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Field Day Volunteers Needed

Field Day will be Friday, May 29th, and we need volunteers to help make the day fun and exciting for our students. Join us for the morning, afternoon, or all day! Don't Miss All The Fun!

04/22/2026
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Summer Camps

Registration is currently open for FCPS summer camps, including Tech Adventure Camp for current grade K-5 students, Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA) for grades K-5, Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Production Camp for current grade 6-11 students, and Career and Technical Education Summer Academy for Grades 6-11.

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Understanding K-12 Math Pathways in FCPS

February 12, 2026
FCPS offers a wide range of mathematics course options for students, and those options are evolving as we work towards our goal of all students taking Algebra in 8th grade.

WSES Loves Our Watch D.O.G.S.!

May 23, 2025
WSES is excited to participate in the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program to increase the number of male role models and mentors in our school.

STEAM Night 2025

March 14, 2025
STEAM Night gave our families an opportunity to engage in fun STEAM activities and challenges.
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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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