Return to School - Updates
FCPS provides frequent updates to the community.
Complete Timeline
January 11 - Town Hall (Watch Video)
January 11 - Return to School News
January 5 - School Board Work Session (Watch Video)
January 4 - Return to School News
December 21 - Return to School News
December 14 - Return to School News
December 10 - School Board Work Session (Watch Video)
December 7 - Return to School News
November 30 - Town Hall (Watch Video - Spanish)
December 1 - Return to School News
November 23 - Return to School News
November 19 - Town Hall (Watch Video)
November 16 - Return to School News
November 9 - Return to School News
November 2 - Return to School News
October 26 - Return to School News
October 19 - Town Hall (Watch Video)
October 19 - Return to School News
October 15 - School Board Work Session
October 12 - Return to School News
October 5 - Return to School News
September 28 - Return to School News
September 22 - School Board Work Session
September 21 - Return to School News
September 14 - Return to School News
September 8 - Return to School Countdown
September 2 - Town Hall - (Watch Video)
September 1 - Town Hall - (Watch Video - Spanish)
August 31 - Return to School Countdown
August 28 - Superintendent's Return to School update
August 26 - Town Hall (Watch Video)
August 24 - Return to School Countdown
August 19 - Town Hall (Watch Video)
August 18 - School Board Work Session (Watch Video Part 1, Part 2)
August 17 - Return to School Countdown
August 12 - Town Hall (Watch Video)
August 10 - Return to School Countdown
August 4 - Superintendent's Return to School update
August 4 - Return to School Countdown
July 21 - Message from Superintendent on Decision to Begin School Virtually
July 21 - School Board Work Session - Return to School 2 p.m. (Presentation) (Watch Video)
July 15 - Enrollment option due
July 14 - Message from Superintendent Return to School Reminder
July 13 - School Board Work Session - Roundtable on Return to School 1:30 p.m. (Presentation) (Watch Video)
July 10 - Message from Superintendent Reminder on Return to School and videos
July 10 - FCPS Staff Town Hall with Dr. Brabrand 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Watch Video)
July 8 - FCPS Town Hall with Dr. Brabrand (en Español) 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Watch Video)
July 7 - Message from Superintendent on Enrollment Deadline Extended to July 15 (Read Press Release)
July 6 - FCPS Town Hall with Dr. Brabrand 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Watch Video)
June 29 - Message from Superintendent on Return to School Enrollment
June 23 - Message from Superintendent on Return to School (Read Press Release)
June 23 - School Board work session to discuss options - 1:30 p.m. (Virtual) (View Video)
FCPS Reopening Schools Narrative Plan
Return to School Survey Report
June 20 - School Board Public Hearing on Return to School - 9 a.m. (Virtual)
June 19 - School Board Public Hearing on Return to School - 9 a.m. (Virtual)
June 18 - School Board Public Hearing on Return to School - 4 p.m. (Virtual)
June 16 - FCPS Town Hall Meeting with Dr. Brabrand 6:30-7:30 p.m. (View Video)
June 15 - Press release on Reopening Schools Plan
June 15 - School Board work session to consider options - 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Reopening of School Presentation
Reopening of School Executive Summary
June 13 - FCPS sent out a family survey and a staff survey on return to school and distance learning
June 11 - Message to parents from Superintendent Scott Brabrand
June 10 - Town Hall for staff with FCPS leadership (video recording)
June 9 - Governor Ralph Northam issued recommendations for schools for Fall 2020
5/15/2020 |
Dr. Brabrand message to parents regarding summer learning |
5/12/2020 |
Dr. Brabrand message to seniors and family regarding graduation |
5/5/2020 |
Dr. Brabrand participates in SEPTA Townhall Meeting |
5/4/2020 |
Message to parents regarding Teacher Appreciation Week |
5/4/2020 |
Message to all staff regarding Teacher Appreciation Week |
4/27/2020 |
Dr. Brabrand participates in FCCPTA Townhall Meeting |
4/20/2020 |
Message to parents - Distance Learning Plan |
4/20/2020 |
Video message to all staff - Distance Learning Plan |
4/17/2020 |
Message to parents and staff - Distance Learning Plan |
4/15/2020 |
Message to parents - Ongoing Blackboard Technical Difficulties |
4/15/2020 |
Message to parents and staff - Distance Learning Update |
4/14/2020 |
Message to parents - Distance Learning Update |
4/9/2020 |
Message to parents - Distance learning opt-out |
4/3/2020 |
Message to parents and community - Update on Grab and Go sites for Spring Break |
4/3/2020 |
Superintendent FaceBook Live Session |
4/1/2020 |
Superintendent message to Class of 2020 students and parents |
3/27/2020 |
Press Release: School Board Hears Learning, Grading, Graduation Plans for Remainder of 2019-20 School Year |
3/27/2020 |
