FCPS News

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of April 2023.

Happy assistant principals week! If you're an assistant principal, what inspires you? If you're not, how have your administrative teams helped you in your career?

5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!

HEALTHY MINDS FEATURE: Empathy is a key ingredient in having children show caring, acceptance, and tolerance of others.

March 30, 2023 - Regular Meeting Highlights

Tracy Tashima of Hunt Valley Elementary School was nominated for FCPS CARES for the way she models empathy and collaboration in the classroom.

Message from the Superintendent to Share Key Findings Regarding the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Commended Student Notifications

After 25 years as a physical education teacher, this year Kirsten Birge went back to school, herself, in order to support and assist her special education students in a new way. While working toward licensure, she has moved from the gymnasium to the classroom; from being an adapted physical…

This year, three Fairfax County school news publications were honored with Crown Awards in a ceremony at Columbia University on March 17.

In this issue, read about Dr. Reid on the Multilingual Podcast, Student Awards, and the Upcoming Fentanyl Conversation.

FCPS raises numerous issues with the proposed history and social science standards in a letter to the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Board of Education.

Anne Ray wants to provide her students with lifelong memories and confidence. Why do you work for FCPS?

Fairfax County Public Schools has been selected as a 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year winner for Sustained Excellence.

A new language translation and text-to-speech feature, available on the FCPS website (www.fcps.edu) and each school website.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited White Oaks ES and attended the Korean Community Service Center banquet. She highlights the work of the Student Advisory Council and student artists.

They began as mentor/mentee, now they're forever-friends. Read more in this blog, and tell us: Have you formed life-long relationships at FCPS?

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.

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…

In this issue, learn more about updating your contact information, student awards, heard start, and the parent phone lines.

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2022-23 winter sports season. This year, six teams and 40 individuals won the Virginia High School League Class 6 championship in their respective sports.

Twenty-five years ago, Swati Mohan presented a science fair project on what it would be like to grow plants on Mars. Little did she know she would eventually be working as an aerospace engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL). She was the Guidance and Controls Operations lead on the Mars 2020…

Learn about what inspired Jasmine Piernas to teach for FCPS.

5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!

With an "and-one" layup in overtime, the Madison Warhawks Girls Basketball Team defeated the Manchester Lancers (49-46) last week, making this their fourth consecutive state title. This was Madison’s ninth state final appearance—now the most in the history of Class 6 and the former Group AAA.

Teachers credit the spike in Arabic course enrollment to parents who’ve lobbied for more access to language offerings, keeping coursework fun and instruction that can begin in elementary school and continue through the international baccalaureate level.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended the FCPS-hosted community meeting on the opioid crisis. She visited Annandale Terrace ES, Saratoga ES, Lemon Road ES, and Westbriar ES.

Marketing students from Centreville HS and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their Prom Dress Shop on Friday, March 24, at Centreville HS. The shop helps financially challenged students attend prom by providing dresses and accessories at no cost.

Looking to grow in your career? Explore these professional development opportunities.

Thank you to all the employees who have shared their stories over the last few months. We’ve compiled some of the inspirational stories we’ve received, and continue to encourage you to share your story of why you work for FCPS and/or who has inspired you on your journey.

In this issue, learn about No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students, VGA Assessment Reports, the Dangers of Fentanyl, and more.

Ethan Zhou, a student at McLean High School, placed 7th in the national 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

FCPS teachers who achieved or renewed certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards were honored by the Fairfax County School Board.

Find out who influenced this teacher at Woodburn. Who had an impact on you? Tell us more!

A total of 203 students earned the right to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference April 22-25.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Rolling Valley ES, West Springfield HS, and McNair ES. She watched the Madison HS girls basketball team win the state championship and participated in a panel as part of a…

At their March 9, 2023, meeting, the Fairfax County School Board voted to approve a collective bargaining resolution.

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to begin offering virtual mental health services to all FCPS high school students. 

March 5-11 is National School Social Work Week!

This month, we celebrate all art and music programs in our schools—and the FCPS Heroes who help our students learn and appreciate all forms of art

See what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships

March 9, 2023 - Regular Meeting

Engineering students are using a futuristic farming method to grow food for the Luther Jackson Middle School food pantry.

HEALTHY MINDS FEATURE --- Learn about the importance of sleep in children and youth leading healthy, happy, and productive lives...along with strategies to use to improve sleep if needed.

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

Initially, Mary Fernandez wasn't considering become a teacher. Learn about what inspired her.

Justice High School's production of Pippin is reviewed by Cappies critic Andrew Landrum of Herndon High School.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended an art awards ceremony, a student technology fair, a celebration for social workers, and a meeting with members of the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington.

Shannon Evans, French teacher at Thoreau Middle School, and Sulekha Subhash, emotional disabilities teacher at Luther Jackson Middle School, received Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program awards.

In this issue, learn about the FY 2024 Advertised Budget, PreK Registration, Magnet School Lottery

Last week, Longfellow Middle School took part in an all-day CPR training event organized by Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. The foundation was created in 2015 by Joel and Jennifer Griffin in honor of Gwyneth, their oldest daughter. Gwyneth collapsed unexpectedly during her middle school field day in 2012…