PSA: Fairfax County Proposed Budget CANCELS Middle School After School Programs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, Fairfax County is NOT proposing to cut all after school programs at middle schools. They're proposing to cut after school programs designed specifically for at-risk youth.

https://www.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-student-activities

Check your facts. The budget proposal states that this program would be eliminated precisely because schools are offering more alternatives. Jesus, this entire thread is disinformation.

This reduction eliminates the Middle School AfterSchool (MSAS) program at middle schools throughout the County. MSAS program is designed to meet student needs for a safe, supervised learning environment after the regular school day. The program is funded by NCS and administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools. Programming is provided five days week and runs from the end of day school bell until 4:30pm. Late bus transportation is provided by FCPS four days per week. FCPS has been expanding its offering of after-school programs, including clubs, activities and school sports, outside of MSAS program that could offer viable alternatives for teens to participate in structured and safe activities. This reduction also includes eliminating the funding provided for expanded parent liaison hours as well as funding supporting the MentorWorks initiative. FCPS will need to identify resources if they wish to continue the MSAS program or these other initiatives in the current form.

And? That's what this entire thread is about? Elimination of the MSAS. Did you read the thread?

Yes, but the entire thread thinks their UMC kid's cross country is going away, because late buses aren't funded.

That is not the entire thread. The whole thing is being cut - it doesn't matter if there are late buses or not. My UMC kid is getting the shaft and all the other kids UMC or not who go to middle in FFX.

[Anonymous]

I'm turning this around back on track for folks who are just tuning in because this is incredibly important for parents. FFX Co. is cutting all middle school after school programs in the FY26 budget. If you care, please contact your supervisor and provide feedback every chance you get before this budget is adopted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, Fairfax County is NOT proposing to cut all after school programs at middle schools. They're proposing to cut after school programs designed specifically for at-risk youth.

https://www.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-student-activities

Check your facts. The budget proposal states that this program would be eliminated precisely because schools are offering more alternatives. Jesus, this entire thread is disinformation.

This reduction eliminates the Middle School AfterSchool (MSAS) program at middle schools throughout the County. MSAS program is designed to meet student needs for a safe, supervised learning environment after the regular school day. The program is funded by NCS and administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools. Programming is provided five days week and runs from the end of day school bell until 4:30pm. Late bus transportation is provided by FCPS four days per week. FCPS has been expanding its offering of after-school programs, including clubs, activities and school sports, outside of MSAS program that could offer viable alternatives for teens to participate in structured and safe activities. This reduction also includes eliminating the funding provided for expanded parent liaison hours as well as funding supporting the MentorWorks initiative. FCPS will need to identify resources if they wish to continue the MSAS program or these other initiatives in the current form.

And? That's what this entire thread is about? Elimination of the MSAS. Did you read the thread?

Yes, but the entire thread thinks their UMC kid's cross country is going away, because late buses aren't funded.

That is not the entire thread. The whole thing is being cut - it doesn't matter if there are late buses or not. My UMC kid is getting the shaft and all the other kids UMC or not who go to middle in FFX.

Your UMC kid is not getting the shaft, unless they are part of the very specific MSAS program for at-risk kids. Which I suspect they are not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, Fairfax County is NOT proposing to cut all after school programs at middle schools. They're proposing to cut after school programs designed specifically for at-risk youth.

https://www.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-student-activities

Check your facts. The budget proposal states that this program would be eliminated precisely because schools are offering more alternatives. Jesus, this entire thread is disinformation.

This reduction eliminates the Middle School AfterSchool (MSAS) program at middle schools throughout the County. MSAS program is designed to meet student needs for a safe, supervised learning environment after the regular school day. The program is funded by NCS and administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools. Programming is provided five days week and runs from the end of day school bell until 4:30pm. Late bus transportation is provided by FCPS four days per week. FCPS has been expanding its offering of after-school programs, including clubs, activities and school sports, outside of MSAS program that could offer viable alternatives for teens to participate in structured and safe activities. This reduction also includes eliminating the funding provided for expanded parent liaison hours as well as funding supporting the MentorWorks initiative. FCPS will need to identify resources if they wish to continue the MSAS program or these other initiatives in the current form.

