Staff serve students a thanksgiving meal.

FCPS This Week Special Edition - Happy Thanksgiving!

By Communication and Community Relations
For Parents
November 22, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

Students and teachers at Mountain View High School plan monthly mentorship socials to build community and make connections. They celebrated Thanksgiving a little early this year and shared what they are thankful for during this unique program. Learn more about this special lunch in our video.

REMINDER: FCPS schools and offices will be closed November 23-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a wonderful break. We’ll see you Monday, November 28!

Learn More About the FCPS Calendar Process

FCPS parents/caregivers, employees, and students in grades 7-12 were emailed an invitation to take the 2023-24 School Year Calendar Survey. This survey is part of an annual process to gather input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. Please complete the 2023-24 School Year Calendar Survey by Thursday, December 1.

Watch our new video to learn about FCPS’ calendar development process. The video is also available in additional languages on our website.

Attend a Calendar Development Webinar

Join us on Thursday, December 1, at noon or 6 p.m. for a webinar about how FCPS develops the school year calendar. The webinars will be held on Zoom. We hope you will attend. Please register today.

(The registration form is currently available in English and Spanish. Other languages will be added next week.)

An administrator plays uno with students

FCPS This Week - November 30, 2022

November 30, 2022

In this issue, find out about a webinar on the Calendar Development Process, what elementary students think about strategic planning, and how to prepare for weather related closures.

FCPS This Week - November 10

November 10, 2022

In this week's issue, learn more about the Calendar Survey, daylight saving tips for transportation safety, and academic matters reviewed by the School Board.

young students play on a colorful blacktop

FCPS This Week - October 20, 2022

October 20, 2022

In this issue, learn more about the TJHSST application process, an elementary principal who won a national award, and a new text and translation platform available to schools.

Read All News

How FCPS Develops Its School Year Calendar

Feedback from a variety of sources is considered as the school calendar is developed. Read more about the process for finalizing holidays and early release days.

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

Academic Matters at School Board Meetings

A portion of School Board meetings is used to provide updates on important academic topics.

Register for Free Webinars and Events - Family Resource Center

Attend or view our free family and educator webinars and events to learn the latest information to help children succeed.

four elementary school students in front of mural

Strategic Plan 2023-30: Planning Process

The FCPS 2022-2023 planning process involved significant collaboration with students, parents, staff, and and community members.

military family with husband and wife in military and three children

April is the Month of the Military Child

Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize and thank children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. The nationwide commemoration was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger.