The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent, Michelle Reid, shared her reflections on the closing school year and various events in a recent communication. With the graduation season underway, she expressed pride in the achievements of the Class of 2025 and gratitude towards families and FCPS staff for their support.
Reid attended several graduation ceremonies, including those at Robinson Secondary School, Key Center, Bryant High School, Achievement, Integrity, and Maturity (AIM), Cedar Lane School, and Kilmer Center. At Kilmer Center’s ceremony, Reema Patel from Langley High School highlighted the importance of inclusion through her personal experiences. Blake Hopkins also returned to celebrate with Kilmer graduates.
An award ceremony sponsored by Educate Fairfax was held at Justice High School to honor graduating seniors and alumni. Scholarships totaling over $50,000 were awarded to more than 40 students.
Reid participated in a meeting with senior faith leaders discussing security measures like new weapons detector systems and other pressing issues. She also attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Justice High School for its newly renovated facilities funded by voter-approved bond referendums.
The Superintendent’s Advisory Committee for Twice-Exceptional Programming met to discuss enhancing support for 2e students across five key areas. Additionally, Reid attended the Fairfax County Council of PTAs meeting where awards were distributed.
Community meetings on boundary reviews were held at Whitman Middle School and Chantilly High School using a Boundary Explorer Tool available online. An additional meeting is scheduled at Glasgow Middle School.
Reid featured Colt Armstrong from Falls Church High School in an episode of “Our Voices, Our Future,” highlighting his theatrical talents. The segment emphasized how arts education plays a vital role in student development.
Megan Carnahan from London Towne Elementary was recognized as FCPS CARES of the Month for her dedication as a librarian who inspires students’ love for learning.
Lastly, Reid recounted the Middle School Track and Field Championships at Robinson Secondary School with participation from over 600 students across 26 schools. Robinson Secondary won the Boys Team Championship while Frost Middle claimed the Girls Team Championship.
