FCPS News

In this issue read about how to prepare for winter weather, updates on the boundary review project, and newly announced immunization clinics for all FCPS students.

A letter to the FCPS community regarding high school football.

The Fairfax County School Board approved new secondary course offerings for the 2025-26 school year at its meeting on November 14.

Seven FCPS bands will perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference, which will be held November 21-23 in Norfolk.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited schools to see learning in action, attended the IEP Palooza and Our Voices, Our Future events, took in some high school theater, a science Olympiad, playoff volleyball, and more!

November is Native American Heritage Month. A Wakefield Forest Elementary teacher is sharing his cultural upbringing as a member of the Haudenosaunee’s Bear Clan with students through lessons on drums, dreamcatchers and the role of Native Americans in rocket science.

Girls who have been on the mat say, don't let the boys scare you — wrestling teaches everyone important life lessons.

For many families who move to Fairfax County from other countries, the Dunn Loring Welcome Center is a safe haven. There, they find staff like Community Liaison Beatriz Bucarey ready to help them learn everything from how to set up email to what forms are needed for school registration.

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid's contract is extended through June 2028.

In this issue, read about how FCPS honors our Veterans, 38 Schools who earned Purple Stars, and how to fill out your Impact Aid Form.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited two schools to see math professional development in action, helped celebrate Veterans Day, held meetings with employees and parents, marched in a Homecoming parade, and more!

Thirty-eight Fairfax County public schools have been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children as 2024 Purple Star Schools.

Cara Fratta, school psychologist at Kilmer Center School, was named School Psychologist of the Year by the Virginia Academy of School Psychologists.

Fairfax County Public Schools wants you to join our team! We are seeking educator talent with strong student engagement skills and a passion for positively influencing our school communities. We are hosting a job fair on Saturday, December 14, 2024. There will be networking and interviewing…

In this issue, read about Student Testing Results, TJHSST Applications Due, and Resources for Families.

Sparked by the leadership of Edison Academy students in electrical construction and engineering, students across Edison Academy — studying auto technology, cybersecurity, construction, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, HVAC, veterinary science, and teachers for tomorrow — fused their…

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of November 2024.

Fairfax County Public Schools has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity through the Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs.

As we approach Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, we would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to the many FCPS employees who are also military veterans.

Twenty-two schools across Fairfax County Public Schools are celebrating being honored with a Green Flag award from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through the EcoSchools U.S. program. Only 56 Green Flags were awarded nationwide.

The first set of Boundary Review Community Meetings are scheduled. Families, staff, and community members will be able to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Forty-eight students representing 17 Fairfax County high schools and one elementary school have been selected for the 2024 All-Virginia Orff Ensemble, the 2024 All-Virginia Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, and the 2024 Virginia Music Educators Association Senior Honors Choir.

Veterans embrace the call to help grow good citizens by leading scores of students in eight Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units across Fairfax County Public Schools.

HEALTHY MINDS FEATURE - There are many ways to help children take on new challenges, learn new skills, and feel valued to spark discovery that encourages children to grow as individuals and contribute to a positive school community.

Dr. Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she went to a launch of a "Library of Games," Fairview's 125th anniversary, held meetings with parents, community members, and students, and more!

At John Lewis High School, students are stepping up to advocate for disability rights and justice, inspired by the legacy of Congressman John R. Lewis. Through the innovative John R. Lewis Leadership Program, students engage in experiential learning, gaining invaluable skills in government and human…

In this issue, read about Resources for Families, the Impact Aid Survey, and Calendar Reminders

West Springfield High School's Tamino Beba performs in a new German movie, and his experience in the Dual Language Immersion Program helped him on set.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the inaugural State of Our Schools presentation as well as the Woodson renaming ceremony, visited schools, attended sporting events, and met with staff, parents, the…

October 24, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

The FCPS school board voted last year to rename Woodson High School for Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is widely considered the “Father of Black History.” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a journalist and an educator, later became Dean of Howard University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Fairfax County Public Schools and George Mason University are expanding a partnership that will streamline the path to higher education for high school students through a Direct Admissions Program.

In this issue learn about the Federal Impact Aid Survey, immunization clinics, National Drug Take Back Day, and more!

Cardinal Forest Elementary School first-graders took a field trip to their future high school, and met West Springfield's Varsity football players and cheerleaders on the field for an outdoor story session that aims to promote reading and build community.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she held meetings with families, staff, and the community, visited schools, a bike rodeo, and more!

The College Board announced that 17 FCPS high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll. Schools can earn bronze, silver, gold, or platinum distinction.

In this issue, learn about an orientation for families, immunization clinics, the college fair, and youth survey.

Students who walk to school help their class win the Golden Sneaker.

Angie Aldave helps multicultural families access programs, resources, and opportunities within FCPS that many may find intimidating — similar to how she felt when she first arrived in the U.S.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared good news about student achievement, attended the FCPS Excellence Awards, presented updates on restorative justice, and more!

October 10, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

The clinics at Frost Middle School are one of many ways FCPS is providing opportunities for students to receive their required immunizations.

In this issue, learn about the Boundary Review process, National Principal's Month, and Community Conversations.

October is National School Principals Month. We celebrate our dedicated school leaders who play an essential role in shaping their communities and paving pathways for success for each and every student and staff member in their schools. At the 2024 FCPS Honors ceremony, Raven Jones, principal of…

Five Fairfax County public schools have been awarded a 2024 Virginia Board of Education Exemplar Award. Two schools received the Highest Achievement Exemplar Award, and three received both the Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award and the Continuous Improvement Graduation and Completion Index and…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared student achievements, hosted Community and Employee Conversations, and more!

Sixty-nine Fairfax County Public Schools students earned the Advanced Placement (AP) ® Capstone Diploma and nineteen students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2023-24 school year.

In this issue, read about upcoming immunization clinics, how FCPS teaches reading and writing, and 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of October 2024.

We are proud to have all Fairfax County public schools accredited by the Virginia Department of Education.