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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 several student performances, hosted a Community Conversation, and more!
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Going Places: Students at 33 FCPS Schools Learn to Safely Bike in Physical Education Unit
A physical education program teaches some students how to ride bikes entirely, while more experienced riders learn hand signals for turns, safety rules and the meanings of various road signs.
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Two FCPS School Counseling Programs Awarded 2024 RAMP Designation
Two Fairfax County Public Schools school counseling programs have been recognized by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) as model programs and were awarded the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation for 2024 for successfully demonstrating how their comprehensive school…
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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 - January 3, 2024
In this week's issue, read about Dual Language Immersion lottery registration, a Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs, and college resources.
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FCPS This Week - December 7, 2022
In this week's issue, find updates on Outdoor Learning Spaces, Bus Driver Career Fairs, and Strategic Planning Conversations
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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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“I would love to see this at my school:” FCPS Revolutionizes School Food with Scratch-Made Recipes
From sweet Thai chili chicken wings to tikka masala, FCPS students had the chance to taste healthy and culturally diverse recipes that could soon come to school cafeterias.
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“Anyone Can Be a Mentor”
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?
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. She reports on the success of FCPS' summer programs for students. Also, she attended the FCPS’ Summer Learning Team Building Kick Off event.
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Celebrating 55 Years With FCPS
Andrea Bregstone, speech language pathologist at Woodley Hills Elementary School, “just loves kids.” How do we know? She’s in her 56th year of employment with Fairfax County Public Schools!
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Students Helping Students: Aspiring Medical Workers Get Hands-On Practice Performing Vision and Hearing Tests across FCPS
Medical Assistant students from Falls Church Academy are learning on the job by helping out the Fairfax County Health Department perform vision and hearing screenings on fellow FCPS students.
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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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Six School Counseling Programs Awarded 2021 RAMP Designation
Six school counseling programs have been recognized by the American School Counselor Association as model programs and were awarded the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation for 2021.
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School Board Meeting Highlights - November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting
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FCPS Cares - May 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of May 2020.
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FCPS Honors Recognizes 2024 Outstanding Employees
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.
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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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Approved Capital Improvement Program Adds New Schools, Advances Commitment to Student Success
The Fairfax County School Board approved an annual update to the capital improvement program (CIP) that includes new school construction and/or repurposing, capacity enhancements, and renovations.
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FCPS CARES - December 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2022.
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Photos 6-11-21
See photos of teacher and students celebrating teacher appreciation week, Pride Month, finding cicadas, butterflies, and more.
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40 Fairfax County Schools Recognized for Supporting Military-Connected Families
Forty Fairfax County public schools have been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children as 2022 Purple Star Schools. The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that…
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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 schools, met with families, and more!
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FCPS CARES - November 2021
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of November 2021.
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FCPS 2022 in Photos
After a couple of years with routines disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 was in many ways a fresh start. Following are some of the best photos of 2022, and some of the moments that have brought us the most joy.
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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 host the FCPS Retirement Ceremony, attended several student theater productions, and more!
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FCPS Cares - February 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of February 2021.
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Partnership Update - August 2022
Read about the newest partnership activities in FCPS
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Eighteen Fairfax County Public Schools Recognized for Supporting Military-Connected Families
Eighteen Fairfax County public schools have been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children as 2023 Purple Star Schools. The Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools…
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FCPS Students Named 2024 Student Peace Award Recipients
Students from 26 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2024 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers.
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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - May 4, 2022
Check out this week's issue for information on Teacher Appreciation Week, a video recap of an event with incoming superintendent Dr. Reid, FCPS schools on the Most Challenging U.S. high schools list, and the School Board Trust Policy.
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Teachers Mentoring Student Mentors
Many FCPS educators work to inspire our students to be mentors to others. Have you mentored students?
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Want to Teach?: Residency Program Helps Get Qualified Educators in the Classroom
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.
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FCPS Announces 11 Snow Days for 2023-24
FCPS has 11 snow days built into the current calendar. For the 2023-24 school year, there will be no virtual learning during inclement weather days.
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FCPS Students Receive 2023 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards
Fairfax County Public Schools student writers won 35 Gold Key awards in the 2023 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. In all, 213 Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions were earned by FCPS students.
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Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Spring Hill ES 3-25-21
FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.
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Verbs from FCPS Tagline Resonate for Capital One Volunteers
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.
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FCPS this Week - May 5, 2021
Take a look at this week's issue of FCPS This Week for information on Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, summer learning programs, the FY 2022 Budget, and a face mask update.
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Honoring Our Veteran-Employees
As we approach Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, we would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to the many FCPS employees who are also military veterans.
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Five School Counseling Programs Awarded 2022 RAMP Designation
Five school counseling programs have been recognized by the American School Counselor Association as model programs and were awarded the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation for 2022.
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Care, Love, and Compassion Recognized at Laurel Ridge
“Since the start of this school year I have watched these amazing staff members provide an extraordinary level of care and love for a child with severe traumatic stress to ensure he feels safe,” a colleague said about April’s FCPS CARES recipients recognized at Laurel Ridge Elementary School.
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`Wow, This is Really Working!' Annandale High Newcomers Make Computers in Student-Led Workshop
Woodson's Ian Wallace leads Annandale High newcomers, most of whom arrived in the U.S. within the past year, in computer building workshop.
Photos 5-21-21
See photos of teacher and students celebrating teacher appreciation week, finding cicadas and more.
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🏈 A “Professional” On and Off the Field
Shante started her professional journey with FCPS as an assistant principal at Whitman and was there for six years. At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, she transitioned to her current role in the Hearings Office.
Shante has another impressive stat on her resume. She played for three…
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Employees Share Graduation Memories
As we work our way through graduation season, FCPS employees share highlights from their own graduation days.
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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 shared updates on FCPS' 2023-30 strategic plan, attended several back to school events throughout the division, and more!
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Fairfax County Public Schools Names Region 4 Assistant Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools named Penny Gros the new Assistant Superintendent of Region 4.
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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 schools, attended a homecoming football game, enjoyed a student theater production, and more!
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FCPS Announced Policy for Providing Free or Reduced-Price Meals
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.
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Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2025 Advertised Budget Focused on Most Pressing Needs — Competitive Compensation and Excellence in Education
On February 22, the Fairfax County School Board adopted Fairfax County Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2025 Advertised Budget.