FCPS News

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!

Check out this Cappies review of Langley High School's production of Alice in Wonderland written by Stella Samereie of James Madison High School.

Moving to a new city can be a challenge for anyone, but it is a way of life for military families. There are approximately 14,500 military-connected students enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools, and the school division has developed numerous resources to welcome them and help them adapt to…

Like mother, like daughter and son - the children of Edison High School's principal are now starting their own career journeys within FCPS.

A new Fairfax County Public Schools initiative this year brought 31 “Global Exchange” teachers, all of whom have bachelor’s degrees, some of whom have doctorate degrees, and who have a combined 274 years of teaching experience between them, straight into FCPS schools.

Teachers and administrators from Dogwood Elementary School spent part of their summer vacation building a house for a family in Guatemala - and learned something about the students they teach along the way.

This year, seven FCPS teams and16 individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and four teams and 15 individuals were the state runners-up. Madison Boys Lacrosse and Langley Girls Tennis were repeat champions.

In a landmark moment for Fairfax County Public Schools, two local prodigies were selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.

Hands-on instruction in CPR and first aid is a graduation requirement in Fairfax County Public Schools.

In a moment that embodied Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) spirit of team collaboration, FCPS Video Producer Mark F. Jones proudly walked up to the stage at the recent Capital Area Emmy Awards Gala to receive his first Emmy.

Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid has appointed three people to the FCPS Leadership team. Learn about their roles and experience in education.

For eight years, Wendy Casual, a former sixth grade teacher, has returned to Lynbrook ES with newly-minted high school graduates who were once her students to open time capsules they created years ago.

On June 6, the 79th anniversary of D-Day, students from South County Middle School had the privilege of welcoming 95 Honor Flight veterans to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. They presented the veterans with personalized cards and blankets.

The Cappies of the National Capital area held its annual awards gala honoring excellence in high school theater on June 12 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

As a percussion student, it isn’t every day that one of your musical performances is described as literally “out of this world.” But for Cooper Middle School students, one special song caught the attention of NASA’s Artemis I mission. Cooper Middle School percussion students performed the intro…

Herndon High School's production of Kiss Me, Kate, is reviewed by Nhi Nguyen of Annandale High School.

FCPS explains protecting confidential interviews with staff and parents being subpoenaed by the Virginia Attorney General.

A Fairfax County Public Schools program known as Project Opportunity helps keep expectant and new parents on track to getting their high school diploma.

On Thursday, June 1, the junior class at McLean High School took part in an assembly about drug prevention and awareness called “Silent No More.”

Guest speakers included health experts, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, a federal prosecutor, and those who have been personally touched…

FCPS Superintendent Reid and Vice President Harris urge safer schools, student leaders to use voices.

We want to see every single one of our seniors across that graduation stage but for some attending the traditional school day comes with challenges and competing responsibilities. A Twilight School pilot program is addressing those hurdles for many of our students this year.

Using only cardboard and duct tape, 26 students from West Potomac and Chantilly High Schools engineered boats and embarked on Lake Barcroft to see who could not only stay afloat, but also win a race.

Step into the colorful world of kindergarten at Mosaic Elementary School! Join us for a glimpse into a day in the life of these curious learners!

On April 18, London Towne Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion students arrived at Westfield High School to meet mentors from the Spanish Honor Society who had been their pen pals. 

Gwendolyn Eagle of Westfield High School gives her review of Centreville High School's production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.

Back for the first time since 2007, about 250 school bus drivers, families, and community members turned out for this year’s Bus Road-eo, hosted by the Office of Transportation (OTS).

Cappies critic Sean Smith of Edison High School reviews Westfield High School's production of The Play That Goes Wrong (High School Edition).

Three-year-program has high school students work in teams to tackle real world problems like food access issues, energy sustainability and clean water.

Timber Lane Elementary School students engaged in a special STEAM day, made possible by ESSER funds.

FCPS is leading the nation when it comes to supporting neurodiverse students.

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren returned to Robinson Secondary School to speak to students on March 31. Lindgren–a Robinson graduate–talked about his career at NASA, and the advice he would give students aspiring to reach their dreams.

A new language translation and text-to-speech feature, available on the FCPS website (www.fcps.edu) and each school website.

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2022-23 winter sports season. This year, six teams and 40 individuals won the Virginia High School League Class 6 championship in their respective sports.

Twenty-five years ago, Swati Mohan presented a science fair project on what it would be like to grow plants on Mars. Little did she know she would eventually be working as an aerospace engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL). She was the Guidance and Controls Operations lead on the Mars 2020…

With an "and-one" layup in overtime, the Madison Warhawks Girls Basketball Team defeated the Manchester Lancers (49-46) last week, making this their fourth consecutive state title. This was Madison’s ninth state final appearance—now the most in the history of Class 6 and the former Group AAA.

Teachers credit the spike in Arabic course enrollment to parents who’ve lobbied for more access to language offerings, keeping coursework fun and instruction that can begin in elementary school and continue through the international baccalaureate level.

Engineering students are using a futuristic farming method to grow food for the Luther Jackson Middle School food pantry.

Justice High School's production of Pippin is reviewed by Cappies critic Andrew Landrum of Herndon High School.

As part of Black History Month, FCPS staff recently interviewed Grace Duah, West Springfield High School Class of 2016 graduate and series regular on HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot. 

The project focused on community and connections through art, music, and food.

Nine Daniels Run Elementary School students have been invited to perform at a national music teacher convention in Jacksonville, Florida.

During the event, panelists discussed the need for support in schools to address a mental health crisis occurring in teens.

Nathan Bass of McLean High School gives us his review of Clue: Onstage (High School Edition), as performed by Edison High School.

Small groups of children across Fairfax County are receiving intervention services every day in reading or math, funded by federal aid intended to help students recover from the pandemic.

Micah the golden retriever helps students at Key Center School meet their academic goals while also serving as a loyal companion.

Salad bars have been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are excited to explore the new healthy options.

Powell Elementary School Holds School-Wide Celebration of the Lunar New Year

Eighth-graders take prototypes to finished projects that aim to assist people with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, arthritis and dyslexia.

Check out this Cappies review of Oakton High School's production of Wendy and Peter Pan by Alexander Perry of Lake Braddock Secondary School.

After a couple of years with routines disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 was in many ways a fresh start. Following are some of the best photos of 2022, and some of the moments that have brought us the most joy.