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Cara Fratta, school psychologist at Kilmer Center School, was named School Psychologist of the Year by the Virginia Academy of School Psychologists.

At John Lewis High School, students are stepping up to advocate for disability rights and justice, inspired by the legacy of Congressman John R. Lewis. Through the innovative John R. Lewis Leadership Program, students engage in experiential learning, gaining invaluable skills in government and human…

Educate Fairfax received $131,056.80 from the now-dissolved Association of Fairfax Professional Educators (AFPE).

Join Ms. Vivi for a bittersweet farewell as she reflects on her first year of teaching. In the final episode of My First Year, witness the emotional journey as Ms. Vivi says goodbye to her beloved students. Watch as she packs up her classroom, shares heartfelt messages, and reminisces about the…

Whether you’re a 10- or 11-month employee with time off over the summer or a 12-month employee taking a week or two off, many take time over the summer to rest, recharge, and get inspired for another year of teaching and supporting our students. How did you recharge this summer? Let us know by…

Ten Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from three high schools have been named winners of 2024 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended several graduations, an International Night, scholarship ceremonies, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended student graduations, theater performances, athletic events, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited elementary schools, celebrated student achievements, and more!

As we celebrate the class of 2024, we invite you to look back at your high school graduation.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she hosted a Community Conversation, attended a graduation ceremony, and more!

Melanie Dunn-Chadwick will retire in June after 42 years at FCPS! Melanie is a family services specialist with PreK/Early Head Start. The most rewarding part of her job has been supporting a child or their parents through a really hard time and seeing them come out on the other side and saying,…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she provided an update on the FY 2025 Approved Budget, visited several elementary schools, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she helped host the FCPS Retirement Ceremony, attended several student theater productions, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended an Arbor Day proclamation, visited several schools, and more!

Erika Thompson has always loved spending time outside and growing plants. As an advanced academic resource teacher at Forest Edge Elementary School, she has found a way to combine that interest with her role as an educator through Get2Green.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended several student performances, hosted a Community Conversation, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended an inclusion track meet, hosted an Employee Conversation, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited schools, hosted a Community Conversation focused on addressing the opioid crisis, and more!

April 1-5 is National Assistant Principals Week, honoring the enormous contributions of assistant principals to student success. Last year, Bryant High School Assistant Principal Karen Hertel was selected as the Outstanding School-Based Leader at FCPS Honors, the annual celebration of outstanding…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended a Pi Day celebration, visited Fort Belvoir Primary and Upper for Month of the Military Child, and more!

Because of some of her experiences as a child of an immigrant family, Raheel Ahmed-Litz feels passionate about helping families “who don’t feel seen or heard,” she said. “I feel called to be the person who supports them and gives them a voice. I remind them that they are not alone. I want all FCPS…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several elementary schools, attended the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge, and more!

March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Read…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she presented division updates during the School Board meeting, attended school events, and more!

Hayfield Elementary embraces a plan to increase a sense of community by challenging staff to have short daily chats with students who had self-reported not feeling like they belonged.

The U.S. Supreme Court let stand an appeals court decision upholding the admissions policy for the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), ending a three-year legal challenge by a group that claimed the policy was unfair.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended a Math/STEM Night event, girls basketball games, met with community members, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited elementary schools, presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 proposed budget, shared a Fairfax Inspires moment at Mount Vernon High School, and more!

FCPS is home to many families who have multiple members working for the district. We invited employees to be celebrated this Valentine's Day for their love and dedication not just to each other, but also to FCPS. Read some of their stories in this blog.

Sara Tae has worked in the Family and School Partnerships office for more than 18 years. In her role as a cultural outreach team member, she enjoys supporting families and the community by providing connections and resources. In her cultural outreach role, Sara has led many cultural initiatives and…

Student teams from Fairfax County Public Schools won five of the top seven awards in the Northern Virginia Regional MATHCOUNTS competition, held recently at Chantilly High School.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she celebrated Annandale High School's Annie Ray, winner of the 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award, visited schools, and more!

Ms. Vivi is back and ready to celebrate the seasons of learning. Watch how Ms. Vivi keeps the magic of the holidays alive in her classroom. Stay tuned for an insightful look into how Ms. Vivi celebrates the holidays and nurtures a passion for learning among her students.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she highlighted student successes, shared updates on inclusive pre-K at Thursday's School Board meeting, and more!

Caleb Quiroga, a senior at West Springfield High School, is one of two Virginia high school students named to the U.S. Senate Youth Program.

The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers. Take a look at this review of Falls Church High School's production of Annie, written by Malyha…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools, met with families, and more!

FCPS’ proposed FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) represents a commitment to providing equitable access to high-quality public school environments for all students.

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools, shared divisionwide information at Thursday's School Board meeting, and more!

Virginia School Principals Week is Sunday, January 14, to Saturday, January 22. In this blog, read about two of FCPS' outstanding principals!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she attended a girls varsity basketball game, shared a Fairfax Inspires moment, and more!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she met with FCPS alum James Wrobeh, celebrated retired FCPS educator Billie Myler, and shared her wishes for a happy New Year!

5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!

5 things to know or do, 4 children's read alouds, 3 links to visit, 2 points to access research, 1 video to view!

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited Halley Elementary School, welcomed new Fairfax County School Board members, and more!

Even if they haven’t stepped foot inside the library, visitors to Bonnie Brae Elementary School have probably been positively impacted by the talents of Librarian Lora Lewis. From the entrance of the school to the windows on the main office, the doors that lead to “Scottland Yard,” and the library…

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she presented updates to FCPS' 2023-30 strategic plan, highlighted student achievements, and more!

5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!

In her 12th year of teaching, Rachel is now working for Get2Green as a resource teacher, helping to connect students with teacher-leaders to build sustainability programs and learn about the environment. Learn more about what inspires her.