Voices of Now

VOICES OF NOW | JOHNSON ENSEMBLE 2026

Become part of Voices of Now, where creativity meets issues that matter to you. Join an ensemble of youth and teen artists to co-create an autobiographical play that speaks to your collective experiences. You’ll showcase your work at the Voices of Now Festival at Arena Stage, engaging in a fast-paced, collaborative performance that asks meaningful questions and challenges societal perspectives. This is a platform for your voice—let's make it heard.

Interest Meeting and Workshop! - Monday, February 23rd, 2:30-4:45pm

Why Should I Try Voices of Now?

Voices of Now is more than being on stage; it’s about forging new relationships, personal

development, self-expression, creativity, community building, and the incredible impact

our stories can have on the world.

Signup to attend the Workshop/Interest Meeting on Monday, February 23rd

The Voices of Now Johnson Ensemble Schedule (subject to change - all meetings at KJMS unless otherwise noted):

Monday, February 23rd, 2:30-4:45pm - Interest Meeting/Workshop

Wednesday, February 25th, 2:30-4:45pm

Monday, March 2nd, 2:30-4:45pm

Wednesday, March 4th, 2:30-4:45pm

Monday, March 9th, 2:30-4:45pm

Wednesday, March 11th, 2:30-4:45pm

Monday, March 16th, 2:30-4:45pm

Wednesday, March 19th, 2:30-4:45pm

Monday, March 23rd, 2:30-4:45pm

Wednesday, March 25th, 2:30-4:45pm

Thursday, March 26th, 2:30-4:45pm (TBD) *SPRING BREAK*

Tuesday, April 7th, 2:30-4:45pm (TBD)

Wednesday, April 8th, 2:30-4:45pm

Possible FIELD TRIP the week of April 13th-17th to Arena Stage for spacing rehearsal - TBD

Monday, April 13th, 2:30-4:45pm

Wednesday, April 15th, 2:30-4:45pm

Thursday, April 16th, 2:30-4:45pm

April 20th-24th, Meetings TBD. Will include some after school meetings at Johnson and 1 field trip to Arena Stage for dress rehearsal, possibly daytime or early evening. Dates will be communicated ASAP.

FESTIVAL DATE: Saturday, April 25th

April 27th- Final Meeting and Celebration at Johnson 2:30-4:45pm

2026 KJMS Spring Track & Field

Dear KJMS Families,

Exciting News! KJMS is gearing up for the 2026 Track and Field season. All students, whether beginners or experienced, are welcome to join! Explore events like the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 4x400, long jump, and Shot put. We practice twice a week (2:30pm – 4:30pm) at KJMS with Saturday morning competitions at local high schools. Stay tuned for our parent/student interest meeting in March.

Please note that several steps must be completed before students can participate in ANY activities. (Practice and Meets)

Complete the FCPS Middle School Sports Physical Form The exam must be completed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. Physicals have an expiration of 14 months after physician signature date. A new physical would be needed for anything dated pre- March 30^th, 2025. All new physicals need to be on the newest PPE forms. – DUE before students can participate in ANY Track & Field activities.

Fall ‘25 Cross Country runners do not need to submit this again!

Complete the FCPS Middle School Spring Track Registration Form
Complete the Emergency Care Form (Return to KJMS Main Office)
View For Fun FCPS Launches Middle School Track and Field

1st Practice

Wednesday, April 8^th, 2026

Pre-Season Running Club (2 weeks):

To help athletes get ready and ease back into training. The program is optional

Pre-Season Dates:

March 16^th
March 18^th
March 23^rd
March 25^th

Please note: Pre-season practices will end at 4:00 PM.

Tentative Meet Schedule (8:00AM – 3:30PM)

April 25^th@ Herndon HS

May 2^nd@ Jefferson HS

May 9^th @West Potomac HS

May 16^th @ Oakton HS

May 30^th@Robinson HS Champion Meet

We look forward to another exciting season and hope your student will join us! Please feel free to reach out to Curtiss Barnes, Athletic Coordinator (crbarnes@fcps.edu) if you have any questions about the registration process or requirements.