New Today: (5/25/12) At its regular business meeting on May 24, the School Board voted to adopt the FY 2013 Approved Budget. The School Board presented Excellence Awards to a variety of individuals and groups who were selected for their outstanding service to FCPS. Belvedere Elementary School was recognized as a Title I Distinguished School. In addition, the School Board approved resolutions to name the gymnasium at Stuart High School and the tennis courts at McLean High School. Watch the video.

FY 2013 Budget

The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt the FY 2013 Approved Budget at its May 24 regular business meeting.  Details.

Summer Programs

Parents can register now for several summer programs that will keep their children involved, active, and learning during the summer break.  Details.

Continuing Interest

• 2011-12 State of the Schools
• 2012-13 Bell Schedule
• Facilities Planning Advisory Council
• Get2Green
• Graduation Schedules
• Honors and AP/IB Course Offerings
• Student Discipline

• FCPS, Fairfax County Government Joint Project Results in Paid Internships for Students With Disabilities (5/25/12) Full
• FCPS Captures Seven Hermes Creative Awards (5/25/12) Full
• Two FCPS Teams Win First Place Awards in Greater D.C. Solar Sprint Challenge (5/25/12) Full
• Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2013 Approved Budget (5/25/12) Full
• Six FCPS Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships (5/24/12) Full
• Woodson High School Senior Named VHSL Journalist of the Year (5/23/12) Full
• FCPS Students Earn Honors at State, International Science Fairs (5/23/12) Full

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• May 24 Regular Business Meeting
• FY 2013 Approved Budget

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• School Board Meetings Calendar
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• Annual Work Calendar

When Fairfax County Public Schools have a schedule change (closing or delay) due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made in these ways: 

• Posted here.
• Posted on TV Channel 21 (Cox Communications, Reston Comcast, and Verizon cable customers only).
• Sent via e-mail to parents through the Keep in Touch e-mail notification system.
• Called in to area radio and television stations.
• Posted to Facebook and Twitter.
• Please note that due to budget cuts, the telephone hotline is no longer operational.

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Find out about FCPS schedule changes and news through e-mail, web and cable television.
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Inclement Weather Situations

• FCPS does not make an announcement when schools are open or when sports and other after-school events are being held according to schedule.
• FCPS inclement weather plans outline of the timing of decisions, the three schedule plan options, and the impact on specific student programs
• Decision making process
• Questions raised most often about weather-related closings and delays
• School year calendars provide information on makeup days
• Fairfax County Park Authority policy on weather cancellations lists conditions for closing parks and other recreation facilities
• Cold Weather Fact Sheet

Emergency Preparedness

• FCPS emergency preparedness and support plans ensure the safety of students and staff members