FCPS News

News for employees for the week of March 14, 2022.

In this issue (the last regular issue for the year!) find information on SOL Scores, Teacher and Bus Driver Career Fairs, and Student Awards.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2024.

The Beta Delta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) has selected Jessica Fish, a 7th grade Science teacher at Whitman Middle School, as an Outstanding Woman Educator of 2020-2021. 

In this issue, find information on how we communicate weather closings, SEL Screener results, and the upcoming Gap Year Fair.

This week's issue has information about FCPS' record high graduation rate; Bryant High School's Howard Brewer being chosen as the Region 4 Teacher of the Year; a reminder of the upcoming Indigenous Peoples' Day (Columbus Day) holiday; and athletics vaccinations.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Woodson HS and South Lakes HS. She spoke at events for 26 FCPS participants in the Fairfax County Youth Leadership Program and for Career and Technical Education…

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. Catherine Kane of Falls Church High School gives her review of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play as performed by Hayfield…

Message regarding different threatening posts circulating on multiple social media platforms.

This week's issue of FCPS This Week has information on how we measure community transmission, kindergarten registration, completing the FAFSA, the Back 2 Fairfax operational seminar, and becoming a 2022 Science Fair judge.

This issue has information on a School Board vote on the new superintendent, Tutor.com launching on April 14, Month of the Military Child, student awards, and FCPS COVID-19 testing ending on April 22

The FCPS school board voted last year to rename Woodson High School for Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is widely considered the “Father of Black History.” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a journalist and an educator, later became Dean of Howard University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

In this week's issue, learn about the School Year Development Process, Regional Scholastic Art Awards Winners, Career Expo for High School Students, and Strategic Planning forum dates.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited elementary schools, celebrated student achievements, and more!

Wednesday, October 2, is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Thanks to our colleagues on the custodial team, we all have a clean, safe place to learn, teach, and work. FCPS employs more than 1,300 custodians, field custodians, and building supervisors to maintain our more than 28 million square…

In this issue, read about the Federal Impact Aid Survey, Virginia Sales Tax Holiday, and a Calendar Update for March 5, 2024.

In this issue, read about earthquake relief, kindergarten registration, and a national mental health town hall.

Virginia School Principals Week is Sunday, January 14, to Saturday, January 22. In this blog, read about two of FCPS' outstanding principals!

The TJ Assistive Technology Club creates games and activities to help younger students practice their communication skills in a fun, interactive way.

Many FCPS employees participate in MentorWorks by connecting with students for at least 30 minutes a week in schools near where they work. Have you considered the impact you could make by mentoring?

Learn tips to help ease the up-coming transition back to school and promote a successful school experience.

In this issue, learn more about updating your contact information, student awards, heard start, and the parent phone lines.

In this week's issue, learn how to submit feedback on the school calendar drafts, see how to use the new text-to-speech feature on our website, and learn more about summer camp options.

In honor of National Women's History Month, we are celebrating Katherine Johnson, an American mathematician and aerospace technologist.

FCPS is leading the nation when it comes to supporting neurodiverse students.

Marketing students from Centreville HS and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their Prom Dress Shop on Friday, March 24, at Centreville HS. The shop helps financially challenged students attend prom by providing dresses and accessories at no cost.

In this issue, find information on Month of the Military Child, the Dangers of Fentanyl, and Summer Camps

This holiday season, it may be better to focus on special experiences and time with loved ones rather than the latest toys or gadgets.

Fairfax County Public Schools’ Family Resource Center (FRC) has formally named its library the Dr. Larry Bussey Family and Community Library, honoring the legacy and commitment of Bussey to education and equipping families to effectively advocate for the educational rights and needs of their…

On Tuesdays after school, a group of middle and high school students volunteer their time and share their passion for classical music while mentoring elementary students at Dogwood Elementary School.

On May 26, the Fairfax County School Board adopted the FY 2023 budget that strengthens student success and security, focuses on staff compensation, and represents hope and help for our FCPS community. 

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she made several school visits, presented updates on literacy in elementary school, and more!

The clinics at Frost Middle School are one of many ways FCPS is providing opportunities for students to receive their required immunizations.

Fairfax County Public Schools announced its policy for providing free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast programs.

This week's issue of FCPS this Week has answers to frequently asked questions about student-athlete vaccinations, and information about the process for returning vaccinated students to the classroom, multilingual parent podcasts, and school lunch.

Gwendolyn Eagle of Westfield High School gives her review of Centreville High School's production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.

In this issue, learn about the 2023-24 School Year Calendar, how ESSER funds are helping students, and School-Zone Speed Cameras.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared good news about student achievement, attended the FCPS Excellence Awards, presented updates on restorative justice, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools, shared divisionwide information at Thursday's School Board meeting, and more!

At Stratford Landing Elementary School, reading specialist Jill Norris connects with students through a letter-writing program.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools, hosted an Employee Conversation, and more!

FCPS Cares for the month of October 2020.

In this issue, read about National Merit Semifinalists, tips to stay healthy, and an upcoming college and career fair.

In this issue, read about summer resources, end-of-year reminders, and SOL scores.

Fairfax County Public Schools presented 11 schools with awards for outstanding school communications at the School Communicators Conference. The 2023 Awards of Communication Excellence celebrate the creation of excellent website, newsletter, and social media content that informs and engages readers…

In this week's issue, learn about Tutor.com, the Gap Year Fair, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

This week is National Library Week. In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth. Read how Katherine Johnson Middle School welcomes the…

Valerie Peters, middle school counselor at Robinson Secondary School, was chosen by the Virginia School Counselor Association as the 2024 Secondary School Counselor of the Year. Read about what inspired her to enter school counseling, and get some tips for Mental Health Month.

In this issue, read about Month of the Military Child and how schools are prioritizing attendance and teaching real-world math skills.

In this issue, read about the winners of National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships, the 2024 Washington Post Teacher of the Year, online registration, and more!