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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.

Healthy Minds Feature - While a new school year brings many feelings of excitement, it often brings along feelings of worry as well. Learn some tips for helping your child overcome this back-to-school anxiety.

Teachers and administrators from Dogwood Elementary School spent part of their summer vacation building a house for a family in Guatemala - and learned something about the students they teach along the way.

We have concluded our detailed legal review and determined that our current Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) policies are consistent with federal and state anti-discrimination laws as required by the new model policies.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the Fairfax Association for Elementary School Principals luncheon, FCPS' Great Beginnings Summer Institute 2023 to welcome new teachers, and more.

Nearly 1,300 new and new-to-FCPS teachers turned out for the annual Great Beginnings Summer Institute (GBSI) at South County High School. Read why they said yes to FCPS.

“The most fulfilling part of tutoring is working with students and watching their growth. All the students I worked with were receptive to receiving extra help and that made the experience very gratifying.”

FCPS students who need a device are issued a laptop or tablet at no cost. Learn about technology support, password recovery, and other tech topics.

FCPS staff share highlights of their summer breaks.

In this issue, learn about Starting the School Year Strong: How to Read the School Calendar, Paying for Meals at School, and Free Resources for Families.

Petting baby elephants and learning how they can coexist with humans. That’s a highlight of this summer’s break for Frances Coffey, an AP Human Geography teacher at Chantilly High School.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she delivered a keynote at the Teacher Educators Association Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., attended the Summer Graduation at Marshall High School, and helped kick off FCPS'…

Fairfax County Public Schools announced its policy for providing free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast programs.

George Becerra was recognized as the first recipient of Fairfax County Public Schools’ Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award.

This year, seven FCPS teams and16 individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and four teams and 15 individuals were the state runners-up. Madison Boys Lacrosse and Langley Girls Tennis were repeat champions.

On the August episode of the “Connect with County Leaders” Podcast, Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill is joined by Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools.

In this issue, find key back to school information including registration, signing up for ParentVUE, applying for free and reduced-price meals, and more!

Welcome Back FCPS Staff! Hope you had a great summer. Now, more than ever, we know that two-way communication with our community — especially employees — is invaluable. We’ve been hard at work this summer strategizing how best to engage with one of our most valuable assets; You!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she helped kick off FCPS' 2023 Summer Equity Symposium, stopped by Marshall HS for a Credit Recovery Academy (CRA) special event and chemistry lesson, and visited summer programs at…

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. This past week, she visited summer school sites and attended a performance of “Footloose” by Westfield High School's Theater Department.

In a landmark moment for Fairfax County Public Schools, two local prodigies were selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.

We will be thoroughly reviewing the new state model policies in the coming days. FCPS remains committed to an inclusive and affirming learning environment for each and every student and staff member including those who are transgender or gender expansive.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she appeared on the “Connect with County Leaders” podcast, met with local organizations at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and shared awards that FCPS teams and students…

Elaine Tholen (Dranesville District Representative) was elected as chair and Karl Frisch (Providence District Representative) as vice chair for a one-year term.

Callahan Rogers, a 2023 graduate of Cedar Lane School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Fairfax County School Board Character Award.