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At Fairfax County Public Schools, we believe students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of the many cultures and people who make our nation unique. National Hispanic Heritage Month is a perfect time to honor the rich stories of those who…

Superintendent Reid shares a message regarding the deadly events in the Middle East.

HEALTHY MINDS FEATURE --- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to trained counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use, and other mental health crises. Spread the word!

FCPS has a new executive director of Food and Nutrition Services. Shaun Sawko is excited to make some significant changes to the food our students receive in school.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she hosted Employee and Community Conversations, attended the Fairfax County Digital Equity Summit, and more!

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of October 2023.

In this issue, learn about SAT/PSAT day, Indigenous Peoples day, and how one school is helping all students read on level by third grade.

This custodian appreciation day, we offer thanks to our colleagues in custodial services. NBC4 highlighted two of our recent FCPS Honors winners last week.

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

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

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

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

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. Read about the many schools she visited this week.

In this issue, learn about more upcoming community conversations, how one middle school is celebrating Blue Star Welcome Week, and tips on consistent attendance.

AI Courses Challenge Students to Go Beyond ChatGPT and Build Their Own Algorithms.

Twenty-five Fairfax County public schools have been awarded a 2023 Virginia Board of Education Exemplar Award. Four schools received the Highest Achievement Exemplar Award, and 21 received the Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award.

Fairfax County seniors in the class of 2023 continued to perform well above state and global averages on the SAT, according to results released by the College Board.

Moving to a new city can be a challenge for anyone, but it is a way of life for military families. There are approximately 14,500 military-connected students enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools, and the school division has developed numerous resources to welcome them and help them adapt to…

Monday, October 2, is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Thanks to our colleagues on the custodial team, we all have a clean, safe place to learn, teach, and work. Fairfax County Public Schools employs more than 1,300 custodians, field custodians, and building supervisors to maintain our more than…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools for Back to School Night events and sporting events.

Eighty-six FCPS students earned the Advanced Placement (AP) ® Capstone Diploma and sixteen students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2022-23 school year.

Keeping our students and staff safe in schools is a team effort. We must all work together to support and educate our children.

In this issue, learn about upcoming community conversations with Dr. Reid, a family of educators at FCPS, and a reminder about how to sign the SR&R (which is due September 29).

Fairfax County Public Schools has settled a class-action lawsuit against vaping company Juul Labs, Inc. The money will be allocated to supporting student wellness programs across the division.

Middle school athletics began for the first time this week giving students across Fairfax County the opportunity to join extracurricular, cross-country teams.

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood at Katherine Johnson Middle School. Science Teacher Eric Haapapuro, known as Mr. H by his students, was honored this week by the Fred Rogers Institute with a Helper Award. Inspired by the legacy of Fred Rogers — a children’s television host and icon of the…

Fairfax Academy’s Fashion Careers students collaborated with Miss Virginia USA Ashley Williams, in project-based learning aimed at pitching original designs for her state costume portion of the upcoming Miss USA pageant.

Like mother, like daughter and son - the children of Edison High School's principal are now starting their own career journeys within FCPS.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited Back to School Night events, attended a meeting between FCPS’ Office of Auditor General (OAG) and the Vietnamese Treasury Office, and more!

In this issue, read about National Merit Semifinalists, tips to stay healthy, and an upcoming college and career fair.

Two hundred sixty four FCPS students from 15 high schools have been named Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2024. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), which also serves as the Governor’s Regional School for Northern Virginia, has 165…

Ms. Vivi is a first-year, third-grade teacher at Shrevewood Elementary School. Get a glimpse of what it's like to be a first-year teacher at FCPS with the My First Year docu-series. In our debut episode, Lessons in Learning, witness Ms. Vivi as she prepares her classroom and meets some of her…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several elementary school classrooms to sit in on STEAM, literacy, and math lessons. She attended Back to School events at Timber Lake, Chesterbrook, Hunt Valley, and…

All 195 Fairfax County public schools are accredited, one with conditions, for accountability year 2023-24. Annual Pass Rate data remains steady and in line with state and local post-pandemic data trends.

In this issue, read about important forms to complete, health and safety guidance, and an update on immunizations.

A new Fairfax County Public Schools initiative this year brought 31 “Global Exchange” teachers, all of whom have bachelor’s degrees, some of whom have doctorate degrees, and who have a combined 274 years of teaching experience between them, straight into FCPS schools.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of September 2023.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared updates on FCPS' 2023-30 strategic plan, attended several back to school events throughout the division, and more!

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

In this issue, find information on mental wellness for high schoolers, Social-Emotional Learning Screening updates, and how to watch the first school board meeting of the year.

Six FCPS high schools rank in Virginia's top ten in U.S. News & World Report's annual assessment of high schools nationwide.

FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid responded in a letter to questions asked by the Virginia Secretary of Education.

FCPS responded to questions by Virginia Secretary of Education Guidera.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. For the first week of the 2023-24 school year, Dr. Reid had the opportunity to tour the new library at Frost Middle School, visit the Willow Springs Elementary School garden and podcast studio, see…

In this issue find Updates on Grading, School Safety Information, Technology Tips, and how to sign required forms like the SR&R updates and Digital Consent forms.

Welcome back to all our students! See highlights from the day.

A collection of first-day-of-school photos captures the excitement of a new beginning and the sense of anticipation as students, accompanied by school staff, start the school year.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended Chantilly High School's Open House, an advisory meeting for Think Big for Kids (a nonprofit which has partnered with FCPS, local businesses, and the Fairfax County…

​​​​​​​We are very excited to welcome students back to our buildings this Monday, August 21! Our staff have been working tirelessly to ensure our buses and buildings are clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where students will be able to reach their greatest potential.

In this issue, count down to the first day of school, review traffic safety tips, and learn how to get critical information from FCPS and your school.