6 Fairfax County Students Receive NAACP Michelle Leete Scholarships

Six Fairfax County students were honored by the Fairfax County NAACP for academics, leadership and community service.

Metropolitan School of the Arts Welcomes Award-Winning Music Director Walter "Bobby" McCoy to Musical Theatre

Alexandria, Virginia Performing Arts Studio Hires Helen Hayes Award Winner

Metropolitan School of the Arts Alumni Shine on Broadway and National Stages

Alexandria Performing Arts’ Graduates Soar to Prestigious Dance Programs

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools in Northern Virginia to Host Open House Events Filled with Fall Festivities

Families can tour the school, meet school leaders, learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum, and engage in fall-themed activities

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in Northern Virginia to Host Open Houses

Interested families are invited to tour the school, meet school leaders, and learn about the exciting plans for the upcoming school year

Cappies Review: 'Big Fish School Edition' At TJ High School

A student reviews the performance of Big Fish, which is a musical based on a novel and 2003 Tim Burton movie adaptation.

Chesterbrook Academy Preschools in Virginia to Host Open House Week

Interested families are invited to tour the school, meet school leaders, and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

TJ Student Team Places Second In International Math Competition

Thomas Jefferson High School students were the second place team in a competition to use math to solve affordable housing and homelessness.

TJ Students Advance To Final Of International Math Competition

Fairfax County's Thomas Jefferson High School is a finalist in an international math challenge on affordable housing and homelessness.

TJ Admissions Policy Challenge Halted By Supreme Court

The admissions policy will stay at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology after Supreme Court action.

TJ Theater Arts' 'The SpongeBob Musical' Makes Splash On Stage

Students preview TJ's "The SpongeBob Musical," an adaptation of the cartoon that will whisk you away to Bikini Bottom.

Yoo's Athlete Makes USA Junior National Team For World Championship

A Mount Vernon student will get to be part of Team USA in a taekwondo world championship in South Korea.

Fairfax County Schools Change Schedule For Tuesday, Jan. 9

Expected inclement weather is causing Fairfax County Public Schools to adjust its schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Belle View School Named Purple Star School In 2023

The Virginia Department of Education has named its latest round of Purple Star Schools that meet the needs of military families.

West Potomac High School Makes AP Honor Roll In 2023

West Potomac High School and other Fairfax County high schools were recognized by the College Board for excellence in AP programs.

8 Greater Alexandria Students Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists

Students from greater Alexandria high schools are in the running for the next National Merit Scholarships in 2024.

VA’s Top 100 Public High Schools Ranked By U.S. News

This VA school fell out of the No. 1 spot on the U.S. News best high schools list. See the other Virginia schools named among the best.

U.S. News Best High Schools 2023: TJ Ranking Falls

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology fell from first place among high schools in the nation.

U.S. Supreme Court Review Sought For TJ Admissions Policy

The Coalition for TJ, which opposes the admissions policy at TJ, wants the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling on the admissions process.

First Day Of School 2023: Share Your Photos From Greater Alexandria

As students head back to school in Fairfax County, we want to see your first day photos.

Open Houses for Participating Chesterbrook Academy Preschools on 8/24

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum at 4 locations

Amid VA Model Policies Affecting Trans Students, FCPS Policies Stand

The FCPS superintendent said a legal review found its policies can continue amid state "model policies" affecting trans students.

Greater Alexandria 2023-24 School Calendar: Dates To Know

The first day of school is approaching. Here are the key dates to know for the school year, including holidays and teacher work days.

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in NOVA

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

Richmond Highway Nonprofit Seeks To Give 900 Children School Supplies

Nonprofit United Community is collecting school supply donations to help hundreds of children that will head back to school.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in NOVA to Host Hiring Event

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in Northern Virginia to Host On-Site Hiring Event on June 28

Bryant Grad Earns First High School Diploma In Family As New Mom

Anyeli Salguero worked to earn a high school diploma all while raising a daughter. Now she's the first in the family to finish high school.

AG Seeks Fairfax Schools' National Merit Report, District Fights Back

Fairfax County's superintendent cited harassment of staff as a reason for not releasing a full report on the National Merit investigation.

Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson High School Win Cappies Awards

Mount Vernon High School scored won an award, and Thomas Jefferson High School won several during the Cappies Gala at the Kennedy Center.

Class Of 2023: Share Your Graduation Photos From Greater Alexandria

To celebrate graduates, we want to see your graduation photos from West Potomac High School, Mount Vernon High School and other schools.

Fort Hunt Student Wins College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship​

More than 3,000 students received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships financed by 153 U.S. colleges and universities.​

TJ Admissions Policy Ruled Not Discriminatory By Appeals Court

The group opposed to TJ high school's new admissions policy will take the challenge to the Supreme Court after an appeals group's ruling.

Mount Vernon Scores 3 Cappies Nominations For 'She Kills Monsters'

Mount Vernon High School's Dungeons & Dragons-themed play got nominated for the DC area high school theater's version of the Tony Awards.

National Merit Scholarship Awarded To West Potomac Student

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

TJ Students Secure First Place In Global Math Competition

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology students topped thousands of students in an international math competition.

Sex Offender Registry Checks Run More Often At FCPS After Arrest

After a counselor kept his job following a sex crime arrest, the Fairfax school district is checking all staffers for offender status.

12 Virginia Schools Named In U.S. News 2023-24 Grad School Ranking

U.S. News released rankings of different grad school programs, from nursing and engineering to education.

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations, NOVA

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy's curriculum

Virtual Mental Health Services Launching For FCPS High School Students

Teletherapy services will be offered for free to high school students at Fairfax County Public Schools.

Collective Bargaining Rights For Fairfax Schools Employees Allowed

The Fairfax County School Board approved collective bargaining rights for teachers and other employees.