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.

The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers. Check out this review of Madison High School's production of Deadwood Dick, or A Game of Gold.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she shared what schools are doing across our division to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving!

The November 20, 2023 meeting of the Fairfax County School Board has been canceled.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she celebrated FCPS' Transportation and Food and Nutrition Services teams, attended a student food show, and more!

The School Board will hear community comments on proposed capacity/boundary adjustments for McLean Elementary Schools (formerly Kent Gardens ES Capacity Issues) at a Public Hearing.

FCPS was recently made aware of an antisemitic incident. Superintendent Reid is committed to ensuring that Fairfax County Public Schools values all students' identities and creates a safe learning environment.

Make an Impact! Become a Special Education Teacher! Attend Our Special Education Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, November 29 (6-7:15 p.m.)

In this issue, read about Veterans Day celebrations, a School Food Show for Students, and State Music Honors.

FCPS was recently made aware of an inadvertent Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) disclosure to a parent. Superintendent Reid has requested an external legal investigation.

Each morning, for the past 12 years at Chesterbrook Elementary, dozens of kids line up outside the gym a full 50 minutes prior to the bell ring. What are they there for? To be a Fitness Warrior!

From sweet Thai chili chicken wings to tikka masala, FCPS students had the chance to taste healthy and culturally diverse recipes that could soon come to school cafeterias.

Get a glimpse of Veterans Day (Saturday, November 11) happenings throughout the school division as students paid tribute to our veterans. These photos and events capture the genuine appreciation and recognition of those who have served.

The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) for an At-Large member and a Sully District member. FPAC advises and informs FCPS staff and the School Board in the development of comprehensive, long-term plans for facilities.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended theater productions, celebrated several Veterans Day events, and more!

Forty-six students representing 16 Fairfax County high schools have been selected for the 2023 All-Virginia Jazz Band and the 2023 VMEA Senior Honors Choir. In addition, seven students representing two Fairfax County elementary schools have been selected for the 2023 All-Virginia Elementary Orff Ensemble.

In this issue, read about the School Bond Referendum passing, National Merit Commended Scholars, and veteran staff and volunteers at one local school.

FCPS has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) to support “Code Up 2.0” project and build upon the Code Up project launched in 2022.

On November 7, 67% of Fairfax County voters renewed a community investment in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) by approving the sale of $435 million in bonds to fund the building and renovation of schools.

Riley Staats was crowned a world champion at an international tournament in Tokyo, Japan.

As we approach Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, we would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to the many FCPS employees who are also military veterans.

From serving their country to serving their community, veterans are giving back at White Oaks Elementary School — and the school is taking time to honor them ahead of Veterans Day.