Airline Tragedy Update 12:00 p.m.

By Dr. Michelle C. Reid
Superintendent's Messages
January 30, 2025

Hello Team FCPS,

It continues to be a very difficult day for our FCPS family. Our hearts are broken as we learn that we have lost members of our FCPS family in the tragic accident at Reagan National Airport last night. I invite you to join me in praying for our families, friends, and colleagues, that we know have lost loved ones in this tragic accident.

While we grieve, we will focus on providing support and crisis counseling for our students, staff and families who are hurting. We will be sharing more with our FCPS community as we are able but want to be very sensitive to the situation and the people we care about.

Our team is standing by and ready to provide necessary support for everyone in our FCPS community. In addition, this resource may assist you in having difficult conversations with your children.

I know you will join me in lifting up these families, friends, and all of those affected in the difficult days ahead. We are also appreciative to the many emergency officials who are responding to this tragedy.

This is a time we must hold one another a bit closer….

Take good care,

Dr. Michelle C. Reid
Superintendent

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