The RUNdown
Week of October 3rd
Important Dates
Sunday, October 2nd
- Custodian Appreciation Day
Monday, October 3rd
- Choir Concert - 6pm
- Coaches Appreciation Day
- Orchestra Concert - 6pm
- Marking Period 2 Ends
- No School - Professional Learning Day
- Underclassmen Make-Up Picture Day
- Report cards available in Infinite Campus
Tuesday, October 18th
- Senior Make-Up Picture Day
Wednesday, October 19th
- Senior Make-Up Picture Day
Tuesday, October 25th
- PSAT Day
October is:
- National Hispanic Heritage Month (through 10.15)
- Disabilities Awareness Month
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month



Upcoming Athletic and Extracurricular Events
Monday, October 3rd
JV Football vs. Fauquier (home) - 6pm
Tuesday, October 4th
Volleyball vs. Liberty (home) - Freshmen at 5pm, JV at 6pm, and Varsity at 7pm
Field Hockey at Brentsville - JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm
Wednesday, October 5th
Field Hockey at Liberty - JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm
Cross Country vs. Liberty and Fauquier (home) - 5pm
Competition Cheer at Millbrook - Northwestern District Mini - 6pm
Thursday, October 6th
Volleyball at Sherando - JV at 6pm, Varsity at 7:30pm
Friday, October 7th
Varsity Football at Fauquier - 7pm
Freshman Volleyball vs. NWD opponents (home) - 10am
Competition Cheer at Deep Run - 10am



Cougar Counseling Information
Please visit the KR School Counseling website for the latest Counseling information
PSATs are October 25th
Virtual Academy
- A limited number of seats are available for the second term (starting in January) of the 2022-2023 school year
- The referral window will be open from October 17th-21st
- Students must meet the Virtual Academy Criteria and match their second term class schedule with the limited class offerings
- To be considered, please contact your school counselor

School Pictures
- make up pictures Oct 14th
- Pictures are available for purchase
- Please view and order photos using this link
- Use your student ID when prompted for an online code
- For school picture related questions, please email underclass@vosphoto.com
- Make-up photos will be taken on October 18th and 19th (for students who missed and/or would like to redo)
- Schedule an appointment here
- Questions? Please contact Mr. Scaring (william.scaring@fcps1.org)
Code of Conduct and Parent/Student Handbook
- All students are held to the standards outlined in the FCPS Code of Conduct
- Please reference the Parent/Student Handbook for additional information
Schedule Reminders
- The first bell rings at 7:25am; the tardy bell follows at 7:30am. If students are not in their first block class before the tardy bell rings, they are late to school (marked tardy)
- Traffic is heavy traveling into and out of KRHS at the beginning and end of the day - please plan accordingly to arrive on time
- Cougar Time is from 10:35-11:05am each day (Monday = first block, Tuesday = second block, Wednesday = homeroom, Thursday = third block, and Friday = fourth block)
- Tardies to school are being tracked and recorded. Students are beginning to receive warnings (at the third tardy to school or class) and will be issued consequences (after school detention, Saturday School, etc.) for tardies that follow
- Student drivers are reminded that parking on our property/driving to school are privileges; if you cannot get to school on-time, your parking pass may be suspended
FCPS Academic Calendar
Attendance
Student Absences/Tardies
If your student is absent or tardy, please email the attendance office (krhsattendance@fcps1.org) before 9am.
Please include the following information:
- Name of student
- Your name (parent/guardian) and relationship to student
- Telephone number where parent/guardian may be reached
- Reason for the absence or tardy
Please note: If KRHS is not contacted by parent/guardian, the absence/tardy will be marked unexcused
Student Early Dismissals
If a student needs an early dismissal, the parent/guardian may submit a note prior to first block or email the attendance office directly at krhsattendance@fcps1.org.
Please include:
- Name of your student
- Your name and relationship to the student
- Telephone number (where you may be reached)
- Reason for early dismissal
- Requested time of departure
**Please Note: early dismissals are processed on a first come, first served basis; the earlier the request is received, the sooner it will be handled
If you have any attendance-related questions, please contact Ms. Bell (Attendance Officer) by email at krhsattendance@fcps1.org or phone - (540)422-7338.
We appreciate your assistance!


Navigating Schoology
Parents/Guardians
- Use this link to log-in
- Click on the gray parent button
- Enter your Schoology code that can be provided by any of you student's teachers or their school counselor
- For more information, please visit the FCPS Schoology Support page
After Prom Committee
Krispy Kreme Donuts
Donuts are sold by the half dozen after each HOME football game
Options include - original glazed, chocolate glazed, raspberry, lemon, or Kreme filled
Makes a great after game snack or Saturday morning breakfast
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
- October 1st - 30th
- Scan the QR code below to access the catalog
Trivia Night
- After Prom is hosting a trivia night with Fauquier Trivia
- Please join us on Friday, October 21st from 6:30-9pm in the commons at KR
- $10 per person (teams of up to four individuals)
Contact/Follow Us
- Volunteer here
- Twitter - KRAfterProm, Facebook - KRAfterProm, Instagram - afterpromkr


Fundraisers
- Order See's Candies until December 2
- Items will arrive in time for the holidays!

