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Half a Century of Inspiring Kids: Two Auto Shop Teachers, FCPS Grads, and Lifelong Friends Recount Decades of Making a Difference
South Lakes High grads have more than 50 years combined experience teaching automotive technology at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
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Partnership Update - January 2022
Learn about the newest partnerships in motion with Business and Community Partnerships.
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School Board Sends Letter to FCPS Community About Court Ruling Involving Thomas Jefferson High School
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.
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FCPS Cares - May 2019
FCPS Cares for the month of May.
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FCPS This Week - August 12, 2022
This week's issue has all the information you need to know about the start of school on August 22.
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Fairfax County School Board Announces National Superintendent of the Year As Next Leader
The School Board voted to appoint Michelle Reid, Ed.D., as the next superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools.
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“Uncle” Safwat Supports Community Through Translation
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.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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 Chantilly HS, Chantilly Academy, and Greenbriar East ES. She joined Educate Fairfax for their “Leaders and Learners: Education is Everyone’s…
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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - October 27, 2021
This week's issue has information on COVID-19 testing and student vaccinations, the development of the 2022-23 calendar, new electric school buses, and next week's School Bond referendum.
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February FCPS CARES: Putting Students and Community First
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.
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Traffic-Related Back-to-School Safety
Together with the Fairfax County Police Department, FCPS would like to remind everyone how we can work together to ensure that everyone has a safe school year.
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Student Meals
As of July 1, the US Department of Agriculture pandemic program to provide no-cost meals to all public school students has ended. This school year, parents will either need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for…
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Rida Karim to Serve as 2023-24 Student School Board Representative
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.
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FCPS This Week - February 15
In this issue, learn about the 2023-24 School Year Calendar, how ESSER funds are helping students, and School-Zone Speed Cameras.
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Partnership Update - November 2021
Find out what's happening In Business and Community Partnerships.
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Update on Students’ Spring Assessment Results
Individual students’ score reports are now available for most assessments that students took this spring.
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Students Win 20 Category Awards in 2022 Virginia History Day Competition
Students from Fairfax County Public Schools won 20 category awards in the 2022 Virginia History Day competition, held recently in Richmond.
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With “Trout in the Classroom,” Centreville Students Take a Crash Course in Environmental Science
Students in suburban Centreville raised trout to release in a rural Virginia stream. Through it all, they learned a valuable lesson in caring for the environment.
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Snow Is in the Forecast: How to Prepare for an Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day
What to students and staff can expect on a virtual learning inclement weather day.
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Fairfax County Public Schools Welcomes First-in-Nation Neurodiversity Specialist Amongst a Trio of Hires to Support Students Who Learn Differently
FCPS is leading the nation when it comes to supporting neurodiverse students.
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FCPS CARES - April 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of April 2022.
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Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
On December 6, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to launch a pilot program that will have 10 speed monitoring devices (speed cameras) installed throughout the county. These cameras will be in nine school zones and one construction zone. Thank you to our County partners for helping to…
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FCPS This Week - Special Edition! The First Day of School 2024
Welcome back to all our students! See highlights from the day.
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FCPS This Week - November 30, 2022
In this issue, find out about a webinar on the Calendar Development Process, what elementary students think about strategic planning, and how to prepare for weather related closures.
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FCPS This Week - September 28, 2022
In this issue we say "Thank you Custodians!" introduce a new Strategic Planning process, and share some results of a Special Education Review
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FCPS Cares - April 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of April 2021.
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Schoology Student Voices
This page contains information about Schoology Student Voices. We want to hear how Schoology helps you in school.
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Dr. Michelle Reid Sworn in as Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent (Video Included)
Dr. Reid took the oath of office to become superintendent on Thursday evening.
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Incoming Superintendent Answers Community Questions at First Event with FCPS Families and Staff
Read about Dr. Michelle Reid's responses to questions about pandemic learning loss, supporting diversity, career pathways, and more. Video of event included.
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Appeals Court Grants FCPS a Stay in Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Case
FCPS will continue with the current Thomas Jefferson High School application process to select the Class of 2026 this spring.
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FCPS This Week - October 18, 2023
In this issue, read about the Federal Impact Aid Survey, Virginia Sales Tax Holiday, and a Calendar Update for March 5, 2024.
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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 Lewis HS for a town hall on mental health and schools and she met with Cooper MS students working on an earthquake relief project. She also visited Mountain View…
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Commit to Be Fit: Elementary Fitness Warriors Work Out Before School to Boost Focus, Gain Strength
Each morning, for the past 12 years at Chesterbrook Elementary, dozens of kids line up outside the gym a full 50 minutes prior to the bell ring. What are they there for? To be a Fitness Warrior!
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FCPS Cares - April 2020
FCPS Cares for the month of April 2020.
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FCPS Students Are “Silent No More”
On Thursday, June 1, the junior class at McLean High School took part in an assembly about drug prevention and awareness called “Silent No More.”
Guest speakers included health experts, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, a federal prosecutor, and those who have been personally touched…
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Cappies Review of Alice in Wonderland at Langley High School
Check out this Cappies review of Langley High School's production of Alice in Wonderland written by Stella Samereie of James Madison High School.
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FCPS CARES - November 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of November 2023.
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🛶 West Potomac and Chantilly High School Students Engineer a Boatload of Fun
Using only cardboard and duct tape, 26 students from West Potomac and Chantilly High Schools engineered boats and embarked on Lake Barcroft to see who could not only stay afloat, but also win a race.
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Partnership Update - May 2022
See what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships
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Dawn Clements Named as Fairfax County Public Schools Ombudsman
Dawn Clements, currently the assistant ombudsman for special education, has been named the new ombudsman for Fairfax County Public Schools, effective July 1.
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FCPS Statement on Fairfax Circuit Court Denial of Preliminary Injunction Request Against Admissions Process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Judge found no legal requirement to use standardized tests.
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FCPS This Week - March 8
In this week's issue, find information on an upcoming Opioid Awareness Meeting, Kindergarten Registration, SACC Registration, and more.
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Employee News Blog - Week of January 24, 2022
Check out the latest Employee News.
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Four FCPS Teachers Named Cox Education Heroes
Four teachers were surprised during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week with $1,000 grants from Cox Communications to spend on their classroom.
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FCPS CARES - June 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2022.
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FCPS Cares - July/August 2021
FCPS Cares for the months of July and August 2021.
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FCPS This Week - May 29, 2024
In this issue, read about the 2025 Approved Budget, International Science Fair winners, and Summer Camps and Classes.
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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - August 25, 2021
Learn about our strong, safe, in-person opening of schools, the latest on bus transportation, a COVID-19 vaccine/testing requirement for staff members, and a reminder about the upcoming Labor Day break.
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FCPS This Week - January 31, 2024
In this issue, learn how to see the superintendent present next year's budget, a career exploration event for students, and the Here Comes the Bus app.
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FCPS This Week - March 24, 2021
Check out this week's issue of FCPS This Week (formerly Return to School News) for information on encouraging guidance from the Centers for Disease Control on social distancing in schools, the approval of the 2021-22 school year calendar, grading policy changes, and SOL testing.