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Get the latest health and safety guidance, information on the FY 2023 Advertised Budget, the Trades for Tomorrow Program, and the 2022 Special Education Conference in this week's issue of FCPS This Week.

A week after Russia invades Ukraine, Langley High School students in a "Current Affairs" class assess history as it unfolds in real-time.

As a reminder, mask wearing becomes optional for all March 1. Masks are no longer required during low and medium COVID-19 community levels. Some students and staff may choose to continue to wear a mask for personal or health reasons and others may not. Families, please talk with your children about…

Get the latest news for employees for the week of February 28, 2022

Healthy Minds Feature - Learn tips and strategies to build self-esteem and prevent a low self-concept.

The Fairfax County School Board has adopted the FY2023 Advertised Budget focused on student achievement and recognition of world-class educators and operational staff.

Employee news for the week of February 21, 2022

Being able to tie your own shoelaces is a crucial life skill that most children master in the early elementary years. At Stratford Landing Elementary School, first graders are getting a helping hand from their teachers.

Information on COVID-19 relief funding, the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, registration for IFTA and EIFTA, donating cars to the student Auto Tech program, and a reminder about an upcoming student holiday.

Last fall, FCPS received $188.8 million in federal funding to help schools safely reopen and address the impacts of COVID-19 on students. Find out where that money is being used to help students bounce back after two years of learning in a pandemic.

See how one middle school is spending its share of the $188.8 million in federal relief funding that FCPS received to address the impacts of COVID-19 on students.

On Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 739, which allows parents to opt their children out of mask-wearing effective March 1. At this time, FCPS' layered prevention strategies, including universal masking, remain in place.

Get the latest news for employees for the week of February 14, 2022.

This week's issue of FCPS This Week has information on how we measure community transmission, kindergarten registration, completing the FAFSA, the Back 2 Fairfax operational seminar, and becoming a 2022 Science Fair judge.

A teacher's passion and his collection, displayed in school hallways, engages students during Black History Month.

The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews. Amelia Preble of Robinson Secondary School provides her review of Airness as performed by McLean High School.

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During the February 10, 2022 School Board Meeting, the Board approved the FY 2023-2027 CIP, a planning and fiscal management tool used to coordinate the location, timing, and funding of capital projects over five years.

Starting safety for the Los Angeles Rams Nick Scott played for two years at Fairfax High School, where he formed a special bond with his coach and made lifelong friends.

FCPS will scale back some prevention strategies, such as masking, testing, and quarantining, when the Fairfax County community reaches moderate transmission of COVID-19 and remains there for seven consecutive days.

Each year, more than 200 judges are needed at our Regional Science and Engineering Fair (March 9-20) to evaluate hundreds of student projects in categories from astronomy to plant sciences to robotics.  If you are interested in being a judge, please register by Friday, March 11.

Learn about FCPS students in the Winter Olympics, health and safety updates, the Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo event for high school students, ESSER III funding, magnet school information nights, and a Substitute Teacher Job Fair.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently declared February 8, "We Love FCPS Day." That same day, our friends at Volunteer Fairfax showed their love by delivering over 5,000 personal valentine cards to FCPS staff members in more than 40 schools.

In a Fairfax elementary classroom on a Friday in December, a pair of girls are teaching themselves sign language, while a boy across the aisle is building a replica of a CH-53 military helicopter and another group of students are making clothes for fairies using a tiny fashion bust.

Ten students from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) high schools were named to the 2021 National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) All-National Honor Ensembles.

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Arlington Circuit Court agreed to a temporary injunction requested by FCPS and six other Northern Virginia school districts, that takes immediate action to protect the health of our community and also reaffirms the constitutional right in the Commonwealth of Virginia of school boards to make policy…

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of February 2022.

In this week's issue, get information on the 2022-23 school year calendar, registration for the CTE Summer Academy and Tech Adventure Camp, winners of the 2022 Regional Scholastic Art Awards, and the Back2Fairfax Operational Seminar.

FCPS’ mask requirement remains in effect. A judge today said a decision will be made soon regarding a temporary injunction requested by FCPS to reaffirm the constitutional right of Virginia school boards to make policy decisions for their districts.

It's the first time ever two Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology students have been picked to represent Virginia in the prestigious program.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS) announced the launch of their joint Historical Marker Project today. The project’s purpose is to bring attention to untold or less well known histories from Fairfax County communities, whose rich history, culture, and…

Get all the latest employee news for the week of January 31, 2022.

Dr. Brabrand shares a message about the power of our work as professional educators and how we can continue to be a community that supports every FCPS student.

Ilia Malinin, 17, Is U.S. Men’s Figure Skating Team’s First Alternate for Beijing Olympics; Maame Biney reprises role on U.S. Women’s Speed Skating team

The calendar for the 2022-23 school year is aligned with neighboring school districts and adds additional key observance days.

The 2021 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded FCPS students in grades 7-12 a total of 497 awards.

Get information on FCPS' mask requirements, the Superintendent search, mentoring, and February parent webinars.

Healthy Minds Feature - Gratitude is not only a gift that helps others, but it makes the giver feel connected to something greater than themselves.

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Healthy Minds Feature - Parents and guardians are in a unique position to positively influence children’s healthy eating habits and exercise.

Information to help your student be prepared for virtual learning days; universal mask wearing; vaccination locations; fall sports champions; and the FY 2023 Budget.

The TJ Assistive Technology Club creates games and activities to help younger students practice their communication skills in a fun, interactive way.

This week's Employee News blog has information on updating your vaccination status, free home COVID-19 tests, and the Special Education Conference in March.

Learn about the newest partnerships in motion with Business and Community Partnerships.

The $3.3 billion Proposed School Operating Budget for FY23 maintains an investment in teacher pay increases, broadening opportunity and access for all students, and shoring up critical education gaps that widened during the pandemic.  

The Cooper Middle School Band program has been selected by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to receive the 2021 Sudler Cup. This international award recognizes junior high and middle school concert bands for outstanding musical excellence.

What to students and staff can expect on a virtual learning inclement weather day.

This week's issue has the latest COVID-19 guidance, information on upcoming Superintendent Search Virtual Town Hall meetings, open house dates at FCPS Academies, and a reminder of upcoming student holidays.

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in this year's fall sports season. This year, two FCPS teams and two individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) championships in their respective sports, and five teams and three individuals were the state runners-up.