4 days a week is not accurate for all schools. Our MS has late buses only 3 days a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, Fairfax County is NOT proposing to cut all after school programs at middle schools. They're proposing to cut after school programs designed specifically for at-risk youth.

https://www.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-student-activities

Check your facts. The budget proposal states that this program would be eliminated precisely because schools are offering more alternatives. Jesus, this entire thread is disinformation.

This reduction eliminates the Middle School AfterSchool (MSAS) program at middle schools throughout the County. MSAS program is designed to meet student needs for a safe, supervised learning environment after the regular school day. The program is funded by NCS and administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools. Programming is provided five days week and runs from the end of day school bell until 4:30pm. Late bus transportation is provided by FCPS four days per week. FCPS has been expanding its offering of after-school programs, including clubs, activities and school sports, outside of MSAS program that could offer viable alternatives for teens to participate in structured and safe activities. This reduction also includes eliminating the funding provided for expanded parent liaison hours as well as funding supporting the MentorWorks initiative. FCPS will need to identify resources if they wish to continue the MSAS program or these other initiatives in the current form.

And? That's what this entire thread is about? Elimination of the MSAS. Did you read the thread?

Yes, but the entire thread thinks their UMC kid's cross country is going away, because late buses aren't funded.

That is not the entire thread. The whole thing is being cut - it doesn't matter if there are late buses or not. My UMC kid is getting the shaft and all the other kids UMC or not who go to middle in FFX.

Your UMC kid is not getting the shaft, unless they are part of the very specific MSAS program for at-risk kids. Which I suspect they are not.

EVERYONE participates in MSAS. Not just underprivileged kids. For f%&ks sake. Do you even have a kid in middle in school in FCPS?

[Anonymous]

For everyone saying it's only the at-risk kids' programs getting cut, you are 100% wrong. MSAS is a program that all middle schoolers in FCPS can use. If you don't have a kid in FCPS, get off this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, Fairfax County is NOT proposing to cut all after school programs at middle schools. They're proposing to cut after school programs designed specifically for at-risk youth.

https://www.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-student-activities

Check your facts. The budget proposal states that this program would be eliminated precisely because schools are offering more alternatives. Jesus, this entire thread is disinformation.

This reduction eliminates the Middle School AfterSchool (MSAS) program at middle schools throughout the County. MSAS program is designed to meet student needs for a safe, supervised learning environment after the regular school day. The program is funded by NCS and administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools. Programming is provided five days week and runs from the end of day school bell until 4:30pm. Late bus transportation is provided by FCPS four days per week. FCPS has been expanding its offering of after-school programs, including clubs, activities and school sports, outside of MSAS program that could offer viable alternatives for teens to participate in structured and safe activities. This reduction also includes eliminating the funding provided for expanded parent liaison hours as well as funding supporting the MentorWorks initiative. FCPS will need to identify resources if they wish to continue the MSAS program or these other initiatives in the current form.

And? That's what this entire thread is about? Elimination of the MSAS. Did you read the thread?

Yes, but the entire thread thinks their UMC kid's cross country is going away, because late buses aren't funded.

That is not the entire thread. The whole thing is being cut - it doesn't matter if there are late buses or not. My UMC kid is getting the shaft and all the other kids UMC or not who go to middle in FFX.

Your UMC kid is not getting the shaft, unless they are part of the very specific MSAS program for at-risk kids. Which I suspect they are not.

EVERYONE participates in MSAS. Not just underprivileged kids. For f%&ks sake. Do you even have a kid in middle in school in FCPS?

I have two kids in FCPS MS. And if you read the actual budget proposal, it indicates that the county funds would go away because FCPS already provides other MS after-school activities OUTSIDE/IN ADDITION TO the MSAS program. All MS after school activities are not being cut. FFS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, Fairfax County is NOT proposing to cut all after school programs at middle schools. They're proposing to cut after school programs designed specifically for at-risk youth.

https://www.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-student-activities

Check your facts. The budget proposal states that this program would be eliminated precisely because schools are offering more alternatives. Jesus, this entire thread is disinformation.

