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Time and Talent or Donated Dollars
The partnerships team serves as the district’s friend-raiser and the Foundation for FCPS is the fundraiser.
School Photos for the Week Ending May 7, 2021
See photos of teacher and students celebrating teacher appreciation week, preparing for performances, observing nature, and more.
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.
FCPS Awarded for Outstanding Financial Reporting
Fairfax County Public Schools has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report from the Association of School Business Officials International.
Congratulations to FCPS' Fall 2020-21 Sports Champions!
Congratulations to the thousands of FCPS student-athletes who overcame obstacles, stops and starts, and closely adhered to many health and safety strategies throughout this year's fall sports season. In a year like no other, athletes faced a set of complex challenges. Additionally, three FCPS teams…
FCPS this Week - May 5, 2021
Take a look at this week's issue of FCPS This Week for information on Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, summer learning programs, the FY 2022 Budget, and a face mask update.
Whitman Middle School Science Teacher Selected as Outstanding Woman Educator
The Beta Delta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) has selected Jessica Fish, a 7th grade Science teacher at Whitman Middle School, as an Outstanding Woman Educator of 2020-2021.
FCPS Cares - May 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of May 2021.
FCPS This Week - April 28, 2021
In this week's issue of FCPS This Week, get information about the rededication of John R. Lewis High School; student scholarship winners; students selected for the All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra; and face mask updates for athletics.
Six School Counseling Programs Awarded 2021 RAMP Designation
Six school counseling programs have been recognized by the American School Counselor Association as model programs and were awarded the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation for 2021.
How to Be Optimistic in Challenging Times
No sense being pessimistic, it won’t work anyway.
School Photos 4-27-21
See students enjoying the outdoors for lunch, snack, and lessons; an Earth Day celebration; and a high school SGA receiving honors in today's photo gallery.
FCPS Students Roll With It on Bike to School Day Wednesday, May 5
Let’s Roll With It is the theme of FCPS's 2021 Bike to School Day, scheduled for Wednesday, May 5.
Fairfax County Public Schools is First in the Nation to Rename a High School in Honor of John R. Lewis, During Ceremony Attended by Senator Tim Kaine
During a rededication ceremony on April 23, John R. Lewis High School in Springfield, Virginia, became the first high school in the nation to be named in honor of the late civil rights icon and congressman.
Ignite Partnerships are Targeted and Effective
Businesses and Community Groups engage and support FCPS in multitudes of ways.
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.
School Photos 4-22-21
See a salute to military students, a promotion of wellness, and a teacher learning a new skill in today's photo gallery.
Choosing Goals That Support Well-Being
Setting goals points us in the right direction.
Students Selected for 2021 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra
One hundred eighty-five students from FCPS high schools have been named to the 2021 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra.
FCPS This Week - April 21, 2021
Take a look at this week's issue of FCPS This Week to learn more about planning for five days of in-person instruction in the fall, the 2021 graduation calendar, COVID vaccination appointments for county residents, and summer enrichment programs.
Thirteen Students Named Winners of 2021 National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships
Thirteen Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have been awarded 2021 corporate-sponsored scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
FCPS Statement on the Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Murder Trial
Statement from Superintendent Brabrand on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Murder Trial
School Photos 4-19-21
Take a look at students getting back in the swing of in-person school and participating in class, and dedicated staff members keeping things safe for students returning to school in today's photo gallery.
Glasgow MS LGBTQ Club Advocates for, Supports Students
Formed in 2019, Glasgow Middle’s LGBTQ Club can count numerous positive achievements to its credit.
FCPS Earns WELL Health-Safety Rating™
FCPS recently earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for its schools and offices, proof of its commitment to good health for anyone entering its buildings.
Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
FCPS has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association for Music Merchants Foundation.
FCPS This Week - April 14, 2021
Check out FCPS This Week to get information on meal kit sites moving to Monday distribution, webinars on COVID-19 and the vaccination process, kindergarten registration and early childhood programs, and the NOVA JumpStart Program.
Bria's Suggestions for How Parents Can Support Their Students
A student shares how parents can provide support during in-person or virtual classroom learning.
Student Voice: Bria's Advice to Parents
Sometimes, it's the little things that make a big difference.
School Photos 4-12-21
Spring is here -- see students enjoying the outdoors, teachers and administrators being appreciated, and a student caring for a bearded dragon in today's photo gallery.
FCPS Kindergarten Registration and Early Childhood Programs
Listen to the latest Spanish, Arabic, and Korean programming about FCPS Kindergarten Registration and Early Childhood Programs from the FCPS Family Services staff.
FCPS Letter on Respect and Inclusivity
Fairfax County Public Schools sent a message to the community about recent allegations of racially charged language and racial slurs. The school division embraces diversity and strongly condemns hate speech and offensive, hateful language or racial intolerance of any kind on the sports fields, in…
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.
Cappies Review of Long Division by Langley 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. This review of Fairfax High School's virtual production of Long Division is written by by Lauren Katz of Lake Braddock…
FCPS Widens Opportunities for In-Person Instruction Throughout April
FCPS will be expanding opportunities for four days of in-person learning for identified students during the month of April based on updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, which allows schools the opportunity to transition from 6’ to 3’ social distancing in some…
School Photos 4-5-21
In today's photo gallery, see students back at school and enjoying recess and teachers teaching concurrently and being appreciated for their hard work.
FCPS Cares - April 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of April 2021.
School Photos 3-25-21
Today's photo gallery includes images of students settling back into their routines at school -- at lunch, on the playground, and in class.
Payton's Tips on Return to School Stress
We asked students at West Potomac HS to share their advice on mental health and wellness.
Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Spring Hill ES 3-25-21
FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.
Academy Students Recognized in Video Contest
Christian Thomas, a West Potomac Academy student, has been named a national finalist in the Lights, Camera, Save! annual video contest.
Students Earn Recognition in 2021 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Original works of art and writing by students from FCPS earned 27 national medals in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program.
FCPS Students Win Grand Prize Awards at 2021 Regional Science and Engineering Fair
The 66th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair virtually showcased over 200 high school science projects via recorded videos.
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.
The Two Fundamental Concepts of Balance
In order to help maintain balance in our lives, it is important to remember the value of leaning on others for support and relying on these two powerful concepts: consistency and acceptance.
Joint Statement from FCPS and APS
Statement from FCPS and APS
Verbs from FCPS Tagline Resonate for Capital One Volunteers
The Capital One Coders program is part of the company's Impact Initiative, created to advance socioeconomic mobility by advocating for an inclusive society, building thriving communities, and creating financial tools that enrich lives.
School Photos 3-17-21
In today's photo gallery, students are being welcomed back to school, are learning and playing outdoors on warm spring days, and are practicing yoga in person and virtually.
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.
Superintendent’s Multilingual Interviews: A Message of Hope, Appreciation, and Readiness
The Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement creates content in Spanish, Arabic, and Korean with timely, important information for families related to school news.