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This week's issue has information on pediatric vaccine opportunities, optional COVID-19 screening testing, the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, and a reduction in the quarantine period for unvaccinated students.

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.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), a Governor's School within Fairfax County Public Schools that is regularly ranked as one of the top schools in the country, has offered admission to 550 students for the Class of 2025.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of March 2022.

Buy a Book, Build a Future

Eighth-graders take prototypes to finished projects that aim to assist people with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, arthritis and dyslexia.

This week's issue contains information on building strong attendance habits, COVID testing, and a reminder to sign the SR&R form.

Find out what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships

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

In this issue, find stories on new menu options, AI classes, and the upcoming solar eclipse.

In this issue, find key back to school information including registration, signing up for ParentVUE, applying for free and reduced-price meals, and more!

Elaine Tholen (Dranesville District Representative) was elected as chair and Karl Frisch (Providence District Representative) as vice chair for a one-year term.

In this issue, find information on School Safety and Security, No Cost Mental Healthcare for High Schoolers, and Resources for Families.

Professional development opportunities available for teachers, starting during September.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she celebrated FCPS' Transportation and Food and Nutrition Services teams, attended a student food show, and more!

In this week's issue, get information on summer meal distribution, end-of-year assessments, graduation highlights, and the last day of school.

At the Fairfax County School Board meeting on January 12, Superintendent Michelle C. Reid proposed a $3.5 billion budget for the 2023-24 school year.

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…

FCPS students received 33 national awards through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. FCPS students were recognized for original art and writing with one American Visions Medal, ten Gold Medals, one Silver Medal with Distinction, and 21 Silver Medals.

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!

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited the Governor's STEM Academy at Marshall HS, Whitman MS, Weyanoke ES, Holmes MS, Poe MS, Mason Crest ES, Hayfield SS, Lynbrook ES, and Herndon HS.

Emanda Seifu and Mera Seifu of Woodson High, Lidya Demilew of Lake Braddock Secondary, and Yabesra Ewnetu of Justice High were selected as 2021 National Center for Women and Information Technology Virginia affiliate winners.

We have proposed a budget that focuses on closing the achievement gap for all students which widened during the pandemic. This budget also gives our youngest learners a strong start, invests in resources for special education students, and enables us to attract and retain teachers and staff who are…

Nardos Demilew of Lake Braddock Secondary, Aya Ahmed of Justice High, and Abia Zahir of Annandale High have been recognized by the National Center for Woman and Information Technology (NCWIT).

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

Check out the latest news within Business and Community Partnerships

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.

On National Special Education Day (Friday, December 2), we're recognizing two amazing teachers.

From the American Revolution to the Civil Rights movement, Prasidha Padmanabhan is making sure women are not forgotten in history lessons.

TJHSST students meet weekly with Weyanoke ES fifth-grade girls to complete hands-on science projects and promote critical thinking skills, while developing friendships along the way.

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…

FCPS Cares for the month of March 2021.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended student athletic and performing arts events, shared an update on FCPS' inclement weather policy, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended a Math/STEM Night event, girls basketball games, met with community members, and more!

Check out the latest FCPS This Week e-newsletter to learn about an endorsement of FCPS' five days of in-person instruction in the fall, new meal distribution bus routes, the Back2Fairfax IT and Trades Career Seminar, and FCPS' fall sports champions.

In this week's issue, read about the county's funding of the FCPS budget, literacy development, and measles prevention.

In a letter to the FCPS community, the School Board says a recent court ruling "confirms that we are moving in the right direction." The court ruled in favor of the School Board in a case challenging changes to the admissions policy for Thomas Jefferson High School.

The School Board voted to appoint Michelle Reid, Ed.D., as the next superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools.

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

Learn about the newest partnerships in motion with Business and Community Partnerships.

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 in local newspapers. There are fifteen Cappies chapters across the United States and Canada. Courtney Butts of Woodson…

Individual students’ score reports are now available for most assessments that students took this spring.

After Safwat Azer retired, his pastor asked him to help families who just arrived in their community to enroll their children in schools and obtain national identification cards. Safwat was happy to volunteer to help.

James Carlisle, a teacher at Woodlawn Elementary School, is “constantly putting his students and community first,” said his colleague who nominated him for FCPS CARES.

This week's issue has all the information you need to know about the start of school on August 22.

Students from Fairfax County Public Schools won 20 category awards in the 2022 Virginia History Day competition, held recently in Richmond.

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

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

Rida Karim, a sophomore at Woodson High School, has been elected by the countywide Student Advisory Council (SAC) to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1.