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Mr. Kain Recognized as FCPS CARES Recipient

September 20, 2024
Congratulations to Mr. Kain on being recognized as an August 2024 FCPS CARES recipient!

Ms. Candray, Ms. Chicas, Mr. Taylor, and Ms. Velasco Recognized as FCPS CARES Recipients

September 20, 2024
Congratulations to Ms. Candray, Ms. Chicas, Mr. Taylor, and Ms. Velasco on being recognized as September 2024 FCPS CARES recipients!

Ms. Hestmark Recognized as the FCPS Outstanding Elementary School Teacher

June 13, 2024
Congratulations to Second Grade Teacher Shea Hestmark on her recognition as the FCPS 2024 Outstanding Elementary School Teacher!
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FCPS Aims to Become Purple Star School Division

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid has established a goal for FCPS to become a Purple Star Division by the 2026-27 school year. Virginia school districts are awarded Purple Star Division status with 100% of their schools earning and/or maintaining their Purple Star Designation.

Multilingual Teacher Shares Her Passion for Learning

Indiana Obando has an unwavering passion for learning. An immigrant to Northern Virginia from Nicaragua, she was amazed at the differences she encountered in school in the United States. Today, she connects with students who are also new to the country and connects with them through empathy, understanding, and empowerment.

Gun Safety Letter

Recent news of another school shooting in our nation has deeply impacted our community. Parents, students, and staff want to know what more can be done to keep our places of learning safe from gun violence.

FCPS This Week - September 18, 2024

In this issue, read about National Merit Semifinalists, an upcoming Student Survey on Well-Being, and Updating Immunization Records
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