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FCPS Spring 2022 Sports Champions
Seven teams and 16 individuals won the spring 2022 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and one team and 25 individuals were the state runners-up.
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Important Justice High School Addition Update
A letter to the Justice High community offers updates about expansion efforts to find a solution to relieve overcrowding and provide a learning and working environment deserving of staff and students.
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Sword Combat and Creativity Through Cakes: FCPS Summer Program Help Students Consider New Futures
Fairfax County Public Schools annual Institute for the Arts encourages kids to explore subjects like “Modern Buttercream Techniques” or “Stage Combat” that either aren’t traditionally offered during the school year or may not fit into a student’s academic scheduling needs.
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Superintendent Appoints New Chief Experience and Engagement Officer
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid has named Lisa Youngblood Hall to the role of Chief Experience and Engagement Officer.
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Rachna Sizemore Heizer Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Tamara Derenak Kaufax Elected Vice Chair
The School Board elected Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Member-at-Large) as chair and Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Franconia District Representative) as vice chair for a one-year term.
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Help Support the FCPS Mission
Build your knowledge and skills around core leadership competencies to better lead for equity by applying to the Supporting the Mission Cohort. Applications for the 2022-2023 Cohort of Supporting the Mission are now being accepted!
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A New View of The Universe: Webb Telescope Images Provide Out of This World Lesson for CTE Summer Academy
A special guest from NASA spoke to students as never before seen photos of the vast universe fascinated young space enthusiasts from across FCPS.
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Seven FCPS Graduates Named 2022 National Merit Scholarship Winners
Seven Fairfax County Public Schools graduates from the class of 2022 have been named winners of college-sponsored scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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Partnership Update - July 2022
Learn about the latest partnership activities in FCPS
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
After a six-day, cross-country drive, Dr. Reid has arrived at Fairfax County Public Schools. She shares what drew her to our community and what she hopes to accomplish.
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“We Became Best Friends Right Away”: Two Outstanding New Teacher Honorees Reflect on Friendship Since College and Path Back to FCPS
From the days of playing field hockey against each other in high school, to graduating college together, and then becoming FCPS teachers, Shelby Press and Amelia Carr have been side by side through it all.
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Two FCPS Educators, One Married Couple and A Mission: Helping Refugees
Struck by images of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a pair of educators from Woodson High and Annandale High traveled overseas to help feed refugees, bringing back with them a new perspective for the coming school year.
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FCPS CARES - July/August 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of July 2022.
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Dr. Michelle Reid Sworn in as Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent (Video Included)
Dr. Reid took the oath of office to become superintendent on Thursday evening.
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Thomas Jefferson High School Continues to Increase Access for All
The prospective class of 2026 is diverse by every measure including geography, socioeconomic status, gender, English learners, and race/ethnicity.
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Highlighting Female Figures: TJHSST Student Helps Create New Curriculum for FCPS Students
From the American Revolution to the Civil Rights movement, Prasidha Padmanabhan is making sure women are not forgotten in history lessons.
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FCPS This Week Special Edition - June 27, 2022
In this special edition, get information on required immunizations, summer meal kits, and other resources for helping your child have a fun, safe, and healthy summer.
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School Board Seeking Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) Applicants
The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the School Board Facilities Planning Advisory Council
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Updates to FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Document for School Year 2022-23
The School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including changes to cell phone usage.
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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - June 15, 2022
The final issue for the 2021-22 school year has graduation highlights, summer resources, and information about FCPS Honors and Cappies award winners.
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2022 Cappies Gala Honors Excellence in High School Theater
The Cappies of the National Capital area held its annual awards gala honoring excellence in high school theater on June 6 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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Partnership Update - June 2022
Check out the updates with Business and Community Partnerships
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OCCR Team Recognized as a Leader in Communications
The Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Communications and Community Relations has been awarded a Gold Medallion -- the highest award possible -- from the National School Public Relations Association for its VaxUP FCPS communication plan.
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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - June 8, 2022
Get information on National Merit college-sponsored scholarship winners, a student who earned her high school diploma and an associate's degree, summer meal service, previewing your students spring SOL scores, and the last day of school.
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Summer 2022 Resources
Resources from FCPS and Fairfax County Government to help you have a fun, safe, and healthy summer.
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FCPS Honors Recognizes 2022 Outstanding Employees
Fairfax County Public Schools recognized exceptional employees from across the division at the FCPS Honors event held Wednesday, June 8. Sponsored by Educate Fairfax, the 2022 celebration was held at the George Mason University Center for the Arts.
