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Rocky Run Middle Team 1 Wins Virginia Regional MS Science Bowl

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March 11, 2021

In the 2021 Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition, Team 1 from Rocky Run Middle finished in first place in a field of 14 teams. The Rocky Run team, made up of Arnav Bandam, Samarth Bhargav, Avery Li, Raghav Karthikeyan, and Aaryan Sumesh, will represent Virginia in the national competition this spring. The virtual competition was composed of 15 toss-up questions per round; correct answers unlocked additional bonus questions. Teams were quizzed on their knowledge of math and a range of science disciplines, including energy, life science, math, physical science, and Earth and space. The team received a team trophy, individual participant medals, a Virginia Regional Science Bowl banner, and $750 for the school to use for its STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs. The team from Colvin Run Elementary finished in fourth place. Contact team coach Sheeba Sumesh at [email protected].

FCPS Student Teams Win Five of Seven Top Awards in Regional MATHCOUNTS Competition

February 07, 2024

Student teams from Fairfax County Public Schools won five of the top seven awards in the Northern Virginia Regional MATHCOUNTS competition, held recently at Chantilly High School.

FCPS This Week - April 7, 2021

April 07, 2021

Check out this week's issue of FCPS This Week for information on the expansion of in-person learning, the Superintendent's Town Hall on April 7, Month of the Military Child, and the Virtual Career Exploration Fair.

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FCPS Students Win Grand Prize Awards at 2021 Regional Science and Engineering Fair

March 25, 2021

The 66th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair virtually showcased over 200 high school science projects via recorded videos.

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Sharing Our Success From 2023-24 School Year

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

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Learn about our middle school Science Program and courses.

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School History: Thomas Jefferson High School

Did you know that three Fairfax County high schools have been named in honor of President Thomas Jefferson? Learn about the history of the second Thomas Jefferson High School.

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FCPS cable tv features education and informative programs for educators and the community.

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Grade 4 Adapted Curriculum Alignments

Grade 4 alignment information for parents and guardians of students following an adapted curriculum based on the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) and Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOL).

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Grade 5 Adapted Curriculum Alignments

Grade 5 alignment information for parents and guardians of students following an adapted curriculum based on the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) and Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOL).