Dominic Prakash and David Plum in the auto shop

Decades of Making a Difference

By Communication and Community Relations
Employee News
December 12, 2022

Last week, we posted an FCPS Heroes video and web story about Dominic Prakash and David Plum. The auto technology teachers at Lake Braddock Secondary School aren’t just colleagues. Their friendship goes back nearly 40 years to when they met in an auto class at South Lakes High School. Now they teach, inspire, and mentor a new generation of students.

Dominic Prakash and David Plum stand in front of a Ford Mustang in the Lake Braddock Secondary School auto workshop.

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December 07, 2022

South Lakes High grads have more than 50 years combined experience teaching automotive technology at Lake Braddock Secondary School.

FCPS This Week December 14, 2022

December 14, 2022

In this issue, find where to find weather closings, FCPS's Fall VHSL Champions, and a story on speed cameras coming to school zones.

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Sample Responsive Advisory Meeting plans for the beginning of the school year.

Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD)

The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is a local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent. This information is for school year 2024-25.

School Board Liaison: Rachna…

students holding hands and running in school hall

Sharing Our Success From 2023-24 School Year

Sharing Our Success, also available as a printed document, is a reflection of our accomplishments.

Inclusive Education

FCPS supports the right of every student, regardless of ability, to access and participate in their school and community.

Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC)

Advocates for minority student achievement by identifying, reviewing, and assessing issues affecting minority student academic achievement.

School Board Liaison: Marcia St. John-Cunning
Staff Liaison: Kimberly Amenabar