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Fairfax County Public Schools Names New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Sherry Wilson, who currently serves as director of Human Resources in Chesapeake (Va.) Public Schools, is the new assistant superintendent, Department of Human Resources, effective June 1, 2022.
Budget Public Hearing
Budget Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Five School Counseling Programs Awarded 2022 RAMP Designation
Five school counseling programs have been recognized by the American School Counselor Association as model programs and were awarded the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation for 2022.
Fairfax County School Board Announces National Superintendent of the Year As Next Leader
The School Board voted to appoint Michelle Reid, Ed.D., as the next superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - April 13, 2022
This issue has information on a School Board vote on the new superintendent, Tutor.com launching on April 14, Month of the Military Child, student awards, and FCPS COVID-19 testing ending on April 22
Whitman Eighth-Grader Finds Own Voice as Virginia Senate Page in Richmond
Diego Orendain, an eighth-grader at Whitman Middle School in Alexandria, served as his school’s first-ever Virginia Senate page during the recent state legislative session, according to Principal Craig Herring.
Statement from Fairfax County School Board Regarding the Superintendent Search
The final candidate for the superintendent position will be confirmed through a public vote by the School Board and publicly announced in the next few weeks.
Employee News for the Week of April 11, 2022
News for employees for the week of April 11, 2022.
FCPS CARES - April 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of April 2022.
Partnership Update - April 2022
Learn about the latest partnership activities in FCPS
Edison Global STEM Team Named State Winner in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition
A team of students from Edison High School’s Global STEM Challenges Program were named a state winner for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition.
FCPS Student Artists Earn 30 National Scholastic Art Awards
Twenty-six students from Fairfax County public schools earned 30 national medals in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program.
Appeals Court Grants FCPS a Stay in Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Case
FCPS will continue with the current Thomas Jefferson High School application process to select the Class of 2026 this spring.
FCPS This Week - March 30, 2022
In this week's issue, get information on the 2022 Regional Science Fair winners, FCPS' winter 2022 sports champions, free classes at NOVA for graduating seniors, the deadline for completing the Family Engagement Survey, and a Cappies review of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play.
Keep Your Child Safe from Substance Abuse
It's important to talk with your child about substance abuse.
It's Never Too Late: Parent Orchestra Teaches New Skills and Brings Families Closer
Parents from across FCPS come together to challenge themselves by learning a new instrument. As they learn new skills, they can help their own students realize and achieve their musical goals.
Student Writers Receive 2022 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards
Fairfax County Public Schools student writers won 50 Gold Key awards in the 2022 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. In all, 226 Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions were earned by FCPS students.
Cappies Review of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play at Hayfield Secondary School
The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews. Catherine Kane of Falls Church High School gives her review of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play as performed by Hayfield…
FCPS Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities Announces 2021-22 First Class Award Winners
The Fairfax County Public Schools Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ASCD) presented their First Class Awards at the 17th Annual Special Education Conference on Saturday, March 26.
Video: FCPS's Deputy Superintendent Talks about Women's History Month
In a video interview conducted during Women's History Month (March 2022), Frances Ivey shares her “sheroes” who influenced her journey to success.
Congratulations to FCPS' Winter 2022 Sports Champions!
This year, eight FCPS teams and 26 individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) championships in their respective sports, and five teams and 17 individuals were the state runners-up.
Spring Public Hearing
Spring Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2022.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - March 23, 2022
This week's issue has information on an iPad pilot program for prekindergarten and kindergarten students, a change to meal kit distribution due to spring break, student awards, and a calendar reminder.
Teaching Children How to Accept Mistakes and Disappointment
Healthy Minds Feature - We all want to see our children succeed. However, making mistakes and learning how to handle disappointment is a valuable experience for children.
Ten FCPS Projects Receive Grand Prize Awards at 2022 Regional Science and Engineering Fair
The 67th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair virtually showcased over 200 high school science projects.
FCPS Begins Pilot Program Testing iPads for Its Youngest Learners
FCPS is beginning a pilot program at Lake Anne Elementary, Riverside Elementary, and Bailey’s Primary on the use of iPads for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students in the classroom.
Employee News Blog for the Week of March 21, 2022
The latest news for employees for the week of March 21, 2022.
