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Licht, Kamera, und… Action: FCPS Dual Language Immersion Student Reaches German Movie Stardom
West Springfield High School's Tamino Beba performs in a new German movie, and his experience in the Dual Language Immersion Program helped him on set.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the inaugural State of Our Schools presentation as well as the Woodson renaming ceremony, visited schools, attended sporting events, and met with staff, parents, the…
Woodson Community Celebrates New Namesake, Reflects on History at Carter G. Woodson Dedication Ceremony
The FCPS school board voted last year to rename Woodson High School for Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is widely considered the “Father of Black History.” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a journalist and an educator, later became Dean of Howard University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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.
Discover how Fairfax County Public Schools' Food and Nutrition Services is empowering student voices through student-driven menu options! These new meals are designed to celebrate the diversity of our students by offering flavorful, healthy dishes.
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.
Fairfax County Public Schools' strategic plan presents our vision and goals as a leading public school division that is committed to delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity in education.
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