Return to School Update - December 1
Return to School Update - December 1
Fairfax County Health Department
Virginia Department of Health and FCPS Case Data
Food Distribution
Fairfax County Public Schools is offering no-cost nutritious meals to ALL students through June 30, 2021. Meals are available at school sites and along bus routes.
|
Day |
Date |
Student |
Adult |
Total |
|
Sunday |
11/1/2020 |
34,866 |
0 |
34,866 |
|
Sunday |
11/1/2020 |
34,866 |
0 |
34,866 |
|
Monday |
11/2/2020 |
46,262 |
3 |
46,265 |
|
Tuesday |
11/3/2020 |
42,089 |
0 |
42,089 |
|
Wednesday |
11/4/2020 |
59,544 |
5 |
59,549 |
|
Thursday |
11/5/2020 |
58,396 |
13 |
58,409 |
|
Friday |
11/6/2020 |
68,274 |
4 |
68,278 |
|
Saturday |
11/7/2020 |
34,716 |
0 |
34,716 |
|
Sunday |
11/8/2020 |
33,679 |
0 |
33,679 |
|
Monday |
11/9/2020 |
54,436 |
4 |
54,440 |
|
Tuesday |
11/10/2020 |
56,801 |
10 |
56,811 |
|
Wednesday |
11/11/2020 |
45,507 |
4 |
45,511 |
|
Thursday |
11/12/2020 |
54,846 |
9 |
54,855 |
|
Friday |
11/13/2020 |
65,320 |
11 |
65,331 |
|
Saturday |
11/14/2020 |
32,310 |
0 |
32,310 |
|
Sunday |
11/15/2020 |
31,775 |
0 |
31,775 |
|
Monday |
11/16/2020 |
55,685 |
4 |
55,689 |
|
Tuesday |
11/17/2020 |
59,081 |
7 |
59,088 |
|
Wednesday |
11/18/2020 |
58,622 |
3 |
58,625 |
|
Thursday |
11/19/2020 |
59,052 |
5 |
59,057 |
|
Friday |
11/20/2020 |
69,208 |
8 |
69,216 |
|
Saturday |
11/21/2020 |
31,052 |
0 |
31,052 |
|
Sunday |
11/22/2020 |
30,223 |
0 |
30,223 |
|
Monday |
11/23/2020 |
57,453 |
10 |
57,463 |
|
Tuesday |
11/24/2020 |
66,613 |
5 |
66,618 |
|
Wednesday |
11/25/2020 |
37,643 |
0 |
37,643 |
|
Thursday |
11/26/2020 |
32,364 |
0 |
32,364 |
|
Friday |
11/27/2020 |
19,132 |
0 |
19,132 |
|
Saturday |
11/28/2020 |
17,528 |
0 |
17,528 |
|
Sunday |
11/29/2020 |
17,243 |
0 |
17,243 |
|
Monday |
11/30/2020 |
55,389 |
3 |
55,392 |
|
Total |
|
1,419,975 |
108 |
1,419,083 |
Technology Support
Parent and Student Support Tickets Submitted and Resolved (8/24/20 - 11/11/20)
Submitted: 33,982
Resolved: 33,344
News
FCPS Establishes Student Equity Ambassador Leaders Program
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
FCPS has established a new leadership program—Student Equity Ambassador Leaders (SEALS)—to amplify student voices and provide an increased understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
FCPS Publications, Student Journalists Win 2020 NSPA Pacemaker Awards
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) has awarded Pacemaker Awards to two Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) publications.
Community Combines to Donate Thanksgiving Baskets
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Families from Mount Vernon Woods Elementary and Whitman Middle received baskets of nonperishable food for Thanksgiving, thanks to local food bank United Community, Fairfax County Supervisor Rodney Lusk, and students from Langley High.
Longfellow MS Student Named a Finalist in Piano Competition
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Longfellow Middle student Sophia Lin will compete as a division finalist in the Music Teachers National Association southern division junior piano competition.
South County High Students Named to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year Campaign
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
South County High students Katrina Clark and Meghan Pastino have been accepted as candidates in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 2021 Students of the Year campaign.
West Potomac Academy Dance Students Learn from Professional Dancer Adolpho Blaire
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
As part of the West Potomac Academy Dance master class program, students learned about careers in dance and participated in a virtual mock dance audition with professional Adolpho Blaire.
South County HS Key Club Makes the Season Brighter with Ornaments
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The South County High Key Club, determined to continue its 10-year holiday tradition of making holiday ornaments, found a way to create 2020 ornaments virtually.
Glasgow Middle Hoodie Squad Keeps the Music Playing
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Eight strings musicians who attend Glasgow Middle have kept their love of music and performing alive during the pandemic.
