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What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
Whether you’re a 10- or 11-month employee with time off over the summer or a 12-month employee taking a week or two off, many take time over the summer to rest, recharge, and get inspired for another year of teaching and supporting our students. How did you recharge this summer? Let us know by…
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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 attended Open Houses, got ready for the new school year, and more!
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First Day of School 2024-25
A collection of first-day-of-school photos captures the excitement of a new beginning and the sense of anticipation as students, accompanied by school staff, start the 2024-2025 school year.
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FCPS This Week - August 14, 2024
In this issue, read about how to prepare for a strong start to school, cell phone policy reminders, and information on updating immunizations.
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FCPS Schools Providing Meals to All Students Through CEP
Fairfax County Public Schools announced schools providing free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast programs.
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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 attended FCPS' kickoff for new teachers, visited Poe Middle School, and more!
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📚 Every Teacher Deserves a Great Beginning
Twelve hundred new teachers attended the 30th annual Great Beginnings Summer Institute (GBSI) kickoff event last week at Hayfield Secondary School. The program has grown tremendously since it began in 1995 with 50 participants, two cohorts, and two coaches. This year, the large group consists of 40…
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Fueling Success: Student Meals Provide a Strong Start
Learn about meal prices, free and reduced-price meals, and other topics related to student meals.
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Preparing for a Successful Start to the School Year
Healthy Minds Feature - Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. Here are some tips to foster a positive and successful start for your child.
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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
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New School Year Brings Varsity Boys Volleyball, Varsity Girls Wrestling to FCPS High Schools
Both sports came to FCPS high schools after students and families brought the suggestion to the School Board.
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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 attended the Office of Communications "Comms Camp", the annual Department of Information Technology (DIT) conference, and more!
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Summer Graduation Includes Students Getting An Early Start on Their Futures
Some FCPS grads are walking across the stage on July 31 instead of next June, almost a full year ahead of schedule.
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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 summer enrichment and credit recovery programs and more!
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ScamCops: Fairfax High School Students Design Award-Winning Scam Detection App
The students' website, ScamCops, won the 2024 Fairfax Area Student Shark Tank Technology Challenge.
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FCPS High School Students Launch Robotics Camp at Clearview Elementary School
Clearview Elementary School held its first summer robotics camp, courtesy of the Herndon High School Robotics Team.
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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 attended the attended FCPS' 2024 Leadership Kickoff, attended a student theater production, and more!
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School Board Seeking Applicants for Facilities Planning Advisory Council (July 2024)
The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) for a At-Large (Moon) District member, a Franconia District member, a Providence District member, and a Springfield District member. FPAC advises and…
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July 18, 2024 School Board Meeting Highlights
July 18, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights
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Fairfax County School Board Updates Policy to Guide Future Boundary Considerations
The School Board approved updates to the FCPS Boundary Policy (Policy 8130) at its July 18 regular meeting, completing a years-long comprehensive review of the policy for the first time in nearly four decades.
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10 FCPS Students Named 2024 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners
Ten Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from three high schools have been named winners of 2024 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
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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 attended the attended the 70th anniversary celebration for Luther Jackson Middle School and more!
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Karl Frisch Re-Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Sandy Anderson Elected Vice Chair
The Fairfax County School Board confirmed its leadership for the 2024-25 school year at its July 11 regular meeting.
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July 11, 2024 School Board Meeting Highlights
July 11, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights
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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 shared an update on online tutoring services and more!
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FCPS CARES - July/August 2024
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of July/August 2024.
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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 hosted Community Conversations about our limited early release Mondays for elementary school students during the 2024-25 school year and more!
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Six FCPS Teams, Eleven Individuals Win 2023-24 VHSL Academic and Activity Championships
FCPS students compete in a variety of academic and activity-based competitions throughout the school year. This year, six teams and 11 individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) academic championship and six teams and eight individuals were the state runners-up.
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Five FCPS Teams, 17 Individuals Win 2024 Spring VHSL Sports Championships
Congratulations to all the FCPS student athletes who participated in the 2024 spring sports season. This year, five teams and 17 individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and six teams and 18 individuals were the state runners up.
