Rachel Grover was recently named Librarian of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) in November. Read more about what inspired her to become a librarian.

Three other FCPS librarians were also honored at the VAASL conference: Katie Bruechert, Thoreau Middle School, Rutherford Memorial Award; Heather Baucum, Crossfield Elementary School, Ignite Award; and Maura Madigan, North Springfield Elementary School, AASL Presentation Award.

In this issue, find information on how we communicate weather closings, SEL Screener results, and the upcoming Gap Year Fair.

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2023 fall sports season. This year, three teams (football still pending) and four individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and three teams and one individual were the state runners-up.