dear Hunt Valley Families,
I have been enjoying the slightly warmer weather, and I hope you all have been, too! With “warmer” weather comes thoughts towards spring. PTA has some exciting upcoming spring events for our students. We invite you to cheer on our fellow Hawks in February’s Hunt Valley Spelling Bee. March brings literary love during the Spring Book Fair. Help your student brainstorm their topic for the mid-March Science Fair. PTA’s annual Spring Festival in May is a fun-filled way to slide into the last few weeks of the school year.
With all of these great activities on the horizon, please keep an eye out for PTA volunteer needs. There are ways to get involved in-person, from home, with small time commitments or larger roles in planning and executing events. All help is greatly appreciated and goes a long way to making our school a fantastic place for our students.
As always, if you need anything, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.
Sincerely,
Kacie Jones
Hunt Valley PTA President
Hunt Valley 3rd Annual Scripps Spelling Bee
Hunt Valley Spelling Bee will take place in the Cafeteria on Friday, February 20, 2026, 6:00–8:00PM. The winner will advance to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee, held at Lake Braddock Secondary School on March 22.
Questions: Email spellingbee@huntvalleypta.org
PTA will also be holding an awards ceremony for our Reflections Art Contest participants at the start of the Spelling Bee, beginning promptly at 6PM. All participants’ art work is currently on display in the glass display case in the lobby of the school. Parents/guardians of participants should check their email for an RSVP request for their student artist.
And an EXTRA CONGRATULATIONS to students Dax Douglass and Connor Huber whose photography entries took first place in their category at the County competition. Their photos will advance to the Virginia PTA state level competition. Great job, artists!!!
(left: photo by Dax Douglass; right: photo by Connor Huber)
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Science Fair/STEAM Night
Registration for the Science Fair is now open! Please click the link below or scan the QR code to register and find our FAQs. Already registered but changed your mind about your project idea? That’s ok, just email our science coordinators to let them know! sciencefair@huntvalleypta.org
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkl5_MVtU9F9ECmRhIW625j4T8RJuS6loyg7fxKMMSQqqvYw/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0
Spring Book Fair
Soup-er Bowl Donation Collection (SCA)
Tomorrow (Friday) is the last collection day! Support our SCA Donation Drive and ECHO Food Bank by bringing in nonperishable food items February 2nd –February 13th .
Drop items in the front lobby bin for the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots and help your team and community win off the field!
No creamed soups, please.
Volunteer Opportunities
PTA has several February volunteer opportunities! Please consider donating a little of your time to help us produce great events and core memories for our students!
Click here to sign up for February volunteer needs!
Deliver Teacher Love Grams - February 13
If you can spare some time during the morning on February 13, PTA is seeking volunteers to distribute the pre-purchased Love Grams to teachers and staff. Help us spread the love!
Spelling Bee Judges - February 20 from 6-8PM
Three judges are needed to make this event happen. Word lists and instructions will be provided. You do not need to be a master speller yourself to help out! Please email spellingbee@huntvalleypta.org to volunteer or ask questions.
**** Spring Volunteer Needs ****
Spring Book Fair - March 9-13
We are looking for volunteers to work short shifts at the Book Fair, helping students make their selections, budget for their choices, and check out their new books. Experienced Book Fair volunteers - we are looking for shift Captains! For more information or to express your volunteer interest, please email bookfair@huntvalleypta.org.
STEAM/Science Fair - March 18
Our STEAM Coordinator and Science Fair Coordinator will need volunteer assistance with the execution of this year’s combined STEAM/Science Fair. This event will be a partnership between PTA and the school. Please save the date and consider volunteering a little time to help make this amazing event a success!
Spring Festival Planning Committee - May 15
PTA is beginning the planning process for this year’s last major event. We would love to have a committee of several volunteers to all work together and bring this fun-filled evening to life! Although the date is several months away, this is an immediate need, as we will start our initial planning soon! Please email president@huntvalleypta.org with interest in joining the Spring Festival Planning Committee.
Positions for next school year
PTA is already planning for the 2026-2027 school year. There are MANY ways to be involved, from an elected position on the PTA Executive Board, to Coordinator positions for different events or areas. Please reach out to info@huntvalleypta.org if you're able to help support your PTA and would like to get more info. If you were a Chair/Coordinator this year and would like to continue next year, please let us know so we can mark that position as filled.
Thank You, PTA Sponsors!
Thank you for your continued support!
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General Information & Communication
PTA Store Site
Check out our one-stop shop for purchasing Parent/Guardian PTA memberships, Hunt Valley Spirit Wear shirts, Teacher PTA memberships, and Business memberships!
https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/shop
PTA Website!
Check out our PTA website if you haven’t done so already. For those that need it, the school code is: KB63B8. It is designed to make staying up-to-date with the latest events and getting involved easier than ever! Our site features a user-friendly interface with most everything you need in one place:
● Event Calendar: Sync PTA events and FCPS holidays directly to your personal calendar so you never miss out.
● Volunteer Sign-Ups: Easily find and sign up for volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.
● Announcements: Stay updated with the latest news and important information from the PTA.
● Teacher Favorites List: With the holidays approaching, this list allows you insight on what kind of snacks your student’s teachers enjoy, favorite color, hobbies, and more!
Account creation is required to access full features. Visit our website today (https://hvpta.ptboard.com/) and explore how we’re making it simpler for families to engage and support our school community! Being a PTA member is not required to access the page, but certainly appreciated!
Official Hunt Valley PTA Facebook Group
Join the Hunt Valley PTA Facebook Group to stay updated on the latest events, volunteer opportunities, important announcements, and shoutouts celebrating amazing moments. Our group is a space for parents, teachers, and staff to connect, collaborate, and support each other in creating the best learning environment for our students. Follow us for real-time updates, tips, and ways to get involved in making our school community even better!
Volunteer FCPS
Are you interested in volunteering for PTA or school events? New this year, you must create a profile on the Fairfax County Public Schools’ website. Please visit:
https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/volunteer_home
Don’t miss out on the chance to help at PTA events, chaperone field trips, or volunteer for school sponsored events!
HVES PTA’s Amazon Affiliate Link
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Every purchase you make through our link sends a small commission our way, helping us fund fun events, educational programs, and so much more for our amazing kids. | | 