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Employee News for the Week of June 6, 2022
Employee News for the Week of June 6, 2022
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Dawn Clements Named as Fairfax County Public Schools Ombudsman
Dawn Clements, currently the assistant ombudsman for special education, has been named the new ombudsman for Fairfax County Public Schools, effective July 1.
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Multitasking: How One FCPS Grad Earned Her Associate's Degree Days Before Her High School Diploma
Eryn Yarrell will start college with two years of credit to her name after tapping an FCPS dual degree program to earn an associate's degree from Northern Virginia Community College alongside her high school diploma from Hayfield Secondary School.
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Meet Four FCPS Cox Education Heroes
Meet the four teachers selected for 2022 Cox Education Hero awards. The teachers receive $1,000 for classroom makeovers.
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Cappies Review of Crazy for You at South Lakes High School
Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theater, otherwise known as the Cappies. Sean Gillen of Oakton High School provides his review of Crazy for You at South Lakes High School.
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FCPS CARES - June 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2022.
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Strumming for Self-Expression: Ukuleles Help Students Communicate Through Music Therapy
Students with special needs are able to get creative and open up as they write songs and play the ukulele.
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School Board Seeking At-Large Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) Applicants
The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the School Board Facilities Planning Advisory Council
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FCPS this Week e-newsletter - June 1, 2022
This week's issue has information about the FY 23 Approved Budget, the revised "O" days regulation, and sharing your graduation and promotion ceremony pictures.
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Fifteen Students Named 2022 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners
Fifteen Fairfax County Public Schools students from six high schools have been named winners of 2022 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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Going Places: Students at 33 FCPS Schools Learn to Safely Bike in Physical Education Unit
A physical education program teaches some students how to ride bikes entirely, while more experienced riders learn hand signals for turns, safety rules and the meanings of various road signs.
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2023 Budget Focused on Staff Compensation, Student Success, and Safety
On May 26, the Fairfax County School Board adopted the FY 2023 budget that strengthens student success and security, focuses on staff compensation, and represents hope and help for our FCPS community.
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Employee News for the week of May 30, 2022
News for employees for the week of May 30, 2022.
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Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2023 Budget Focused on Safety, Student Success, and Staff Compensation
Eighty-six percent of the $3.3 billion budget will go directly to instruction. The budget includes a 4% Market Scale Adjustment (MSA) for all employees.
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FCPS Students Receive Awards in Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
Eight students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the 2022 International Science and Engineering Fair, held recently in Atlanta.
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Employee News for the Week of 5/23/22
Employee News for the week of May 23, 2022.
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FCPS this Week e-newsletter - May 25, 2022
This week's newsletter has a statement on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, information on an opioid trends webinar, therapy animals in schools, and sharing graduation and promotion ceremony photos and videos.
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FCPS Condemnation of Gun Violence in Schools
We condemn the senseless act of violence that occurred today at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. We want you to know that the safety of our schools, and the children and staff within them, is our highest priority. (Message includes links to resources for talking with students about school…
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Not Just a `Grandma Activity:’ Students Embrace Emotional Benefits of Looming Lunches, Knitting and Crochet
Students at Little Run ES and Katherine Johnson MS are working with fabric as part of a social-emotional learning push to help students recover from more than two years of living through a global pandemic.
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Michele Togbe to Serve as 2022-23 Student School Board Representative
Michele Togbe, a junior at South County High School, has been elected by the countywide Student Advisory Council to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1.
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Cute and Calming: Animals at FCPS Help Students Unwind
Some schools are utilizing ESSER III funds to help pay for therapy animal visits, while others rely on teachers going above and beyond to care for and feed the animals.
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Opioids: Learn How To Get Help and Prevent Overdoses
Healthy Minds Feature - Opioid overdoses are increasing nationally among youth and young adults. Know how to prevent overdose.
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Superintendent Joins Community for Virtual Town Hall (Video Included)
On Tuesday, May 17, incoming Superintendent Michelle Reid, Ed.D., was joined by families, employees, and community members for a multilingual virtual town hall.
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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - May 18, 2022
Get the latest information on incoming Superintendent Michelle Reid's virtual town hall, Mental Health Acceptance Month, students being named National Merit and Presidential Scholarship winners, and IFTA and E-IFTA registration.