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FCPS This Week - March 8
In this week's issue, find information on an upcoming Opioid Awareness Meeting, Kindergarten Registration, SACC Registration, and more.
Four FCPS Teachers Named Cox Education Heroes
Four teachers were surprised during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week with $1,000 grants from Cox Communications to spend on their classroom.
Employee News Blog - Week of January 24, 2022
Check out the latest Employee News.
Commit to Be Fit: Elementary Fitness Warriors Work Out Before School to Boost Focus, Gain Strength
Each morning, for the past 12 years at Chesterbrook Elementary, dozens of kids line up outside the gym a full 50 minutes prior to the bell ring. What are they there for? To be a Fitness Warrior!
FCPS Cares - April 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of April 2021.
📝 Pen Pal Program Connects London Towne and Westfield Students
On April 18, London Towne Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion students arrived at Westfield High School to meet mentors from the Spanish Honor Society who had been their pen pals.
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.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - August 25, 2021
Learn about our strong, safe, in-person opening of schools, the latest on bus transportation, a COVID-19 vaccine/testing requirement for staff members, and a reminder about the upcoming Labor Day break.
FCPS This Week - March 24, 2021
Check out this week's issue of FCPS This Week (formerly Return to School News) for information on encouraging guidance from the Centers for Disease Control on social distancing in schools, the approval of the 2021-22 school year calendar, grading policy changes, and SOL testing.
FCPS CARES - June 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2022.
FCPS Cares - July/August 2021
FCPS Cares for the months of July and August 2021.
FCPS CARES - November 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of November 2023.
Frost Minds Matter Hosts a Gratitude Challenge and Food Drive
Healthy Minds Feature - Gratitude is not only a gift that helps others, but it makes the giver feel connected to something greater than themselves.
FCPS This Week - September 20, 2023
In this issue, learn about upcoming community conversations with Dr. Reid, a family of educators at FCPS, and a reminder about how to sign the SR&R (which is due September 29).
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited Back to School Night events, attended a meeting between FCPS’ Office of Auditor General (OAG) and the Vietnamese Treasury Office, and more!
Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2024 Budget With Focus on Student Achievement
The School Board unanimously voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Approved Budget . The budget focuses on closing the achievement gap for all students, and maintaining a world-class public school division by recruiting and retaining outstanding educators.
Ten FCPS Projects Earn Grand Prize Award in 2023 Regional Science and Engineering Fair
The 68th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased over 300 high school science projects. Ten FCPS projects received Grand Prize awards and are eligible to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May and many others are eligible to compete…
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - March 9, 2022
Get information on the upcoming Family Engagement Survey, the National School Social Worker of the Year, Teen Job Fairs, and the Regional Science and Engineering Fair.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - February 9, 2022
Learn about FCPS students in the Winter Olympics, health and safety updates, the Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo event for high school students, ESSER III funding, magnet school information nights, and a Substitute Teacher Job Fair.
Passing the Torch: Edison High School Principal’s Children Start their Teaching Careers at FCPS
Like mother, like daughter and son - the children of Edison High School's principal are now starting their own career journeys within FCPS.
Meet Four FCPS Cox Education Heroes
Meet the four teachers selected for 2022 Cox Education Hero awards. The teachers receive $1,000 for classroom makeovers.
FCPS This Week - February 16, 2022
This week's issue of FCPS This Week has information on how we measure community transmission, kindergarten registration, completing the FAFSA, the Back 2 Fairfax operational seminar, and becoming a 2022 Science Fair judge.
From FCPS Theater to HBO Max Series Regular
As part of Black History Month, FCPS staff recently interviewed Grace Duah, West Springfield High School Class of 2016 graduate and series regular on HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot.
FCPS This Week - January 31, 2024
In this issue, learn how to see the superintendent present next year's budget, a career exploration event for students, and the Here Comes the Bus app.
FCPS Cares - September 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of September 2020.
Employee News Blog for the Week of March 7, 2022
The latest information for employees for the week of March 7, 2022.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she presented updates to FCPS' 2023-30 strategic plan, highlighted student achievements, and more!
FCPS CARES - September 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of September 2022.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent 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 Oakton HS, Justice HS, and Glasgow MS. She also did a bus ride along and hosted the inaugural Superintendent’s Roundtables with School…
FCPS this Week e-newsletter - May 25, 2022
This week's newsletter has a statement on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, information on an opioid trends webinar, therapy animals in schools, and sharing graduation and promotion ceremony photos and videos.
Cute and Calming: Animals at FCPS Help Students Unwind
Some schools are utilizing ESSER III funds to help pay for therapy animal visits, while others rely on teachers going above and beyond to care for and feed the animals.
Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2024 Advertised Budget Focused on Student Success and Teacher Recruitment
The Fairfax County School Board adopted the FY 2024 Advertised Budget which prioritizes student achievement, and recruiting and retaining outstanding educators.
FCPS This Week - April 7, 2021
Check out this week's issue of FCPS This Week for information on the expansion of in-person learning, the Superintendent's Town Hall on April 7, Month of the Military Child, and the Virtual Career Exploration Fair.
FCPS This Week - April 12, 2023
In this issue, find information on Month of the Military Child, the Dangers of Fentanyl, and Summer Camps
Calling All FCPS Student Artists and Designers: Observance Design Challenge
Create a design to be featured on FCPS social media and newsletters
FCPS Students Awarded Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships
Abia Zahir, a senior at Annandale High School, and Tanisha Tarin, a senior at Westfield High School, have been named two of 100 Amazon Future Engineer scholarship recipients.
Student School Board Representative Announced for 21-22 School Year
Pranav Choudhary, a junior at Langley 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.
Partnership Update - February 2023
Learn more on the latest happenings with partnership activities in FCPS
FCPS This Week - May 29, 2024
In this issue, read about the 2025 Approved Budget, International Science Fair winners, and Summer Camps and Classes.
“America’s Top Young Scientist” Heman Bekele Was Born in Ethiopia, Educated by FCPS
Fourteen-year-old Heman won 3M’s annual challenge with his design of a soap that aims to treat skin cancer.
FCPS This Week January 25
In this week's issue, learn how to submit feedback on the school calendar drafts, see how to use the new text-to-speech feature on our website, and learn more about summer camp options.
Chantilly High Seniors Seek Patent for Automatic Walker Designed to Help Parkinson's Patients
FCPS students capitalized on downtime during the pandemic to create specialized walker that won Fairfax Area Student Shark Tank Challenge.
Teachers for Tomorrow Prepares Students for Careers in K-12 Education
The course allows students to explore different methods of teaching and develop several skills in their path to becoming a teacher.
Partnership Update - August 2021
Check out the updates with Business and Community Partnerships
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she delivered a keynote at the Teacher Educators Association Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., attended the Summer Graduation at Marshall High School, and helped kick off FCPS'…
FCPS Students Named 2022 Student Peace Award Winners
Students from 23 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2022 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Recipients will be recognized at a reception in March.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended FCPS' Excellence Awards, hosted USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at Annandale Terrace ES, visited the White House, and more!
Fairfax County School Board Approves Calendar Based on Data and Community Input
The calendar for the 2022-23 school year is aligned with neighboring school districts and adds additional key observance days.
From Student to Proud Principal: Meet the New Columbia Elementary School Leader who Once Walked the Halls as a Child
He was a floppy haired five-year-old when he first walked through the doors of Columbia Elementary School in Annandale, now, Michael Astudillo has returned — this time, as the principal.