FCPS News

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. 

Hands-on instruction in CPR and first aid is a graduation requirement in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Eight Fairfax County Public Schools graduates from the class of 2023 have been named winners of college-sponsored scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. She reports on the success of FCPS' summer programs for students. Also, she attended the FCPS’ Summer Learning Team Building Kick Off event.

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of July 2023.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the School Board meeting, named several appointments to the leadership team, and offered congratulations to an FCPS employee who won an Emmy for a video about a high…

In a moment that embodied Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) spirit of team collaboration, FCPS Video Producer Mark F. Jones proudly walked up to the stage at the recent Capital Area Emmy Awards Gala to receive his first Emmy.

With the support of his Annandale High School community, Mario Villanueva Ramos became a United States citizen last month. In 2007 he arrived in the area from El Salvador, and found the support and opportunities he was seeking for himself and his family. “Becoming a citizen is important to me…

The National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), otherwise known as the Jimmy Awards®, feature the Inspiring Teacher Award, which this year was awarded to Vanessa Lock Gelinas, former theater director at Oakton High School.

The Fairfax County School Board has unanimously voted to adopt an Equity Policy to assert and clarify the educational Equity beliefs held by Fairfax County Public Schools.

On Monday, June 26, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses.

Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid has appointed three people to the FCPS Leadership team. Learn about their roles and experience in education.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended the Student Ambassador Convening, which supports military-connected youth and the School Superintendents Association meeting.

In this special edition issue, read about our School Board Approved 2023-30 Strategic Plan and Summer Resources for families.

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Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she reflects on the many graduation ceremonies. She attend the Cappies Gala at the Kennedy Center and the FCPS Honors Ceremony (employee awards).

The Fairfax County School Board unanimously voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ 2023-30 strategic plan at last night’s board meeting. FCPS’ new strategic plan will direct the school division’s work until the end of the decade.

The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to adopt FCPS’ 2023-30 strategic plan.

In this issue (the last regular issue for the year!) find information on SOL Scores, Teacher and Bus Driver Career Fairs, and Student Awards.

For eight years, Wendy Casual, a former sixth grade teacher, has returned to Lynbrook ES with newly-minted high school graduates who were once her students to open time capsules they created years ago.

On June 6, the 79th anniversary of D-Day, students from South County Middle School had the privilege of welcoming 95 Honor Flight veterans to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. They presented the veterans with personalized cards and blankets.

Four Fairfax County Public Schools students have been named as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars by U. S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. They are part of a group of 161 students from around the country—and four of five Virginians—selected for the honor.

The Cappies of the National Capital area held its annual awards gala honoring excellence in high school theater on June 12 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

As a percussion student, it isn’t every day that one of your musical performances is described as literally “out of this world.” But for Cooper Middle School students, one special song caught the attention of NASA’s Artemis I mission. Cooper Middle School percussion students performed the intro…

Learn more about how teaching is a lifelong passion for Jennys McKinney, Spanish teacher at Navy Elementary School.