Student Leadership Development Program
The Fairfax County School Board's student leadership program
About The Program
The Fairfax County School Board's Student Leadership Development Program is geared towards students interested in a future in law, government or public policy. Twelve students are chosen to work closely with the School Board to observe how FCPS is governed, engage in leadership development, submit policy proposals for consideration by their fellow participants, have the opportunity to participate on various advisory committees to the School Board, and even to seek election as the student representative on the School Board.
Program Cohorts
The School Board was pleased to restart the program this year after a pandemic-necessitated pause.
After receiving a record 200+ exceptional applications, the School Board conducted a comprehensive and exhaustive review. These students selected for the SY 2024-2025 cohort include representation from every Fairfax County magisterial district, reflect the diversity of our county, and were chosen due to their outstanding achievement, leadership potential, and dedication to their communities.
| Student | School | Board Member | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Lefton | Langley High School | Ryan McElveen | At-Large |
| Claire Kim | Centreville High School | Ilryong Moon | At-Large |
| Sam Geller-Cheney | South County High School | Kyle McDaniel | At-Large |
| Caroline Cronin | Fairfax High School | Rachna Sizemore Heizer | Braddock |
| Selamawit Demeke | Westfield High School | Robyn Lady | Dranesville |
| Natalia Langdon | Hayfield Secondary School | Marcia St. John-Cunning | Franconia |
| Wala Malik | Madison High School | Melanie Meren | Hunter Mill |
| Sergio Escalier | Justice High School | Ricardy Anderson | Mason |
| Faith Mekonen | South County High School | Mateo Dunne | Mount Vernon |
| Mira Karnik | Marshall High School | Karl Frisch | Providence |
| Chiara Cryan | West Springfield High School | Sandy Anderson | Springfield |
| Ariya Lee | Chantilly High School | Seema Dixit | Sully |
How to Apply
Application information and materials for next school year's cohort will be released here in late Spring.
This fall apply to participate in the Student Leadership Development Program. Develop and hone your skills as a student leader in FCPS.
Announcement
The School Board is now accepting applications for the Student Leadership Development Program, open to any high school freshman, sophomore, or junior in good academic standing. The program is for students interested in a future in law, government or public policy. Twelve students will be selected and partner with a School Board Member to observe how FCPS is governed, see the available opportunities to participate on various advisory committees to the School Board, and even to seek election as the Student Representative to the School Board.
Application Period: August 27, 2024 - October 15, 2024 | Student Applications are due to their principals no later than September 30, 2024. | Principal Selections due to the School Board Office by October 15, 2024.
For questions, please email [email protected] or contact Kevin Jackson in the School Board Office at 571-423-1075.
FCPS News Article
School Board Student Leadership Development Program: Now Seeking Applications for SY 2024-25
Application Materials
- Program Announcement: The School Board's Student Leadership Development Program is now accepting applications for SY24-25. The program announcement details program information, the application process, and the selection process.
- Application: This is the first document that must be submitted, along with the Program Requirements document. Please remember to include your Statement of Interest with the application.
- Standard Application Form
- Fillable PDF Application Form (This is a fillable PDF version of the Program Application document that can be typed in and saved.)
- Program Requirements: This is the second document that must be submitted, along with the program application/statement of interest.
