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Flint Hill Elementary Awarded Eco-Schools USA Lifetime Green Flag

May 20, 2019
Flint Hill Elementary School has been awarded the Lifetime Green Flag, Eco-Schools’ highest honor, by the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA program.

Fairfax County School Board Passes FY 2020 Approved Budget

May 24, 2019
The Fairfax County School Board has adopted the Fairfax County Public Schools FY 2020 Approved Budget of $3.0 billion that includes a $55.2 million investment in teacher salary scales—including a 1.0 percent market scale adjust...

Fairfax County Public Schools Names Region 4 Assistant Superintendent

May 23, 2019
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand has named Jay Pearson, who currently serves as Interim Assistant Superintendent in Region 4, as the new Assistant Superintendent for Region 4.

Louise Archer ES Students Excel at WordMasters Challenge™

May 23, 2019
Several teams representing Louise Archer Elementary recently earned Highest Honors in the 2018-19 WordMasters Challenge™.

South County HS Students Study a Page from History

May 23, 2019
South County High students are experiencing an authentic piece of history by reading and studying Time magazines from 1973.
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Photos 5-14-19

May 14, 2019
Take a look at students making discoveries in environmental science, visiting Korea over spring break, and meeting the author of the book their play was based on in today's photo gallery.

Lee High IB Environmental Students Tackle Field Research

December 17, 2018
Rachel Clausen’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Environmental Systems and Societies students at Lee High School used field research gathered at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, part of their study of soil, water, and plants in Northern Virginia, to prepare their major research paper of the year.

Achieving CALM at Groveton Elementary School

October 31, 2018
Sueann Tupy’s classroom at Groveton Elementary School is a peaceful, safe place, complete with a singing bowl, battery powered candles, white noise, and comfortable places to unwind.
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