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The Fairfax County School Board unanimously voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget at its meeting on February 20. The budget demonstrates the school division's commitment to providing an excellent education to every student while serving as a responsible…

February 20, 2025 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights, including FY 2026 Advertised Budget, Strategic Plan Goal 3, and Career and Technical Education (Academic Matters).

A joint message from Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis.

On the evening of February 19, the auditorium at Carter G. Woodson High School was filled with pride, history, and celebration as students, FCPS staff, and community members gathered for a powerful Black History Month event.

In this issue, learn about 🥗 New Lunch Items, How to Talk to Teens About Tough Topics, and ⏰ Middle School Start Times

Despite near-freezing temperatures outside, 500 FCPS students were aglow with enthusiasm at the fifth annual Instruction 2 Industry (i2i) Future Ready Conference on February 18.

When four Oakton High School students bonded during robotics club, they created more than friendships. They are on the verge of making their idea for an app that could help spot the symptoms of oral cancer a reality.

Tonja Walden is a second grade teacher at Newington Forest Elementary School. She is also a great-great-great-niece of Frederick Douglass. This has not only been impactful for her life, she works every day to make sure it is impactful for her students.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she participated in the final community boundary review meeting for Phase 1, went to the winter graduation for Bryant High School, Kindness Night at Oak View Elementary, theater performances at…

In this issue, learn about 🎨 Student Art Awards, 🤧 Flu Prevention, ♥️Students Spreading Joy

Dr. Reid's message on FCPS' commitment to transparency and keeping our schools safe.

The 2025 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded Fairfax County Public Schools students in grades 7-12 a total of 809 awards for outstanding artwork, including 210 Gold Key awards, 235 Silver Key awards, and 364 Honorable Mention awards.

At Waynewood Elementary School, kindness isn’t just a lesson — it’s a way of life. On January 24, students put their hearts into action by creating handmade Valentine’s Day cards for people facing serious health challenges.

The Fairfax County Health Department reports that Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Learn how to prevent or reduce the spread of illness.

February is Career and Technical Education Month. By enrolling in a CTE course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. Six FCPS high schools include academies. A high school academy is a center within…

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she met with the Boundary Review Advisory Committee and leaders from Real Food for Kids, attended an Honor Roll celebration at Langston Hughes Middle School, several sporting events, and more!

The Fairfax County School Board approved the annual update to the FCPS Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at their regular board meeting last night. A CIP is a working budget document that shows timing and costs of improvement to school buildings, such as renovations, additions, and new schools.

February 6, 2025 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights, including VHSL Recognition, FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program, NAEP (Academic Matters) and Novice Teacher Instructional Coaching Program (Strategic Plan Update).

In this issue, read about Proposed Budget Progress, Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries, and a Black History Month Event.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of February 2025.

In Fairfax County's largest middle school, many mentors, each with their own unique skills, rise up to meet every student's needs.

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, highlighting the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in many ways, such as classroom lessons, group sessions, and individual counseling.

FCPS is home to many families with multiple members working for the district. We invite employees to be celebrated this Valentine's Day for their love and dedication not just to each other, but also to FCPS.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended the FCPS Communicators Conference, the Family Vision Group meeting for Quad 1, and the Girls Wrestling Zone Qualifier; met with the Student Advisory Council, visited Weyanoke Elementary…

FCPS wants you to be a part of our team! We are searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference. To meet hiring needs in instructional areas, we are hosting a job fair on Saturday, February 22, 2025, during which networking and interviewing opportunities…

Fairfax County Public Schools presented nine schools with awards for outstanding school communications at the third annual School Communicators Conference held January 29 by the Office of Communications.

Statement on airline tragedy.

The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) for a Braddock District member and a Franconia District member. FPAC advises and informs FCPS staff and the School Board in the development of…

A message from the Superintendent regarding the airline tragedy. (3:00 p.m. update)

Message from the Superintendent regarding the airline tragedy.

In this issue, read about FY 2026 Proposed Budget, Kindergarten Registration, and First-Class Awards Nominations.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended the boys and girls basketball games at Annandale High School and a Chinese New Year festival at Jackson Middle School, met with a group of faith leaders, presented her proposed FY 2026…

Dr. Reid shares the school division's commitment to support all of our FCPS families.

Fairfax County Public Schools is paving the way for a stronger community and brighter future with the FY 2026 Proposed Budget.

The proposed $4.0 billion budget would provide competitive compensation to staff members and meet the evolving needs of Fairfax County students.

Dr. Reid updates the community on the key takeaways from the Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting on January 22.

Ray Zhang, who attends Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search. He is among 40 finalists announced today from a group of 300 scholars.

In this issue, read about 📈 SOL Score Reports, Upcoming Budget Presentation, 🔬Science Fair Judges Needed.

Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, otherwise known as the Cappies. Check out this review of Langley High School's production of "Beauty and the Beast" written by Warner Smith of Lake Braddock Secondary School…

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited Poe Middle School, attended several student sporting events, the District 12 Honor Bands audition, a Family Vision Group meeting, and more!

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations as part of the school division’s proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

When they aren't shooting hoops, Annandale High School's basketball players are leading the way to literacy at Braddock Elementary School.

The student representative voices the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.

In this issue, learn about Keeping Your Child Warm Outdoors, Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration, Student Rights and Responsibilities and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon.

South Lakes High School Math Teacher honored by President Joe Biden as recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).

Luis Perez, band director at Holmes Middle School, has been involved with the Washington, D.C., football team for nearly as long as he’s worked at Holmes. He’s in his 29th year with Holmes and 28th as a trumpeter for the Washington Commanders Marching Band.

Mason Crest Elementary School forms student-led team to welcome new students and boost pride in school.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she thanks our facilities, grounds, and Food and Nutrition Services teams for their work during last week's snow closures, attended a girls wrestling tournament, a virtual Community Boundary Review…

PowerSchool confirms FCPS was not impacted by the company's recent data breach.

Fairfax County School Board Ratifies Historic Collective Bargaining Agreements