Superintendent FaceBook Live Session |
3/26/2020 |
Superintendent message to school staff regarding Distance Learning Plan |
3/26/2020 |
Superintendent message to parents outlining Distance Learning Plan |
3/25/2020 |
Superintendent message to all employees outlining compensation and benefits. |
3/25/2020 |
Message to principals: COVID Update March 25 |
3/24/2020 |
Statement from School Board Chair on the Remainder of the 2019-20 School Year. |
3/23/2020 |
Superintendent message to parents, students, staff and community regarding VA Governor directive to close schools for the remainder of the academic year |
3/22/2020 |
Message to parents and community – Grab and go sites continue; shorter hours |
3/20/2020 |
Dr. Brabrand Facebook Live Session 3:00 p.m. |
3/19/2020 |
Message from Superintendent – more information to families and staff about distance learning and additional grab and go sites, bus delivery, and curb-side pick-up. Also announcing 3/20 Dr. Brabrand Facebook Live session. Began daily updates for school board and community |
3/17/2020 |
Message to parents and community – additional grab and go sites – total of 38 locations. This includes five community center pop-ups. |
3/16/2020 |
Health Department conducts clinic for testing Lynbrook families/staff identified as contacts |
3/16/2020 |
Additional information sent to families at Lynbrook ES with guidance on symptoms and monitoring |
3/16/2020 |
Message to parents and community – additional grab and go meal sites – total 29 locations |
3/15/2020 |
Message from Superintendent – FCPS school buildings and administration offices closed until further notice, only essential personnel report, March 16 laptop distribution postponed, additional grab and go meal sites identified |
3/14/2020 |
FCHD announces confirmed case of teacher at Lynbrook ES |
3/14/2020 |
Message from Principal to Lynbrook ES parents announcing confirmed case of teacher at Lynbrook ES, provides guidance on FCHD contact investigation, phone number at health department |
3/14/2020 |
Message from Superintendent to all FCPS announcing confirmed case of teacher at Lynbrook ES |
3/13/2020 |
Message from Superintendent to Parents - Grab and Go lunch stations organized at 5 sites, posted to social media |
3/13/2020 |
Governor Northam announces all VA schools closed for two weeks minimum |
3/13/2020 |
Message from Superintendent to all FCPS – schools closed through April 10, will reassess on March 27 |
3/12/2020 |
Loudoun County Public Schools announces closing schools for two weeks |
3/12/2020 |
Conference call with Health Department – risk remains low |
3/12/2020 |
Fairfax County Government Press Conference |
3/12/2020 |
Message from Superintendent – keeping schools open based on guidance from FCHD, risk remains low, extracurricular, community use, and field trips canceled through April 12 |
3/12/2020 |
Website updated with new FAQ’s, Superintendent messages, video and fact sheets |
3/12/2020 |
Message from Superintendent announces schools closed effective March 13, continuing student holiday/staff development on March 16 |
3/10/2020 |
Message from Superintendent to all staff announcing March 16 staff development day/student holiday to allow staff to plan for school closure if needed |
3/10/2020 |
Message from Superintendent to parents – announcing March 16 student holiday/staff development day, SACC will remain open |
3/10/2020 |
Message – announce annual science fair will be virtual |
3/9/2020 |
School Board Work Session – coronavirus briefing |
3/9/2020 |
Message from Superintendent to parents and staff – includes video message from School Board Chair Karen Corbett Sanders and Dr. Brabrand, health department advises low risk to community, FCPS outlines two planning scenarios in the event of school closures |
3/8/2020 |
FCHD press conference about first confirmed case |
3/7/2020 |
Message from Superintendent - Health department confirms first case of coronavirus of Marine at Fort Belvoir Army base. Message sent to Fort Belvoir ES and all FCPS parents. |
3/2/2020 |
Message from Superintendent – Coronavirus Update, monitoring status, working with health department, how to prevent illness, no confirmed cases in Virginia |
2/27/2020 |
Message from Superintendent to principals– FCPS-sponsored travel to/from countries on CDC list canceled, distributed talking points for staff who receive inquiries |
2/26/2020 |
Message from the Superintendent, CDC says prepare for outbreak, reviewing pandemic plan |
1/28/2020 |
Message from Superintendent to parents and staff – Information regarding coronavirus, monitoring status, Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) phone line established, no confirmed cases in Virginia |
1/22/2020 |
Cultural exchange program at Longfellow MS canceled, message sent to Longfellow MS community |
FCPS will provide frequent updates to the community while planning for the 2020-21 school year.