News, Features, and Events

Featured - In Depth

Herndon HS Students See Original Recipe Replicated for Those in Need

August 05, 2020
Real Food For Kids’ culinary challenge team from Herndon High saw their third place winning recipe replicated for families in need this summer.

News Highlights

Two Fairfax County Schools Named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools

September 24, 2020
Two Fairfax County public schools—Fairhill Elementary School and Poplar Tree Elementary School—have been named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

Update on Former Thoreau Middle School Principal

September 24, 2020
A message was sent to Thoreau Middle School community about the former principal.

Peter Sagal to Introduce Word of the Week to Irving MS Students

September 24, 2020
Irving Middle librarian Mary Ann Monk has introduced new words to students on “Word Wednesdays” for several years, but with distance learning in place, she decided to spice up the delivery just a bit.

FCPS Superintendent Presents Phased Return to School Plan

September 24, 2020
Superintendent Brabrand presented plan to return small groups of students back to school beginning in October.
Read more news

Feature Story Highlights

Healthy Minds Podcast

September 25, 2020
On this week's podcast, meet Olde Creek ES Psychologist Ellen Goldberger. She talks about self control; knowing how to recognize when children (and adults) are losing self-control and tips on how to regain it.

Photos 9-23-20

September 23, 2020
Take a look at bus drivers lending a hand to students taking SATs, students and teachers at library curbside checkouts, and all of the tools a librarian uses to keep track of class visits in today's photo gallery.

Photos 9-21-20

September 21, 2020
See our dedicated teachers hard at work encouraging school spirit and assembling individual packets for science and art, and students posting their wishes for the year.
Read more features

Watching the Rover Launch

  See more videos

Meet the Student School Board Rep

 

September Observances

First Day of School
Constitution Day
Hispanic American Heritage Month

Upcoming Events at FCPS

See all events by calendar