We Are FCPS
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited several schools, took part in the 2026 FCPS Retirement Ceremony, led a student journalist roundtable, went to a middle school track meet, and more!
Student Journalists Meet with FCPS Superintendent to Discuss AI in Education
FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid and Chief Information Technology Officer, Gautam Sethi met with 27 student journalists this week for a valuable discussion about Artificial Intelligence in K12 education.
The ‘Soft Skills’ of Life: Falls Church Teacher Gives Students Social Tools for the Real World
When he worked in the corporate world, Wayne Wyatt realized many newly hired college graduates lacked vital social skills when entering the workplace. Now, he teaches students at Falls Church High School the “soft skills” that give them advantages, starting in their first interviews.
Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards.
We're the 9th largest school system in the U.S. — 199 schools
We teach nearly 183,000 enrolled students
FCPS employs over 25,000 full-time staff
Our school bus fleet is the largest in the country — over 1,600 buses
FCPS on the Move
These videos showcase our amazing students--and the staff that help make Fairfax County Public Schools a nationally recognized school division.
In this Earth Day episode of “Our Voices, Our Future,” student advocates from Falls Church and McLean high schools discuss their journeys into environmental science and solar advocacy with Dr. Reid. From the Maldives to Fairfax County, these young leaders are using their voices to drive real change, presenting to the School Board and local PTSAs to champion a sustainable future. In FCPS, we don't just prepare students for the future—we empower them to lead today.
This video shares the powerful stories of military-connected students and families across Fairfax County Public Schools.
From deployments and constant change to stepping up at home, these students show resilience, strength, and pride every day. Through their voices, we’re reminded that military children serve too.
FCPS is proud to support military families through strong school communities, Purple Star schools, and programs that help students feel connected, welcomed, and never alone.
💜 Join us for Purple Up Day – April 15, 2026
Wear purple to show your support for military-connected students and families.
FCPS is serving up something new in 2026! In this video, we’re taking a look at the latest Fairfax County Public Schools menu items coming to cafeterias next school year. From fresh new meals to student favorites, these updates are all about giving students more variety and better options.
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