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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.

Two books that were subject to a formal challenge have been deemed appropriate for high school readers following a two-month review process and will be reinstated to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) libraries.

Four FCPS band and chorus groups performed at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference, held November 18-20 in Norfolk.

Students offer staff, family the opportunity to skip Thanksgiving baking this year and instead buy their pumpkin, pecan, old fashioned apple or Dutch apple pies from them.

This week's issue has information on pediatric vaccine opportunities, optional COVID-19 screening testing, the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, and a reduction in the quarantine period for unvaccinated students.

Freelance photographer Ashley Salas contributes to her children’s school community during time of increased need for substitutes.

Read this review of the Heidi Chronicles at Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Former School Board Members Janie Strauss and Ilryong Moon were honored with the renaming of a Theater at McLean High School and a Gym at TJHSST.

Get the latest information on vaccinations for children ages 5-11, meal kits for Thanksgiving break, the TJHSST application deadline, and November's Walking Wednesday.

Students and families are being encouraged to take part in monthly Walking Wednesdays during the 2021-22 school year to help promote mental and physical health. November’s event is dedicated to Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New…

One-hundred-three students representing eighteen Fairfax County Public Schools high schools have been named to the 2021 Northern Virginia Senior Regional Orchestra. Twenty-eight FCPS students were selected as alternates. The public is invited to the group’s performance at Westfield High School on…

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) kicked off the national rollout of COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 5-11 today, welcoming First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to a clinic at the school where the first Polio vaccine was administered in 1954.

​​​​​​​On behalf of the Fairfax County School Board, I want to convey our appreciation to the voters of Fairfax County who approved the 2021 School Construction Bond Referendum.

McLean’s Franklin Sherman ES kicked off polio vaccine field trials in 1954, will lead the way on COVID-19 pediatric vaccination push in 2021.

An empty space at Luther Jackson Middle School has been transformed into a universe all its own. When students step into the brand new escape room, they’re faced with a monumental challenge: work together on a series of puzzles to rescue their beloved school mascot. Can they do it?

Check out this week's issue for information on COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11, results of the 2021 Bond Referendum, how to give feedback on the 2022-23 school year calendar, and the reasons for recent school meal menu changes.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of November 2021.