Be sure to check your child's backpack for their fall school pictures. Pictures arrived this week and are being sent home with students. If your child missed photographs or would like to purchase a retake, our Fall Picture Retake date is November 13, 2025

VGA TEST DATE for READING: October 28, 2025

VGA TEST DATE for MATH: October 30, 2025

Legislation passed in the 2021 Virginia General Assembly (HB2027 and SB1357) required the implementation of “through-year” or “growth” assessments for reading and mathematics in grades 3-8. To ensure that the growth assessments administered for this purpose are aligned to the Standards of Learning (SOL), the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) developed shorter computer adaptive tests (CAT) using existing SOL test items.

The legislation requires that the grades 3-8 reading and mathematics growth assessments be administered to students once in the fall and once in the winter (mid-year) during the school year. In addition to the growth assessments, the SOL tests for grade 3-8 reading and mathematics will continue to be administered.

In compliance with the 2021 legislation, the CAT algorithm has been configured so that the student might be administered some items from below or above the current grade level depending on the student’s responses to the on-grade-level content items. For example, students taking the grade 5 mathematics growth assessment will primarily be administered grade 5 test items; however, depending on the student’s responses to the on-grade-level test items, the student may also be administered some grade 4 test items or some grade 6 test items.

SUMMIT K-12 Literacy Program

We are excited to announce the launch of our extensive after-school tutoring program, designed to provide targeted academic support for our students.

We have invited over 300 students to participate in this valuable opportunity, which utilizes the Summit K-12 Connect to Literacy™ program.

About the Program

The Summit K-12 Connect to Literacy™ program is designed to revolutionize the way English is taught. It provides innovative, engaging, and hands-on practice and instruction, offering students the most advanced English language resources available.

Our Goal

The primary goal of our tutoring program is to provide dedicated support to our students who receive English Language (ESOL) services. The instruction will focus on preparing these students to demonstrate significant growth on the ACCESS assessment, which is administered each year in February and March.

Please keep an eye out for a separate, more detailed communication regarding your student's potential participation and the program schedule.

We look forward to a successful year of growth and achievement!

Making-up Mayfield Moments:

Academic and Attendance Support

This after-school tutoring program, Making-Up Mayfield Moments, is specifically designed to support students who have been identified as chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year).

The program's primary goal is to empower students to get back on track both academically and in their attendance.

Program Components:

• Academic Catch-Up: Students will be given dedicated time and a supportive space to make up missing assignments and catch up on essential classwork. Our outstanding teachers will provide individualized support and clarification on concepts, helping students fill academic gaps created by absences.

• Attendance and Goal Setting: Students will participate in focused sessions on goal setting and tracking their progress to develop strategies for improving their school attendance for the remainder of the year.

• School Connection & Engagement: The program includes engaging group activities designed to strengthen the students' connection to the Mayfield community, foster a sense of belonging, and make school a more positive and engaging experience.

By addressing both academic deficiencies and the root causes of chronic absenteeism, Making-Up Mayfield Moments equips students with the tools and support needed for a successful second half of the school year.

After School Buses depart Mayfield at 4:20 PM

As the school year progresses and we introduce additional after-school clubs/activities and tutoring, it is essential to remind families that the after-school activity buses follow slightly different routes than our regular morning and afternoon bus routes. Please review the three different activity bus routes. You can find the closest street intersection on the bus route to know where students will be dropped off if they are riding the after-school activity bus.

October 17, 2025: End of the 1st Quarter Marking Period for Students

October 21, 2025: Diwali-School Division Closed

October 29, 2025: Early Release Day: Dismissal at 11:20 AM

October 31, 2025: 1st Quarter Report Cards can be Viewed Online

November 3, 2025: Parent-Teacher Conferences: No School for Students

November 4, 2025: Election Day and Professional Day for Staff: No School for Students

November 11, 2025: Veterans Day: School Division Closed

November 15, 2025: Mayfield Winter Bazaar from 8:00 AM to 4:00P PM in the Mayfield Gym. All proceeds from the event go to support our School Safety Patrol

November 26-28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break: School Division Closed

The Student Code of Conduct helps all students and parents understand their school-related rights, responsibilities, and expectations of the school. It is not intended to be a comprehensive document covering all possible situations but to provide a framework that makes clear that students are expected to act responsibly and with respect for other human beings at all times.

Parents can download a copy of the Student Code of Conduct from our school division website.

Manassas City Public Schools Student Code of Conduct

The School Board of the City of Manassas does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disabilities, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.