First Day of School 2025-26

  • By Office of Communications
  • FCPS News
  • August 20, 2025

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There were celebrations across Fairfax County Public Schools as teachers and administrators welcomed students back to school.

Enjoy some highlights from #FirstDayFairfax below, then check additional coverage on Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

First day vibes at Carson Middle School! These bright smiles and warm hugs are kicking off the school year with friendship, fun, and fresh starts.
Friends enjoy senior sunrise at Falls Church High School, a tradition on the first day of school to mark their final year.
A heartwarming start to the school year! Smiles, support, and learning are already filling the classroom at Bucknell Elementary School.
Chef Tim Jones, FCPS' new executive chef, wowed everyone with his delicious cinnamon apple overnight oats tasting at Lewis High School.
A proud start to the school year: These students kicked things off with tradition and teamwork at Wakefield Forest Elementary School.
A proud military family kicking off the school year with smiles and support at Wakefield Forest Elementary School.
This student is starting the year off right with family encouragement and big smiles at Falls Church High School.
Our Falls Church Jaguars and community leaders are ready to tackle an exciting season ahead.
Fairfax High School's dedicated staff kicked off the first day in style, showing their support by proudly wearing white and blue.
First day connections, ready to take on the year together at Wakefield Forest Elementary School.

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