Student and Staff Health and Wellness

Providing comprehensive education and services that support the success of every student and staff member.

Recognizing the interconnectedness between health and education, as well as the need to foster health and well-being at home and in the community, FCPS addresses the needs of the whole child through services that are student-centered and enlist the support of our most valuable resources: families and communities.

Health and Wellness Partnerships

Our health and wellness partnership program allows a business or community group to provide FCPS staff and students with needed health and wellness services or resources they might otherwise go without.
Learn about our health and wellness partnership program

Student Wellness: Tips and Strategies

Feeling super stressed? Worried about a friend's mental health—or your own? Get tips to help manage your emotions and see what to do if you are in crisis.
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Wellness Reporting

School Wellness Survey Responses and Summary Report
View Survey Responses by School and Summary Report

FCPS Wellness Newsletter

Health and wellness information for students and staff in collaboration with Food and Nutrition Services, the Employee Wellness Program, the Office of Safety and Security, the Health and Physical Education Program, the Office of Student Safety and Wellness, and the Fairfax County Health Department.

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School Counseling Services

Every FCPS student has the opportunity to work with a state-certified school counselor.

School Psychology Services

Our school psychologists are mental health specialists with knowledge of child development, the psychology of learning, behavior management and intervention, monitoring progress of students, and program evaluation. Our psychologist school assignments are listed here.

School Social Work Services

School social workers are mental health professionals who address the social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors impacting a student’s ability to perform at their best. Our social worker assignments are listed here.

Physical Activity

The Fairfax County Youth Survey contains specific results related to nutrition and physical activity.
View information from the Fairfax County Youth Survey

Health & Physical Education

Our health and physical education program is designed to teach students the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential to live a healthy lifestyle and select healthy and safe behaviors.
View more information on our health and physical education program

School Health Services

Our comprehensive school health program has a positive impact on the learning process by reducing health-related barriers to learning.

Student Safety and Wellness

From mental health resources to bullying prevention and food and nutrition services, FCPS is committed to supporting more than just a child's education. Includes information on mental health resources, school health services, our wellness policy, and student safety.

Sleep Health

Sleep supports growth and development, fosters resiliency and has been recognized as a priority for the health, well-being and learning of students.

Nutrition Education, Promotion, & Food Marketing

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is dedicated to all FCPS' students and school communities. FNS provides children with the tools and resources needed to foster life-long healthy eating behaviors.
View information on our Food and Nutrition Programs

Health Promotion for Staff

FCPS Wellness Programs are designed to help staff develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
View information on our Wellness Program for Staff

Mentor in FCPS!

Become a Volunteer Mentor to students with the MentorWorks program. Our school-based mentoring program strives to connect every student to a caring, responsible adult.

Volunteer Opportunities

FCPS encourages families of students as well as businesses and community members to get involved. There are so many ways to participate!

Partner with FCPS - Business and Community Partnerships

Partner with FCPS! FCPS enjoys exceptional partnerships with people in business, industry, and the not-for-profit sector that bring excellence to our schools.

School Health Advisory Committee

The School Health Advisory Committee assists with the development of health policy in the school division and the evaluation of the status of school health, health education, the school environment, and health services.
Learn more about the School Health Advisory Committee