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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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

Find out what's happening In Business and Community Partnerships.

FCPS Cares for the month of May.

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

Dr. Reid took the oath of office to become superintendent on Thursday evening.

FCPS will continue with the current Thomas Jefferson High School application process to select the Class of 2026 this spring.

Read about Dr. Michelle Reid's responses to questions about pandemic learning loss, supporting diversity, career pathways, and more. Video of event included.

What to students and staff can expect on a virtual learning inclement weather day.

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…

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. Addie Harris of McLean High…

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Because of some of her experiences as a child of an immigrant family, Raheel Ahmed-Litz feels passionate about helping families “who don’t feel seen or heard,” she said. “I feel called to be the person who supports them and gives them a voice. I remind them that they are not alone. I want all FCPS…

Welcome back to all our students! See highlights from the day.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended student graduations, theater performances, athletic events, and more!

The Proposed Budget of $3.8 billion marks an increase of 8.6% over the FY 2024 Approved Budget.

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…

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.

In this issue we say "Thank you Custodians!" introduce a new Strategic Planning process, and share some results of a Special Education Review

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of April 2022.

Dawn Clements, currently the assistant ombudsman for special education, has been named the new ombudsman for Fairfax County Public Schools, effective July 1.

Judge found no legal requirement to use standardized tests.

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.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of April 2024.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2023.

In this week's issue, find information on an upcoming Opioid Awareness Meeting, Kindergarten Registration, SACC Registration, and more.

See what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships

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

Four teachers were surprised during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week with $1,000 grants from Cox Communications to spend on their classroom.

South Lakes High students in the Seahawk Cyber club met with the chief executive officer of Light Rider, Inc., the first U.S. company to provide Li-Fi networking technology communication in this area.

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 for the month of April 2020.

On April 18, London Towne Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion students arrived at Westfield High School to meet mentors from the Spanish Honor Society who had been their pen pals. 

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.

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.

The 68th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased over 300 high school science projects. Ten FCPS projects received Grand Prize awards and are eligible to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May and many others are eligible to compete…

The School Board unanimously voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Approved Budget . The budget focuses on closing the achievement gap for all students, and maintaining a world-class public school division by recruiting and retaining outstanding educators.

Healthy Minds Feature - Gratitude is not only a gift that helps others, but it makes the giver feel connected to something greater than themselves.

FCPS Cares for the months of July and August 2021.

In this issue, read about National Merit Semifinalists, an upcoming Student Survey on Well-Being, and Updating Immunization Records

As part of Black History Month, FCPS staff recently interviewed Grace Duah, West Springfield High School Class of 2016 graduate and series regular on HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot. 

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2022.

In this issue, learn about upcoming community conversations with Dr. Reid, a family of educators at FCPS, and a reminder about how to sign the SR&R (which is due September 29).

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited Back to School Night events, attended a meeting between FCPS’ Office of Auditor General (OAG) and the Vietnamese Treasury Office, and more!

Get information on the upcoming Family Engagement Survey, the National School Social Worker of the Year, Teen Job Fairs, and the Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

Learn about FCPS students in the Winter Olympics, health and safety updates, the Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo event for high school students, ESSER III funding, magnet school information nights, and a Substitute Teacher Job Fair.