FCPS News

Mason Crest Elementary School forms student-led team to welcome new students, boost pride in school.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she thanks our facilities, grounds, and Food and Nutrition Services teams for their work during last week's snow closures, attended a girls wrestling tournament, a virtual Community Boundary Review…

PowerSchool confirms FCPS was not impacted by the company's recent data breach.

Fairfax County School Board Ratifies Historic Collective Bargaining Agreements

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology has a new principal -- and he's one of our own.

Dr. Reid updates the community on FCPS' operational status for Friday, January 10.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce the hiring of the new principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).

In this issue, learn about National Merit Commended Scholars, the Best of 2024 in FCPS, and the Cell Phone Policy.

School meals are an important part of many students' daily nutrition. FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) staff have been working this week to make sure snow days don't have to mean missed meals.

Eight students from Fairfax County Public Schools, all from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, have been named scholars in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Details about weather closures and delays for January 9, 2025.

Dr. Reid provides an update on FCPS' operational status for Wednesday, January 8.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she spotlights a Langley High School student who was featured in the Washington Post for his Eagle Scout service project, highlights upcoming virtual Community Boundary Review meetings, and more!

Get information on the upcoming public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program, including how to sign-up for the Speaker's List.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she attended Boundary Review meetings, a joint meeting of the Fairfax County and Fairfax City School Boards, holiday performances and celebrations, and more!

Join us as we celebrate some of the highlights of 2024.

December 19, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

Six hundred ninety-three FCPS students have been named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

In this issue, read about Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration, Free Webinars and Events for Families, FCPS' Fall 2024 Sports Champions.

Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, otherwise known as the Cappies. Jenny Mears of Langley High School gives us her review of Antigone: 3021 as performed by Centreville High School.

Get information related to the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee's December 16 meeting.

Woodson's Nathaniel Grannis and TJHSST's Rem Turatbekov juggle demands of senior school workload, and international diving championships in Rio de Janeiro.

Fairfax County Public Schools students received eight awards in the National YoungArts Foundation Competition. These students are part of a group of more than 800 YoungArts award winners that were selected through a highly competitive application.

The Robinson Secondary School Symphonic Band has been invited to perform at The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, December 18-21.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited several schools, attended winter orchestra and choral concerts, Boundary Review and Family Vision meetings, and more!

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2024 fall sports season. This year, four teams and two individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and six teams and two individuals were the state runners-up.

In this issue, read about Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates, 2025 Graduation Dates, Course Selection for Middle/High School Students.

Every Wednesday after school, a special class takes place at Fairfax High School. But this isn’t your typical classroom filled with teenagers. Here, the students are parents who are eager to learn a new language and skills to better support their children’s education.

Sixth graders are building stronger relationships with their first grade peers, thanks to one ambitious student with a slideshow presentation.

Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis provide a statement on the significant number of fake social media threats.

Megan Sawant, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is one of two students to receive the 2024 Virginia School Boards Association Exhibitors Scholarship at the VSBA Annual Convention, held last month in Colonial Williamsburg.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended several Boundary Review community meetings, a Community International Festival, a girls basketball game and girls wrestling event, a playoff football game, and more!

December 5, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

Saxons’ Girls Volleyball Program Boasts Four State Championship Wins Since 2013

In this issue, read about Middle School Start Times, Literacy Resources, and Winter Programs and Activities

FCPS CARES submissions for the months of December 2024 and January 2025.

Fairfax County Public Schools students are talented actors, musicians, and visual artists. Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, otherwise known as the Cappies. Lucy Baboyian of Annandale High School gives her…

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she took part in a Move with Compassion flash mob, met with the Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council, held a joint budget meeting with the Fairfax Board of Supervisors, and more!

View Superintendent Reid's update on her November 25 message regarding high school football.

View Superintendent Reid's update on her November 24 message regarding high school football.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the first Boundary Review community meeting, an Employee Conversation, the Class 6 Girls Volleyball championship game, middle school theater productions, and more!

Superintendent Reid provides an update on her November 20 message regarding high school football.

November 14, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

In this issue read about how to prepare for winter weather, updates on the boundary review project, and newly announced immunization clinics for all FCPS students.

A letter to the FCPS community regarding high school football.

The Fairfax County School Board approved new secondary course offerings for the 2025-26 school year at its meeting on November 14.

Seven FCPS bands and orchestras will perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference, which will be held November 21-23 in Norfolk.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited schools to see learning in action, attended the IEP Palooza and Our Voices, Our Future events, took in some high school theater, a science Olympiad, playoff volleyball, and more!

November is Native American Heritage Month. A Wakefield Forest Elementary teacher is sharing his cultural upbringing as a member of the Haudenosaunee’s Bear Clan with students through lessons on drums, dreamcatchers and the role of Native Americans in rocket science.

Girls who have been on the mat say, don't let the boys scare you — wrestling teaches everyone important life lessons.