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Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School

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2023-24 Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We're excited to welcome our newest Stars to Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School! Looking for information about registering a kindergarten and new student with us? Begin the process!

News from Coates Elementary

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Mission, Vision & Home-School Compact

Coates ES is a special place for students and teachers. Find out what we're all about.

Attendance Form

Please fill out the Attendance Form to let us know if your child will have a planned absence. For unplanned absences due to illness or emergencies, please call 703-713-3030.

Summer Camps

Register now for FCPS summer camps, including Tech Adventure Camp for grades K-6
Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA) for grades 2-5, and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) for grades 6-11.

Last Day of School (Early Release)

June 16, 2023

School Begins - First Day of School

August 21, 2023

Holiday (Labor Day Break)

September 01, 2023 – September 04, 2023

Student Holiday - Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 09, 2023

End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release

November 03, 2023

Student Holiday

November 06, 2023

Bell Schedule

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Welcome, Principal Basdekis!

December 01, 2021

Welcome, Paul Basdekis, the new principal of Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School!

Ms. White Recognized as FCPS 2020 Region 5 Outstanding Elementary New Teacher

January 08, 2021

Congratulations to fifth-grade teacher Kaitlin White who was recognized as the FCPS 2020 Region 5 Outstanding Elementary School New Teacher!

Uniendo generaciones

December 20, 2017

Los alumnos del Profesor Jim Olsen de Coates Elementary visitaron a el centro para las personas de la tercera edad de Herndon para un proyecto que combinaba tecnología moderna con historias de vida e historias del pasado.

Twenty-three FCPS Students Named 2023 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners

Twenty-three Fairfax County Public Schools students from ten high schools have been named winners of 2023 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

John R. Lewis High School Hosts U.S. Vice President for School Safety Event

FCPS Superintendent Reid and Vice President Harris urge safer schools, student leaders to use voices.<br />

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in Fall 2023

This October, the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital format. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than for paper/pencil tests. Additional information is available about accommodations for students with disabilities.