Our Middle School Quarter 2 Reports are available on Husky Hub at 4:00 p.m. today. As always, this is an opportunity to practice keeping quarter and semester grades in perspective — focusing on the journey, recognizing what this current performance feedback can offer, and avoiding the kind of disproportionate fixation on grades that can limit growth.
In addition to the letter grade for each course, teachers will provide narrative comments about your child’s progress — identifying key strengths that have contributed to their success as well as constructive feedback to help them further their growth. We will review the narrative comments with students here at school as part of their first semester reflection. I encourage you to ask them for their thoughts as well; what did they notice? How will they use this feedback?
Your gradebook view in Husky Hub, under “Progress,” now defaults to the third quarter. If you wish to view previous quarters, you can click on “First Semester” and select the appropriate quarter under “Show.” Please see the diagrams below.
Brian Lamont
Director of the Middle School
Progress Reports Available on Husky Hub at 4:00 p.m. Today
Semester report cards will be live on Husky Hub today at 4:00 p.m. Below are instructions on how to view:
- Log in to Husky Hub and select your child’s name.
- Navigate to the Progress tab.
- Open the report card located in the Performance box.
2026-27 Re-Enrollment — Contracts Issued Wednesday, January 28
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026-27 Enrollment Contracts will be issued to current students, including financial aid decisions.
As we look ahead to the 2026-27 school year, please review the other key dates and deadlines that will guide the upcoming enrollment process. The timeline below outlines everything families need to stay on track. We encourage you to mark your calendars and reach out with any questions as we move through each step together.
- Thursday, February 5 — Deadline for current families to submit 2026-27 Enrollment Contracts
- Friday, February 27 — 2026-27 Enrollment Contracts are issued to new students, including financial aid decisions.
- Friday, May 1 — Enrollment Contract Binding Date*
* The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW), of which Flint Hill is a member, has made the decision to move its strongly encouraged guideline for the contract binding date from June 1 to May 1 for the 2026-27 school year.
Please contact admission@flinthill.org or 703.584.2314 with any questions.
Parent Meetup: Mahjong Lesson and Open Play — Thursday, February 5
Back by popular demand! Get together with parents for a relaxed afternoon of Mahjong on Thursday, February 5, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, all are welcome. An instructor will lead lessons for beginners, while experienced players can begin playing together. Registration is limited to 28 players. Special thanks to AJ Andreas P’29, ’31 for hosting! Contact Assistant Director of Engagement Olivia Landrum '11 with any questions.
Headfirst Summer Camp Open House — Thursday, February 12
Mark your calendars for the Summer Camp Open House on Thursday, February 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Families are invited to come by to get to know the Flint Hill campus and preview this year's summer camp programming. Headfirst Summer Camp offers a wide variety of weekly day programming for 3- to 13-year-olds, including Junior Day Camp, STEM programming, Multi-Sports, D.C. United Soccer Camp, and Washington Nationals Camp options. Extended day options are also available for families requiring additional care. Sign up to reserve your spot.
Parent Meetup: Cooking Class — Wednesday, February 18
Join other FH parents for a cooking class with personal chef Alison Garen P'32 on Wednesday, February 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn to make some easy meals and get meal prepping tips for those busy weeks. Ingredients and all supplies are provided. Registration is limited to 30 people. Special thanks to Kate Fennell P’26, ’29 for hosting! Contact Assistant Director of Engagement Olivia Landrum '11 with any questions.
Flint Hill Day — Thursday, February 19
Flint Hill Day is on Thursday, February 19, 1:15-2:15 p.m., in the Upper School Gym. Students, faculty, and staff will gather to recognize 20-year employees and Driving Spirit Award winners. The Driving Spirit Awards are given to current Flint Hill employees who lead by example through their dedication to students, faculty, or the Flint Hill community at large, as evidenced by their ability to energize and inspire the Husky community.
Major Minors Concert — Wednesday, February 18
Join the Major Minors, Flint Hill’s award-winning a cappella group, for their annual concert on Wednesday, February 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. The concert is free, and your attendance is a great way to show support for our wonderfully talented student singers!
Middle School Brings 'Madagascar' to FH — Friday, February 20 & Saturday, February 21
The Middle School is excited to announce their upcoming play production of “Madagascar” on Friday, February 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Hazel Lower School, Olson Theater. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR” follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s “Madagascar.” Stay tuned for ticket information in the next newsletter.
Spring Sports Practices — Tuesday, February 24
Middle School Spring Sports practices start on Tuesday, February 24. If a student wishes to join a sport but does not see it listed on their Husky Hub profile, please email Assistant Director of Athletics Stefan Borowski.
Check Your Child’s Clothing Labels
Middle schoolers have many skills and talents; keeping track of their clothing is typically not among them. We know this can be frustrating to parents. As a reminder, we encourage you to:
- Label your child’s clothing.
- Check your child’s clothing for labels of other students.
- Reiterate our message that, when changing for athletics, they should immediately put their school clothes in their backpacks (rather than locker room shelves).
Summer on the Hill Highlight: Clay Camp: Mud n' Fire
Get fired up! Join Ms. Cardone this summer at the clay studio for a two-week intensive in ceramics. This camp introduces young potters to a variety of construction, decorating and firing methods. Whether working to create sculpture, hand building forms, or on the potter's wheel, students learn in a supportive and small class setting with plenty of individual instruction and inspiration from one another as well as our teaching artists. Clay Camp is designed for all skill levels to develop technical ability with clay while exploring unique ideas and expressions. Each camper will create a body of work they can both use and admire for many years to come. We will host an exhibition of the artist's works at the conclusion of the session with a reception for all to come and enjoy the work and visit with our artists. This camp’s dates: June 15-26 (closed on June 19). Students in rising grades 5-8 are encouraged to register here!
