A Message from our Administrators
Dear Hunt Valley Community,
As we officially bring the 2025–2026 school year to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible year it has been.
This year has been filled with wonderful opportunities for our students, fun filled family events that brought us closer together, and countless academic and personal accomplishments. Watching our students grow, learn, and excel every day is the greatest reward of the work we do, and I am incredibly proud of everything we have achieved together.
A massive, heartfelt thank you goes out to our phenomenal PTA. Thank you for partnering with us so closely and for the endless hours of hard work you poured into our school community. From organizing unforgettable events to supporting our staff and students behind the scenes, your dedication is a cornerstone of our success. We simply couldn't do it without you!
While summer is a time for relaxation, we are already looking forward to the year ahead. We will continue to update families about any upcoming summer events and important back-to-school information via News You Choose. Please keep an eye on your inbox throughout the break so you don't miss a beat.
Wishing you all a safe, restful, and incredibly happy summer! Take this time to relax, recharge, and make wonderful memories with family and friends.
Thank you again for your unwavering support, partnership, and dedication to making our school such a special place to learn and grow.
Warmest regards,
Keieownna Johnson-Hightower, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
New Summer Learning Resources for Families
Instructional Services is supporting student learning over the summer. Digital and print resources are being curated on the Summer Learning Resources webpage for students and families to review and practice previously taught content throughout the summer months. Resources are organized by grade level and aligned to the learning students experienced during the school year. Families can access the materials at any time to review concepts, practice skills, or explore new ideas at home. Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
Summer Camp Information
Summer is closer than you think ! The family resource center has a great Summer Camp Guide to get you started.
Tech Adventure Camp: Current Kindergarten - grade 5 students explore Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades by rotating through daily classes
Visit the Tech Adventure Camp Web page!
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy: Current grade 6 - 11 students choose their classes and dive deeper into CTE program areas, skills, and career exploration
Visit the CTE Summer Academy Web page!
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA): A dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence.
Visit the Elementary Institute for the Arts Web page!
Camp Fairfax: Serves rising 1st through 7th graders and is held in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available. Registration opens March 17!
Visit the Camp Fairfax Web page!
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Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration has opened!
Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026
Camp Location - West Springfield HS
Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels
Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend. We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools.
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Lady Spartan Basketball Camp
The Lady Spartan Basketball Camp will be held July 13-17 at West Springfield High School for rising 3rd-9th grade students. Camp runs daily and focuses on developing basketball skills in a fun and supportive environment
NEW Visitor Check-in System - Raptor Safe App Setup
Hunt Valley ES has a NEW Visitor Check-in System. Downloading and registering on the Raptor Safe App is not required, you can still use your driver’s license in the building, but this is faster.
What is Raptor Safe?
Raptor Safe is a free mobile app designed to make school visits and student dismissals both faster and more secure. By using the app, you can create a Raptor Passport, which allows you to check in at the school entrance by simply scanning a QR code. A new QR code is generated each time so no screenshots.
A few notes for registration in the app: no code is needed so skip that step and foreign id's and passports can be used (as long as they are in English).
Setting Up Your Account
Getting started is straightforward. Here is the play-by-play:
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Download: Search for "Raptor Safe" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Verification: To keep the community safe, the app will ask you to scan your driver’s license and take a live selfie to verify your identity.
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Privacy: Don't worry about that selfie—it is used only for the initial verification and is not stored in the app.
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Stored Info: The app only keeps necessary details like your name, date of birth, the photo from your ID, and the last four digits of your license or passport.
Quick Tips for Users
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No Passwords to Memorize: The app uses your mobile phone number to log you in. You’ll receive a one-time code via text each time you need to access your account.
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Need Help?: If you run into any technical snags, you can find troubleshooting guides at raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/.
Raptor Safe FAQ Sheet
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