FCPS News

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited summer school sites and attended a performance of “Footloose” by Westfield High School's Theater Department.

Information to help your student be prepared for virtual learning days; universal mask wearing; vaccination locations; fall sports champions; and the FY 2023 Budget.

Get the latest information on vaccinations for children ages 5-11, meal kits for Thanksgiving break, the TJHSST application deadline, and November's Walking Wednesday.

This week's Employee News blog has information on updating your vaccination status, free home COVID-19 tests, and the Special Education Conference in March.

Across FCPS, there are many couples and families including FCPS employees. What do these families love about the division that keeps multiple people employed here?

Michael Gouin hopes other students with disabilities follow his lead and pursue their dreams.

Woodson's Ian Wallace leads Annandale High newcomers, most of whom arrived in the U.S. within the past year, in computer building workshop.

During the event, panelists discussed the need for support in schools to address a mental health crisis occurring in teens.

Student journalists from four FCPS schools have been named award winners by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and the National Scholastic Press Association.

In this issue, learn how to see the superintendent present next year's budget, a career exploration event for students, and the Here Comes the Bus app.

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!

Powell Elementary School Holds School-Wide Celebration of the Lunar New Year

Get the latest news for employees for the week of February 28, 2022

A new FCPS program will assist qualified educators by enabling them to fulfill classroom teacher duties while following a fast-tracked educational route to obtaining a Virginia teaching license.

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.

Bunni Cooper, known as Ms. Bunni to her students, worked at the World Bank for 23 years before retiring. Not the type to “sit at home and do nothing,” she looked for a way to “pay it forward.” Now, nine years into being a routine substitute for Bull Run Elementary, she regularly gets hugs and warm…

FCPS students capitalized on downtime during the pandemic to create specialized walker that won Fairfax Area Student Shark Tank Challenge.

The course allows students to explore different methods of teaching and develop several skills in their path to becoming a teacher. 

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…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the Office of Communications "Comms Camp", the annual Department of Information Technology (DIT) conference, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she delivered a keynote at the Teacher Educators Association Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., attended the Summer Graduation at Marshall High School, and helped kick off FCPS'…

In this issue, find information on Student Awards, Staff Background Checks, and a Safety and Security Community Conversation.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is hosting an historical markers content with a focus on African American history in Fairfax County.

The Virginia Department of Education has announced 2021-22 Standards of Learning (SOL) data for school divisions that shows students in Fairfax County Public Schools made promising gains in reading, mathematics, and science over the course of the 2022 school year.

Matt Ravenstahl, who teaches art at South Lakes High School, has been named the 2021 Southeastern Region Secondary Art Educator by the National Art Education Association.

Like mother, like daughter and son - the children of Edison High School's principal are now starting their own career journeys within FCPS.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended FCPS' Excellence Awards, hosted USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at Annandale Terrace ES, visited the White House, and more!

Freelance photographer Ashley Salas contributes to her children’s school community during time of increased need for substitutes.

An empty space at Luther Jackson Middle School has been transformed into a universe all its own. When students step into the brand new escape room, they’re faced with a monumental challenge: work together on a series of puzzles to rescue their beloved school mascot. Can they do it?

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…

These mini-grants will fund up to $1000 for youth-planned, youth-led projects. Proposals are due Monday, February 8, 2021.

Martha Paz-Espinoza, resource teacher at Willow Oaks, shares what it was like to be an English learner and have to interpret for her father at parent-teacher conferences. She offers a few tips for teachers to help put students first and better partner with parents during conference sessions and…

The Fairfax County School Board has approved a school calendar for the 2023-24 school year and for the following two years. The first day of the 2023-24 school year will be August 21.

Michele Togbe, a junior at South County High School, has been elected by the countywide Student Advisory Council to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1.

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has announced 2020-21 Standards of Learning (SOL) pass rates for school divisions that show that the impact of the pandemic on Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) was similar to that felt across the entire state. 

In honor of Thanksgiving, this week we’re featuring FCPS CARES nominees who have provided a good example of the spirit of giving.

Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia member and FCPS IT Manager Rick Kelly finds opportunities at work to share Native American roots and satisfy his “social conscience.”

Freedom Hill Elementary School students wrote cards of encouragement to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.

Glasgow Middle School to use some federal pandemic relief funds to hold sessions designed to boost reading, math and social-emotional skills, as well as get students and parents alike inspired to think about college and goal-setting for the future.

Teachers Aimee Cabrera and Darling Lievano draw on their Latin American roots to inspire their students to seek success at Mount Eagle and Beech Tree Elementary Schools.

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 Chantilly High School's production of Wake-Up Call is written by Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon of Thomas…

Despite the advantages of having technology in the home, it can have a significant impact on the user’s health, particularly their quality of sleep.

HEALTHY MINDS FEATURE: People who practice self-compassion are happier, less stressed, and more resilient.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she stopped by the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge to visit with student chefs. She also highlights the Science Fair winners, the Unified Sports Special Olympics event at Centreville…

Nathan Bass of McLean High School gives us his review of Clue: Onstage (High School Edition), as performed by Edison High School.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she met with the Special Education Parent Teacher Association, watched the South Lakes HS boys basketball team win the state championship, and more!.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Mosaic ES and Glen Forest ES, and Madiso HS. Dr. Reid shares information about upcoming community conversations. She mentions how FCPS is using government funding…

Petting baby elephants and learning how they can coexist with humans. That’s a highlight of this summer’s break for Frances Coffey, an AP Human Geography teacher at Chantilly High School.

In this issue, learn about summer camps and learning opportunities, magnet schools, and how to find teacher-referred tutoring for your student.

Students from 23 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2022 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Recipients will be recognized at a reception in March.