FCPS This Week - Jan 22, 2024
Family Liaisons Are Here to Help, 2024 Graduation Schedule
A student plays a trumpet in band class at Belle View Elementary School.
🎓 View the 2024 FCPS Graduation Schedule
The Class of 2024 graduation schedule has been finalized! See graduation dates, times, and locations by school.
Learn About Family Liaisons
Family liaisons serve as an important link between families and schools. They represent a variety of cultures, languages, and races, and can help families access the information and assistance they need to support their children and ensure their academic success.
Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
🎭 It’s a Hard Knock Life at Falls Church High School
The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as theater critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers.
This review of Falls Church High School’s Annie is written by Malyha Bashar of Edison High School.
Never Miss a Show! Subscribe to the Fine and Performing Arts Calendar
Take a look at the Fine and Performing Arts calendar on FCPS’ website for individual listings of many middle and high school theater events. You may also subscribe to the calendar for notifications of upcoming performances.
FCPS Academies Are Holding Open Houses
Is your high schooler interested in architecture and construction, information technology, or health science? If so, attend an FCPS high school academy open house.
An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. More than a dozen career fields can be explored through FCPS academies!
Learn more and find the calendar of academy open houses.
Once an Atom, Always an Atom
Last August, Sandra Benitez excitedly started her first day of school as a high school teacher. However, some of the usual anxieties were at bay because she was returning to a familiar environment. Four years after graduating from Annandale High School, Sandra returned to the school as a U.S. Government teacher for English learners. Read about Sandra’s journey from student to teacher.
Teacher Hiring Event February 3
Have you considered becoming a teacher? FCPS is seeking educators with strong student engagement skills and a passion for having a positive influence.
Attend our job fair on Saturday, February 3, 9 a.m.-noon, at Lewis High School. Take advantage of networking and interviewing opportunities with representatives from various Fairfax County public schools. Employment offers may be extended during the fair. Register to attend.
📅 Calendar Reminder: Quarter End, Early Release, and Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar.
School Board Meeting Scheduled for January 25 at 7:30 p.m.
 The School Board will hold its next business meeting on Thursday, January 25, at 7:30 p.m. Topics on the agenda include:
Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings. |