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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…

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.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. Read about the many schools she visited this week.

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

Exceptional employees from across Fairfax County Public Schools were recognized at the FCPS Honors event held Wednesday, June 12. Sponsored by Educate Fairfax, the 2024 celebration was hosted at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts.

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.

Employee news for the week of May 2, 2022

Twenty-six students from Fairfax County public schools earned 30 national medals in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program.

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.

These hard working students at West Springfield High School turned an overgrown courtyard into a beautiful garden retreat.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several elementary school classrooms to sit in on STEAM, literacy, and math lessons. She attended Back to School events at Timber Lake, Chesterbrook, Hunt Valley, and…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several elementary schools, attended the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she provided an update on the FY 2025 Approved Budget, visited several elementary schools, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited elementary and middle schools, joined a 5K, and more!

Dr. Reid speaks with student journalists spanning all grade levels Friday afternoon to introduce herself and her goals to the 180,000 students enrolled in FCPS.

Get information on FCPS' mask requirements, the Superintendent search, mentoring, and February parent webinars.

From autism diagnosis to graduation with a 4.0 GPA, Centreville High School Class of ‘21 student, Logan De La Cruz and his mother Kolette, an FCPS assistant principal, couldn’t be more thankful for the support they have received along the way.

No sense being pessimistic, it won’t work anyway.

We can not only increase our happiness, but also find ways to thrive and flourish in times of challenge and adversity.

Professional development opportunities are available to teachers and staff this winter. Read for more information.

In this issue, find resources for how to finish the year strong, no-cost therapy for high schoolers, and required immunizations for rising 7th and 12th graders.

FCPS Community Schools are going the extra mile to reach families in need through the pandemic and beyond.

Read this review of the Heidi Chronicles at Lake Braddock Secondary School.

The School Board elected Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Member-at-Large) as chair and Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Franconia District Representative) as vice chair for a one-year term.

Get information on National Merit college-sponsored scholarship winners, a student who earned her high school diploma and an associate's degree, summer meal service, previewing your students spring SOL scores, and the last day of school.

Lynbrook Elementary School has turned over school garden plots to eight families who are learning from master gardeners, growing food for their own dinner tables, and teaching their children the importance of eating vegetables.

The Fairfax County School Board has accepted the recommendations of the Joint Environmental Task Force (JET) to set a goal for the school division to become carbon neutral by 2040.

The 2024 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded Fairfax County Public Schools students in grades 7-12 a total of 714 awards for outstanding artwork, including 176 Gold Key awards, 172 Silver Key awards, and 366 Honorable Mention awards.

South Lakes High grads have more than 50 years combined experience teaching automotive technology at Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Learn what's new in Business and Community Partnerships

A Laurel Ridge ES Spanish immersion teacher was one of the first hires through FCPS outreach to Puerto Rico. Now her daughter is one of the most recent recruits.

Four teachers from all walks of life share why they chose FCPS as their new home and why they encourage others to start a career in this community.

June 20, 2023 Update: FCPS legal counsel sends another letter to Virginia's Attorney General about protecting confidential interviews with staff and parents.

FCPS is home to many families who have multiple members working for the district. We invited employees to be celebrated this Valentine's Day for their love and dedication not just to each other, but also to FCPS. Read some of their stories in this blog.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she helped host the FCPS Retirement Ceremony, attended several student theater productions, and more!

The latest news for employees for the week of March 21, 2022.

Read about Dr. Michelle Reid's responses to questions about pandemic learning loss, supporting diversity, career pathways, and more. Video of event included.

Looking to grow in your career? Explore these professional development opportunities.

Two books that were subject to a formal challenge have been deemed appropriate for high school readers following a two-month review process and will be reinstated to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) libraries.

McLean’s Franklin Sherman ES kicked off polio vaccine field trials in 1954, will lead the way on COVID-19 pediatric vaccination push in 2021.

A Compensatory Education Plan may be provided to students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the pandemic. The Plan includes students with the regular or special education and related aids/services required by Section 504 plans or individualized education programs. Read more about…

Twenty-five years ago, Swati Mohan presented a science fair project on what it would be like to grow plants on Mars. Little did she know she would eventually be working as an aerospace engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL). She was the Guidance and Controls Operations lead on the Mars 2020…

Get information on COVID-19 protocols, the vaccination requirement for athletic participation, 2021-22 cultural observances and religious holidays, and the plan for ESSER III funding.

Micah the golden retriever helps students at Key Center School meet their academic goals while also serving as a loyal companion.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she highlighted student successes, shared updates on inclusive pre-K at Thursday's School Board meeting, and more!

The Fairfax County Public Schools Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities presented their First Class Awards at the 18th Annual Special Education Conference on Saturday, April 29.

The first issue of FCPS This Week for 2022 has information on navigating the COVID surge, changes to quarantine and isolation, the superintendent search, and the 2023-27 Capital Improvement Plan.

Teachers credit the spike in Arabic course enrollment to parents who’ve lobbied for more access to language offerings, keeping coursework fun and instruction that can begin in elementary school and continue through the international baccalaureate level.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) recognized exceptional employees from across the division at the FCPS Honors event held Wednesday, June 9. Sponsored by the Foundation for FCPS, the 2021 celebration was hosted outdoors at Jiffy Lube Live, for the first time.