FCPS News

Is the new year a time or renewal or a fresh start for you? What are you resolving to in 2023?

FCPS is committed to sharing any key findings and updates to our processes to ensure future consistency in appropriate and timely notification of National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognitions going forward. 

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We celebrate Melissa Richardson, an instructional assistant at Forestdale Elementary School in Springfield.

FCPS recently shared photos highlighting the year 2022. What is your highlight from 2022?

A Compensatory Education Plan may be provided to students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the pandemic. The Plan includes students with the regular or special education and related aids/services required by Section 504 plans or individualized education programs. Read more about…

After a couple of years with routines disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 was in many ways a fresh start. Following are some of the best photos of 2022, and some of the moments that have brought us the most joy.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Mosaic ES and Glen Forest ES, and Madiso HS. Dr. Reid shares information about upcoming community conversations. She mentions how FCPS is using government funding…

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) outlined plans to build three new elementary schools and to acquire land that will be used for a new high school.

December 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting

What are your favorite things to enjoy this time of year?

In this issue, find where to find weather closings, FCPS's Fall VHSL Champions, and a story on speed cameras coming to school zones.

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2022 fall sports season! This year four teams and two individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and three teams and three individuals were the state runners-up. 

There are many ways to celebrate Christmas. How do you?

On December 6, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to launch a pilot program that will have 10 speed monitoring devices (speed cameras) installed throughout the county. These cameras will be in nine school zones and one construction zone. Thank you to our County partners for helping to…

Dominic Prakash and David Plum, auto technology teachers at Lake Braddock Secondary School aren’t just colleagues. Their friendship goes back nearly 40 years to when they met in an auto class at South Lakes High School.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Whitman MS, Franklin MS, Rocky Run MS, Crossfield ES, and Waples Mill ES. She watched swimming and wrestling events, and she met with representatives from the…

Chanukah begins Sunday, December 18. Many celebrations represent tradition for families.

Check out the latest happenings in Business and Community Partnerships

Healthy Minds Feature - Learn the potential benefits that come with experiencing and expressing gratitude, and how to promote an attitude of gratitude in children.

The four are now encouraging others who are unsure about their career path to consider teaching for FCPS.

Happy Bodhi Day to those in our community who celebrate! How do you celebrate?

In this week's issue, find updates on Outdoor Learning Spaces, Bus Driver Career Fairs, and Strategic Planning Conversations

South Lakes High grads have more than 50 years combined experience teaching automotive technology at Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Pentagon officials watched as engineering students tested the strength of paper structures.

Justice High School and Principal Tiffany Narcisse were honored at the recent National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) 50th annual conference.

Bunni Cooper, known as Ms. Bunni to her students, worked at the World Bank for 23 years before retiring. Not the type to “sit at home and do nothing,” she looked for a way to “pay it forward.” Now, nine years into being a routine substitute for Bull Run Elementary, she regularly gets hugs and warm…

Ella Greene of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology provides her review of Annandale High School's production of Argonautika: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts.

Academy students are able to get behind the pharmacy counter to get hands-on experience while pursuing a paid job as a pharmacy technician.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Annandale HS, John R. Lewis HS, and West Springfield HS. She joined a community business leader panel to showcase how Virginia (and our students) are creating…

December 2, 2022 - Regular Meeting

On National Special Education Day (Friday, December 2), we're recognizing two amazing teachers.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2022.

In this issue, find out about a webinar on the Calendar Development Process, what elementary students think about strategic planning, and how to prepare for weather related closures.

Marshall Orchestra Director Named Orchestra Teacher of the Year for the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Strings Teacher Association.

FCPS has announced updates to its inclement weather procedures for the 2022-23 school year.

The Virginia Department of Education is awarding $143,000 in grants to nine universities to develop teacher apprentice residency programs in partnership with nearby school divisions.

In honor of Thanksgiving, this week we’re featuring FCPS CARES nominees who have provided a good example of the spirit of giving.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. In a Thanksgiving reflection to staff, Dr. Reid looks forward to the opportunity to transform our future experience as we build a bold new strategic plan,

School Board Collective Bargaining Public Hearing

In this special issue, learn about a Thanksgiving meal at Mountain View High School and more information on the School Year Calendar process.

Rick Kelly recently shared how his culture impacts his work.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Robinson SS, Fairfax Villa ES, Braddock ES, Cooper MS, and McLean HS. The blog often ends with an uplifting quote and this week's is "When you acknowledge and are…

Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia member and FCPS IT Manager Rick Kelly finds opportunities at work to share Native American roots and satisfy his “social conscience.”

In this week's issue, learn about the Calendar Survey, how to help your child have good attendance habits, and the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting

Dr. Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited Chantilly HS, Chantilly Academy, and Greenbriar East ES. She joined Educate Fairfax for their “Leaders and Learners: Education is Everyone’s…

Back in April, the Fairfax County School Board voted to formalize a successful pilot program that mandated daily middle school recess. It was rolled out across the county at the beginning of this school year, and it has been a huge hit.

Program for New-to-U.S. Parents Offers Weekly Night School to Assist with English Language, Technology, and Parental Rights, Responsibilities

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.  This review of Woodson High School's production of One Man, Two Guvnors is written by Josie…