Professional development opportunities are available to teachers and staff this winter. Read for more information.

On National Special Education Day (Friday, December 2), we're recognizing two amazing teachers.

Marshall Orchestra Director Named Orchestra Teacher of the Year for the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Strings Teacher Association.

The Virginia Department of Education is awarding $143,000 in grants to nine universities to develop teacher apprentice residency programs in partnership with nearby school divisions.

In honor of Thanksgiving, this week we’re featuring FCPS CARES nominees who have provided a good example of the spirit of giving.

Rick Kelly recently shared how his culture impacts his work.

Professional development opportunities available for teachers, starting during September.

Thank you for the responses to the Employee News Blog on the Pet Gazette! We’re starting to wonder if all FCPS employees are dog people, or if there are any cat (or fish, or reptile) lovers too…

The Mount Vernon Gazette recently published a Pet Gazette, featuring more than a dozen of the most principled pets in the county…and their owners, FCPS principals and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Do you have a pet who helps calm you after a stressful week? Tell us about them! We may feature them in an upcoming blog.

As a reminder, the 2022 Employee Benefits Handbook is available online. It includes information on health and life insurance, retirement, disability, and health and dependent flexible savings accounts. Be sure to read Employee News regularly for updates on Open Enrollment, which begins in November. 

Welcome Back FCPS Staff! Hope you had a great summer. We want our employees to be engaged this year, and realize that ongoing employee communication is so important. We want you to have the tools to do your job and have the latest information at your fingertips.

Build your knowledge and skills around core leadership competencies to better lead for equity by applying to the Supporting the Mission Cohort. Applications for the 2022-2023 Cohort of Supporting the Mission are now being accepted!