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Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates Cell Phone Use at Schools
The "Updates to the FCPS SR&R" web page outlines changes to cell phone use for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the SR&R web page to learn more and to log on to your SIS ParentVue account to acknowledge review of this document OR print, sign, and return the form to your child’s school by September…
FCPS This Week - May 26, 2021
This week's issue has an update on masks in schools, meal distribution for the Memorial Day weekend, approval of the FY 2022 budget, and the Come Back for 5 Days campaign.
FCPS This Week: April 19
In this issue, find information on a Safety Town Hall, Fentanyl Community Conversation with Narcan Training, and Spring Assessments.
FCPS Cares - June 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of June 2021.
FCPS Honors Recognizes 2021 Outstanding Employees
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) recognized exceptional employees from across the division at the FCPS Honors event held Wednesday, June 9. Sponsored by the Foundation for FCPS, the 2021 celebration was hosted outdoors at Jiffy Lube Live, for the first time.
Cappies Review of Westfield High School's The Play That Goes Wrong (High School Edition)
Cappies critic Sean Smith of Edison High School reviews Westfield High School's production of The Play That Goes Wrong (High School Edition).
Putting Students’ Needs First at Parent-Teacher Conferences
Martha Paz-Espinoza, resource teacher at Willow Oaks, shares what it was like to be an English learner and have to interpret for her father at parent-teacher conferences. She offers a few tips for teachers to help put students first and better partner with parents during conference sessions and…
Offering Students Love, Empathy, and Compassion
FCPS MentorWorks program helps eliminate gaps in opportunity, access, and achievement through mentoring. Every student in FCPS should be able to name an adult in their community they can talk to. MentorWorks is looking for non-school-based staff to offer at least 30 minutes of their time a week to…
Queen Bee: Fairfax County Teen Places 21st in National Spelling Contest
Akshita Balaji, 14, was the first Fairfax County Public School student in at least a decade to make it to the final 30 spellers in the contest.
FCPS Plans Five Days of In-Person Learning for Fall 2021
FCPS has successfully completed the month-long return of students and staff to in-person learning and is announcing that it will be returning to five days a week of in-person learning in the fall.
South Lakes High Art Teacher Named 2021 Southeastern Region Secondary Art Educator
Matt Ravenstahl, who teaches art at South Lakes High School, has been named the 2021 Southeastern Region Secondary Art Educator by the National Art Education Association.
Cappies Review of Wendy and Peter Pan at Oakton High School
Check out this Cappies review of Oakton High School's production of Wendy and Peter Pan by Alexander Perry of Lake Braddock Secondary School.
FCPS This Week - January 18, 2023
In this week's issue, learn more about the proposed budget and calendar for next year, how students engineer with empathy, an how to get help filling out the FAFSA.
Hard Work Pays Off: Centreville Elementary School Releases Classroom-Raised Trout
After spending months raising trout in classroom fish tanks, students at Centreville Elementary School see the results of their environmentally-conscious work when they release the trout into a natural stream.
A Gift for Liam: Chantilly Academy Seniors Help Student with Disabilities Return to Class
Two classrooms studying two different disciplines come together to help an incoming Chantilly High School student return to in-person class.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Luther Jackson MS, Robinson SS, Colin Powell ES, Mount Eagle ES, and Herndon HS. She attended the FCPS Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Fairfax County Public Schools Announces Standards of Learning Data in Line with Pandemic Trends Felt Across the Region
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has announced 2020-21 Standards of Learning (SOL) pass rates for school divisions that show that the impact of the pandemic on Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) was similar to that felt across the entire state.
FCPS Names New Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand has named Noel Klimenko, a proven FCPS leader for over three decades, as Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - June 15, 2022
The final issue for the 2021-22 school year has graduation highlights, summer resources, and information about FCPS Honors and Cappies award winners.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - April 27, 2022
In this issue, get information on an in-person event with incoming superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS high schools being ranked by U.S. News and World Report, National Merit Scholarship winners, and resources offered by Tutor.com.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - April 13, 2022
This issue has information on a School Board vote on the new superintendent, Tutor.com launching on April 14, Month of the Military Child, student awards, and FCPS COVID-19 testing ending on April 22
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - August 18, 2021
In this week's issue, get information on the First Day of School countdown, health and safety updates, school meals, and Back to School Night schedules.
