FCPS News

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the attended the 70th anniversary celebration for Luther Jackson Middle School and more!

Dr. Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited Annandale HS, Westfield HS, Edison HS, and Terra Centre ES, She also introduced a new feature for School Board meetings called "Academic Matters."

This week's issue has information on the Opening of Schools Report to the School Board, SAT scores for the Class of 2021, National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for the Class of 2022, answers to questions on the SEL screener, and more on the StreamIN/CheckIN experience.

In this issue, read about Veterans Day celebrations, a School Food Show for Students, and State Music Honors.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared results from the Fairfax Youth County Survey, attended Back to School Nights, and more!

After a two-year absence, Fairfax County Public Schools embrace the return of Homecoming festivities while looking to encourage outdoor gatherings wherever possible.

Students who walk to school help their class win the Golden Sneaker.

Take a look at this week's issue of FCPS This Week to get information on COVID-19 vaccination clinics in schools, a reminder of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, summer camp registration, and upcoming job fairs.

Dranesville Elementary School’s systematized approach to promoting attendance sees chronic absenteeism drop from 20.6 percent to 6.9 percent in one year.

Cardinal Forest Elementary School first-graders took a field trip to their future high school, and met West Springfield's Varsity football players and cheerleaders on the field for an outdoor story session that aims to promote reading and build community.

Learn about the latest partnership activities in FCPS

Erika Thompson has always loved spending time outside and growing plants. As an advanced academic resource teacher at Forest Edge Elementary School, she has found a way to combine that interest with her role as an educator through Get2Green.

The first issue of the 2021-22 school year has all the information you need for back to school.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of May 2024.

In this issue we say "Thank you Custodians!" introduce a new Strategic Planning process, and share some results of a Special Education Review

Whether they're educators, mentors, or other family, what "teachers" do you appreciate the most?

In this week's issue, learn how to return your Federal Impact Aid Survey, how to provide feedback on the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities document, and which schools earned Purple Stars this fall.

In this issue, read about Summer Resources, Student Awards, and the PSAT going Digital.

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

Build your knowledge and skills around core leadership competencies to better lead for equity by applying to the Supporting the Mission Cohort. Applications for the 2022-2023 Cohort of Supporting the Mission are now being accepted!

In this issue, learn about the Boundary Review process, National Principal's Month, and Community Conversations.

At John Lewis High School, students are stepping up to advocate for disability rights and justice, inspired by the legacy of Congressman John R. Lewis. Through the innovative John R. Lewis Leadership Program, students engage in experiential learning, gaining invaluable skills in government and human…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended FCPS' kickoff for new teachers, visited Poe Middle School, and more!

Both sports came to FCPS high schools after students and families brought the suggestion to the School Board.

After spending months raising trout in classroom fish tanks, students at Centreville Elementary School see the results of their environmentally-conscious work when they release the trout into a natural stream.

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 attended the 2024 FCPS’ Equity Symposium, hosted an Employee Conversation, and more!

Aisha Farooq is Janelle Ali’s pre-K classroom helper. This isn’t Farooq’s first time working with Ali. Ali was also Farooq’s special education preschool teacher in 2005.

You can choose one of several languages for your FCPS messages. Also, learn about translations.

This October, the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital format. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than for paper/pencil tests. Additional information is available about accommodations for students with disabilities.

In this issue, read about the 2025 Approved Budget, International Science Fair winners, and Summer Camps and Classes.

All the latest information about COVID-19 testing and vaccination rollout, how snow days will work in 2021-22, upcoming student holidays, and the opening of TJHSST applications.

Clearview Elementary School held its first summer robotics camp, courtesy of the Herndon High School Robotics Team.

Six hundred twenty-eight FCPS students have been named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

In this week's issue, find updates on Outdoor Learning Spaces, Bus Driver Career Fairs, and Strategic Planning Conversations

March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Read…

HEALTHY MINDS FEATURE --- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to trained counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use, and other mental health crises. Spread the word!

Two classrooms studying two different disciplines come together to help an incoming Chantilly High School student return to in-person class.

In this issue, read about Family Life Education materials, free student bus passes, and the special education teacher job fair.

In this issue, find where to find weather closings, FCPS's Fall VHSL Champions, and a story on speed cameras coming to school zones.

This week's issue contains information on community conversations, attendance policies and when students should stay home, and Tutor.com resources.

In this issue, learn how to prepare for the first day of school, about the new FCPS.edu, and resources for families

Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Lewis HS, Westfield HS, Mount Vernon HS, Lake Braddock SS, Bull Run ES, Virginia Run ES, Weyanoke ES, and Glen Forest ES.

Barcelona. Berlin. Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Ghana. Rome. These are some of the places where nineteen Annandale High School students will be spending their summer, aided by a collective $75,085 in scholarship funding.

Superintendent Reid shares a message regarding the deadly events in the Middle East.

In this week's issue you'll find stories about Purple Star Schools, a $2 Million Grant to Fund STEAM, and How FCPS Develops Its School Year Calendar.

In this issue, find information on college prep resources, community conversations, and COVID testing.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the inaugural State of Our Schools presentation as well as the Woodson renaming ceremony, visited schools, attended sporting events, and met with staff, parents, the…

HEALTHY MINDS FEATURE: Empathy is a key ingredient in having children show caring, acceptance, and tolerance of others.