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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
How do you demonstrate your commitment to equity in your office/classroom?
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Superintendent's Letter to Community About 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget
We have proposed a budget that focuses on closing the achievement gap for all students which widened during the pandemic. This budget also gives our youngest learners a strong start, invests in resources for special education students, and enables us to attract and retain teachers and staff who are…
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Superintendent Proposes Budget Focused on Academic Achievement, Classroom Supports, and Attracting Teachers
At the Fairfax County School Board meeting on January 12, Superintendent Michelle C. Reid proposed a $3.5 billion budget for the 2023-24 school year.
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Partnership Update - January 2023
Read about the newest partnership activities in FCPS
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School Board Meeting Highlights - January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023 - Regular Meeting
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Our Heroes: Katie Kirdahi, Tutu Queen
The latest FCPS Our Heroes video features Katie Kirdahi, a school-based technology specialist and instructional technology coach at Stratford Landing Elementary School.
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FCPS This Week - Week of January 11, 2023
In this issue, learn about the 2023-24 budget process, salad bars returning to elementary schools, COVID-19 compensatory education, and Regeneron Scholars.
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Five FCPS Students Among Nation’s Top 300 Teen Scientists
Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023 (STS), the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Five of the 300 scholars are students in Fairfax County public schools.
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Four Alumni Return to Woodson to Teach
Four first year teachers at Woodson High School returned this year to the school they graduated from.
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Superintendent Message Regarding Safety and Mental Health in the Wake of Tragedy
Resources for families and employees to engage communities and children about safe and caring schools
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National Merit Commended Student Update From the Superintendent
For several FCPS high schools, there was a delay in sharing National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognition with students. We are sincerely sorry for this error. Staff has been contacting colleges where these students have applied to inform them of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation…
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Cappies Review of Wendy and Peter Pan at Oakton High School
Check out this Cappies review of Oakton High School's production of Wendy and Peter Pan by Alexander Perry of Lake Braddock Secondary School.
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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 Mountain View HS, and she met with faith-based leaders. She reflects on how to continue community building and preparing our students for those futures yet to be…
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School Refusal
Healthy Minds Feature - School refusal is one of the most difficult situations parents and educators encounter.
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Message from the Superintendent Regarding State Investigation
Update regarding state investigation related to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
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FCPS This Week - January 4, 2023
In this issue, read updates on school building and renovation plans, how to apply for dual language immersion programs, and information on high school academy open houses.
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FCPS CARES - January 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of January 2023.
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Resolutions - Yay or Nay?
Is the new year a time or renewal or a fresh start for you? What are you resolving to in 2023?
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Statement on Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Delay in Sharing National Merit Scholarship Corporation Recognitions
FCPS is committed to sharing any key findings and updates to our processes to ensure future consistency in appropriate and timely notification of National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognitions going forward.
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New Year, New Blog!
Are you enjoying the new content being published to the blog? Is there something you'd like to see more or less of? Share your feedback!
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FCPS Our Heroes: Melissa Richardson
We celebrate Melissa Richardson, an instructional assistant at Forestdale Elementary School in Springfield.
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The Best of 2022
FCPS recently shared photos highlighting the year 2022. What is your highlight from 2022?
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Fairfax County Public Schools’ COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan
A Compensatory Education Plan may be provided to students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the pandemic. The Plan includes students with the regular or special education and related aids/services required by Section 504 plans or individualized education programs. Read more about…
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FCPS 2022 in Photos
After a couple of years with routines disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 was in many ways a fresh start. Following are some of the best photos of 2022, and some of the moments that have brought us the most joy.
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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 Mosaic ES and Glen Forest ES, and Madiso HS. Dr. Reid shares information about upcoming community conversations. She mentions how FCPS is using government funding…
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Proposed Capital Improvement Program Highlights FCPS’ Continued Commitment to High-Quality Facilities
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) outlined plans to build three new elementary schools and to acquire land that will be used for a new high school.
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School Board Meeting Highlights - December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting
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What are You Most Looking Forward to Over Winter Break?
What are your favorite things to enjoy this time of year?
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FCPS This Week December 14, 2022
In this issue, find where to find weather closings, FCPS's Fall VHSL Champions, and a story on speed cameras coming to school zones.
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Congratulations to FCPS' Fall 2022 VHSL State Champions!
Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2022 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 three teams and three individuals were the state runners-up.
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What are your favorite Christmas traditions?
There are many ways to celebrate Christmas. How do you?
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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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Decades of Making a Difference
Dominic Prakash and David Plum, auto technology teachers at Lake Braddock Secondary School aren’t just colleagues. Their friendship goes back nearly 40 years to when they met in an auto class at South Lakes High School.
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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 Whitman MS, Franklin MS, Rocky Run MS, Crossfield ES, and Waples Mill ES. She watched swimming and wrestling events, and she met with representatives from the…
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What are your favorite Chanukah traditions?
Chanukah begins Sunday, December 18. Many celebrations represent tradition for families.
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Partnership Update - December 2022
Check out the latest happenings in Business and Community Partnerships
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Fostering an Attitude of Gratitude
Healthy Minds Feature - Learn the potential benefits that come with experiencing and expressing gratitude, and how to promote an attitude of gratitude in children.
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Finding Their Passion: Four Woodson Graduates Return to Former School to Begin Teaching Career
The four are now encouraging others who are unsure about their career path to consider teaching for FCPS.
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How do You Celebrate Bodhi?
Happy Bodhi Day to those in our community who celebrate! How do you celebrate?
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FCPS This Week - December 7, 2022
In this week's issue, find updates on Outdoor Learning Spaces, Bus Driver Career Fairs, and Strategic Planning Conversations
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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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Building Future Engineers: Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Christopher Grady Visits Walt Whitman Middle School for STEM Challenge
Pentagon officials watched as engineering students tested the strength of paper structures.
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Justice High School Honored by Black School Educators
Justice High School and Principal Tiffany Narcisse were honored at the recent National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) 50th annual conference.
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What brought you to FCPS?
Bunni Cooper, known as Ms. Bunni to her students, worked at the World Bank for 23 years before retiring. Not the type to “sit at home and do nothing,” she looked for a way to “pay it forward.” Now, nine years into being a routine substitute for Bull Run Elementary, she regularly gets hugs and warm…
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Cappies Review of Argonautika: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts at Annandale High School
Ella Greene of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology provides her review of Annandale High School's production of Argonautika: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts.
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Classroom to Career: FCPS and Giant Work Together To Offer Internships and Job Opportunities to Pharmacy Technician Students
Academy students are able to get behind the pharmacy counter to get hands-on experience while pursuing a paid job as a pharmacy technician.
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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 Annandale HS, John R. Lewis HS, and West Springfield HS. She joined a community business leader panel to showcase how Virginia (and our students) are creating…
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School Board Meeting Highlights - December 1, 2022
December 2, 2022 - Regular Meeting
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Video - National Special Education Day
On National Special Education Day (Friday, December 2), we're recognizing two amazing teachers.
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FCPS CARES - December 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of December 2022.