Alternative and Nontraditional School Programs

Summer Graduation Includes Students Getting An Early Start on Their Futures

July 31, 2024Some FCPS grads are walking across the stage on July 31 instead of next June, almost a full year ahead of schedule.

Bryant Administrator Leads With Her Heart

March 28, 2024April 1-5 is National Assistant Principals Week, honoring the enormous contributions of assistant principals to student success. Last year, Bryant High School Assistant Principal Karen Hertel was selected as the Outstanding School-Based Leader at FCPS Honors, the annual celebration of outstanding employees. This year, she is leading Bryant as its principal.

Explore Careers, Prepare for College With Career and Technical Education

February 15, 2024February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! Learn from students how CTE courses and Academies are helping them explore and prepare for careers while still in high school and learn more about Fairfax County Public Schools CTE and Academy programs.

Learning Life Skills On the Job: Student Interns Get School Support for Success at Work

January 02, 2024Cedar Lane School students gain skills through supervised internships at local businesses.

• Read more about Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in Fall 2023

This October, the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital format. Learn more.

• Read more about No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy

• Read more about Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness

• Read more about Northern Virginia Regional College Fair

George Mason University invites high school students to attend the Northern Virginia Regional College Fair (NVRCF). Join more than 1,500 high school students from the Northern Virginia area and make connections with over 200 institutions from across the United States. The NVRCF will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Eagle Bank Arena. 

Check-In for the event will be located at the South Entrance of EagleBank Arena. Complimentary parking is available in Lot A adjacent to EagleBank Arena. 

• Read more about 2021 Virtual Career Exploration Fair