FCPS Returns Group 4 Students to All Virtual Instruction
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
FCPS administrators have notified parents of students in Group 4 that their children will return to all virtual instruction because health metrics have reached a threshold based on guidance from the CDC due to rising cases of COVID-19.
Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Stone MS 11-19-20
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.
McLean High Student Journalists Named Finalists in NSPA Individual Awards Categories
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Student journalists who work on McLean High’s The Highlander have been named finalists in several 2020 National Scholastic Press Association individual awards categories
FCPS Wins Three Awards in 2020 CHESPRA Communications Contest
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
FCPS has won three awards in the 2020 Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association communications contest.
FCPS Seeks Classroom Monitors and Substitute Teachers
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in Virginia, is seeking individuals to serve as classroom monitors and substitute teachers.
Superintendent to Host Town Halls November 19 and 30
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Join FCPS Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand for two Town Halls in November: Thursday, November 19, from 6 to 7 p.m., and a Spanish language Town Hall on Monday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Madison High School Senior Shares Updates on Vaping
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Sid Thakker, a Madison High School senior, shares updates on the dangers of vaping and Juuling by teens.
Lynbrook Elementary Teacher Named 2020 Virginia Art Educator of the Year
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Libya Doman, who teaches art at Lynbrook Elementary School, has been named the 2020 Virginia Art Educator of the Year and Virginia Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the Virginia Art Education Association.
FCPS Names New Chief Equity Officer
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand has named Lisa Williams, who currently serves as executive director of the Department of Equity and Cultural Proficiency in Baltimore County (Md.) Public Schools, as the district’s new Chief Equity Officer.
FCPS Announces Appointment of New Chief Academic Officer
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand has named Sloan Presidio, who currently serves as assistant superintendent for instructional services, as the district’s new Chief Academic Officer.
South Lakes Students Offer To-Go Culinary Service
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
At South Lakes High, Cynthia Stowers’ Culinary 1 and Culinary 2 students began a concurrent learning model and last week, they began offering to-go service to the school’s faculty and staff.
Woodson Students Speak with Veterans
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Woodson High’s Operation Patriot organized a virtual visit with veterans from across the country, offering Woodson students the opportunity to ask questions, learn about their service, and show their gratitude for their sacrifices.
Erinn Harris Named Recipient of JEA-NSPA Pioneer Award
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Erinn Harris, who teaches and advises broadcast journalism, journalism, and photojournalism at TJHSST, has been named a recipient of the Journalism Education Association-National Scholastic Press Association’s (JEA-NSPA) Pioneer Award.
Three Student Publications Named NSPA Pacemaker Finalists
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Three FCPS student news publications have been selected as Pacemaker Finalists by the National Scholastic Press Association.
FCPS Delays Return of Group 5 Cohort
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand announced today that the district is delaying additional in-person learning, including students and staff members in the Group 5 cohort that had been scheduled to return to school on November 17.
Marshall High Leadership Students Collect Halloween Candy for Fort Belvoir Troops
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Marshall High’s Leadership students and its Military Youth Liaison Organization reached out to the Marshall community to collect extra Halloween candy and donate it to the troops at Fort Belvoir through the USO.
Thoreau Student Named One of First Female Eagle Scouts
NOVEMBER 09, 2020
Thoreau Middle eighth grader Katie has become one of the first female Eagle Scouts in history, as well as the youngest.
Fairfax County SAT Performance Holds Steady in 2020
NOVEMBER 06, 2020
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) seniors in the Class of 2020 maintained performance levels well above state and national averages on the SAT.
School Board Votes to Make Changes to 2020-21 Calendar
NOVEMBER 06, 2020
The Fairfax County School Board has voted to make Inauguration Day a holiday for FCPS students and employees, and Juneteenth a holiday for employees.
Mosby Woods ES Renaming Public Hearing December 2
NOVEMBER 04, 2020
Mosby Woods Elementary School Renaming Public Hearing Scheduled
Marshall Academy Hosts Career Speakers Series for Cybersecurity Month and National Cybersecurity Awareness Week
NOVEMBER 03, 2020
In recognition of Cybersecurity Month and National Cybersecurity Awareness Week, Marshall Academy is hosting a cybersecurity career speaker series for Cyber: IT students.
Woodson HS Students Plan Virtual Visit with Veterans
NOVEMBER 03, 2020
Students at Woodson High will meet virtually with wounded warriors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Thursday, November 5, hosted by Operation Patriot, a student organization.
FCPS Receives $200K Grant from No Kid Hungry
NOVEMBER 03, 2020
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services has been awarded a $200,000 grant from No Kid Hungry to support meal service to students—particularly those in need—by expanding awareness of the program countywide.
FCPS Student Athletes to Return to VHSL Competition in December
NOVEMBER 02, 2020
FCPS student athletes will be allowed to return to Virginia High School League competition in December,