FCPS News

Fairfax County Public Schools student writers won 35 Gold Key awards in the 2023 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. In all, 213 Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions were earned by FCPS students.

"Our Heroes" celebrates Dr. Heather Murphy, certified athletic trainer at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

Catherine Lee discovered FCPS as a parent, while looking for adequate care and education for her son with special needs. Her experience inspired her to become a teacher.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Lewis HS for a town hall on mental health and schools and she met with Cooper MS students working on an earthquake relief project. She also visited Mountain View…

During the event, panelists discussed the need for support in schools to address a mental health crisis occurring in teens.

Nathan Bass of McLean High School gives us his review of Clue: Onstage (High School Edition), as performed by Edison High School.

February 15 is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

In this issue, learn about the 2023-24 School Year Calendar, how ESSER funds are helping students, and School-Zone Speed Cameras.

Across FCPS, there are many couples and families including FCPS employees. What do these families love about the division that keeps multiple people employed here?

Small groups of children across Fairfax County are receiving intervention services every day in reading or math, funded by federal aid intended to help students recover from the pandemic.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Bryant HS. She got a sneak peek at the art of student award winners and watched several high school basketball games.

The Fairfax County School Board approved a calendar for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Thank you for being a part of this important process and making your voice heard through the calendar survey and other feedback opportunities.

Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved an annual update to the capital improvement program (CIP) that includes continuing work on upgrading school facilities across the County, the building of three new elementary schools, and acquiring land to be used for a new high school.

The Fairfax County School Board has approved a school calendar for the 2023-24 school year and for the following two years. The first day of the 2023-24 school year will be August 21.

Learn more on the latest happenings with partnership activities in FCPS

February 9, 2023 - Regular Meeting

Happy National School Counselor Week!

In 2022, area students submitted historical marker proposals to highlight the contributions of Black Americans in our communities; six markers were chosen to be installed in 2023.

FCPS is actively recruiting qualified tutors to provide in-person academic support to small groups of students at schools that are being identified to have the greatest need. This tutoring program is intended to be high impact: relational, consistent, and targeted to each student.

In this week's issue, you'll find information on summer camp registration, magnet school information night, and a substance abuse prevention panel discussion.

It's crossing guard appreciation day in Virginia!

"I am a teacher because I want to help my students grow into critical thinkers who can problem-solve issues that affect them and their communities." Why are you a teacher? Tell us!

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited the Governor's STEM Academy at Marshall HS, Whitman MS, Weyanoke ES, Holmes MS, Poe MS, Mason Crest ES, Hayfield SS, Lynbrook ES, and Herndon HS.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of February 2023.

Fairfax County Public Schools will be accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs beginning Wednesday, March 1. Information nights will be held February 13, 15, and 16.

Professional development opportunities are available to teachers and staff this winter. Read for more information.

Many FCPS employees participate in MentorWorks by connecting with students for at least 30 minutes a week in schools near where they work. Have you considered the impact you could make by mentoring?

The Fairfax County Art Region of the Scholastic Art Awards recognized FCPS students with 174 Gold Key awards, 171 Silver Key awards, and 188 Honorable Mention awards. Four works by FCPS students were nominated for the best-in-show American Visions Award.

For the past month, we have been working to consider solutions for the delay in distribution of certificates for some of our Commended Students as designated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

Many FCPS educators work to inspire our students to be mentors to others. Have you mentored students?

On Tuesdays after school, a group of middle and high school students volunteer their time and share their passion for classical music while mentoring elementary students at Dogwood Elementary School.

Eighth-graders take prototypes to finished projects that aim to assist people with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, arthritis and dyslexia.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Congratulations to Lewis High School Football Coach Larry Choates, named Washington Commanders High School Coach of the Year and nominated for the 2022 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year.

How do you demonstrate your commitment to equity in your office/classroom?

We have proposed a budget that focuses on closing the achievement gap for all students which widened during the pandemic. This budget also gives our youngest learners a strong start, invests in resources for special education students, and enables us to attract and retain teachers and staff who are…

Read about the newest partnership activities in FCPS

The latest FCPS Our Heroes video features Katie Kirdahi, a school-based technology specialist and instructional technology coach at Stratford Landing Elementary School.

In this issue, learn about the 2023-24 budget process, salad bars returning to elementary schools, COVID-19 compensatory education, and Regeneron Scholars.

Four first year teachers at Woodson High School returned this year to the school they graduated from.

Resources for families and employees to engage communities and children about safe and caring schools

For several FCPS high schools, there was a delay in sharing National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognition with students. We are sincerely sorry for this error. Staff has been contacting colleges where these students have applied to inform them of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation…

Check out this Cappies review of Oakton High School's production of Wendy and Peter Pan by Alexander Perry of Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Mountain View HS, and she met with faith-based leaders. She reflects on how to continue community building and preparing our students for those futures yet to be…

Healthy Minds Feature - School refusal is one of the most difficult situations parents and educators encounter.

In this issue, read updates on school building and renovation plans, how to apply for dual language immersion programs, and information on high school academy open houses.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of January 2023.

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

Are you enjoying the new content being published to the blog? Is there something you'd like to see more or less of? Share your feedback!

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