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It's the first time ever two Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology students have been picked to represent Virginia in the prestigious program.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS) announced the launch of their joint Historical Marker Project today. The project’s purpose is to bring attention to untold or less well known histories from Fairfax County communities, whose rich history, culture, and…

Get all the latest employee news for the week of January 31, 2022.

Dr. Brabrand shares a message about the power of our work as professional educators and how we can continue to be a community that supports every FCPS student.

Ilia Malinin, 17, Is U.S. Men’s Figure Skating Team’s First Alternate for Beijing Olympics; Maame Biney reprises role on U.S. Women’s Speed Skating team

The calendar for the 2022-23 school year is aligned with neighboring school districts and adds additional key observance days.

The 2021 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded FCPS students in grades 7-12 a total of 497 awards.

Get information on FCPS' mask requirements, the Superintendent search, mentoring, and February parent webinars.

Healthy Minds Feature - Gratitude is not only a gift that helps others, but it makes the giver feel connected to something greater than themselves.

Check out the latest Employee News.

Healthy Minds Feature - Parents and guardians are in a unique position to positively influence children’s healthy eating habits and exercise.

Information to help your student be prepared for virtual learning days; universal mask wearing; vaccination locations; fall sports champions; and the FY 2023 Budget.

The TJ Assistive Technology Club creates games and activities to help younger students practice their communication skills in a fun, interactive way.

This week's Employee News blog has information on updating your vaccination status, free home COVID-19 tests, and the Special Education Conference in March.

Learn about the newest partnerships in motion with Business and Community Partnerships.

The $3.3 billion Proposed School Operating Budget for FY23 maintains an investment in teacher pay increases, broadening opportunity and access for all students, and shoring up critical education gaps that widened during the pandemic.  

The Cooper Middle School Band program has been selected by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to receive the 2021 Sudler Cup. This international award recognizes junior high and middle school concert bands for outstanding musical excellence.

What to students and staff can expect on a virtual learning inclement weather day.

This week's issue has the latest COVID-19 guidance, information on upcoming Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall meetings, open house dates at FCPS Academies, and a reminder of upcoming student holidays.

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in this year's fall sports season. This year, two FCPS teams and two individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) championships in their respective sports, and five teams and three individuals were the state runners-up.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will host its Annual Operational Back2Fairfax Seminar virtual event on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, from 5-8 p.m.

The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews. Sara Kaufman of Justice High School provides her review of Puffs (Two Act Edition for Young Wizards) as performed by…

Looking for a job? Substitute teaching offers a flexible schedule and excellent pay. One college student shares his experience and encourages others to give it a try.

This January, a bill will be introduced into the Virginia General Assembly that directly challenges the changes made to FCPS’ admissions policy for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).

The first issue of FCPS This Week for 2022 has information on navigating the COVID surge, changes to quarantine and isolation, the superintendent search, and the 2023-27 Capital Improvement Plan.

You can choose one of several languages for your FCPS messages. Also, learn about translations.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of January 2022.

FY23 Budget Public Hearing scheduled for January 24, 2022

Online registration for the county-wide lottery for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) dual language immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 24.

To help keep students focused on learning while at school and reduce the potential harm students may experience from social media, FCPS is blocking several social media sites for students on FCPS network and laptops.

FCPS will be offering additional diagnostic testing Sunday, January 2 for symptomatic staff and students at South County High School

The course allows students to explore different methods of teaching and develop several skills in their path to becoming a teacher. 

'Hope for the Holidays' care packages were gifted to 50 families from Dogwood Elementary.

The Fairfax County School Board unanimously supported the creation of the John R. Lewis Leadership Program at Lewis High School at their work session on December 14, 2021.

For two years, EMT students at FCPS were not able to do ambulance ride-alongs with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue due to COVID-19 restrictions. Now, students are getting valuable patient experience once again, and learning skills to propel their future careers.

In the last issue of 2021, get information on winter break, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, the superintendent search, 2022 summer learning programs, and new magisterial districts for some schools.

Churchill Road Elementary Student to Appear on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship.

Given the 18 months of disrupted learning caused by the pandemic, FCPS expected to see a decline in performance across all grades. While this proves true when looking at iReady mean scaled scores in grades 2-6, declines in FCPS are generally less substantial than were seen nationwide pre- and post…

Last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted its redistricting plan. School boundaries remain the same, but some schools may change their School Board Member representation.

This holiday season, it may be better to focus on special experiences and time with loved ones rather than the latest toys or gadgets.

Capital Improvement Program and Bi-Annual Public Hearings have been canceled.

Check out the updates in Business and Community Partnerships.

In this video message, Dr. Brabrand outlines the strategies and tools FCPS uses to keep schools safe, including a nationally recognized emergency response plan, 24/7 security operations, and state-of-the-art equipment.

This week's issue has information on a new seven-day quarantine, the superintendent search, the fourth annual Back2Fairfax Teacher Seminar, and multilingual podcasts for parents.

In the coming weeks, parents and guardians of students who participated in the Fall 2021 screening window will be mailed a letter with their student’s self-reported ratings.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2021.

Find out what's happening In Business and Community Partnerships.

Learn about COVID-19 diagnostic tests for students, a distribution change for meal kits, vaccine clinics, inclement weather communication, and a military mom who is working as a substitute teacher.

Video game enthusiasts say they’re eager to show value of once slighted activity.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will host the Fourth Annual Back2Fairfax Teacher Seminar virtual event on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 5-8 p.m.