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Mr. Ahmed Recognized as FCPS CARES of the Month Recipient!

December 15, 2025

Congratulations to Mr. Daud Ahmed on his recognition as the October 2025 Region 5 FCPS CARES Recipient of the Month by the Department of Human Resources!

Mindfulness Blossoms in Kindergarten Classrooms

February 27, 2025

Wakefield Forest Kindergartners are learning big life skills, finding calm and focus through mindfulness lessons that teach them to connect with their breath and emotions. Read more about how the youngest members of the Wolf Pack are empowering themselves with tools for emotional regulation and resilience, right from the start.

Seven Generations Ahead: FCPS Teacher Draws on Native American Roots Over 23 Years of Instruction

November 25, 2024

November is Native American Heritage Month. A Wakefield Forest Elementary teacher is sharing his cultural upbringing as a member of the Haudenosaunee's Bear Clan with students through lessons on drums, dreamcatchers, and the role of Native Americans in rocket science.

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited several schools, held a meeting of the Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Committee, went to a Football Coaches Showcase, a Charity Chess Event, and more!

FCPS Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 Virginia FBLA State Leadership Conference

Twenty-six Fairfax County Public Schools students won first place awards at the 2026 Virginia Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference held recently in Reston.

Military Child Attends 8 Schools, Leaves a 3-Sport-Captain Bound for West Point

Senior to graduate from Mount Vernon High School’s IB career program, says every new school presented new opportunities to embrace.

FCPS This Week - May 13, 2026

In this issue, read about 2027 Budget Updates, a New Cellphone Policy, and National Merit Scholarship winners.

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