COVID-19 Vaccinations For Ages 12 And Up; Register Today, Tysons Corner

Dear Parent/Guardian: (open letter)

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Tysons Corner Patch.

Six School Counseling Programs Awarded 2021 RAMP Designation

Six Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) school counseling programs have been recognized by the American School Counselor Association.

College Financial Aid Applications In Tysons Corner Area: Compare To VA

See how college aid applications changed for Tysons Corner area high schools.

Students Selected For 2021 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, And Orchestra

One hundred eighty-five students from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) high schools have been named to the 2021 All-Virginia Band.

FCPS Earns WELL Health-Safety Rating™

FCPS recently earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for its schools and offices, proof of its commitment to good health for anyone.

FY22 Virtual Budget Public Hearing

FY22 Virtual Budget Public Hearing, Fairfax County

Fairfax County School Board Seeks Audit Committee Applicants

The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the School Board Audit Committee.

Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM.

FCPS Letter On Respect And Inclusivity

Dear FCPS Community (open letter, Fairfax County)

Students Earn Recognition In 2021 Scholastic Art And Writing Awards

Original works of art and writing by students from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) earned 27 national medals.

Welcome To Our Newest Principal At Spring Hill ES 3-25-21

FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.

Academy Students Recognized In Video Contest

Christian Thomas, a West Potomac Academy student, has been named a national finalist in the Lights, Camera, Save! annual video contest.

Tysons Corner Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. See the data for Fairfax County.

Superintendent's Multilingual Podcast Interviews: A Message Of Hope, Appreciation, And Readiness

The Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement introduces three multilingual podcasts in Spanish, Arabic, and Korean.

South Lakes HS Leadership Students Make School More Inviting

Students in the Leadership class at South Lakes High were so inspired by many other schools who beautified bathroom stalls.

Virginia Run ES Neighbor Contributes Food To Community

Virginia Run Elementary neighbor Jennie Bush has been helping the community by organizing food drives at the school.

Forestville ES Fourth Graders Collect Books For RIF

Fourth graders in Alysha Akbar’s class at Forestville Elementary were looking for a contactless service project they could participate in.

Welcome To Our Newest Principal At Glen Forest Elementary 3-9-21

FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.

McLean HS Art Students Curate Women’s History Month Art Show

Student artists at McLean High have curated an art show in honor of Women’s History Month.

Crossfield Librarian Welcomes Kindergarteners Back With YouTube Video

Crossfield Elementary school librarian Heather Baucum has gone full-on princess to welcome back kindergarteners to the school building.

Mosby Woods STEAM Teacher Shares Virtual Learning Tips With EiE Museum

Mosby Woods Elementary STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) teacher Peyton Avery was recently interviewed.

Marshall Academy Entrepreneurship Students Hear From Snack Inventor

Entrepreneurship students at Marshall Academy, a Governor’s STEM academy, had the opportunity to hear from Nahum Jeannot, founder.

Mount Vernon NHS Members Serve Community During Pandemic

The pandemic isn’t stopping Mount Vernon High National Honor Society members from finding ways to be of service to their community.

High School Students Named Recipients Of 2021 Student Peace Awards

Students from 24 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2021 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County.

South County HS Students Reach Out To Retirement Community Residents

The Elder Outreach Club of South County High has made several connections with residents of Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke.

South County DECA Recognized For Outstanding School-Based Enterprise

Stallion Spirit Store, a school-based enterprise at South County High, was among 246 school-based enterprises achieving DECA’s Gold Level.

Black History Month Events Planned By FABSE, Fairfax County

The Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators (FABSE) has announced a series of events in honor of Black History Month.

Fairfax County Special Education PTA Receives Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award

The Fairfax County Special Education PTA has been named the recipient of the National PTA’s 2021 Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award.

FCPS Statement On Fairfax Circuit Court Denial Of Preliminary Injunction Request Against Admissions Process At T. J. High

A Fairfax Circuit Court judge denied a request to require mandatory standardized testing in the admissions process.

South Lakes Seahawk Cyber Club Learns About Li-Fi Technology From Local Firm

South Lakes High students in the Seahawk Cyber club met with the chief executive officer of Light Rider, Inc.

Westlawn ES Teachers Salute Principal Virtually During Principal Appreciation Week

Teachers at Westlawn Elementary coordinated to salute principal Christoph Hill and assistant principal Stephanie Carpenter.

Visually-Impaired Forestdale Student, Teacher Use Technology To Help Understand Content

A lot of effort goes into the lessons that teachers create for students remotely.

Bus Drivers Support Library And Students At Powell ES

Jenny Yoon and Joanne Cha are FCPS bus drivers who have been coming to the Powell ES library on Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Carson MS Band Teacher Named To Yamaha’s 40 Under 40

Carson Middle band teacher Chris DiMassimo has been named to Yamaha’s 40 Under 40, an advocacy program.

Marshall Academy To Host Virtual Open House

Marshall Academy, a governor’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) academy, will host its annual academy open house.

Dranesville Third Grader Initiates Campaign To Feed Troops

It's in light of the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, birthday celebration.

First Graders At Cunningham Park ES Learn About Local Government, Hold Election

First graders at Cunningham Park Elementary participated in a project-based learning activity that blended language arts and social studies.

TJHSST Students Participate In Lab Sessions With Engineering Tomorrow

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) partnered with Engineering Tomorrow.

Welcome To Our Newest Principals At Bailey's And Cub Run Elementary Schools

Fairfax County announces the appointment of two new principals.