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Two Hundred Fifty-Four Students Named 2019 National Merit Semifinalists

September 12, 2018
Two hundred fifty-four students from 19 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2019, an all-time high for Fairfax County Public Schools.

Quander Road School, Coast Guard Partner to Maintain Outdoor Learning Space

September 21, 2018
The six-year-old garden at Quander Road School got a helping hand from volunteers at the U.S. Coast Guard Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (TISCOM) on September 19 as they worked side-by-side with students to p...

Marshall HS Student-Athletes Greet Honor Flight

September 21, 2018
Student-athletes from Marshall High continued an annual tradition to greet veterans traveling to the U.S. as part of the Honor Flight program.

Key Center Students Celebrate Constitution Day

September 19, 2018
Students at Key Center School participated in a variety of activities in recognition of Citizenship Day.

Freedom Hill Hosts First Digital Citizenship Night

September 19, 2018
Freedom Hill Elementary students will present what they have learned about digital citizenship during the school’s first Digital Citizenship Night on Friday, September 21.
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Photos 9-21-18

September 21, 2018
Take a look at new principal singing with the girls chorus, students doing the chicken run, and a winner at the World Robotics Olympiad national competition in today's photo gallery.

2018 FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference

August 31, 2018
Register now for the fifth annual FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference on September 29, 2018.

Sparking a Love of STEM

August 13, 2018
During her Capstone Project, Leela discovered specific reasons young girls don't always pursue STEM careers. She was so inspired that she wrote a book called Elara, STEM Girl, as a way to encourage young girls!
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