Skyview High School and Western Pyramids Boundary Study:
How will this impact FMES?
What is happening?
Fairfax County Public Schools is reviewing new boundary options for Skyview High School and the western pyramids. FCPS has said the final boundary decision will be made later, with the new boundary implementation beginning in the 2027-28 school year. Families are being asked to look at the draft scenarios and share feedback before the decision is finalized.
Why does it matter?
Right now, 2 of the 3 proposed boundary options would split Fox Mill students—sending a large part of our community to a different school as soon as next fall. That means kids who’ve grown up together would be separated just as they prepare for the bigger transition to middle and high school.
Keeping students together isn’t just about convenience—it helps with:
Stronger friendships and support systems
Smoother transitions to new schools
Maintaining our local community
Some options would also bus kids to a new school when they can currently walk, which doesn’t make practical sense for families.
What can you do?
What to say and where to send it:
If enough families speak up, it can make a real impact on the decision!
Check your scenario: https://fcpswesternboundary.org/
Submit up to 2 comments on the site
Send a quick email (template and emails below) to the superintendent and our school board members
Register and attend one of the upcoming boundary review meetings:
Tuesday, April 28, 6 to 8 p.m. (in person | virtual)
Thursday, April 30, 6 to 8 p.m. (in person | virtual)
Revised scenarios will be presented at a second set of meetings:
Thursday, May 28, 6-8 p.m. (in person | virtual)
Template for your email:
Subject: Please keep Fox Mill students together
Dear [School Board Member Name],
I’m writing as a Fox Mill parent to ask you to support the boundary option that keeps Fox Mill students together.
Two of the three draft scenarios would split our community, separating students from the peers and neighborhood they know. That kind of change matters, especially for elementary students who are still building the friendships and routines that help them feel secure as they move toward larger middle and high school settings.
The option that keeps Fox Mill together is the most thoughtful and community-centered choice and this is option #2. It preserves stability for students, keeps families connected, and avoids unnecessary busing for children who can currently walk to school.
For my family, this matters because:
[Add a few sentences about how this boundary change would affect your child, your family routine, your neighborhood connections, friendships, childcare, walking access, or sense of community.]
I hope you will prioritize a boundary plan that protects the integrity of the Fox Mill community.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
Where to send your email:
Dr. Michelle C. Reid
Official Email: superintendent@fcps.edu
cc our board members and representatives:
Melanie Meren (Hunter Mill District): mkmeren@fcps.edu
Kyle McDaniel (At-Large): rkmcdaniel@fcps.edu
Ryan McElveen (At-Large): rlmcelveen@fcps.edu
Ilryong Moon (At-Large): imoon@fcps.edu
Seema Dixit (Sully District): sdixit@fcps.edu
Sandy Anderson (Springfield District): sbanderson@fcps.edu