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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 attended the 2024 FCPS’ Equity Symposium, hosted an Employee Conversation, and more!
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School Board Seeking Applicants for Audit Committee Citizen Member (June 2024)
The Fairfax County School Board invites interested community members (with business and/or auditing expertise) to apply for a current Citizen Appointee vacancy on the School Board Audit Committee.
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School Board Seeking Applicants for Facilities Planning Advisory Council (June 2024)
The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) for a Providence District member. FPAC advises and informs FCPS staff and the School Board in the development of comprehensive, long-term plans for…
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🍎 Together Again: How a Former Student With Disabilities Became Her Teacher’s Colleague
Aisha Farooq is Janelle Ali’s pre-K classroom helper. This isn’t Farooq’s first time working with Ali. Ali was also Farooq’s special education preschool teacher in 2005.
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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 attended graduations, FCPS Honors, and more!
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FCPS Students Earn 30 National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
FCPS students received 30 national awards through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. FCPS students were recognized for original art and writing with one American Visions Medal, eight Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and two portfolio Honorable Mentions.
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FCPS Honors Recognizes 2024 Outstanding Employees
Exceptional employees from across Fairfax County Public Schools were recognized at the FCPS Honors event held Wednesday, June 12. Sponsored by Educate Fairfax, the 2024 celebration was hosted at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts.
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Communications, Connections, and Creativity: A Senior Internship Experience
This blog was written by Anna Claire Sheehan, a recent graduate of Oakton High School. Anna Claire interned in the FCPS Office of Communications in the final weeks of her senior year. Read about what she learned.
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FCPS This Week - June 12, 2024
In this issue, read about student successes, summer resources, and preparing for next school year
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Professional Learning Opportunities for Teachers
Check out this list of professional development available this summer.
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FCPS Students Honored for Outstanding Achievements in High School Theater at 2024 Cappies Gala
The Cappies of the National Capital area held its annual awards gala honoring excellence in high school theater on June 10 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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Serving the Community That Served Them: Staff Share FCPS and Graduation Memories
FCPS staff share what it's like to teach for the school system they graduated from, and what they remember from their graduations.
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Free Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations During Summer 2024
Healthy Minds Feature - Any Fairfax County parent may schedule a virtual consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker to get the support needed to help their child.
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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 attended several graduations, an International Night, scholarship ceremonies, and more!
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‘Mr. Rose Hill’ Has Been Helping Students Bloom for Decades
Danny Adams, a product of FCPS schools, has been teaching at Rose Hill Elementary School since 1987. Learn about what inspired him to teach and why he's proud to work for FCPS.
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Marshall High School Students Push Bill in Congress to Boost Youth Voter Registration
Students champion measure in both U.S. Senate, U.S. House to designate secondary schools as voter registration agencies ahead of 2024 election.
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FCPS This Week - June 5, 2024
In this issue, read about summer resources, end-of-year reminders, and SOL scores.
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13 FCPS Students Named 2024 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners
Thirteen Fairfax County Public Schools students from six high schools have been named winners of 2024 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The students are part of a group of more than 2,900 National Merit® finalists chosen to receive scholarships financed by…
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Cappies Review: Spooky Fun and Dark Humor Shine in The Addams Family at Mount Vernon High 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. Ella Clarke of Thomas…
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From Immigrant to George Washington University: Afghan Club Founders See Expansion of Membership, Their Own Horizons Upon Graduation
Sosan Barakzai and Husna Basiri, Afghan immigrants themselves, jumped into action in 2021 in the wake of a crisis that sent tens of thousands of Afghan refugees to the U.S. Their club has expanded to welcome newcomers from many countries, offering students assistance in navigating the transition to…
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Growing and Empowering Little Graduates
Whether they are working as leaders at the SMART board or singing a song about the -er suffix to the tune of Frozen’s “Let It Go,” Tara Klibansky’s students are engaged, confident, and learning. And they’re not only absorbing the basics of their academic curriculum, they’re also learning the…