Elementary School

Steps Ahead of the Rest: Wolftrap Elementary Gets Fit with Walking Wednesdays

October 16, 2024Students who walk to school help their class win the Golden Sneaker.

Thank You, Principals, for Inspiring and Supporting our Communities

October 08, 2024October is National School Principals Month. We celebrate our dedicated school leaders who play an essential role in shaping their communities and paving pathways for success for each and every student and staff member in their schools. At the 2024 FCPS Honors ceremony, Raven Jones, principal of Luther Jackson Middle School (pictured above) was named Outstanding New Principal. Jamie Gadley, principal of Dranesville Elementary School, was named Outstanding Principal. Read why these leaders were nominated by their peers for this recognition.

Spring Hill Elementary School Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School

September 23, 2024Spring Hill Elementary School has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The Fairfax County public school is among eight schools in Virginia and 356 schools in the country receiving the honor this year.

Multilingual Teacher Shares Her Passion for Learning

September 20, 2024Indiana Obando has an unwavering passion for learning. An immigrant to Northern Virginia from Nicaragua, she was amazed at the differences she encountered in school in the United States. Today, she connects with students who are also new to the country and connects with them through empathy, understanding, and empowerment.

Building Resilience Through Basketball: Trick Shots with Mr. Noel.

September 09, 2024Patrick Noel, Colvin Run Elementary School physical education teacher, discovered that by teaching basketball trick shots, his students learned a lot about determination and resilience in life. Now he incorporates those skills into his lessons.

FCPS High School Students Launch Robotics Camp at Clearview Elementary School

July 24, 2024Clearview Elementary School held its first summer robotics camp, courtesy of the Herndon High School Robotics Team.

‘Mr. Rose Hill’ Has Been Helping Students Bloom for Decades

June 07, 2024Danny Adams, a product of FCPS schools, has been teaching at Rose Hill Elementary School since 1987. Learn about what inspired him to teach and why he's proud to work for FCPS.

Growing and Empowering Little Graduates

June 03, 2024Whether they are working as leaders at the SMART board or singing a song about the -er suffix to the tune of Frozen’s “Let It Go,” Tara Klibansky’s students are engaged, confident, and learning. And they’re not only absorbing the basics of their academic curriculum, they’re also learning the Portrait of a Graduate (POG) foundations that are thoughtfully woven through her lessons and teaching methods.

Celebrating 55 Years With FCPS

May 16, 2024Andrea Bregstone, speech language pathologist at Woodley Hills Elementary School, “just loves kids.” How do we know? She’s in her 56th year of employment with Fairfax County Public Schools!

“Jump, Jump, Jump, Jump!:” Bush Hill Elementary Student Pairs Compete in Special Olympics Track Meet

May 08, 2024On May 17, special education students and their peer partners from several Northern Virginia schools will compete in the Little Feet Meet's running/walking events as well long jump, softball throw, and other activities.