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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…

What do you enjoy about working at your school? Share with us!

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of March 2023.

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

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. 

The project focused on community and connections through art, music, and food.

Nine Daniels Run Elementary School students have been invited to perform at a national music teacher convention in Jacksonville, Florida.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited several schools, the FCPS warehouse and attended a community meeting with Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators (FABSE).

Three Fairfax County high schools—Chantilly, McLean, and West Springfield—are among 16 schools nationally that have been selected as 2023 First Amendment Press Freedom Award winners.

The Fairfax County School Board adopted the FY 2024 Advertised Budget which prioritizes student achievement, and recruiting and retaining outstanding educators.

February 23, 2023 - Regular Meeting

Destinee Freeman, a fourth-grade teacher at Riverside Elementary School, shares why she became a teacher.

Olympic gold medalist and South County High School alum Trevor Stewart is a talented track star who wants to help youth. We are thrilled to spotlight this remarkable FCPS alumnus as he discusses how FCPS has aided his success. Read more about Trevor's time in the Tokyo Olympics and his aspirations…

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

Students at a number of FCPS schools are using their ethical and global citizen Portrait of a Graduate skills to aid those who were affected by a recent devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Fairfax County Public Schools student writers won 35 Gold Key awards in the 2023 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. In all, 213 Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions were earned by FCPS students.

"Our Heroes" celebrates Dr. Heather Murphy, certified athletic trainer at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

Catherine Lee discovered FCPS as a parent, while looking for adequate care and education for her son with special needs. Her experience inspired her to become a teacher.

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…

During the event, panelists discussed the need for support in schools to address a mental health crisis occurring in teens.

Nathan Bass of McLean High School gives us his review of Clue: Onstage (High School Edition), as performed by Edison High School.

February 15 is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

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

Across FCPS, there are many couples and families including FCPS employees. What do these families love about the division that keeps multiple people employed here?

Small groups of children across Fairfax County are receiving intervention services every day in reading or math, funded by federal aid intended to help students recover from the pandemic.

Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Bryant HS. She got a sneak peek at the art of student award winners and watched several high school basketball games.

The Fairfax County School Board approved a calendar for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Thank you for being a part of this important process and making your voice heard through the calendar survey and other feedback opportunities.

Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved an annual update to the capital improvement program (CIP) that includes continuing work on upgrading school facilities across the County, the building of three new elementary schools, and acquiring land to be used for a new high school.

The Fairfax County School Board has approved a school calendar for the 2023-24 school year and for the following two years. The first day of the 2023-24 school year will be August 21.

Learn more on the latest happenings with partnership activities in FCPS