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Rocky Run Middle Team 1 Wins Virginia Regional MS Science Bowl
In the 2021 Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition, Team 1 from Rocky Run Middle finished in first place in a field of 14 teams.
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Marina Qu of McLean High School Named 2021 Virginia Journalist of the Year
McLean High School senior Marina Qu has been named the 2021 Virginia Journalist of the Year by the Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers.
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School Photos 3-10-21
See students being welcomed back to school and hard at work in school buildings in today's photo gallery.
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Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Glen Forest Elementary 3-9-21
FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.
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Forestville ES Fourth Graders Collect Books for RIF
Forestville Elementary fourth graders found a contactless service project that they could participate in during the pandemic.
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Virginia Run ES Neighbor Contributes Food to Community
Virginia Run Elementary neighbor Jennie Bush has been helping the community by organizing food drives at the school.
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South Lakes HS Leadership Students Make School More Inviting
Leadership students at South Lakes High are working together to make their school a more welcoming place, just in time for return to school.
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School Photos 3-8-21
See students being greeted when returning to school, hard at work in class, and participating in Read Across America celebrations.
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High School Students Invited to Virtual Career Exploration Fair
High school students are invited to participate in the 2021 Virtual Career Exploration Fair, scheduled to take place from Monday, April 19, through Friday, April 30.
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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.
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Thoreau MS Seventh Grade Teacher Enlists Guest Speakers to Keep Students Motivated
English teacher Michelle Gabro keeps her Thoreau Middle seventh grade students motivated and engaged with a series of guest speakers.
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School Board Ready to Sign Contracts for Solar Program
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) program will install solar panels on school buildings with the goal of reducing FCPS’ greenhouse gas emissions and electricity costs.
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School Photos 3-3-21
See students at work and students and teachers back in the classroom as return to school continues.
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Spotlight on Equity in Education: Meet Shannon Merriweather
Shannon Merriweather is one of five equity specialists in FCPS; she serves the schools and staff members in Region 3.
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Spotlight on Equity in Education: Meet Shannon Merriweather
Shannon Merriweather is one of five equity specialists in FCPS; she serves the schools and staff members in Region 3.
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FCPS Cares - March 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of March 2021.
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Two Schools Selected for 2021 First Amendment Press Freedom Award
Two Fairfax County public schools—Chantilly High School and McLean High School—are among 14 schools nationwide selected as recipients of the 2021 First Amendment Press Freedom Award.
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McLean HS Art Students Curate Women’s History Month Art Show
Student artists at McLean High have curated an art show in honor of Women’s History Month.
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School Photos 3-2-21
Students continue to be welcomed back to school; some images of them at work and at play are included in this photo gallery.
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March Is Equity in Education Month
The Fairfax County School Board—in conjunction with the Virginia School Boards Association—observes March as Equity in Education Month.
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Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Westfield HS 3-2-21
FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.
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Marshall Academy Entrepreneurship Students Hear from Snack Inventor
Entrepreneurship students at Marshall Academy, a Governor’s STEM academy, had the opportunity to hear from Nahum Jeannot, founder and Chief Oatmeal Officer of GoOats.
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Crossfield Librarian Welcomes Kindergarteners Back with YouTube Video
Crossfield Elementary school librarian Heather Baucum has gone full-on princess to welcome back kindergarteners to the school building.
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Mount Vernon NHS Members Serve Community During Pandemic
The pandemic isn’t stopping Mount Vernon High National Honor Society members from finding ways to be of service to their community.
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School Photo Gallery for the Week of February 25
Take a look at images from the schools as students returned to class this week and our hard-working custodians were honored during Custodian Appreciation Week.
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Sharp as a Tack is Sharp as a GrandInvolve Volunteer
GrandInvolve works solely with retired senior citizens in search of meaningful volunteer opportunities into the classrooms of FCPS Title I elementary schools.
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Cappies Review of Fairfax High School's Production of Good Afternoon, Angel
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. This review of Fairfax High School's virtual production of Good Afternoon, Angel is written by Emilia Ermanoski of…
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Mosby Woods STEAM Teacher Shares Virtual Learning Tips with EiE Museum
Mosby Woods Elementary STEAM teacher Peyton Avery was recently interviewed by the EiE Museum of Science in Boston on how teachers are adapting engineering content in virtual classrooms.
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Broadcast Journalism Students Participate in Summit
Broadcast journalism students in grades 7-12 are meeting this week during the first annual FCPS Broadcast Journalism Student Summit.
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Recognition Ceremony Scheduled for Regional Scholastic Art Awards Winners
The recognition ceremony for winners of the 2021 Regional Scholastic Art Awards will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m.
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Lanier Band Students Promote Social Distancing Through Music
As part of the preparation to return to school, Lanier Middle band teacher Charlie Burts challenged his students to be part of a YouTube video.
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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.
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School Board Adopts Advertised Budget Focused on COVID Recovery
The Fairfax County School Board adopted the FY 2022 Advertised Budget, which has student health, well-being, and learning at its core.
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South County DECA Recognized for Outstanding School-Based Enterprise
South County High school-based enterprise, Virginia DECA Region 2 vice president honored for excellence.
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South County HS Students Reach Out to Retirement Community Residents
The Elder Outreach Club of South County High has made several connections with residents of Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke.
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EduTutorVA’s Quick Ascent Lifts Students
EduTutorVA has progressed quickly as a resource for students who have been adversely affected by the pandemic.
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VDOE Requests Public, Educators’ Comments on Proposed History and Social Studies Standards of Learning
FCPS staff members are encouraging the community to provide comments to the Virginia Department of Education for its review and revision of the History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
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Fairfax County Student Representative to the School Board Fulfills Campaign Promise
Buy a Book, Build a Future
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Photos 2-12-21
In today's photo gallery, see celebrations of Valentine's Day and the Lunar New Year, and images of students back in school.
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Fairfax County Special Education PTA Receives Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award
The Fairfax County Special Education PTA has been named the recipient of the National PTA’s 2021 Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award.
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Photos 2-10-21
In today's photo gallery, see students at work, teachers collaborating and celebrating, and members of the community making donations to help students.
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Black History Month Events Planned by FABSE
The Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators (FABSE) has announced a series of events in honor of Black History Month, including African American art, literature, and film.
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Vaccination Update for Staff
Stay informed on the vaccination process through Inova and the Fairfax County Health Department.
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Student Writers Receive 2021 Scholastic Regional Writing Awards
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) student writers won 30 Gold Key awards in the 2021 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. In all, 163 Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions were earned by FCPS students.
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School Board Approves FY 2022-26 Capital Improvement Program
The Fairfax County School Board has approved FCPS Fiscal Year 2022-26 Capital Improvement Program.
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Woodson HS Art Students Create Art for Senior Citizens
Senior officers of Woodson High's National Art Honor Society reached out to a local senior living facility with an offer to have Honor Society students create art for some of their residents.
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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.
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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).
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Photos 2-3-21
See how students enjoyed this week's snowfall, celebrated Groundhog Day, and are contributing to the community in today's photo gallery.
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Fairfax County School Board Unanimously Supports Superintendent's Plan to Bring All Students Back into Schools By Mid-March
The Fairfax County School Board gave unanimous support for an updated timeline that will bring students back for in-person instruction two days a week beginning February 16.