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Fairfax County Public Schools presented 11 schools with awards for outstanding school communications at the School Communicators Conference. The 2023 Awards of Communication Excellence celebrate the creation of excellent website, newsletter, and social media content that informs and engages readers…

January 25, 2024 - Regular Meeting Highlights

Caleb Quiroga, a senior at West Springfield High School, is one of two Virginia high school students named to the U.S. Senate Youth Program.

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. Take a look at this review of Falls Church High School's production of Annie, written by Malyha…

Last August, Sandra Benitez excitedly started her first day of school as a high school teacher. However, some of the usual anxieties were at bay because she was returning to a familiar environment. Four years after graduating from Annandale High School, Sandra returned to the school as a U.S…

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…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools, met with families, and more!

In this issue, learn about Proposed Construction, Renovation, and Enhancements; More Electric Buses; and a Teacher Job Fair.

FCPS’ proposed FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) represents a commitment to providing equitable access to high-quality public school environments for all students.

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!

January 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting Highlights

The Fairfax County School Board elected Karl Frisch (Providence District representative) chair and Melanie Meren (Hunter Mill District representative) vice chair.

Thirty-five Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) teachers have achieved or renewed certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

Eight FCPS students have been named among the nation's top 300 teen scientists in the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Virginia School Principals Week is Sunday, January 14, to Saturday, January 22. In this blog, read about two of FCPS' outstanding principals!

In this week's issue, learn about Tutor.com, the Gap Year Fair, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

The Oakton High School Marching Cougars, a prestigious 25-year Virginia Honor Band, has been chosen as the winner of Metallica's inaugural marching band competition, For Whom the Band Tolls. Members of the band Metallica, a heavy metal group formed in the 1980s, chose the overall winner from among…

Let's make 2024 the year of healthy minds! We can start by making use of the power of gratitude.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended a girls varsity basketball game, shared a Fairfax Inspires moment, and more!

The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) for an At-Large member, Providence District member, and a Sully District member. FPAC advises and informs FCPS staff and the School Board in the…

In this week's issue, read about Dual Language Immersion lottery registration, a Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs, and college resources.

Registration for Dual Language Immersion programs for the 2024-25 school year will open on January 22.

Josephin Friedrich of Langley High School provides her review of South County High School's production of the Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing.

Cedar Lane School students gain skills through supervised internships at local businesses.

When Tiffany Hitz was in high school, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to be a music or math teacher. In the end, a practical decision helped her decide. “As it turns out, there are not a lot of math education scholarships and there are a lot of music scholarships … especially if you play the French…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she met with FCPS alum James Wrobeh, celebrated retired FCPS educator Billie Myler, and shared her wishes for a happy New Year!

5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!

5 things to know or do, 4 children's read alouds, 3 links to visit, 2 points to access research, 1 video to view!

The external independent investigation, relating to the inadvertent Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) disclosure to a parent, has concluded. A summary of the investigation findings and recommendation is available.

Fairfax County Public Schools students, teachers, and staff continued to be shining examples this year. Join us as we look back at some of the best stories shared throughout 2023. Fairfax County Public Schools students, teachers, and staff continued to be shining examples this year. Join us as we…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited Halley Elementary School, welcomed new Fairfax County School Board members, and more!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid interviewed the Fosters, a family who tragically lost their son Cayden to a half pill of fentanyl mistaken for Percocet. This heart-wrenching yet essential discussion aims to save lives by raising awareness among students about the dangers of fake painkillers.

The Cooper Middle School Band has been invited to perform at The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, December 21-22, and is the only band from Virginia invited to perform.

Recently elected members of the Fairfax County School Board took the oath of office on Wednesday, December 13, at Jackson Middle School. The 12 members of the Board, who were elected for a four-year term on November 7, begin their terms on January 1, 2024.

In this issue, read about winter resources for families, academy open houses, and math week.

In May, James Wrobeh received his diploma from Virginia State University (VSU) and was pinned a second lieutenant in the Army.

James wanted Bryant High School Principal Karen Hertel and Chief Equity Officer Nardos King to be involved in his pinning because “without them, going to college was not…

U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly, Fairfax County School Board Member Elaine Tholen, and Google employees visited Herndon Middle School this week to announce funding to create extracurricular robotics clubs at many middle schools across Virginia.

In a letter to the community, the superintendent followed up on an earlier, inadvertent Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) disclosure to a parent.

Healthy Minds Feature - The holiday season can be a stressful time of year for young people and families. Here are three tips to promote mental wellness during winter break.

Even if they haven’t stepped foot inside the library, visitors to Bonnie Brae Elementary School have probably been positively impacted by the talents of Librarian Lora Lewis. From the entrance of the school to the windows on the main office, the doors that lead to “Scottland Yard,” and the library…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she presented updates to FCPS' 2023-30 strategic plan, highlighted student achievements, and more!

Three hundred twenty Latin language students from 10 Fairfax County public schools competed at the 71st annual Virginia Junior Classical League (VJCL) State Convention in November, in Richmond.

5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students received 10 awards in the National YoungArts Foundation Competition.

In this issue, learn about this year's snow day guidance, fall sports champions, and get resources for over Winter Break.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience: fourth-grade students at Haycock Elementary School will recite famous American speeches on the stage at Ford's Theatre.

FCPS has 11 snow days built into the current calendar. For the 2023-24 school year, there will be no virtual learning during inclement weather days.

In her 12th year of teaching, Rachel is now working for Get2Green as a resource teacher, helping to connect students with teacher-leaders to build sustainability programs and learn about the environment. Learn more about what inspires her.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2023.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended student athletic and performing arts events, shared an update on FCPS' inclement weather policy, and more!