Fairfax County Public Schools offer opt-out of first period for some this fall.
All Fairfax County health clinics will offer free immunizations just in time for school next week.
School system predicts shortfall, but actually has had $30 million or more extra annually, report says.
Tests administered in the 2012-13 school year were the first since the tests were revised in 2010.
We’re still studying snowcone prices at the snack bar, but students in other areas of the South are learning in the classroom.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is one of seven Fairfax County public schools participating in a pilot project for the 2013-2014 school year.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Starting this fall, students at Virginia four-year institutions will pay about $468 more in tuition and mandatory fees.
Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.
Summer is coming to an end for FCPS students and Annandale-area schools are currently preparing for the first day of the 2013-2014 school year.
Parris, who is the Assistant Superintendent of Cluster 3 which includes Annandale-area schools, will temporarily retiring Deputy Superintendent Richard Moniuszko.
Tanisha Holland has worked for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) since June 2010. She will work with the school's human resources department.
Some parents want a full day of learning, but half day Mondays give teachers planning time, a resource of which they already don't have enough, they say.
The students can use the college-sponsored scholarships for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship.
All comments have to be submitted via email by 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17.
The deadline to apply to be on the panel is Tuesday.
Many of the planned renovations may not be completed on time due to current bond limits, according to a new report.
Moon will serve as chair for the second year in a row.
Our Daily Bread is looking for donations to help 2,000 local children get school supplies.
Fairfax County could face larger bill after Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says funding plan that draws funds from other districts may be illegal.
Sequestration could force officials to scale back transportation services, enrollment in the 2013-14 school year.
The one-day a week program will cost the same as regular semester tuition at the college.
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers recognized nine principals across Fairfax County.
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Education Week report shows Fairfax County Public Schools has the highest graduation percentage among country's 50 largest school districts.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology won first place while Annandale High School placed in the top 20.
Repairs being made to the school's kitchen after Tuesday accident.
A student from Woodson is among this year's winners.
Applications for the incoming class of 2017 have to be received by May 31.
FCPS students help build the $800 home in Springfield.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology student Lauren Huang is one of 141 high school students recognized by the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
The early education program helps prepare students for K-12 education, but more than 800 are waiting for services.
The Unified Prevention Coalition has partnered with the Fairfax County Police Department for an annual "medicine cabinet clean-out" which aims to raise awareness about prescription drug abuse in the county.
Some school board members say "disconnect," mistrust still exists between principals, parents.