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This blog was written by Anna Claire Sheehan, a recent graduate of Oakton High School. Anna Claire interned in the FCPS Office of Communications in the final weeks of her senior year. Read about what she learned.

In this issue, read about student successes, summer resources, and preparing for next school year

Check out this list of professional development available this summer.

The Cappies of the National Capital area held its annual awards gala honoring excellence in high school theater on June 10 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

FCPS staff share what it's like to teach for the school system they graduated from, and what they remember from their graduations.

Healthy Minds Feature - Any Fairfax County parent may schedule a virtual consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker to get the support needed to help their child.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended several graduations, an International Night, scholarship ceremonies, and more!

Danny Adams, a product of FCPS schools, has been teaching at Rose Hill Elementary School since 1987. Learn about what inspired him to teach and why he's proud to work for FCPS.

Students champion measure in both U.S. Senate, U.S. House to designate secondary schools as voter registration agencies ahead of 2024 election.

In this issue, read about summer resources, end-of-year reminders, and SOL scores.

Thirteen Fairfax County Public Schools students from six high schools have been named winners of 2024 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The students are part of a group of more than 2,900 National Merit® finalists chosen to receive scholarships financed by…

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 in local newspapers. There are fifteen Cappies chapters across the United States and Canada. Ella Clarke of Thomas…

Sosan Barakzai and Husna Basiri, Afghan immigrants themselves, jumped into action in 2021 in the wake of a crisis that sent tens of thousands of Afghan refugees to the U.S. Their club has expanded to welcome newcomers from many countries, offering students assistance in navigating the transition to…

Whether they are working as leaders at the SMART board or singing a song about the -er suffix to the tune of Frozen’s “Let It Go,” Tara Klibansky’s students are engaged, confident, and learning. And they’re not only absorbing the basics of their academic curriculum, they’re also learning the…

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2024.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended student graduations, theater performances, athletic events, and more!

Shante started her professional journey with FCPS as an assistant principal at Whitman and was there for six years. At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, she transitioned to her current role in the Hearings Office.

Shante has another impressive stat on her resume. She played for three…

In this issue, read about the 2025 Approved Budget, International Science Fair winners, and Summer Camps and Classes.

The Hispanic Leadership Alliance — a certified employee group of Fairfax County Public Schools employees — presented scholarships to 33 students on Tuesday, May 28.

The district will offer access to the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) and SAT School Day for 10th through 12th grade students at no cost to families. Exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 9. Both the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT School Day will be…

The Office of Transportation Services recently hosted its annual Bus Road-eo competition. Stonecroft Transportation Center, typically used as a bus lot with a modular office for transportation staff, was transformed for the day into a space for friendly sport, team-building activities, and community…

Samiullah — whose family left Afghanistan after his father survived being kidnapped by the Taliban — began his American public school experience in 2020 on a laptop computer. He persevered through pandemic virtual learning, summer classes and many SOL attempts to graduate this June and go on to…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited elementary schools, celebrated student achievements, and more!

Congratulations to Kathleen Fugle, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and computer science resource teacher at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School! She was announced as the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) 2024 Computer Science Educator of the Year!

The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students, and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation.

May 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting Highlights

Thirteen students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair that took place recently in Los Angeles.

Two classrooms studying two different disciplines come together to help an incoming Chantilly High School student return to in-person class.

In this issue, learn about the School Board vote on the 2025 Budget, student testing results, and school lunch balances.

Just like the rest of us, Ms. Vivi gets sick, too. While she spent the day at home recovering from a cold, we had the opportunity to shadow the proud leader of Shrevewood Elementary School, Principal Josh DeSmyter.

As we celebrate the class of 2024, we invite you to look back at your high school graduation.

FCPS recently hosted the 8th National Junior Japan Bowl, a quiz-bowl-style Japanese language and culture competition. The virtual event showcased spirited participation from 517 elementary and middle school students representing 26 schools and 10 states.

Valerie Peters, middle school counselor at Robinson Secondary School, was chosen by the Virginia School Counselor Association as the 2024 Secondary School Counselor of the Year. Read about what inspired her to enter school counseling, and get some tips for Mental Health Month.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she hosted a Community Conversation, attended a graduation ceremony, and more!

Ankita Balaji will be the only FCPS student competing in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Fairfax County Public Schools received a certificate of excellence in financial reporting award from the Association of School Business Officials International.

Andrea Bregstone, speech language pathologist at Woodley Hills Elementary School, “just loves kids.” How do we know? She’s in her 56th year of employment with Fairfax County Public Schools!

In this issue, read about Family Life Education materials, free student bus passes, and the special education teacher job fair.

Fairfax County Public Schools received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada.

Let's talk openly about mental health and take action to support ourselves and others.

Melanie Dunn-Chadwick will retire in June after 42 years at FCPS! Melanie is a family services specialist with PreK/Early Head Start. The most rewarding part of her job has been supporting a child or their parents through a really hard time and seeing them come out on the other side and saying,…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she provided an update on the FY 2025 Approved Budget, visited several elementary schools, and more!

May 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Highlights

In this issue, read about student, teacher, and nurse celebrations; help raise awareness of fentanyl; and the 2025 FCPS budget.

On May 17, special education students and their peer partners from several Northern Virginia schools will compete in the Little Feet Meet's running/walking events as well long jump, softball throw, and other activities.

Twenty-seven students from seven Fairfax County high schools have been named winners of $2,500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Wednesday, May 8, is School Nurse Day! Thank you to all the public health nurses who take care of our students.

Public Health Nurse Shahenil Grealish has always loved working with and caring for people. She became a nurse nearly 25 years ago, in 1990, because she felt that she could both “help…

On Friday, May 3, FCPS facilitated a Share Fair to celebrate the learning and innovations of this year’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovator Cohort. The cohort included approximately 200 FCPS staff representing 95 schools and the central office. Their focus was to learn about AI, reflect on its…

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 in local newspapers. There are fifteen Cappies chapters across the United States and Canada. Courtney Butts of Woodson…

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) student writers won 31 Gold Key awards in the 2024 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. In all, 259 Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions were earned by FCPS students.