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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools for Back to School Night events and sporting events.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she appeared on the “Connect with County Leaders” podcast, met with local organizations at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and shared awards that FCPS teams and students…
Partnership Update - January 2023
Read about the newest partnership activities in FCPS
One Book and Bike at a Time: FCPS Student Donation Drive Making a Difference for Tanzanian Community
16-year-old Sophia Brown organized a bike drive at her high school, then traveled to Africa this summer to deliver the donations to teachers and students in one remote village.
FCPS Cares - May 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of May 2021.
FCPS This Week April 26, 2023
In this issue, find information on Student Awards, Staff Background Checks, and a Safety and Security Community Conversation.
FCPS This Week - June 21, 2023
In this special edition issue, read about our School Board Approved 2023-30 Strategic Plan and Summer Resources for families.
FCPS Cares - June 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of June 2020.
FCPS CARES - December 2021
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2021.
Coates Family Academy Has Parents Learning Tips to Support Kids in FCPS
Program for New-to-U.S. Parents Offers Weekly Night School to Assist with English Language, Technology, and Parental Rights, Responsibilities
FCPS This Week - September 22, 2022
Congratulations to Mosaic Elementary, National Merit Semifinalists, and a McLean teacher who will appear on Wheel of Fortune.
Partnership Update - September 2022
Learn about the latest activities with Business and Community Partnerships in FCPS
FCPS This Week, June 2, 2021
Check out this week's issue of FCPS This Week for information on sharing your graduation or promotion photos, a calendar reminder, summer arts programs, and the summer reading program at the Fairfax County Public Library.
FCPS CARES - January 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of January 2022.
FCPS CARES - October 2021
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of October 2021.
FCPS This Week - August 9, 2023
In this issue, learn about Starting the School Year Strong: How to Read the School Calendar, Paying for Meals at School, and Free Resources for Families.
FCPS Cares - October 2019
FCPS Cares for the month of October 2019.
FCPS This Week December 14, 2022
In this issue, find where to find weather closings, FCPS's Fall VHSL Champions, and a story on speed cameras coming to school zones.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog to keep families, staff, and community members up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.
FCPS This Week - October 25, 2023
In this issue, find information on the Fairfax County Youth Survey Results, High Impact Tutor Recruitment, How to Provide Feedback on the FCPS Websites.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools, shared divisionwide information at Thursday's School Board meeting, and more!
FCPS This Week - January 18, 2024
In this issue, learn about Proposed Construction, Renovation, and Enhancements; More Electric Buses; and a Teacher Job Fair.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.
FCPS CARES - December 2023/January 2024
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2023.
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 Annandale HS, Westfield HS, Edison HS, and Terra Centre ES, She also introduced a new feature for School Board meetings called "Academic Matters."
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. "Not all heroes have capes, but this one does," says Dr. Reid about one student who is highlighted this week. Also, hear about stops at Whitman MS and Mount…
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - May 18, 2022
Get the latest information on incoming Superintendent Michelle Reid's virtual town hall, Mental Health Acceptance Month, students being named National Merit and Presidential Scholarship winners, and IFTA and E-IFTA registration.
FCPS This Week - September 6, 2023
In this issue, read about important forms to complete, health and safety guidance, and an update on immunizations.
Food or Fertilizer? Edison Students Explore the Use of Bugs in Global STEM Challenges Program Ahead of Earth Day
Three-year-program has high school students work in teams to tackle real world problems like food access issues, energy sustainability and clean water.
Two FCPS Student Projects Win Grand Prize at Virginia State Science Fair
The Virginia Science and Engineering Fair was held on April 15 at the Chartway Arena on the Old Dominion University campus in Norfolk. Sixty-nine students from FCPS participated in the state level fair, and two student projects received the Grand Prize award.
FCPS This Week - October 20, 2022
In this issue, learn more about the TJHSST application process, an elementary principal who won a national award, and a new text and translation platform available to schools.
FCPS This Week - October 6, 2022
This week, read about how a recruitment program brought a family to Fairfax, from Puerto Rico, Walk and Bike to School day, and the Capital Improvement Engagement Process.
Outdoor Learning Becomes Second Nature For FCPS Elementary Students in Centreville
As the weather turns warmer, some FCPS principals are utilizing outdoor space to create an alternative learning environment surrounded by nature, part of a successful pilot program due to be expanded this summer and fall.
FCPS This Week - September 14, 2022
This week's issue contains information on community conversations, attendance policies and when students should stay home, and Tutor.com resources.
FCPS this Week e-newsletter - June 1, 2022
This week's issue has information about the FY 23 Approved Budget, the revised "O" days regulation, and sharing your graduation and promotion ceremony pictures.
FCPS This Week - August 4, 2021
The first issue of the 2021-22 school year has all the information you need for back to school.
FCPS CARES - July/August 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of July 2022.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she stopped by the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge to visit with student chefs. She also highlights the Science Fair winners, the Unified Sports Special Olympics event at Centreville…
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended an art awards ceremony, a student technology fair, a celebration for social workers, and a meeting with members of the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington.
FCPS CARES - February 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of February 2023.
🏀 FCPS This Week - March 22 🏆
In this issue, learn more about updating your contact information, student awards, heard start, and the parent phone lines.
FCPS This Week - November 10
In this week's issue, learn more about the Calendar Survey, daylight saving tips for transportation safety, and academic matters reviewed by the School Board.
FCPS This Week - November 16
In this week's issue, learn about the Calendar Survey, how to help your child have good attendance habits, and the Thanksgiving holiday.
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 Lake Braddock SS and Fairfax High School. She stopped by the Oakton vs. Madison girls volleyball game and met with representatives of the…
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - January 12, 2022
This week's issue has the latest COVID-19 guidance, information on upcoming Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall meetings, open house dates at FCPS Academies, and a reminder of upcoming student holidays.
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 several schools, the FCPS warehouse and attended a community meeting with Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators (FABSE).
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 Woodson HS and South Lakes HS. She spoke at events for 26 FCPS participants in the Fairfax County Youth Leadership Program and for Career and Technical Education…
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several elementary schools, attended the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge, and more!
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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 Lewis HS, Westfield HS, Mount Vernon HS, Lake Braddock SS, Bull Run ES, Virginia Run ES, Weyanoke ES, and Glen Forest ES.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - June 8, 2022
Get information on National Merit college-sponsored scholarship winners, a student who earned her high school diploma and an associate's degree, summer meal service, previewing your students spring SOL scores, and the last day of school.