Lottery profits cleared $500 million for only the second time ever, while lotto players hauled in more than $1 billion.
Thomas Jefferson has something else to brag about, but they're not alone this time. How did your school perform?
Here's how to enjoy three days of tax-free back-to-school shopping.
Check out the dates of all breaks and student holidays for the coming school year. School begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
FCPS continues to face a budget cut of up to $100 million for the 2016-17 school year, and this task force is aiming to find solutions.
Veteran teacher, administrator previously served as an assistant principal at Vienna school.
SACC offers before- and after-school care five days a week, and also operates during school breaks and vacations.
In Case You Missed It: Here's how to enjoy three days of tax-free back-to-school shopping.
County residents can propose solutions to a possible $100 million budget shortfall, or can vote in support of someone else's suggestion.
Enjoy three days of tax-free back-to-school shopping with lots of school supplies and clothes available.
He led the Fairfax County Public Schools to new heights in his 12 years in charge. Spillane died of pulmonary disease.
BB&T, Betchel Global Corp. and Cox Communications were all recognized for their support of FCPS through the years.
The county's winners hail from Fairfax, Chantilly and McLean High Schools as well as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
The county is encouraging individuals to donate cash, backpacks or calculators for FCPS students for the coming school year.
In Case You Missed It: As area schools closed last week, the Fairfax County Police Department wished everyone a happy summer!
As schools close this week, the Fairfax County Police Department wished everyone a happy summer!
New lab will help children, families and school groups explore STEM concepts through hands-on exhibits.
Here's a schedule of upcoming high school graduation ceremonies in the Fairfax area.
Catholic school announces move Wednesday to new campus in Loudoun County.
Rising costs, space limitations force diocese to seek bigger home for Fairfax City school.
A sixth-grader from Greenbriar West Elementary School is representing Fairfax County Public Schools in the national competition.
In Case You Missed It: Find out which schools in the Fairfax area made the cut in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Find out which schools in the Fairfax area made the cut in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
High school seniors will be making college choices soon. Before heading off, let’s talk about college drinking.
Administrator is set to start new duties on April 13.
Local fire department is interested in device made by GMU students.
Fairfax City families could see possible schedule change on Friday.
Fairfax County Schools warn parents of potential for early dismissal or canceling of evening activities.
For parents thinking of moving a child to a different school next year, right now is the time to start “shopping” for it.
Unique fire extinguisher uses low-frequency sound waves to douse a blaze.
Parents choosing not to vaccinate their children for personal or religious reasons may contribute to outbreaks of measles, mumps.
Schools change plans again today as dangerous temperatures not going anywhere.
FCPS makes announcement after disastrous weather day Tuesday.
Criticized for response Tuesday morning, FCPS planning ahead for afternoon activities.
Dylan Cate will be part of the halftime show Saturday in San Antonio.
Schools in Fairfax 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.
The Va. Board of Education is looking to teach 8th grade students about suicide prevention as part of a revised health curriculum.
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.
This was the school's second trip to the choir games in recent years.