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Compass News & Announcements- Week of Feb. 17

Compass has a busy calendar despite some winter weather cancellations and cold weather illnesses. Read below for reminders and announcements including some new activities, events, services, and resources: Classes (1) Spring Classes: Registration for Spring classes opened last week on February 11 and is ongoing. Register now for 8-week ... More

Last Chance: 2025 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees

Last Chance to BEE part of the fun! The 2025 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees will be held this month at Compass in Herndon. The bees are open to homeschooled students throughout northern Virginia. The top two finalists from the Junior Bee will be invited to participate in the Senior Bee, and the winner of the Senior Bee will go on ... More

Reminder: Compass Classes Meet Today (Monday, February 17)

Please remember that Compass Classes do meet today on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 17, with few exceptions. 3D Design & Printing will not meet due to instructor illness Debate and Decisions in Democracy will meet virtually because of instructor's travel More

Reminder: Valentines Bake Sale Fundraiser Today!

Remember that today, Friday, February 14, the Alpha Rho chapter of the National Homeschool Honor Society is holding a bake sale at Compass from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Pick up freshly baked sweets and treats. All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region to support victims of the LA County wildfires. Cash, Venmo, and Zelle ... More

Compass Will Open on Time Feb. 13

Compass will open on time today, February 13, 2025. All classes, lessons, tutoring, and activities will meet as scheduled. For students participating in the annual Valentine's Exchange, please continue to bring your cards today. Registration for spring classes opened this week, and families are welcome to drop by the front desk for help with ... More

Compass Closed Today Wed. February 12

All Compass classes and activities scheduled for today, Wednesday, February 12, are cancelled because of yesterday's snowfall. Cancelled classes will meet on the scheduled make-up day of March 12. Families having questions about yesterday's start of spring registration or any upcoming spring classes are encouraged to contact Compass for ... More

Compass Will Close Early for Snow. 1pm and 2pm Classes Will Not Meet

Compass morning classes will meet today on Tuesday, February 11. Classes that begin at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm will meet as scheduled. Because of today's forecast for mid-day snow, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and after school activities will not meet, and will roll to the planned make-up date on March 11. The following classes will not ... More

Register Now: 2025 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees

Register Now! The 2025 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees will be held this month at Compass in Herndon. The bees are open to all homeschooled students in northern Virginia. The top two finalists from the Junior Bee will be invited to participate in the Senior Bee, and the winner of the Senior Bee will go on to compete at the Fairfax ... More

Compass Will Open on Time Today

Compass will open on time today, and all classes will meet as scheduled today since the temperatures stayed above freezing, and the expected icing did not occur. Compass's 10:00 am start is already a delayed opening. Please take precautions if the conditions are different in your area. The Band Instrument Test Drive scheduled for today ... More

Compass Spring Classes are Posted! Early Registration Opens February 11

Great news! The Compass Schedule of Spring Classes is now complete! Early Registration begins next week on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00 am. A 10% discount is offered through February 28. Registration is for 4th quarter classes that begin March 17, 2025. Join Compass for our 13th year! New families are welcome to enroll. We are continuing ... More