This reduction eliminates the Middle School AfterSchool (MSAS) program at middle schools throughout the County. MSAS program is designed to meet student needs for a safe, supervised learning environment after the regular school day. The program is funded by NCS and administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools. Programming is provided five days week and runs from the end of day school bell until 4:30pm. Late bus transportation is provided by FCPS four days per week. FCPS has been expanding its offering of after-school programs, including clubs, activities and school sports, outside of MSAS program that could offer viable alternatives for teens to participate in structured and safe activities. This reduction also includes eliminating the funding provided for expanded parent liaison hours as well as funding supporting the MentorWorks initiative. FCPS will need to identify resources if they wish to continue the MSAS program or these other initiatives in the current form.

And? That's what this entire thread is about? Elimination of the MSAS. Did you read the thread?

Yes, but the entire thread thinks their UMC kid's cross country is going away, because late buses aren't funded.

That is not the entire thread. The whole thing is being cut - it doesn't matter if there are late buses or not. My UMC kid is getting the shaft and all the other kids UMC or not who go to middle in FFX.

Your UMC kid is not getting the shaft, unless they are part of the very specific MSAS program for at-risk kids. Which I suspect they are not.

EVERYONE participates in MSAS. Not just underprivileged kids. For f%&ks sake. Do you even have a kid in middle in school in FCPS?

I have two kids in FCPS MS. And if you read the actual budget proposal, it indicates that the county funds would go away because FCPS already provides other MS after-school activities OUTSIDE/IN ADDITION TO the MSAS program. All MS after school activities are not being cut. FFS.

No one said they were, but MSAS is a great program and UMC kids participate and get a lot out of it. Can you pipe down? Do you want MSAS to go away? And if you do, can you say why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, Fairfax County is NOT proposing to cut all after school programs at middle schools. They're proposing to cut after school programs designed specifically for at-risk youth.

https://www.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-student-activities

Check your facts. The budget proposal states that this program would be eliminated precisely because schools are offering more alternatives. Jesus, this entire thread is disinformation.

This reduction eliminates the Middle School AfterSchool (MSAS) program at middle schools throughout the County. MSAS program is designed to meet student needs for a safe, supervised learning environment after the regular school day. The program is funded by NCS and administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools. Programming is provided five days week and runs from the end of day school bell until 4:30pm. Late bus transportation is provided by FCPS four days per week. FCPS has been expanding its offering of after-school programs, including clubs, activities and school sports, outside of MSAS program that could offer viable alternatives for teens to participate in structured and safe activities. This reduction also includes eliminating the funding provided for expanded parent liaison hours as well as funding supporting the MentorWorks initiative. FCPS will need to identify resources if they wish to continue the MSAS program or these other initiatives in the current form.

And? That's what this entire thread is about? Elimination of the MSAS. Did you read the thread?

Yes, but the entire thread thinks their UMC kid's cross country is going away, because late buses aren't funded.

That is not the entire thread. The whole thing is being cut - it doesn't matter if there are late buses or not. My UMC kid is getting the shaft and all the other kids UMC or not who go to middle in FFX.

Your UMC kid is not getting the shaft, unless they are part of the very specific MSAS program for at-risk kids. Which I suspect they are not.

EVERYONE participates in MSAS. Not just underprivileged kids. For f%&ks sake. Do you even have a kid in middle in school in FCPS?

I have two kids in FCPS MS. And if you read the actual budget proposal, it indicates that the county funds would go away because FCPS already provides other MS after-school activities OUTSIDE/IN ADDITION TO the MSAS program. All MS after school activities are not being cut. FFS.