FCPS This Week - June 5, 2024
In this issue, read about summer resources, end-of-year reminders, and SOL scores.
Student Technology Resources: Tools and Guidelines for 2023-24
FCPS students who need a device are issued a laptop or tablet at no cost. Learn about technology support, password recovery, and other tech topics.
FCPS This Week - March 1
In this issue, learn about the FY 2024 Advertised Budget, PreK Registration, Magnet School Lottery
Dream Realized for Chantilly Teacher
Luc Nguyen has spent close to 20 years working toward his dream career of being a teacher. The Chantilly High School English teacher knew “with great certainty” that he would become a teacher from the time he was in kindergarten.
FCPS CARES - May 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of May 2022.
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 Bryant HS. She got a sneak peek at the art of student award winners and watched several high school basketball games.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the Fairfax Association for Elementary School Principals luncheon, FCPS' Great Beginnings Summer Institute 2023 to welcome new teachers, and more.
Employee News for the Week of 5/23/22
Employee News for the week of May 23, 2022.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - January 26, 2022
Get information on FCPS' mask requirements, the Superintendent search, mentoring, and February parent webinars.
“Even the Smallest Little Thing Can Have a Positive Impact on the Life of a Student.”
From autism diagnosis to graduation with a 4.0 GPA, Centreville High School Class of ‘21 student, Logan De La Cruz and his mother Kolette, an FCPS assistant principal, couldn’t be more thankful for the support they have received along the way.
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 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…
“Yay, No Computer!:” Bridge to First Grade Summer Program Eases Return to In-Person Learning
Students in Silverbrook Elementary School's Bridge to First Grade program rejoice in things they may have missed during virtual Kindergarten -- like seeing a friend's face for the first time, sharing your favorite color with a classmate, and learning how to walk in a single file line through school…
FCPS This Week - March 30, 2022
In this week's issue, get information on the 2022 Regional Science Fair winners, FCPS' winter 2022 sports champions, free classes at NOVA for graduating seniors, the deadline for completing the Family Engagement Survey, and a Cappies review of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play.
Partnership Update - February 2022
Read the latest news happening in Business and Community Partnerships
FCPS CARES - April 2024
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of April 2024.
FCPS CARES - September 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of September 2023.
FCPS This Week: March 15
In this issue, learn about No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students, VGA Assessment Reports, the Dangers of Fentanyl, and more.
FCPS This Week - December 13, 2023
In this issue, read about winter resources for families, academy open houses, and math week.
FCPS This Week - November 15, 2023
In this issue, read about Veterans Day celebrations, a School Food Show for Students, and State Music Honors.
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 London Towne ES to see the relaunch of salad bars. She also participated in a panel with students who run the Student Human Rights Commission.
Partnership Update - December 2021
Check out the updates in Business and Community Partnerships.
High School Students Named Recipients of 2021 Student Peace Awards
Students from 24 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2021 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Mantua ES, Aldrin ES, Fairhill ES, Glasgow MS, Langston Hughes MS, and Madison HS. She hosted a community event about fentanyl and also led several Teacher Town Halls.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she reflects on the many graduation ceremonies. She attend the Cappies Gala at the Kennedy Center and the FCPS Honors Ceremony (employee awards).
What Brought You (Back) to FCPS?
Thank you to all the employees who have shared their stories over the last few months. We’ve compiled some of the inspirational stories we’ve received, and continue to encourage you to share your story of why you work for FCPS and/or who has inspired you on your journey.
FCPS Cares - February 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of February 2020.
FCPS This Week - March 29
In this issue, read about Dr. Reid on the Multilingual Podcast, Student Awards, and the Upcoming Fentanyl Conversation.
Partnership Update - April 2023
See what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships