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FCPS This Week - June 15, 2023
In this issue (the last regular issue for the year!) find information on SOL Scores, Teacher and Bus Driver Career Fairs, and Student Awards.
Partnership Update - June 2023
Check out the latest news within Business and Community Partnerships
From Water Bottles to Lava Lamps: TJHSST Students Lead Girls from Nearby Elementary School in Science Exploration
TJHSST students meet weekly with Weyanoke ES fifth-grade girls to complete hands-on science projects and promote critical thinking skills, while developing friendships along the way.
FCPS This Week - November 29, 2023
In this issue, find information on how we communicate weather closings, SEL Screener results, and the upcoming Gap Year Fair.
Superintendent Proposes Needs-Based Budget Focused on Educational Excellence for All Students and Competitive Compensation
The Proposed Budget of $3.8 billion marks an increase of 8.6% over the FY 2024 Approved Budget.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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.
Woodson, Justice HS, Lake Braddock SS Students Recognized by NCWIT
Emanda Seifu and Mera Seifu of Woodson High, Lidya Demilew of Lake Braddock Secondary, and Yabesra Ewnetu of Justice High were selected as 2021 National Center for Women and Information Technology Virginia affiliate winners.
Three Students Recognized by NCWIT
Nardos Demilew of Lake Braddock Secondary, Aya Ahmed of Justice High, and Abia Zahir of Annandale High have been recognized by the National Center for Woman and Information Technology (NCWIT).
FCPS This Week - May 12, 2021
Check out the latest FCPS This Week e-newsletter to learn about an endorsement of FCPS' five days of in-person instruction in the fall, new meal distribution bus routes, the Back2Fairfax IT and Trades Career Seminar, and FCPS' fall sports champions.
Cappies Review of Pride and Prejudice at Robinson Secondary 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 in local newspapers. There are fifteen Cappies chapters across the United States and Canada. Addie Harris of McLean High…
Half a Century of Inspiring Kids: Two Auto Shop Teachers, FCPS Grads, and Lifelong Friends Recount Decades of Making a Difference
South Lakes High grads have more than 50 years combined experience teaching automotive technology at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
School Board Sends Letter to FCPS Community About Court Ruling Involving Thomas Jefferson High School
In a letter to the FCPS community, the School Board says a recent court ruling "confirms that we are moving in the right direction." The court ruled in favor of the School Board in a case challenging changes to the admissions policy for Thomas Jefferson High School.
Partnership Update - January 2022
Learn about the newest partnerships in motion with Business and Community Partnerships.
Building Cultural Bridges Between Families and Schools
Because of some of her experiences as a child of an immigrant family, Raheel Ahmed-Litz feels passionate about helping families “who don’t feel seen or heard,” she said. “I feel called to be the person who supports them and gives them a voice. I remind them that they are not alone. I want all FCPS…
Fairfax County School Board Announces National Superintendent of the Year As Next Leader
The School Board voted to appoint Michelle Reid, Ed.D., as the next superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools.
FCPS This Week - August 12, 2022
This week's issue has all the information you need to know about the start of school on August 22.
“Uncle” Safwat Supports Community Through Translation
After Safwat Azer retired, his pastor asked him to help families who just arrived in their community to enroll their children in schools and obtain national identification cards. Safwat was happy to volunteer to help.
February FCPS CARES: Putting Students and Community First
James Carlisle, a teacher at Woodlawn Elementary School, is “constantly putting his students and community first,” said his colleague who nominated him for FCPS CARES.
FCPS Cares - May 2019
FCPS Cares for the month of May.
Update on Students’ Spring Assessment Results
Individual students’ score reports are now available for most assessments that students took this spring.
FCPS This Week - February 15
In this issue, learn about the 2023-24 School Year Calendar, how ESSER funds are helping students, and School-Zone Speed Cameras.
Students Win 20 Category Awards in 2022 Virginia History Day Competition
Students from Fairfax County Public Schools won 20 category awards in the 2022 Virginia History Day competition, held recently in Richmond.
Rida Karim to Serve as 2023-24 Student School Board Representative
Rida Karim, a sophomore at Woodson High School, has been elected by the countywide Student Advisory Council (SAC) to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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…
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - October 27, 2021
This week's issue has information on COVID-19 testing and student vaccinations, the development of the 2022-23 calendar, new electric school buses, and next week's School Bond referendum.
Traffic-Related Back-to-School Safety
Together with the Fairfax County Police Department, FCPS would like to remind everyone how we can work together to ensure that everyone has a safe school year.
Student Meals
As of July 1, the US Department of Agriculture pandemic program to provide no-cost meals to all public school students has ended. This school year, parents will either need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for…
Partnership Update - November 2021
Find out what's happening In Business and Community Partnerships.
Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
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…
Fairfax County Public Schools Welcomes First-in-Nation Neurodiversity Specialist Amongst a Trio of Hires to Support Students Who Learn Differently
FCPS is leading the nation when it comes to supporting neurodiverse students.
Snow Is in the Forecast: How to Prepare for an Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day
What to students and staff can expect on a virtual learning inclement weather day.
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.
FCPS This Week - Special Edition! The First Day of School 2024
Welcome back to all our students! See highlights from the day.
Appeals Court Grants FCPS a Stay in Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Case
FCPS will continue with the current Thomas Jefferson High School application process to select the Class of 2026 this spring.
Incoming Superintendent Answers Community Questions at First Event with FCPS Families and Staff
Read about Dr. Michelle Reid's responses to questions about pandemic learning loss, supporting diversity, career pathways, and more. Video of event included.
FCPS CARES - April 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of April 2022.
Schoology Student Voices
This page contains information about Schoology Student Voices. We want to hear how Schoology helps you in school.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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…
FCPS This Week - November 30, 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.
FCPS This Week - September 28, 2022
In this issue we say "Thank you Custodians!" introduce a new Strategic Planning process, and share some results of a Special Education Review
FCPS Students Are “Silent No More”
On Thursday, June 1, the junior class at McLean High School took part in an assembly about drug prevention and awareness called “Silent No More.”
Guest speakers included health experts, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, a federal prosecutor, and those who have been personally touched…
FCPS This Week - October 18, 2023
In this issue, read about the Federal Impact Aid Survey, Virginia Sales Tax Holiday, and a Calendar Update for March 5, 2024.
FCPS This Week - August 7, 2024
In this issue, learn how to prepare for the first day of school, about the new FCPS.edu, and resources for families
🛶 West Potomac and Chantilly High School Students Engineer a Boatload of Fun
Using only cardboard and duct tape, 26 students from West Potomac and Chantilly High Schools engineered boats and embarked on Lake Barcroft to see who could not only stay afloat, but also win a race.
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.
FCPS Statement on Fairfax Circuit Court Denial of Preliminary Injunction Request Against Admissions Process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Judge found no legal requirement to use standardized tests.
Cappies Review of Alice in Wonderland at Langley High School
Check out this Cappies review of Langley High School's production of Alice in Wonderland written by Stella Samereie of James Madison High School.
FCPS Cares - April 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of April 2020.
Partnership Update - May 2022
See what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships
With “Trout in the Classroom,” Centreville Students Take a Crash Course in Environmental Science
Students in suburban Centreville raised trout to release in a rural Virginia stream. Through it all, they learned a valuable lesson in caring for the environment.