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February 3, 2025 - Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Members of the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee include parents, caregivers and/or community members from each of FCPS’ 24 high school pyramids, together with school-based and division administrators, teachers, operational staff, and other community representatives.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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…
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Statement from the Fairfax County School Board
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Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards.
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We're the 9th largest school system in the U.S. -- 199 schools
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We teach nearly 183,000 enrolled students
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FCPS employs over 25,000 full-time staff
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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.
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Discover how Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is prioritizing Student Voices in menu planning. FNS ensures meals are enjoyable for students through: annual food shows where students sample diverse menu options; small focus groups for detailed feedback; and a commitment to student-tested and approved menu items. Decisions are made through the lens of what is best for students, recognizing their unique preferences. This approach aligns with Goal 2 of the Strategic Plan: Safe, Supportive, and Empowered.
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![Annandale Athletes Help 3rd Graders Score in Reading](https://cdn.bfldr.com/HZPAR69W/at/jg4z363pcxgvv3btthcr4k9m/012510-2164.jpg?drupal-image-style=interactive_video_gallery_1x&width=681&height=387&precrop=6192%2C3519%2Cx0%2Cy100%2Csafe&auto=webp&h=0874997d&itok=E9Bv6GoT)
The "Readers are Leaders" program at Braddock Elementary School is a collaboration with Annandale High School basketball players who mentor young students. The high schoolers help the younger kids sound out words and read more fluently. The program provides extra enrichment, helping students understand more of their reading material.
![Students Building Robots at Summer Academy](https://cdn.bfldr.com/HZPAR69W/at/f5ks3j4qfwm4cfsjhtkc88/072309-1073.jpg?drupal-image-style=interactive_video_gallery_1x&width=681&height=387&precrop=5568%2C3164%2Cx0%2Cy270%2Csafe&auto=webp&h=0d84372a&itok=6Yw4CZBO)
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) and Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) are hands-on enrichment programs for students in grades K-11, offering an exciting opportunity to explore Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, develop new skills, and begin career exploration. Open to FCPS students, private school students, homeschoolers, and non-Fairfax County residents, CTE summer camps are the perfect way to discover CTE electives offered through FCPS.
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