School Year 2021-22

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School Year 2021-22

We started strong this school year with 100% of our schools open consistently for in-person instruction. Adherence to our layered prevention strategies is keeping in-school transmission of COVID-19 extremely low. Children from age five and up are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination and vaccination rates among school-age children are strong. With these safety measures in place and continued monitoring of local health metrics, we are committed to finishing the school year as strong as we started.

Refer to the Health and Safety Guidance Document for the most up-to-date information.

Visit the COVID-19 Testing page to learn about FCPS screening and diagnostic testing options.

For information about COVID-19 vaccination, visit the Fairfax County Health Department’s website or Vaccinate Virginia.

 

Anticipated Bus Delays

Due to the bus driver shortage, we will be increasing “double back” bus runs, meaning a bus is required to run two scheduled routes back to back that would normally have been covered by two separate buses. These “double backs” may impact delivery time to schools or bus stops and may have a domino effect, affecting after-school drop-off times.
What Families Can Expect

Safety

Read about the prevention strategies designed to keep everyone healthy.

Safety - Your Questions Answered

Find out more about topics including contact tracing, mask guidance, screening, testing, and vaccinations.

Health and Safety Guidance Document for 2021-22

FCPS is providing guidance regarding school health and safety practices. The daily health screening questionnaires are available in all languages.

COVID-19 Health Metrics

FCPS will be sharing a daily update regarding COVID-19 cases that have been self-reported to us that have impacted our division, both at school sites and central office locations.

Layered Prevention Strategies

Our layered prevention strategies have been effective at keeping in-school transmission rates low and are supported by the U.S. Department of Education and Northern Virginia Health Departments.

Resources for Families

Meals for Students During the School Year

Find out how to get no-cost meals for students through June 2022.

Health, Mental Health, and Community Resources

Information on mental health and physical health including resources, medical care, food, assistance, and other community resources is available.

Tech Support and Help for Families

Are you looking for assistance with technology for the 2021-22 school year? Take a look at technology videos/technology resources and learn where to go for help with technology questions. Submit a tech support request ticket if needed.

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III - Plan for Safe Return

This main ESSER page describes how FCPS will maintain the health and safety of students, educators, and other school and division staff during and following the return to full in-person instruction under the (ESSER) III Fund.

Communications

Changes to Universal Masking for ALL Set for March 1

February 27, 2022
FCPS will now allow everyone - staff and parents/guardians of FCPS students - to make a choice whether or not they will wear a mask starting Tuesday, March 1. 

Changes to Universal Masking for Students Begin March 1 and Additional Health and Safety Updates

February 25, 2022
Starting March 1, parents and guardians may elect for their children not to wear a mask on school property. Masks will still be required on school buses. All adults, including staff, visitors and volunteers, must continue to wear masks on school property.

Reopening Schools Plan - State Submission

The Virginia Department of Education requires divisions to submit their reopening plans, including instruction and health mitigation strategies. the FCPS Reopening Schools Plan communicates the division’s approach to providing ongoing high-quality academic, social-emotional, and wellness supports for students and families for 2020-21.

Communications

View the communications recently sent to parents and the community regarding school year 2021-22.

Your Questions About Safe Return to School Answered at Several Superintendent Town Halls

View Town Halls Videos

Questions?

For answers to questions about Return to School, contact Chief Academic Officer Sloan Presidio at [email protected].