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Celebrating 55 Years With FCPS
Andrea Bregstone, speech language pathologist at Woodley Hills Elementary School, “just loves kids.” How do we know? She’s in her 56th year of employment with Fairfax County Public Schools!
Commit to Be Fit: Elementary Fitness Warriors Work Out Before School to Boost Focus, Gain Strength
Each morning, for the past 12 years at Chesterbrook Elementary, dozens of kids line up outside the gym a full 50 minutes prior to the bell ring. What are they there for? To be a Fitness Warrior!
FCPS Receives $2 Million Grant from DoDEA Supporting STEAM
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) has awarded a $2 million grant to FCPS to support a “Code Up!” project. Code UP! will provide programming in 13 schools in Regions 3 and 4 (10 elementary, two…
Edison Academy Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Program Students Pass Rigorous EPA Certified Technician Exam
The high school Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Program at Edison Academy prepares students for successful employment in the workforce and offers them the opportunity to sit for the rigorous Environmental Protection Agency’s EPA Certified Technician exam.
Whitman Middle School Science Teacher Selected as Outstanding Woman Educator
The Beta Delta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) has selected Jessica Fish, a 7th grade Science teacher at Whitman Middle School, as an Outstanding Woman Educator of 2020-2021.
Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Spring Hill ES 3-25-21
FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.
Marina Qu of McLean High School Named 2021 Virginia Journalist of the Year
McLean High School senior Marina Qu has been named the 2021 Virginia Journalist of the Year by the Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers.
Two Schools Selected for 2021 First Amendment Press Freedom Award
Two Fairfax County public schools—Chantilly High School and McLean High School—are among 14 schools nationwide selected as recipients of the 2021 First Amendment Press Freedom Award.
McLean HS Art Students Curate Women’s History Month Art Show
Student artists at McLean High have curated an art show in honor of Women’s History Month.
Mount Vernon NHS Members Serve Community During Pandemic
The pandemic isn’t stopping Mount Vernon High National Honor Society members from finding ways to be of service to their community.
Chesterbrook Elementary Student Wins Laptop in VDOE, CodeVA Contest
Chesterbrook Elementary student Jonathan was named a winner of Computer Science in Your Neighborhood, a contest offered by the VDOE and CodeVA for Computer Science Education Week.
Whitman Student in the Spotlight by Drone Forward, Inc.
Whitman Middle student James McCain has been selected as the Spotlight Student by Drone Forward, Inc., for his drive and enthusiasm for learning.
55 FCPS Students Named Candidates in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Fifty-five seniors are among a group of more than 4,500 candidates in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in 2021.
Two Hundred Twelve Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
Two hundred twelve students from 18 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2021.
Thirteen Students Named 2020 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners
Thirteen Fairfax County Public Schools students from six high schools have been named winners of 2020 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Two Hundred Thirty-Seven Students Named 2020 National Merit Semifinalists
Two hundred thirty-seven students from 17 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2020.
Twenty-Six Students Named Winners of 2019 College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
Twenty-six Fairfax County Public Schools students from 12 high schools have been named winners of 2019 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Thirty Students Named Winners of $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
Thirty students from ten Fairfax County high schools have been named winners of $2,500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Two Hundred Twenty-Three FCPS Students Named 2018 National Merit Semifinalists
Two hundred twenty-three Fairfax County Public Schools students from 17 high schools have been named semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Fifteen Students Named Winners of 2017 College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
Fifteen Fairfax County Public Schools students have been named winners of Merit Scholarship awards sponsored by higher education institutions.
Twenty-Two FCPS Students Named Winners of National Merit $2,500 Scholarships
Twenty-two students from ten Fairfax County high schools have been named winners of $2,500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
