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After 67 Years, Fairfax County Public Schools Reprise Role in Vaccine History
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.
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The Vegejita Wrapadilla: Franklin Middle School Team Creates Winning FCPS School Lunch Offering
Meal designed by seventh-graders to appear on FCPS school lunch menus in the 2022-2023 school year.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Whitman MS, Franklin MS, Rocky Run MS, Crossfield ES, and Waples Mill ES. She watched swimming and wrestling events, and she met with representatives from the…
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Fairfax County Public Schools Kicks Off National 5-11 Vaccination Rollout
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) kicked off the national rollout of COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 5-11 today, welcoming First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to a clinic at the school where the first Polio vaccine was administered in 1954.
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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - November 10, 2021
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.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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!
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FCPS CARES - June 2024
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2024.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she helped kick off FCPS' 2023 Summer Equity Symposium, stopped by Marshall HS for a Credit Recovery Academy (CRA) special event and chemistry lesson, and visited summer programs at…
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Outdoor Learning Becomes Second Nature For FCPS Elementary Students in Centreville
As the weather turns warmer, some FCPS principals are utilizing outdoor space to create an alternative learning environment surrounded by nature, part of a successful pilot program due to be expanded this summer and fall.
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FCPS Cares - October 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of October 2020.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she celebrated Annandale High School's Annie Ray, winner of the 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award, visited schools, and more!
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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!.
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School Counseling Week - Thank You to Our Counselors!
February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week, highlighting school counselors' tremendous impact in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. Read about some of our exemplary school counselors.
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Partnership Update - June 2022
Check out the updates with Business and Community Partnerships
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A Man With a Healthy Plan: Welcoming FCPS’ New Head of Food and Nutrition Services
FCPS has a new executive director of Food and Nutrition Services. Shaun Sawko is excited to make some significant changes to the food our students receive in school.
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Fairfax County School Board Approves FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
During the February 10, 2022 School Board Meeting, the Board approved the FY 2023-2027 CIP, a planning and fiscal management tool used to coordinate the location, timing, and funding of capital projects over five years.
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Fifteen FCPS Students Win 2017 National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships
Fifteen Fairfax County Public Schools students have been awarded 2017 corporate-sponsored scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - May 18, 2022
Get the latest information on incoming Superintendent Michelle Reid's virtual town hall, Mental Health Acceptance Month, students being named National Merit and Presidential Scholarship winners, and IFTA and E-IFTA registration.
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FCPS This Week - April 7, 2021
Check out this week's issue of FCPS This Week for information on the expansion of in-person learning, the Superintendent's Town Hall on April 7, Month of the Military Child, and the Virtual Career Exploration Fair.
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How New Fairfax County Magisterial Districts Affect Schools
Last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted its redistricting plan. School boundaries remain the same, but some schools may change their School Board Member representation.
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School Board Ready to Sign Contracts for Solar Program
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) program will install solar panels on school buildings with the goal of reducing FCPS’ greenhouse gas emissions and electricity costs.
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Seventy-Four Students Named to 2022 All-Virginia Middle School Honor Choir
Seventy-four students from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) middle schools have been named to the 2022 All-Virginia Middle School Honor Choir.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she hosted a Community Conversation, attended a graduation ceremony, and more!
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FCPS Cares - November 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of November 2020.
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2024 Regional Scholastic Art Awards Recognize Creative Work of FCPS Students
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.
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Two Hundred Thirteen FCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Two hundred thirteen FCPS students from 21 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2017.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended a Pi Day celebration, visited Fort Belvoir Primary and Upper for Month of the Military Child, and more!
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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FCPS Cares - July 2020 / August 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of July/August 2020.
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FCPS This Week: August 30, 2023
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.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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FCPS Cares - June 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of June 2020.
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FCPS Cares – Going the Distance!
FCPS Cares–Going the Distance! Since schools and offices physically closed in March, countless FCPS staff members have put in a herculean effort to support students, parents, and their FCPS colleagues during this challenging time. Consider recognizing these outstanding staff members by completing…
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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…
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent 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 Lake Braddock SS and Fairfax High School. She stopped by the Oakton vs. Madison girls volleyball game and met with representatives of the…
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended Chantilly High School's Open House, an advisory meeting for Think Big for Kids (a nonprofit which has partnered with FCPS, local businesses, and the Fairfax County…
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FCPS CARES - June 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2023.
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FCPS Cares - July/August 2019
FCPS Cares for the months of July and August.
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FCPS Cares - September 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of September 2020.
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FCPS Cares - December 2019/January 2020
FCPS Cares for the months of December 2019 and January 2020.
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FCPS Students Receive 2024 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) student writers won 31 Gold Key awards in the 2024 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. In all, 259 Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions were earned by FCPS students.
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Student Creativity Recognized in 2021 Regional Scholastic Art Awards
The 2021 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded FCPS students in grades 7-12 a total of 540 awards.
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FCPS Cares - March 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of March 2021.
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FCPS Cares - February 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of February 2021.
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FCPS CARES - May 2024
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of May 2024.
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FCPS Cares - October 2019
FCPS Cares for the month of October 2019.
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FCPS Cares - April 2019
FCPS Cares for the month of April.
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FCPS CARES - July/August 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of July 2023.
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FCPS CARES - May 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of May 2023.
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FCPS Cares - May 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of May 2021.