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Official account of Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School | Fairfax County Public Schools |

09/03/2026

Our Kindergarteners are already jumping right into school life! They are doing an amazing job learning our daily routines, practicing classroom expectations, and settling into Coates. ⭐

08/24/2026

What a fantastic first morning at Coates! Our building is alive with laughter, high-fives, and the excitement of a brand-new school year.

Seeing our students walk through the doors this morning with big smiles was the best start to our day. Let’s make this an incredible year together!

08/20/2026

TODAY is the Day! OPEN HOUSE!

See you this afternoon, Thursday, August 20th!

🍎 3–4 PM: Meet Your Teacher & Drop Off Supplies
🎉 3–5 PM: Block Party (Playground) & Resource Fair (Gym)

🚗 Don't Forget: Pick up Kiss & Ride tags in the Gym.

We can't wait to see you there!

08/18/2026

You’re invited to our Open House on Thursday, August 20th!

🍎 3:00 – 4:00 PM: Meet Your Teacher
Come say hello, see your new classroom, and get a head start by dropping off your school supplies!

🎉 3:00 – 5:00 PM: Block Party & Resource Fair
The fun continues outdoors and in the gym!

🚗 Important Note for Kiss and Ride: Please stop by the Gym during the Resource Fair to pick up your Kiss and Ride tags for the upcoming school year.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your family back! We will see you there!

08/04/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 6 for an afternoon of fun, information, and community as we get ready for the new school year! Whether you’re welcoming a new kindergartener, joining the Coates family for the first time, or need a hand with registration, we can't wait to see you!

Here is what’s happening throughout the day:

📚 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Rising Kindergarten Read Aloud (Playground)

🍦 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Rising Kindergarten Popsicles (Playground)

🏫 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | New Coates Families Building Tour (Grades 1–6)

📝 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Registration Help Desk

06/22/2026

Right before school got out for the summer, we took some time to celebrate our amazing Safety Patrols! To thank them for a full year of leadership and dedication, our student leaders wrapped up the school year with a delicious outdoor pizza party.

06/18/2026

Looking back at yesterday's final send-off! 🚌👋 Wishing all of our Stars a safe and wonderful summer break. To our 6th graders and departing students: we are so proud of you and wish you the best of luck. Remember, once a Star, always a Star! ✨

06/13/2026

Our Coates artists have been incredibly busy bringing their imaginations to life! The art room is buzzing with energy as students dive into new projects, experiment with colors, and master different techniques.

06/11/2026

Our school grounds were packed with smiles, high-fives, and friendly competition for our annual Field Day on Monday! From relay races and obstacle courses to water games and teamwork challenges, our students brought incredible energy and sportsmanship to every single station.

Days like this remind us how wonderful it is to move, play, and celebrate together as a school community. A huge thank you to our PE teachers, staff, and volunteers who made this unforgettable day of fun possible!

05/30/2026

We celebrated our amazing Quarter 3 Life, Work, and Citizenship Skills Honor Roll students with a perfect afternoon treat! To recognize their hard work and dedication, students got to enjoy delicious ice cream truck goodies and some well-deserved relaxation time outside in the sunshine.

We are so proud of you—keep shining, Coates stars!

Address

2480 River Birch Road
Herndon, VA
20171

Telephone

+17037133000

Website

https://coateses.fcps.edu/

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