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Freedom Hill Elementary Holds Writing Celebration
Freedom Hill Elementary staff members are finding innovative ways to encourage young writers and celebrate student success during virtual learning, including holding a writing celebration.
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Chesterbrook Elementary Student Wins Laptop in VDOE, CodeVA Contest
Chesterbrook Elementary student Jonathan was named a winner of Computer Science in Your Neighborhood, a contest offered by the VDOE and CodeVA for Computer Science Education Week.
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Does My Child Have a Mental Health Concern?
Learn about signs that may indicate your child has a mental health concern and where to get help.
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Students Share Concerns During AP Teaching and Learning Listening Session
Five FCPS high school students representing each region of the district recently had the opportunity to speak with the College Board about their experiences taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses amid a global pandemic.
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FCPS Celebrates Black History Month
Superintendent Brabrand shares a message with staff about the importance of FCPS celebrating Black History Month.
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South Lakes Seahawk Cyber Club Learns About Li-Fi Technology from Local Firm
South Lakes High students in the Seahawk Cyber club met with the chief executive officer of Light Rider, Inc., the first U.S. company to provide Li-Fi networking technology communication in this area.
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FCPS Cares - February 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of February 2021.
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South Lakes High Art Teacher Named 2021 Southeastern Region Secondary Art Educator
Matt Ravenstahl, who teaches art at South Lakes High School, has been named the 2021 Southeastern Region Secondary Art Educator by the National Art Education Association.
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Photos 1-29-21
Today's gallery features images from Principal Appreciation Week as well as a science experiment, a student sharing his hobby, and library book pickup.
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Whitman Student in the Spotlight by Drone Forward, Inc.
Whitman Middle student James McCain has been selected as the Spotlight Student by Drone Forward, Inc., for his drive and enthusiasm for learning.
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Visually-Impaired Forestdale Student, Teacher Use Technology to Help Understand Content
A teacher of the visually impaired at Forestdale ES uses technology and special adaptations to help her student engage in lessons via auditory cues.
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Carson MS Band Teacher Named to Yamaha’s 40 Under 40
Carson Middle band teacher Chris DiMassimo has been named to Yamaha’s 40 Under 40, an advocacy program that recognizes and celebrates innovative and impactful music teachers under the age of 40.
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55 FCPS Students Named Candidates in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Fifty-five seniors are among a group of more than 4,500 candidates in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in 2021.
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Westlawn ES Teachers Salute Principal Virtually During Principal Appreciation Week
Teachers at Westlawn Elementary coordinated to salute principal Christoph Hill and assistant principal Stephanie Carpenter at the start of Virginia’s Principal Appreciation Week, January 24-30.
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South County High School Football Coach Gerry Pannoni Selected 2020 National Coach of the Year by NFHS Coaches Association
South County High School football coach Gerry Pannoni has been selected by the Coaches Association of the National Federation of State High School Associations as the national football coach of the year.
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Student Creativity Recognized in 2021 Regional Scholastic Art Awards
The 2021 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded FCPS students in grades 7-12 a total of 540 awards.
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Mini-Grants Available for Youth-Led Anti-Stigma Initiatives
These mini-grants will fund up to $1000 for youth-planned, youth-led projects. Proposals are due Monday, February 8, 2021.
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Dranesville Third Grader Initiates Campaign to Feed Troops
A Dranesville ES student was inspired to give back In light of the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, birthday.
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Governor Proclaims January 24-30 as Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week
Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam has declared January 24-30 as Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week to acknowledge the tireless efforts of school principals across the commonwealth.
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Photos 1-21-21
Today's photo gallery features a student with her original I Have a Dream drawing, teachers enjoying paint night and cheering for their favorite pro football team, and an elementary principal hosting a cooking show for students.
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TJHSST Students Participate in Lab Sessions with Engineering Tomorrow
TJHSST partnered with Engineering Tomorrow, a national STEM nonprofit, to bring one of Engineering Tomorrow’s free real-world, hands-on STEM labs on Phototherapy into their classroom.
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First Graders at Cunningham Park ES Learn About Local Government, Hold Election
First graders at Cunningham Park Elementary participated in a project-based learning activity with the Mayor of Vienna that blended language arts and social studies content.
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Arts Alive: Cappies Review of Stellar Mind by Fairfax High School
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. This review of Fairfax High School's virtual production of Stellar Mind is written by Zander Kuebler of Thomas Jefferson…
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FCPS Choral Concert Collaboration Set for January 27
Choral teachers have put together a virtual choral concert and presentation involving 350 middle and high school students from 37 secondary schools that will air on Wednesday, January 27.
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FCPS Cares - January 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of January 2021.
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FCPS Cares - December 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of December 2020.
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FCPS Cares - November 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of November 2020.
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FCPS Cares - October 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of October 2020.
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Two Hundred Twelve Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
Two hundred twelve students from 18 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2021.
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FCPS Cares - September 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of September 2020.
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Five 2020 Graduates Named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Winners
Five Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) graduates from the class of 2020 have been named winners of college-sponsored scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
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FCPS Cares - July 2020 / August 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of July/August 2020.
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Thirteen Students Named 2020 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners
Thirteen Fairfax County Public Schools students from six high schools have been named winners of 2020 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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FCPS Cares – Going the Distance!
FCPS Cares–Going the Distance! Since schools and offices physically closed in March, countless FCPS staff members have put in a herculean effort to support students, parents, and their FCPS colleagues during this challenging time. Consider recognizing these outstanding staff members by completing…
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FCPS Cares - June 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of June 2020.
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TJHSST Offers Admission to 486 Students
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has offered admission to 486 students for the Class of 2024 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
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Thirty-Three Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners
Thirty-three students from eight Fairfax County high schools have been named winners of $2,500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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FCPS Cares - May 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of May 2020.
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Ten Students Named Winners of 2020 National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships
Ten Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have been awarded 2020 corporate-sponsored scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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FCPS Cares - April 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of April 2020.
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FCPS Cares - March 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of March 2020.
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FCPS Cares - February 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of February 2020.
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FCPS Cares - December 2019/January 2020
FCPS Cares for the months of December 2019 and January 2020.
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FCPS Cares - November 2019
FCPS Cares for the month of November 2019.
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FCPS Cares - October 2019
FCPS Cares for the month of October 2019.
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Two Hundred Thirty-Seven Students Named 2020 National Merit Semifinalists
Two hundred thirty-seven students from 17 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2020.
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FCPS Cares - September 2019
FCPS Cares for the month of September 2019.
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Four 2019 Graduates Named 2019 National Merit Scholarship Winners
Four Fairfax County Public Schools graduates from the class of 2019 have been named winners of college-sponsored scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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FCPS Cares - July/August 2019
FCPS Cares for the months of July and August.
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Twenty-Six Students Named Winners of 2019 College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
Twenty-six Fairfax County Public Schools students from 12 high schools have been named winners of 2019 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.