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November 24 Update from the Superintendent Regarding High School Football
Superintendent Reid provides an update on her November 20 message regarding high school football.
Message from the Superintendent Regarding High School Football
A letter to the FCPS community regarding high school football.
Seven FCPS Bands to Showcase Musical Talents at 2024 Virginia Music Educators Association Conference
Seven FCPS bands will perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference, which will be held November 21-23 in Norfolk.
Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards.
We're the 9th largest school system in the U.S. -- 199 schools
We teach nearly 183,000 enrolled students
FCPS employs over 25,000 full-time staff
Our school bus fleet is the largest in the country--over 1,600 buses
FCPS on the Move
These videos showcase our amazing students--and the staff that help make Fairfax County Public Schools a nationally recognized school division.
In this Veterans Day message from Silverbrook Elementary, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid and veteran Principal Pamela Simpkins honor the veterans and families within Fairfax County Public Schools. They extend heartfelt thanks to the teachers, staff, volunteers, parents, and families who have served or supported loved ones in service. Join us in this tribute to our heroes!
In this heartfelt video, current and former Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from military-connected families share their unique experiences and challenges. They highlight how the support provided by Purple Star schools has made a lasting impact on their lives. These students reveal why it's crucial for all FCPS schools to earn the Purple Star designation, not just for military families, but for the entire school community.
Coach Patrick Noel uses basketball trick shots to teach students that failure isn't the end—it's just the beginning! Watch as kids learn to embrace failure, push past frustration, and discover the true meaning of success through perseverance. Whether you're into basketball or life lessons, this video shows how missing the mark can lead to hitting your goals.
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