VEX Robotics Team 80708X, the Exobytes, earned the Excellence Award and Robot Skills Champion award at the VEX Robotics state tournament.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology student Adam Ardeishar was the third place finisher in the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search Awards.

FCPS wants you to be a part of our team!  We are searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference. To meet hiring needs in instructional areas, we are hosting a job fair on April 27, 2019, during which networking and interviewing opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools will be available. 

A South County High School student, inspired by an Academy Award winning documentary, is making a difference for women experiencing homelessness, escaping violence, and living in transitional housing.

South Lakes High’s DIAMONDS (Determined, Intelligent, Ambitious, Motivated, Original, Nifty, Dazzling, Strength) program matches students with adult mentors and offers support in life skills.

FCPS students won top honors in nine categories at the 2019 Virginia District 5 History Day Competition; first and second place winners will compete at the Virginia State History Day Competition on April 27.

Chantilly Academy will offer two summer camps for students in grades 7-12 and grades 4-7. The CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp is scheduled for June 24-28, and the Girls in STEM Camp is set for August 5-9.

Twelve students earned grand prize awards at the 64th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair held March 15-17 at Robinson Secondary School.

Fairfax County Public Schools students earned 21 national medals in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program; four students earned Gold Medals in the national competition.

Special education advocates, concerned parents, and community members have raised concerns in light of recent media reports regarding FCPS’s seclusion and restraint procedures and documentation requirements. The Fairfax County School Board and Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand take these concerns seriously and, in response, have commenced a complete and thorough evaluation and review.