Superintendent Michelle Reid received the 2026 Power Partner award from Virginia PTA for her efforts in strengthening family-school partnerships within Fairfax County Public Schools. The honor recognizes her leadership in community involvement through numerous initiatives over the past year.
The Fairfax County School Board has honored Ethan Lee from Woodson High School with the Laura Ashley Piper Scholarship and Vidula Bharath from Centreville High with its Character Award on…
Dave Hincher has taught physics for more than 40 years at Hayfield Secondary School and West Springfield High School. He discusses changes in technology but says students remain much the…
Fairfax County Public Schools shared updates on policy changes including reduced early release days and a new cellphone policy starting July 1. Highlights include student achievements across academics and athletics…
A team from Forestville Elementary School achieved third place at this year’s global Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. The competition challenged students’ creativity through technical tasks involving teamwork and…
Nearly 2,000 people attended this year’s FCPS Summer Extravaganza for a day of interactive learning. The event featured student performances and wildlife education while highlighting collaboration among school offices and…
Fairfax County Public Schools will hold an instructional job fair on June 24 at Lake Braddock Secondary School. The event includes networking, interviews, and special education information sessions for prospective…
Nearly 2,000 people attended this year’s FCPS Summer Extravaganza for hands-on STEM activities and performances. The event connected families with school staff while highlighting volunteer efforts across multiple departments.
Dexter Burris showcased his award-winning costume designs at South County High School before graduation. The senior reflected on leadership roles within theatre arts as he prepares to study costuming at…
Fairfax County Public Schools will host an in-person teacher job fair on June 24 at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Attendees can network with school leaders, interview onsite, and learn about…
Fairfax County Public Schools recognized numerous achievements this June including awards for principals and communications teams as well as student successes in academics and extracurriculars. Recent highlights include national science…
Fairfax County Public Schools students earned numerous honors at the 2026 Cappies Awards gala recognizing high school theater excellence. Winners represented several schools across technical categories and performance roles. Top…
Georgina Aye of Fairfax High School has been named the 2026 Washington Post Principal of the Year for her leadership fostering academic achievement and community engagement at her school.
Two West Springfield High School seniors reflect on their academic journeys as National Merit Scholarship finalists ahead of graduation. Both credit their families and school community for supporting their achievements.
Fairfax County Public Schools outlined key dates as well as new summer programs including learning activities and scholarship opportunities in its latest weekly update issued on June 3. Students can…
Eight Fairfax County Public Schools students have been named winners in the 2026 National Merit college-sponsored scholarship program. The awards recognize academic achievement and provide financial support for undergraduate studies.…
Educate Fairfax awarded $91,500 in scholarships at its second annual Beyond the Tassel celebration on June 2. The event honored graduating seniors from 18 high schools with increased financial support…
Fairfax County Public Schools has completed an independent investigation into sexual misconduct at Fairfax High School involving a former student. The administration says it responded promptly with law enforcement involvement…
Fairfax County Public Schools recognized several educators through its FCPS Cares program this June 2026. Honorees include teachers from Willow Oaks Admin Center, Lake Braddock Secondary School, Cub Run ES,…
Superintendent Michelle Reid recaps recent student successes across Fairfax County Public Schools—including scholarship awards, academic achievements, arts performances, athletics events—and acknowledges ongoing community engagement during a busy transition into June.
Two Fairfax County Public Schools seniors have been honored for achievements in journalism, leadership roles across clubs and honor societies, athletics participation, creative projects benefiting charities—and commitment to building stronger…
The Fairfax County School Board has approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget amid ongoing financial challenges. Recent highlights include student achievements across multiple schools and updates on upcoming events such…
Josh and Heidi Antoncic are retiring from Virginia Run Elementary School after almost three decades of teaching together. The couple’s careers reflect deep ties within their school community and commitment…
Superintendent Michelle Reid recaps major student achievements, new initiatives like Shining a Light on Success videos, facility updates across schools, literacy gains among secondary students, recent budget approval by the…
Fairfax County Public Schools reports improvements in secondary literacy following new approaches emphasizing rigor and tailored support for middle and high schoolers. Teachers note increased resilience among students as schools…
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