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On Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 739, which allows parents to opt their children out of mask-wearing effective March 1. At this time, FCPS' layered prevention strategies, including universal masking, remain in place.

Check out this list of professional development available this summer.

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.

In this issue, read about important forms to complete, health and safety guidance, and an update on immunizations.

In this issue find Updates on Grading, School Safety Information, Technology Tips, and how to sign required forms like the SR&R updates and Digital Consent forms.

Learn about what inspired Jasmine Piernas to teach for FCPS.

Check out the latest Employee News.

Check out the updates in Business and Community Partnerships.

Check out the updates with Business and Community Partnerships

We want employee input on the feedback requests related to the School Year Calendar Development Process. Tell us what you think!

This week's issue contains information on building strong attendance habits, COVID testing, and a reminder to sign the SR&R form.

Find out what's happening In Business and Community Partnerships.

Check out the latest happenings in Business and Community Partnerships

Check out the updates with Business and Community Partnerships

Encourage young people to reach out for help, proactively tell them where to find it, and be available when they need it.

Find out what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships

Find out what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships

Find out what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships

Each morning, for the past 12 years at Chesterbrook Elementary, dozens of kids line up outside the gym a full 50 minutes prior to the bell ring. What are they there for? To be a Fitness Warrior!

The Elder Outreach Club of South County High has made several connections with residents of Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke.

Check out the latest news within Business and Community Partnerships

Formed in 2019, Glasgow Middle’s LGBTQ Club can count numerous positive achievements to its credit.

Starting safety for the Los Angeles Rams Nick Scott played for two years at Fairfax High School, where he formed a special bond with his coach and made lifelong friends.

A special guest from NASA spoke to students as never before seen photos of the vast universe fascinated young space enthusiasts from across FCPS.

Check out this Cappies review of Langley High School's production of Alice in Wonderland written by Stella Samereie of James Madison High School.

They began as mentor/mentee, now they're forever-friends. Read more in this blog, and tell us: Have you formed life-long relationships at FCPS?

This month, we celebrate all art and music programs in our schools—and the FCPS Heroes who help our students learn and appreciate all forms of art

Check out this Cappies review of Oakton High School's production of Wendy and Peter Pan by Alexander Perry of Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Find out who influenced this teacher at Woodburn. Who had an impact on you? Tell us more!

Fairfax County Public Schools officially launched its first fleet of electric school buses as part of a commitment to providing carbon neutral student transportation by 2035.

In this issue, find out about a webinar on the Calendar Development Process, what elementary students think about strategic planning, and how to prepare for weather related closures.

Find out what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships including some new and upcoming partners, a new name for the foundation, and opportunities for substitute teaching.

Engineering students are using a futuristic farming method to grow food for the Luther Jackson Middle School food pantry.

Check out this week's issue for information on StreamIN/CheckIN, student vaccine updates, an update to the definition of the COVID-19 close contact definition, and the Mental Health and Wellness Conference.

FCPS Cares–Going the Distance! Since schools and offices physically closed in March, countless FCPS staff members have put in a herculean effort to support students, parents, and their FCPS colleagues during this challenging time. Consider recognizing these outstanding staff members by completing…

Students use the library as a meeting spot to knit winter hats for the homeless, make pet blankets for animal shelters and turn to librarians as sponsors of the Elder Outreach Club, a group formed during the pandemic to send letters to senior citizens to combat loneliness.

Read one student's inspiring letter included in a wellness basket for peers experiencing anxiety that tells how she has learned to cope and get worry thoughts out of her head.

Nearly 1,300 new and new-to-FCPS teachers turned out for the annual Great Beginnings Summer Institute (GBSI) at South County High School. Read why they said yes to FCPS.

Medical Assistant students from Falls Church Academy are learning on the job by helping out the Fairfax County Health Department perform vision and hearing screenings on fellow FCPS students.

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.

Back for the first time since 2007, about 250 school bus drivers, families, and community members turned out for this year’s Bus Road-eo, hosted by the Office of Transportation (OTS).

In this week's issue, learn more about the proposed budget and calendar for next year, how students engineer with empathy, an how to get help filling out the FAFSA.

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…

To ensure equitable access to learning experiences and technology, all FCPS students are issued a laptop or tablet for no fee. Check with your school on specific timelines for checking out an FCPS device. Some schools issue them before school begins, others will do so during the first week or so of…

Back in April, the Fairfax County School Board voted to formalize a successful pilot program that mandated daily middle school recess. It was rolled out across the county at the beginning of this school year, and it has been a huge hit.

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.

Check out this week's issue for information on Teacher Appreciation Week, a video recap of an event with incoming superintendent Dr. Reid, FCPS schools on the Most Challenging U.S. high schools list, and the School Board Trust Policy.

Check out this week's issue for information on COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11, results of the 2021 Bond Referendum, how to give feedback on the 2022-23 school year calendar, and the reasons for recent school meal menu changes.

Check out the latest FCPS This Week e-newsletter to learn about an endorsement of FCPS' five days of in-person instruction in the fall, new meal distribution bus routes, the Back2Fairfax IT and Trades Career Seminar, and FCPS' fall sports champions.

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.