FCPS News

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.

See a back to school letter that discusses health and safety guidance for the 2022-23 school year.

To ensure equitable access to learning experiences and technology, all FCPS students are issued a laptop or tablet for no fee. Check with your school on specific timelines for checking out an FCPS device. Some schools issue them before school begins, others will do so during the first week or so of…

Our classrooms are now close to 99% staffed, and we are anticipating that we should have an instructor in every classroom who is either currently licensed, or working to attain their licensure through our innovative Teacher Residency program.

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…

This week's issue has all the information you need to know about the start of school on August 22.

Read about the newest partnership activities in FCPS

It is our goal that every child is fully engaged, academically challenged, and prepared for success in school and beyond.

The "Updates to the FCPS SR&R" web page outlines changes to cell phone use for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the SR&R web page to learn more and to log on to your SIS ParentVue account to acknowledge review of this document OR print, sign, and return the form to your child’s school by September…

A new FCPS program will assist qualified educators by enabling them to fulfill classroom teacher duties while following a fast-tracked educational route to obtaining a Virginia teaching license.

As a reminder, the 2022 Employee Benefits Handbook is available online. It includes information on health and life insurance, retirement, disability, and health and dependent flexible savings accounts. Be sure to read Employee News regularly for updates on Open Enrollment, which begins in November. 

This summer edition of FCPS This Week includes information on the first day of school, Back-to-School Night schedules, required immunizations, and a profile of some newly hired teachers.

Healthy Minds Feature - Additional resources related to the FCPS Healthy Minds Blog

Four teachers from all walks of life share why they chose FCPS as their new home and why they encourage others to start a career in this community.

As we prepare to open school in a few weeks, I want you to know that our classrooms are 97% staffed and ready to welcome our students back from summer break. We are working hard to continue to fill those remaining vacancies and to ensure that we will have a licensed educator in every classroom.

Individual students’ score reports are now available for most assessments that students took this spring.

Seven teams and 16 individuals won the spring 2022 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and one team and 25 individuals were the state runners-up.

Fairfax County Public Schools annual Institute for the Arts encourages kids to explore subjects like “Modern Buttercream Techniques” or “Stage Combat” that either aren’t traditionally offered during the school year or may not fit into a student’s academic scheduling needs.

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid has named Lisa Youngblood Hall to the role of Chief Experience and Engagement Officer.

The School Board elected Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Member-at-Large) as chair and Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Franconia District Representative) as vice chair for a one-year term.

Build your knowledge and skills around core leadership competencies to better lead for equity by applying to the Supporting the Mission Cohort. Applications for the 2022-2023 Cohort of Supporting the Mission are now being accepted!

A special guest from NASA spoke to students as never before seen photos of the vast universe fascinated young space enthusiasts from across FCPS.

Seven Fairfax County Public Schools graduates from the class of 2022 have been named winners of college-sponsored scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Learn about the latest partnership activities in FCPS

After a six-day, cross-country drive, Dr. Reid has arrived at Fairfax County Public Schools. She shares what drew her to our community and what she hopes to accomplish.

From the days of playing field hockey against each other in high school, to graduating college together, and then becoming FCPS teachers, Shelby Press and Amelia Carr have been side by side through it all.

Struck by images of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a pair of educators from Woodson High and Annandale High traveled overseas to help feed refugees, bringing back with them a new perspective for the coming school year.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of July 2022.

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

The prospective class of 2026 is diverse by every measure including geography, socioeconomic status, gender, English learners, and race/ethnicity.

From the American Revolution to the Civil Rights movement, Prasidha Padmanabhan is making sure women are not forgotten in history lessons.

In this special edition, get information on required immunizations, summer meal kits, and other resources for helping your child have a fun, safe, and healthy summer.

The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the School Board Facilities Planning Advisory Council

The School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including changes to cell phone usage.

The final issue for the 2021-22 school year has graduation highlights, summer resources, and information about FCPS Honors and Cappies award winners.

The Cappies of the National Capital area held its annual awards gala honoring excellence in high school theater on June 6 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Check out the updates with Business and Community Partnerships

The Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Communications and Community Relations has been awarded a Gold Medallion -- the highest award possible -- from the National School Public Relations Association for its VaxUP FCPS communication plan.

Get information on National Merit college-sponsored scholarship winners, a student who earned her high school diploma and an associate's degree, summer meal service, previewing your students spring SOL scores, and the last day of school.

Resources from FCPS and Fairfax County Government to help you have a fun, safe, and healthy summer. 

Fairfax County Public Schools recognized exceptional employees from across the division at the FCPS Honors event held Wednesday, June 8. Sponsored by Educate Fairfax, the 2022 celebration was held at the George Mason University Center for the Arts.

Employee News for the Week of June 6, 2022

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

Eryn Yarrell will start college with two years of credit to her name after tapping an FCPS dual degree program to earn an associate's degree from Northern Virginia Community College alongside her high school diploma from Hayfield Secondary School.

Meet the four teachers selected for 2022 Cox Education Hero awards. The teachers receive $1,000 for classroom makeovers.

Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theater, otherwise known as the Cappies. Sean Gillen of Oakton High School provides his review of Crazy for You at South Lakes High School.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2022.

Students with special needs are able to get creative and open up as they write songs and play the ukulele.

The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the School Board Facilities Planning Advisory Council

This week's issue has information about the FY 23 Approved Budget, the revised "O" days regulation, and sharing your graduation and promotion ceremony pictures.