Slides from Parent Education Series: The FH Budget
Thank you to all who attended last week’s PES: The FH Budget. Here are the slides from the presentation.
PES: Writing Across the Divisions — Thursday, January 22
Join our academic leaders from the English and Language Arts Departments on Thursday, January 22, 8:30-9:30 a.m., in the Lower School, Room 201, as we explore the theme of Writing Across the Divisions, offering a deep dive into how we intentionally build strong literacy skills and a love for storytelling from Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. Whether your student is just beginning to form letters or is preparing for college-level research, this discussion will provide valuable insight into the vertical alignment of our curriculum and the consistent growth of the Husky writing experience. We look forward to seeing you there for coffee and conversation.
PES: Coffee and Conversation with Brian Lamont — Wednesday, January 28
Parents are invited to an informal conversation with Director of the Middle School Brian Lamont on Wednesday, January 28, 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Peterson Middle School Commons. Come have a coffee or tea after drop-off, connect with other parents, and bring your questions!
Kaleidoscope Parent Book Club — Monday, February 2
This year, we’re highlighting banned books with a twist: every selection is a graphic novel! Our selected texts explore the real-life issues and themes that matter to today’s middle-grade and young adult readers. From healthy relationships to racial identity, religious faith, gender identity, and immigration, these stories open doors to understanding, reflection, and meaningful conversations. Join us for the next meeting on Monday, February 2, 8:30-9:30 a.m., in the Peterson Middle School Conference Room. The book is “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. Please complete this interest form or drop in as your schedule permits.
PES: Coffee and Conversation with the Learning Center Team — Friday, February 6
On Friday, February 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m., in the Upper School Building Multipurpose Room, attend this Parent Education Series event to connect with other parents of students who use the Learning Center and discuss topics of interest with the Learning Center team.
PCW Forum on Reducing Parental Burnout
The Parents Council of Washington (PCW) invites you to join Marina Lopes, author of “Please Yell at My Kids,” on Wednesday, February 25, 10:00-11:30 a.m., at Bullis School, for an engaging discussion on reducing parental stress and burnout by building community. Marina, a former foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, will draw on parenting practices and wisdom from around the world. Parents will leave with simple, research-backed strategies to reduce stress, foster connection, and build their own "village" of support. Register here.
Recording of the Alumni Virtual College Panel
A recording of the Alumni Virtual College Panel, held on January 8, is available to view. Recent graduates talked about their transition to college: how FH prepared them, what they have learned, and the challenges they have experienced.
Winter Sport Team Photos on Husky Hub
Winter sport team photos are available for purchase via Freed Photography. Simply navigate to your student's team page on Husky Hub and click the link. Winter photos are in the folder labeled “25-26 Winter Sports.”
Volunteer in the Igloo!
The Igloo is always in need of volunteers to help open each day, and it’s a fun way to connect with other parents while supporting our school community. Upper School students are also welcome to volunteer during basketball games, too. Grab a friend and sign up to help!
Click on the plus sign to add the event to your Google Calendar. Important note: changes made to the original calendar event won't populate on your Google calendar, so please be sure to look out for changes announced in the newsletter.
Parent Education Series: Writing Across the Divisions
Thursday, January 22
8:30-9:30 a.m., Hazel Lower School, Room 201
FH Certamen Tournament
Saturday, January 24
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Upper School
Class of 2030 Virtual Upper School Preview
Tuesday, January 27
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Register
Enrollment Contracts Issued — Current Students
Wednesday, January 28
Financial Aid Notification — Current Students
Wednesday, January 28
Parent Education Series: Coffee and Conversation with Brian Lamont
Wednesday, January 28
8:15-9:15 a.m., Peterson Middle School Commons
Upper School Students Visit the Class of 2030
Friday, January 30
8:00-8:25 a.m., Upper School
Current 8th graders get a visit during advisory from Upper School students to learn more about student life at the Upper School.
8th Grade Virtual Parent Coffee: Human Sexuality
Friday, January 30
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Google Meet link: meet.google.com/wqq-iwbj-wiq
Lottie Walker will review the 8th Grade Human Sexuality Programming unit and discuss strategies for parents to engage in conversations with their children.
Kaleidoscope Parent Book Club
Monday, February 2
8:30-9:30 a.m., Peterson Middle School Conference Room
Interest Form
Deadline for Current Families to Submit 2026-27 Enrollment Contracts
Thursday, February 5
Parent Meetup: Mahjong Lesson and Open Play
Thursday, February 5
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., The Andreas Residence
Register
Parent Meetup: Walking Group
Friday, February 6
8:15-9:15 a.m.
Location will be shared with the group before the walk
Register
Parent Education Series: Coffee and Conversation with the Learning Center Team
Friday, February 6
8:30-9:30 a.m., Upper School Multipurpose Room
Divisional Ambassador Mid-Year Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
8:45-10:45 a.m.
International Country Club, 13200 Lee Jackson Mem Hwy, Fairfax, VA
RSVP
Headfirst Summer Camp Open House
Thursday, February 12
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Flint Hill Lower School
Sign up to reserve your spot.
Faculty Professional Development
Friday, February 13
Grades JK-12 No Classes
Presidents' Day
Monday, February 16
Grades JK-12 No Classes
Parent Meetup: Cooking Class
Wednesday, February 18
6:30-8:30 p.m., The Fennell Residence
Register
Flint Hill Day
Thursday, February 19
1:15-2:15 p.m., Upper School Gym
Major Minors Winter Concert
Wednesday, February 18
7:00-8:00 p.m., Middle School Commons
Middle School Winter Athletics End
Friday, February 20
Middle School Play
Friday, February 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Hazel Lower School, Olson Theater
