Summer Programs 2024

Summer School

WHO: K-12 students who did not pass SOL test and/or recommended by their teachers

DATES: June 5 - July 10

TIMES:
Elementary (K-5): Tues-Fri 8am-12pm
Secondary (6-12): Mon-Fri 9am-1pm

WHERE:
Elementary (K-5): HMES
Secondary (6-12): JMHS

Summer School Contacts:

  • HMES: Tony Wishard, Assistant Principal

  • LES: Pam Diggs, Assistant Principal

  • WGMS: Emma Brown, Assistant Principal

  • JMHS: Ashley Rea, Assistant Principal

All elementary school students (K-5) are highly encouraged to also attend the Superintendent's Summer Scholars enrichment program and schedule (Mondays 8am-3pm and Tues-Fri 12:30pm-3pm). If your summer school student wishes to opt out of the summer scholars experience and only participate in the summer school program listed above, please make sure you notify the summer school contacts.

Superintendent's Summer School

The Superintendent's Summer Scholars enrichment program is designed to provide students a variety of experiences with class activities, guest speakers, and field trips. Registration is free; field trips may have associated costs.

Superintendent's Summer Scholars Contacts:

  • HMES: Tony Wishard, Assistant Principal

  • LES: Pam Diggs, Assistant Principal

WHO: Current K-5 students

DATES: June 5 - July 10 (Holidays/No Summer Scholars on June 19, July 4, & July 5)

TIMES: Mondays 8am-3pm & Tues-Fri 12:30pm-3pm

WHERE: Hugh Mercer Elementary School (2100 Cowan Blvd)

Please complete the registration form for each child you would like to register. Registration closes May 6, 2024.

Summer Regional Governor's School

The SRGS is designed and only offered to identified gifted students in grades 6 - 11. Students participate in a variety of educational experiences focused on real-life application in the areas of technology and science. Higher-level thinking skills and rigorous content are embedded in this summer program. Dates and times are shared with the students who applied and were accepted.

Please contact Matthew Terry, Director of Student Programs, if you have any further questions.

Preschool Programs

WHO: Preschool students

DATES: June 3 - July 3 (Holiday on June 19)

TIMES: Mon-Fri 8am-12pm

WHERE: Walker-Grant Center

Please contact Laura Dove, Director of Preschool Programs, if you have any further questions.

KinderCamp

KinderCamp provides a camp-like experience to help student prepare for their transition into kindergarten.

WHO: Rising Kindergarten students for 2024-25 who have completed kindergarten registration

DATES:  June 10-14 (Session 1), June 17-21 (Session 2), June 24-28 (Session 3), July 1-9 (Session 4)

TIME: 8am - 12pm

WHERE: Hugh Mercer Elementary School (2100 Cowan Blvd)

KinderCamp Contacts:

  • HMES: Tony Wishard, Assistant Principal

  • LES: Pam Diggs, Assistant Principal

Extended School Year

WHO: Students who have a need identified by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) committee

DATES:  June 5 - July 10

TIME:  TBD based on student

WHERE: Elementary at HMES & Secondary at JMHS

Extended School Year Contacts:

  • HMES: TyShawnda Silver, SPED Liaison

  • LES: Lydia Bochat, SPED Liaison

  • WGMS: Leslie Glover, SPED Liaison

  • JMHS: Dr. Latoya Floyd, SPED Liaison

Transportation & Food

Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be offered daily. Bus routes will be available on the FCPS website or by contacting your child’s school.