The first day of class, Monday, August 18,
is just around the corner! Follow our 10-day calendar of back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
Countdown 'til School Starts
10 days to go
Kindergarten Registration
Ten days to go until the first day of school for FCPS! Be sure to register any children who turn five before September 30. Find out more about
registering children for school
.
9 days to go
Bookmark the School Year Calendar
The first day of school is nine days away! Want to know more about school holidays? Check out the
2025-26 school year calendar
. Please note, school is in session on
Observance Days
, but certain activities cannot take place. Learn more about
religious and cultural observances
officially recognized by FCPS.
8 days to go
Update Immunizations
Only eight more days until #FirstDayFairfax! FCPS follows state immunization requirements. Learn more about
required immunizations and free immunization locations
.
7 days to go
Monitor Your Child’s Success
One week until school starts! If you do not already have a
SIS ParentVUE account
, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success. If you already have one, make sure to
keep your contact information up-to-date
so you receive communications from your child’s teacher and school!
6 days to go
Get News From Your School
Six days to go! Make sure you sign up for email newsletters from your school and
FCPS This Week
with
News You Choose
to stay informed about all things FCPS. Also look for FCPS and your school on
Facebook and Instagram
!
5 days to go
Learn About Student Meals
Five more days until #FirstDayFairfax! Learn about using MySchoolBucks to
purchase meals at school
, how to
apply for free and reduced-price meals
, and
accommodations for dietary restrictio
ns and allergens.
Menus for breakfast, lunch, and other school meals
, as well as allergen and nutrition information, are online.
4 days to go
Plan Transportation
Four days to go! Does your student know the route they’ll walk to school or where to wait for their bus? FCPS is committed to safely transporting our students to school each day. Bus schedules were emailed to families in August. Contact
Transportation Services
with questions or concerns.
3 days to go
Access Technology Resources
Three days until #FirstDayFairfax! Parents and caregivers can use technology to support their child’s learning. Parental involvement ensures safe and responsible use of technology, promoting digital citizenship and online safety. Learn more about the
parent IT Support portal, how to reset passwords, digital citizenship, and helpful ap
ps for families.
Also be sure to talk to your students about
cell phone policy expectations
, which have been updated this school year.
2 days to go
Explore Schoology
Only two more days until school starts! Did you know that students and caregivers can access content related to their classroom assignments in
Schoology
? Learn more about the features available to parents and how to help your student log in to their Schoology account.
1 day to go
Learn About Attendance
Tomorrow’s the big day! Regular attendance at school increases the likelihood that students will graduate on time. Learn more about
attendance policies
and how to communicate with your child’s teacher or school about absences.