TJHSST Student Honors Lost Cousin with Award-Winning Surgical Monitoring Program
Pravalika Gayatri Putalapattu's program verifies a surgeon's actions and flags errors so corrections can be made in real-time.
`Set a Goal and Work Like Hell:’ Afghan Refugee Graduates FCPS in Under a Year With College Scholarships
Mountain View High graduate Eltaf Samim traversed six countries, completed seventh, eighth and ninth grade multiple times in different nations and turned in coursework in three languages on the way to get his high school diploma this year.
Video: FCPS' Interim Chief Equity Officer Talks About Equity in Education
In a video interview conducted during Equity in Education Month (March 2022), Nardos King talks about about what equity means in FCPS.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - March 16, 2022
This week's issue has information on free online tutoring for students, the Family Engagement survey, kindergarten registration, and the Teen Job Fair on March 19.
Fairfax County School Board Statement on Decision to Appeal Ruling on Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Fairfax County School Board filed an appeal, challenging a ruling that would invalidate the race-neutral admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
EPA Administrator Michael Regan Visits Flint Hill Elementary to Highlight Electric School Buses
Fairfax County Public Schools currently has eight electric school buses and is poised to get ten additional electric buses this spring.
FCPS Students from Twelve High Schools Win Awards at Virginia DECA Conference, Earn a Trip to DECA International Conference
A total of 153 students from 12 Fairfax County Public Schools high schools were recognized as finalists at the Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference.
Employee News Blog for the Week of March 14, 2022
News for employees for the week of March 14, 2022.
Six Schools Receive FCPS 2021 Best of the Web Awards
Fairfax County Public Schools recognized six school websites during the 2021 Best of the Web awards presentation. Schools include Columbia Elementary, Hayfield Elementary, Graham Road Elementary, Rocky Run Middle, Chantilly Academy, and Falls Church High.
Partnership Update - March 2022
Find out what's happening in Business and Community Partnerships
Ten FCPS Teachers Achieve or Renew National Board Certification
Ten Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) teachers have achieved or renewed certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
FCPS Students Named 2022 Student Peace Award Winners
Students from 23 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2022 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Recipients will be recognized at a reception in March.
To the Rescue: Chantilly Academy Students On Track to Help with Virginia Firefighter Shortage
Departments across northern Virginia are desperate to hire firefighters. These FCPS seniors are learning alongside Fairfax County Fire and Rescue recruits, working with state-of-the-art equipment.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - March 9, 2022
Get information on the upcoming Family Engagement Survey, the National School Social Worker of the Year, Teen Job Fairs, and the Regional Science and Engineering Fair.
Saturday School Draws 260 Students, Parents to Glasgow This Weekend
Glasgow Middle School to use some federal pandemic relief funds to hold sessions designed to boost reading, math and social-emotional skills, as well as get students and parents alike inspired to think about college and goal-setting for the future.
Tying Community to Schools: Holistic Support Helps Students and Families Find Success
FCPS Community Schools are going the extra mile to reach families in need through the pandemic and beyond.
Employee News Blog for the Week of March 7, 2022
The latest information for employees for the week of March 7, 2022.
Claudia McDowell Named 2022 National School Social Worker of the Year
Claudia McDowell, a school social worker at Lynbrook Elementary School, has been named the 2022 National School Social Worker of the Year by the School Social Work Association of America.
Three Schools Selected for 2022 First Amendment Press Freedom Award
Three Fairfax County public schools—Chantilly High School, Marshall High School, and McLean High School—are among 18 schools nationwide selected as recipients of the 2022 First Amendment Press Freedom Award.
FCPS CARES - March 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of March 2022.
FCPS This Week e-newsletter - March 2, 2022
Get the latest health and safety guidance, information on the FY 2023 Advertised Budget, the Trades for Tomorrow Program, and the 2022 Special Education Conference in this week's issue of FCPS This Week.
Reliable Sources: Langley High Students Separate Fact from Fiction Amid Ukraine Conflict
A week after Russia invades Ukraine, Langley High School students in a "Current Affairs" class assess history as it unfolds in real-time.
Follow-up to Mask Changes Effective March 1
As a reminder, mask wearing becomes optional for all March 1. Masks are no longer required during low and medium COVID-19 community levels. Some students and staff may choose to continue to wear a mask for personal or health reasons and others may not. Families, please talk with your children about…