FCPS News

The end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) means that students and families should consider extra safety measures when traveling home from school in the evening and be patient with themselves in adjusting to the change in time.

Welcome back to all our students! See highlights from the day.

In this issue, count down to the first day of school, review traffic safety tips, and learn how to get critical information from FCPS and your school.

In this issue, learn about Starting the School Year Strong: How to Read the School Calendar, Paying for Meals at School, and Free Resources for Families.

In this issue, find key back to school information including registration, signing up for ParentVUE, applying for free and reduced-price meals, and more!

In this special edition issue, read about our School Board Approved 2023-30 Strategic Plan and Summer Resources for families.

In this issue (the last regular issue for the year!) find information on SOL Scores, Teacher and Bus Driver Career Fairs, and Student Awards.

In this issue, read about Summer Resources, Student Awards, and the PSAT going Digital.

In this issue, learn about the FY 2024 Budget, School Lunch Balances, and State Assessment Summaries.

In this issue, learn about SEL Activities, Student Testing, and how to share Graduation Photos.

In this issue, learn about safe driving, tutoring grants, and summer camps.

Hear how the Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and supports for all families and school staff in FCPS, offering confidential consultations, informational webinars, and more.

In this issue, learn more about Middle School Sports, SR&R Updates, and Student Awards.

In two separate podcasts, hear about how parents can be supportive as their students transition from elementary to middle school or from middle to high school. Listen in English, Español (Spanish), العربية(Arabic), or 한국어(Korean).

In this issue, find information on School Safety and Security, No Cost Mental Healthcare for High Schoolers, and Resources for Families.

In this issue, find information on Student Awards, Staff Background Checks, and a Safety and Security Community Conversation.

FCPS’ Parent Resource Center has changed its name to the Family Resource Center (FRC). This change recognizes the diversity of families that the division serves, and “acknowledges families in a more inclusive way,” says Renee LaHuffman-Jackson, coordinator of Family and School Partnerships.

In this issue, find information on a Safety Town Hall, Fentanyl Community Conversation with Narcan Training, and Spring Assessments.

In this issue, find information on Month of the Military Child, the Dangers of Fentanyl, and Summer Camps

In this issue, read about Dr. Reid on the Multilingual Podcast, Student Awards, and the Upcoming Fentanyl Conversation.

In this issue, learn more about updating your contact information, student awards, heard start, and the parent phone lines.

Marketing students from Centreville HS and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their Prom Dress Shop on Friday, March 24, at Centreville HS. The shop helps financially challenged students attend prom by providing dresses and accessories at no cost.

In this issue, learn about No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students, VGA Assessment Reports, the Dangers of Fentanyl, and more.

In this week's issue, find information on an upcoming Opioid Awareness Meeting, Kindergarten Registration, SACC Registration, and more.

In this issue, learn about the FY 2024 Advertised Budget, PreK Registration, Magnet School Lottery

Last week, Longfellow Middle School took part in an all-day CPR training event organized by Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. The foundation was created in 2015 by Joel and Jennifer Griffin in honor of Gwyneth, their oldest daughter. Gwyneth collapsed unexpectedly during her middle school field day in 2012…

Olympic gold medalist and South County High School alum Trevor Stewart is a talented track star who wants to help youth. We are thrilled to spotlight this remarkable FCPS alumnus as he discusses how FCPS has aided his success. Read more about Trevor's time in the Tokyo Olympics and his aspirations…

In this issue, read about earthquake relief, kindergarten registration, and a national mental health town hall.

Students at a number of FCPS schools are using their ethical and global citizen Portrait of a Graduate skills to aid those who were affected by a recent devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

In this issue, learn about the 2023-24 School Year Calendar, how ESSER funds are helping students, and School-Zone Speed Cameras.

In this week's issue, you'll find information on summer camp registration, magnet school information night, and a substance abuse prevention panel discussion.

In this week's issue, learn about the School Year Development Process, Regional Scholastic Art Awards Winners, Career Expo for High School Students, and Strategic Planning forum dates.

In this week's issue, learn how to submit feedback on the school calendar drafts, see how to use the new text-to-speech feature on our website, and learn more about summer camp options.

On Tuesdays after school, a group of middle and high school students volunteer their time and share their passion for classical music while mentoring elementary students at Dogwood Elementary School.

In this week's issue, learn more about the proposed budget and calendar for next year, how students engineer with empathy, an how to get help filling out the FAFSA.

In this issue, learn about the 2023-24 budget process, salad bars returning to elementary schools, COVID-19 compensatory education, and Regeneron Scholars.

In this issue, read updates on school building and renovation plans, how to apply for dual language immersion programs, and information on high school academy open houses.

In this issue, find where to find weather closings, FCPS's Fall VHSL Champions, and a story on speed cameras coming to school zones.

In this issue, find out about a webinar on the Calendar Development Process, what elementary students think about strategic planning, and how to prepare for weather related closures.

In this special issue, learn about a Thanksgiving meal at Mountain View High School and more information on the School Year Calendar process.

In this week's issue, learn about the Calendar Survey, how to help your child have good attendance habits, and the Thanksgiving holiday.

In this week's issue, learn more about the Calendar Survey, daylight saving tips for transportation safety, and academic matters reviewed by the School Board.

In this week's issue you'll find stories about Purple Star Schools, a $2 Million Grant to Fund STEAM, and How FCPS Develops Its School Year Calendar.

In this issue, learn more about the Strategic Plan Student Survey, Early Online College info sessions, and how to submit feedback on proposed Family Life Education changes.

In this issue, learn more about the TJHSST application process, an elementary principal who won a national award, and a new text and translation platform available to schools.

In this issue, find information on college prep resources, community conversations, and COVID testing.

This week, read about how a recruitment program brought a family to Fairfax, from Puerto Rico, Walk and Bike to School day, and the Capital Improvement Engagement Process.

In this issue we say "Thank you Custodians!" introduce a new Strategic Planning process, and share some results of a Special Education Review

Congratulations to Mosaic Elementary, National Merit Semifinalists, and a McLean teacher who will appear on Wheel of Fortune.

This week's issue contains information on community conversations, attendance policies and when students should stay home, and Tutor.com resources.