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Happy New Year, Happy Healthy Minds!

January 08, 2024Let's make 2024 the year of healthy minds! We can start by making use of the power of gratitude.

FCPS This Week - January 3, 2024

January 03, 2024In this week's issue, read about Dual Language Immersion lottery registration, a Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs, and college resources.

Registration for 2024-25 Dual Language Immersion Programs to Open January 22

January 03, 2024Registration for Dual Language Immersion programs for the 2024-25 school year will open on January 22.

FERPA Disclosure Investigation Concluded

December 21, 2023The external independent investigation, relating to the inadvertent Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) disclosure to a parent, has concluded. A summary of the investigation findings and recommendation is available.

An FCPS Family Speaks Out in Hopes of Saving Lives

December 15, 2023Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid interviewed the Fosters, a family who tragically lost their son Cayden to a half pill of fentanyl mistaken for Percocet. This heart-wrenching yet essential discussion aims to save lives by raising awareness among students about the dangers of fake painkillers.

Cooper Middle School Band Selected to Play in International Band and Orchestra Conference

December 14, 2023The Cooper Middle School Band has been invited to perform at The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, December 21-22, and is the only band from Virginia invited to perform.

FCPS School Board Members Sworn In

December 14, 2023Recently elected members of the Fairfax County School Board took the oath of office on Wednesday, December 13, at Jackson Middle School. The 12 members of the Board, who were elected for a four-year term on November 7, begin their terms on January 1, 2024.

FCPS This Week - December 13, 2023

December 13, 2023In this issue, read about winter resources for families, academy open houses, and math week.

🎓 Destined For Great Things: Student Overcomes Obstacles With Support from FCPS

December 12, 2023In May, James Wrobeh received his diploma from Virginia State University (VSU) and was pinned a second lieutenant in the Army.

James wanted Bryant High School Principal Karen Hertel and Chief Equity Officer Nardos King to be involved in his pinning because “without them, going to college was not going to be possible,” James said. “I wanted [them] to be part of the journey that they helped create.”

Update on FERPA Disclosure

December 12, 2023In a letter to the community, the superintendent followed up on an earlier, inadvertent Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) disclosure to a parent.