First Day Of School In Fairfax County: Tips For Morning Commuters

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA—Fairfax County students are heading back to class earlier this year, and drivers should be aware of the increased presence of buses, pedestrians and crossing guards on the roads.

This year, Fairfax County Public Schools' first day is Monday, Aug. 28, one week before Labor Day. Students started after the holiday the previous school year.

Police Chief Edwin Roessler residents should be aware of the earlier start date and should look out for school crossing guards and officers enforcing traffic laws at school crossings and bus stops.

Some resources that residents may find useful include:

• The map of all school crossing sites in Fairfax County
• Fairfax County Public Schools daily start and end times
• The school year calendar for Fairfax County Public Schools
• Times flashing lights will be on to require reduced speeds in school zones
• The responsibilities of school crossing guards
• School bus delays in real time
• Weather cancellation policy

Fairfax County Public Schools is the largest district in Virginia, serving more than 189,000 students.

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