Haycock Elementary School

10/23/2026

During FCPS Digital Citizenship Week, students learned about thinking critically about online information, protecting personal information, making thoughtful choices about what they share, communicating kindly, and balancing technology with other parts of life. We shared these ideas on our morning news shows throughout the week.

Families can keep the conversation going by discussing how to make safe, kind, and thoughtful choices online.

10/22/2026

Take note! 🎵

This week's Staff Spotlight features Allison Parrell, our band teacher who has been helping Haycock students discover the joy of music for years. Find out what she loves about our school, which artists are on her playlist, and why she's on a mission to save the planet — one native plant at a time!

https://haycockes.fcps.edu/features/staff-spotlight-band-teacher-allison-parrell

10/20/2026

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous People's Day, and our honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present.

Today is also a student holiday and a school planning day.

09/27/2026

America’s military families live a transient lifestyle, moving into a new community every two to three years.

Help make the move easier for military families transitioning into our ! Join us in celebrating from September 28 through October 4 to create a greater sense of belonging for military and Veteran families in our neighborhood.

09/24/2026

What does our new family liaison love most about Haycock? The people and their diversity! 💛 Meet Nisha Bhatia, who joined our this year with a desire to help others and give back through her work in schools.

Check out this week’s Staff Spotlight to learn more her and what keeps her busy outside of school: https://haycockes.fcps.edu/features/staff-spotlight-family-liaison-nisha-bhatia

09/20/2026

May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. This day is also known as the Day of Atonement and many Jews spend the day in prayer and fasting.

Monday, September 21, is a school holiday, and all FCPS schools and offices will be closed. See the complete school year calendar on their website: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars

09/11/2026

Shana tova to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur.

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, our remembers and honors the victims, families, heroes, and survivors of 9/11, and the courage and determination of our nation's first responders.