The county is encouraging individuals to donate cash, backpacks or calculators for FCPS students for the coming school year.
FCPS residents can share what programs they'd like to save or cut before decisions are made in December.
The new bell schedule will ensure every school in the county is in session for six hours and 45 minutes each day.
Omar Fateh, a lifelong Fairfax County native and graduate of George Mason University, is running for an at-large seat on the board this fall
High school seniors will be making college choices soon. Before heading off, let’s talk about college drinking.
For parents thinking of moving a child to a different school next year, right now is the time to start “shopping” for it.
School officials decided not to delay or close school Tuesday with snowfall in forecast; buses struggle on roadways.
Here's a look at the schedule, plus a look ahead at January holidays.
Fairfax County offers a list of programs offering backup care in each geographic area of the county.
Schools in Annandale and neighboring communities grow, but the rest of the state is dealing with declines in student populations.
Three nights of focus groups will be held this week, starting Monday night.
They have started a White House petition with a goal of reaching 100,000 signatures by Friday, Nov. 28.
High school students will start school between 8 and 8:10 a.m. beginning fall 2015. Cost is $4.9 million for an extra 27 school buses.
FCPS will begin to ask students who show up at health clinics with any symptoms if they have traveled to Ebola-stricken countries.
Students got outside to enjoy the fall weather recently.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is consistently ranked as one of the best schools in the country.
Chief has "directed extra police personnel to staff locations where traffic direction and control is clearly needed," he says.
Fairfax County school with concentration in math and science is often named as a top school in the nation.
Melissa Porfirio teaches at Crestwood Elementary School in Springfield was featured in Scholastic's Instructor magazine.
Middle schools would start at 7:30 a.m. Board votes Oct. 23. Any change will not take place until the 2015-16 school year.
Google announced Thursday plans to fully fund the classroom needs of every Greater Washington, D.C. area teacher through DonorsChoose.org.
Links to back to school night schedule, school year calendar, lunch menus and more.
Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter explaining the availability of free or reduced-price meals.
Fairfax County schools resume Tuesday, Sept. 2. Motorists are asked to be mindful of students and build in extra commuting time.
It’s a new school year and administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?
What do your children need to know in case of an emergency?
Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!
New elementary school, calendar changes, school lunch price change, student mental health programs and more.
Three days with tons of school supplies and clothes available tax-free.
Annandale High educator receives $2,000 NEA grant to help fund effort.
What you learn from this teen panel Thursday night may surprise you.
In U.S. News and World Report best high school rankings, several Fairfax County schools were named the top 10 in Virginia, and three schools were in the top 100 nationwide.
The program is part of UPC’s efforts to educate the community about the signs and symptoms of teenage drug abuse.
FCPS saw 2,900 apply to prestigious school this year; 487 were accepted for the fall.
Today (Monday) is a snow make-up day and will be a full day of school.
Transportation is included.
Site also helps explain ways to promote positive mental health for teens.
Among the topics to be covered are financial aid basics, understanding the cost of attending college, saving for college and resources available from FCPS.
Forecast is calling for snow on Monday.
"Do Something Club" is doing good at Lake Braddock.