Katherine Johnson Middle School

08/31/2026

Attention parents/guardians - looking for a flexible and part-time position?

FCPS is hiring AVID tutors for the 2026-2027 school year. AVID tutors work with small groups of approximately 5-7 students during the school day in an academic elective class called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). These groups use questioning strategies to help students develop a variety of college preparatory skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.

Tutors earn $21.77 per hour and should either be a college graduate or currently enrolled in college. If interested, please email your resume to [email protected]

08/27/2026

📢 Hey KJ! Ready to Launch! 🚀

Our school year got off to a strong start with 7th and 8th grade Welcome Launch Pep Rallies! Student and teacher teams competed against each other in relays, rock/paper/scissors, and call & response competitions 🦅

08/27/2026

Eagle Fest 2026 was a great success! Students and their families toured the school and met their teachers! Thanks to everyone for coming out even in the rain ⛈️

08/07/2026

At Katherine Johnson Middle School, Unified Basketball is creating more than just a team. It’s building confidence, connection, and a true sense of belonging. In this edition of Shining a Light on Success in FCPS, students of all abilities come together to compete, support one another, and form meaningful friendships both on and off the court.

At Katherine Johnson Middle School, Unified Basketball is creating ...

06/05/2026

A group of our students presented their redevelopment projects to Fairfax City Mayor and Council on June 2, 2026. Their mission was to urge councilmembers to make these new areas more eco-friendly!

At this point students have presented to the City Planning Commission, City School Board, property owner of Courthouse Plaza, and finally to Mayor and Council members. All presentations were very well received and students received huge accolade. In addition, all students were officially gifted with a Fairfax City Pin.

06/04/2026

Cupcake Wars today in Ms. Matthews’ class! Students researched recipes, designed cupcakes, and baked them before presenting them to a panel of lucky judges 🧁🧁

05/29/2026

Thank you to for coming to teach our students how to do CPR and use an AED! We are so lucky to have you and help us with “stayin’ alive” ❤️

05/22/2026

Mr. Long’s students are learning about economics by playing the game Power Grid. Power Grid teaches complex, economic principles and strategic management. For their project, the students needed to form multinational energy corporations and increase profits by supplying electricity to the largest network of cities. Players learn to manage fluctuating fuel costs for their power plants (coal, oil, garbage, uranium) and have the opportunity to purchase eco-friendly power plants to serve their customers.

04/20/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating our military-connected students and their families at our Appreciation Breakfast! In honor of the Month of the Military Child, KJMS recognizes their incredible strength and resilience. A highlight of the morning was presenting each student with a certificate of recognition to honor their unique experiences and sacrifices. Thank you to all our military families for your continued service and for being such a valued part of our school!

04/13/2026

Caspian the Leonberger, Therapy Dog, came to visit staff & students today! What a great way to start the week 🐾❤️