My husband's job is funded through the msas program. We were trying to figure out which after school activities are being referred to in this quote because as far as he knows everything is under msas meaning all after school activities will be cut if this budget goes through

[Anonymous]

Other after school options are very specific, though, like Appian Board Games club is funded by a grant or robotics through a partnership with Capitol One...the regular variety of clubs at MS now - like volleyball, battle of the books, karaoke, D&D, etc. etc. - will not exist without MSAS. So many of those kids who are doing something safe and productive with other kids will be unsupervised and with far fewer options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, Fairfax County is NOT proposing to cut all after school programs at middle schools. They're proposing to cut after school programs designed specifically for at-risk youth.

https://www.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-student-activities

Check your facts. The budget proposal states that this program would be eliminated precisely because schools are offering more alternatives. Jesus, this entire thread is disinformation.

This reduction eliminates the Middle School AfterSchool (MSAS) program at middle schools throughout the County. MSAS program is designed to meet student needs for a safe, supervised learning environment after the regular school day. The program is funded by NCS and administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools. Programming is provided five days week and runs from the end of day school bell until 4:30pm. Late bus transportation is provided by FCPS four days per week. FCPS has been expanding its offering of after-school programs, including clubs, activities and school sports, outside of MSAS program that could offer viable alternatives for teens to participate in structured and safe activities. This reduction also includes eliminating the funding provided for expanded parent liaison hours as well as funding supporting the MentorWorks initiative. FCPS will need to identify resources if they wish to continue the MSAS program or these other initiatives in the current form.

And? That's what this entire thread is about? Elimination of the MSAS. Did you read the thread?

Yes, but the entire thread thinks their UMC kid's cross country is going away, because late buses aren't funded.

That is not the entire thread. The whole thing is being cut - it doesn't matter if there are late buses or not. My UMC kid is getting the shaft and all the other kids UMC or not who go to middle in FFX.

Your UMC kid is not getting the shaft, unless they are part of the very specific MSAS program for at-risk kids. Which I suspect they are not.

EVERYONE participates in MSAS. Not just underprivileged kids. For f%&ks sake. Do you even have a kid in middle in school in FCPS?

I have two kids in FCPS MS. And if you read the actual budget proposal, it indicates that the county funds would go away because FCPS already provides other MS after-school activities OUTSIDE/IN ADDITION TO the MSAS program. All MS after school activities are not being cut. FFS.

My husband's job is funded through the msas program. We were trying to figure out which after school activities are being referred to in this quote because as far as he knows everything is under msas meaning all after school activities will be cut if this budget goes through

This was also my understanding. As far as I can tell, it's everything. I think people are little shocked and are trying to rationalize it by saying it couldn't possibly be all MSAS. But it looks like it is. School board has very little info and is planning on talking to the BOS.

[Anonymous]

Can they cut the buses but leave the staffing and activities parts of the MSAS budget?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Other after school options are very specific, though, like Appian Board Games club is funded by a grant or robotics through a partnership with Capitol One...the regular variety of clubs at MS now - like volleyball, battle of the books, karaoke, D&D, etc. etc. - will not exist without MSAS. So many of those kids who are doing something safe and productive with other kids will be unsupervised and with far fewer options.

Volleyball is one of the only athletic activities our MS kids have. Ugh. This makes me so mad.

[Anonymous]

Please raise hell about this. Honestly, middle school kids are always getting the shaft because it's "only two years" but it's such a tough time. They needs these activities. They need the engagement, the exercise, the supervision. Our kid would be coming home to an empty house. She would be fine. She's a good kid. But can't we provide something for these kids? We live in one of the richest counties in America, FFS. Where are my tax $ going?!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please raise hell about this. Honestly, middle school kids are always getting the shaft because it's "only two years" but it's such a tough time. They needs these activities. They need the engagement, the exercise, the supervision. Our kid would be coming home to an empty house. She would be fine. She's a good kid. But can't we provide something for these kids? We live in one of the richest counties in America, FFS. Where are my tax $ going?!?

I'm not in favor of these activities getting cut, but I think kids needing activities is a little over dramatic. Maybe some kids do, but not all do, I get that some kids may need constant supervision, but engagement and exercise do not need to come from activities.