FCPS News

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.

Mount Vernon High School orchestra has teamed up with a young composer from Arizona who is flying out later this month to see the world premiere of Free Fall, a piece of music written especially for the students.

How would our schools run without our administrative professionals? Find out why Aubrey Hopkins Midgley at Cooper Middle School is referred to as the "backbone" of the 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. Check out this review of Madison High School's production of Deadwood Dick, or A Game of Gold.

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.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is reaching out to parents, encouraging them to send their children back to in-person learning this fall. Take a look at images on banners, yard signs, and social media that highlight exceptional programs available to students as FCPS returns strong.

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.

Last fall, FCPS received $188.8 million in federal funding to help schools safely reopen and address the impacts of COVID-19 on students. Find out where that money is being used to help students bounce back after two years of learning in a pandemic.

The "Updates to the FCPS SR&R" web page outlines changes to cell phone use for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the SR&R web page to learn more and to log on to your SIS ParentVue account to acknowledge review of this document OR print, sign, and return the form to your child’s school by September…

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…

As a percussion student, it isn’t every day that one of your musical performances is described as literally “out of this world.” But for Cooper Middle School students, one special song caught the attention of NASA’s Artemis I mission. Cooper Middle School percussion students performed the intro…

In this issue, read about Resources for Families, the Impact Aid Survey, and Calendar Reminders

In this issue, read about how to prepare for a strong start to school, cell phone policy reminders, and information on updating immunizations.

In this issue, read about everything you can do through SIS ParentVUE, updating immunizations and records, and things to remember when visiting schools.

In this issue, learn about an orientation for families, immunization clinics, the college fair, and youth survey.

In this issue, read about National Merit Semifinalists, an upcoming Student Survey on Well-Being, and Updating Immunization Records

In this week's issue, read about the results of the Family Engagement Survey, see our Caregiver Checklist, and learn about New Food Options.

In this issue, count down to the first day of school, review traffic safety tips, and learn how to get critical information from FCPS and your school.

Seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Tdap booster and Meningococcal vaccine, and twelfth grade students also need documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.

In this issue learn about the Federal Impact Aid Survey, immunization clinics, National Drug Take Back Day, and more!

Get information on the countdown to the first day of school on August 22, community conversations with Dr. Reid, health and safety updates, and Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) updates.

FCPS students who need a device are issued a laptop or tablet at no cost. Learn about technology support, password recovery, and other tech topics.

In this week's issue, get information on the First Day of School countdown, health and safety updates, school meals, and Back to School Night schedules.

In this issue, learn more about the Strategic Plan Student Survey, Early Online College info sessions, and how to submit feedback on proposed Family Life Education changes.

In this issue, learn about more upcoming community conversations, how one middle school is celebrating Blue Star Welcome Week, and tips on consistent attendance.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of March2024.

In this issue, read about immunization requirements, community conversations, and prioritizing attendance.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of October 2024.

West Springfield High School's Tamino Beba performs in a new German movie, and his experience in the Dual Language Immersion Program helped him on set.

In this issue, read about a school being recognized nationally for excellence, FCPS' plan to further support for military-connected students, and upcoming immunization clinics.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of September 2024.

Stay informed on the vaccination process through Inova and the Fairfax County Health Department.

In this issue, learn more about the TJHSST application process, an elementary principal who won a national award, and a new text and translation platform available to schools.

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!

The district will offer access to the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) and SAT School Day for 10th through 12th grade students at no cost to families. Exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 9. Both the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT School Day will be…

In this issue, find information on mental wellness for high schoolers, Social-Emotional Learning Screening updates, and how to watch the first school board meeting of the year.

In this week's issue, learn about the Calendar Survey, how to help your child have good attendance habits, and the Thanksgiving holiday.

In the coming weeks, parents and guardians of students who participated in the Fall 2021 screening window will be mailed a letter with their student’s self-reported ratings.

News for employees for the week of April 11, 2022.

This week's issue has information on free online tutoring for students, the Family Engagement survey, kindergarten registration, and the Teen Job Fair on March 19.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of April 2024.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2023.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of July/August 2024.

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.

In this issue, find key back to school information including registration, signing up for ParentVUE, applying for free and reduced-price meals, and more!

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to begin offering virtual mental health services to all FCPS high school students. 

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared student achievements, hosted Community and Employee Conversations, and more!

In this issue, read about upcoming immunization clinics, how FCPS teaches reading and writing, and 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation.

In this issue, learn about an upcoming school health survey, events and webinars for families, and recent awards granted to FCPS.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of February 2024.