Lower School Newsletter – September 23, 2026

Parent Speakers Needed

Do you work or volunteer with a service organization in our region? In support of our Middle School Community Service program, we need 5-6 speakers to give 15-minute presentations to 15-20 Middle School students to help them learn about regional organizations. Speakers would repeat the presentation four times on Tuesday, October 27, 8:15-9:30 a.m. Last year, Reading is Fundamental, Food For Others, Women Giving Back, HomeAid National Capital Region, Travis Manion Foundation, and The Lamb Center were represented, and we’re hoping to feature different organizations this year. If you can help, please contact Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Meredith VanDuyne.

Fall Parent Meetup Walking Group

Join fellow parents for refreshing walks through different trails and neighborhoods near the School. The group will begin gathering at 8:20 a.m. to depart at 8:30 a.m. for a 45-minute walk. The location will vary for each walk, and Upper School Divisional Ambassador Molisa Meholic P'29 will send a reminder and location update the day before. Walks are often followed by coffee and conversation at a nearby coffee shop.
Sign up for each date you can attend and reach out to Molisa Meholic P'29 with any questions. Upcoming Walks: Friday, September 25, and Friday, October 16.

Homecoming Week Under the Lights

Join the Flint Hill community for a week filled with Husky pride — Monday, September 28, through Friday, October 2! Throughout the week, cheer on athletes under the lights on Peterson Family Field. The celebration culminates on Friday with traditional FH Homecoming festivities, including the bonfire, Spirit Alley activities, face painting, inflatables, balloons, and a football game. Visit the Homecoming Week Under the Lights website for the full schedule of events, activities map, and spirit week themes for each Division.

Games Under the Lights

• Monday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. — Girls’ Varsity Soccer vs. D.C. International
• Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. — Boys’ Varsity Soccer vs. John Paul the Great
• Wednesday, September 30, 6:00 p.m. — Junior/Senior Flag Football
• Thursday, October 1, 6:00 p.m. — Varsity Field Hockey vs. Potomac
• Friday, October 2, 7:00 p.m. — Varsity Football vs. Maret

Homecoming Happens Because of You! Sign Up to Volunteer

Volunteering is a fun way to meet more Huskies while making a difference! Sign up here and invite a friend to join you. We need many hands to make this week a success for our community! Students may volunteer and earn service hours, too.

Clinics for Grades JK-6 & Klondike 100-Yard Dash for JK-4

Between Tuesday, September 29, and Friday, October 2, students in grades JK-6 are invited to take part in our complimentary dance, flag football, and soccer clinics, culminating in the Klondike 100-Yard Dash for grades JK-4 during Friday’s big game! Learn more and sign up! Space is limited! Please complete a separate registration form for each participating student by Friday, September 25.

Spirit Dress Days

Homecoming Week kicks off with student spirit-themed dress days:

• Wednesday, September 30: Jersey/Sports Day: Wear your favorite sports team gear.
• Thursday, October 1: PJ/Comfy Cozy Day: Wear your pajamas or coziest clothes.
• Friday, October 2: Color Day: Grades JK-3 wear Husky Pride; Grade 4 wears gray; Grade 5 wears yellow/orange; Grade 6 wears red.

Friday Student Pep Rally

Students in grades 4-12 gather in the Upper School Gym on Friday, October 2, to raise school spirit at the annual Homecoming Pep Rally — a student-only event. No Early Pickup for students in grades 4-6 who will attend the Homecoming Pep Rally at the Upper School.

Friday Spirit Alley & Bonfire

On Friday, October 2, we'll gather for an unforgettable afternoon and evening of community celebrations on the Middle and Upper School Campus! The festivities kick off at 4:00 p.m. near the Norris E. Mitchell and Peterson Family Fields at Spirit Alley, where everyone is invited to enjoy Upper School student-led activities, face painting, interactive games, balloons, and much more. Afterward, stick around for our beloved bonfire tradition. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our entire community to connect, celebrate, and show their Huskies pride!

Helpful Tips

• Location: All activities take place on the Middle and Upper School campus near Peterson Family Field and the Norris E. Mitchell Field.
• Parking: Plan extra time to park. The Middle and Upper School parking lots will fill quickly on Friday. Overflow parking will be directed to the Lower School campus. Flint Hill School bus shuttles will run continuously on Friday night between the Lower School campus and the Upper School carpool circle. On Friday, if you arrive after 4:00 p.m., park in the Lower School parking lot.
• Supervision: Lower and Middle School parents must attend events with their children. Students should not be dropped off unattended.
• Friday Night Closing Time: The Middle and Upper School fields close at 10:00 p.m. at the end of the football game. Campus will close, and all students should plan to depart campus within 15 minutes of the end of the game.
• Welcome Tent: Visit the Welcome Tent for spirit giveaways, information, and family reunification throughout the evening on Friday.
• Map: The Homecoming Map is helpful to locate activities, food, and more, and for meeting points. New this year for Lower School families: Each Lower School grade will have a designated gathering spot along the track, marked with a grade-level flag. Check the map for your grade’s location. Think of these as rally points where parents and children can meet up, families and friends can reconnect throughout the evening, and all can cheer on our Huskies together.

 

Student Portraits Now Available Online

Flint Hill student portraits are now online for viewing and ordering. Parents should have received an email from Freed Photography with your student's private gallery information. If you have not received that email (check your spam too), please contact Freed at support@freedphoto.com or call 301.652.5452. Student Portrait Makeup Day for Lower School is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14.

Parent Engagement Series: Coffee and Conversation with the Learning Center Team

Parents of students who use the Learning Center are invited to connect and discuss topics of interest with the Learning Center team on Tuesday, October 20, 8:15-9:15 a.m., in the Miller House Cafeteria.

Parent Meetup: Women Giving Back

On Tuesday, October 20, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., spend time with fellow parents while making a difference. Women Giving Back is an organization that supports women and children in crisis. Parents will volunteer together to help sort donations at the Sterling warehouse. Registration is limited to 25 parents. Sign up here and contact Divisional Ambassadors Alex Castleberry or Kasey Simons with any questions.

Coming Soon: Registration for Fall After-School Clubs

Our Fall After-School Clubs will be announced by email next week. Clubs are an opportunity for students to engage in enrichment activities, learn a new hobby or skill, or engage in an existing passion over six sessions. Past clubs have included Ukulele, Sports Mix, Theatre, Mock Trial, Debate, and more! For questions, email Director of After-School and Summer Programs Matt McCoart.

New for 2026-27: Husky Day Camp

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, we are launching a new program, Husky Day Camp, open to all Flint Hill students in grades JK-8. Husky Day Camp will operate on Professional Development and Parent-Teacher Conference Days, 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., on the Lower School campus and will feature structured, themed activities designed to guide each day’s programming, such as team-building, crafts, competitions, and more. Registration will be announced next week. For questions, email Director of After-School and Summer Programs Matt McCoart.