CONGRATULATIONS!
AS WE FINISH UP SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021
It has been quite the ride for our class of 2021. They have been through so much as a graduating class, but, as I have witnessed, they have persevered through the pandemic and are off to wonderful places and opportunities as they move on from FCPS. What stories they will have to tell when they are older! I am so happy we can give them the send off they deserve in-person! As graduations unfold over the next few days for our Dranesville families---CONGRATULATIONS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021!
CONGRATULATIONS to to our sixth graders and eighth graders as they transition into a new school year and new opportunities next year. We are so proud of you!!!!
Elaine
 Dranesville School Graduations
- McLean HS Tonight, 7 p.m., Jiffy Lube Live
- Herndon HS June 2, 9 a.m., Jiffy Lube Live
- Marshall HS June 2, 12:30 p.m., Jiffy Lube Live
- Langley HS June 2, 4 p.m., Jiffy Lube Live
- Davis Center June 4, 10 a.m., Marshall HS
- TJHSST June 5, 9 a.m., Woodson HS
- Westfield HS June 9, 2 p.m., Jiffy Lube Live
 Herndon HS seniors during graduation practice; McLean HS preparing to deliver cap and gowns; and the Herndon HS in-person NJROTC Change of Command Ceremony.
School/Senior News
Herndon HS
- NJROTC held its first live Change of Command ceremony in two years. We honored our senior members and watched as the juniors formally took command of the group. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Barnum, USMC (ret) who charged the cadets with taking the word “failure” out of their vocabulary and continuing their hard work.
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The Hispanic Leadership Alliance—a certified employee group of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees—presented scholarships to 21 students on Monday, May 10. Scholarship recipients were recognized for leadership and mentoring skills in their educational and social activities. Candidates are committed to furthering their education while improving their communities. Each of the applicants will be the first in their families to attend a postsecondary institution.
- Herndon High School winners:
- Julia Caballero, Scholarship: Leadership.
- Genaro Mejia, Scholarship: Humberto Moore Cruz Memorial Scholarship.
McLean HS
TJHSST Student Named Presidential Scholar
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Jason Wang, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), was one of two students in Virginia selected as a finalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. As a Presidential Scholar, Wang has been named among the top 161 students in the country through the Department of Education’s prestigious program.
 Congresswoman Wexton visiting Mrs. Walsh's concurrent math class at Cooper MS and Ms. Graney's kindergarten class at Forestville ES.
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton Visits Dranesville
Karen Keys-Gamarra and I hosted a special visitor last week as Cooper MS and Forestville ES showed off their hard work to Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton. She was happy to see Federal funds in practice that were sent to FCPS and how we are managing students in the building 4 days per week while also taking care of our virtual students. Our amazing principals, Lisa Barrow and Tony Washington, talked about overcoming the challenges of the last year and our plans to take care of the social, emotional, and academic needs of every single student as we move forward. We visited math, band, beginning strings, family and consumer science, science, preschool, kindergarten, second grade, PE, fifth grade GE and AAP and more. A highlight at both schools was hearing from students, both in person and virtual, as to how they dealt with virtual learning and came out on the other side doing well and ready to move onto summer and next school year.
 Visit to Mr. Baker's concurrent Symphonic Band class and meeting 3 Forestville ES 6th graders.
Calendar Reminder:
All Students to Be Virtual on June 8 Due to Democratic Primary Election
Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8 will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students.
Get more information about the primary elections.
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Fairfax County School Board Approves FY 2022 Budget Focused On COVID-19 Recovery
The Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved a Budget for FY 2022 that places the well-being of all FCPS students, staff, and families at its core during a time where the county's finances have been greatly impacted by the pandemic. The FY22 Approved Budget prioritizes and funds resources that support our students’ academic and social-emotional needs including increasing technology support for students and their families.
Read more about the FY 2022 Approved Budget.
Provide Your Feedback on FCPS’ COVID Relief Funds
FCPS will receive American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools. The funds also address the impact of COVID-19 on students by supporting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. Please visit the ESSER page for more information.
FCPS is seeking stakeholder input on how our community would like the grant to be used in support of students, staff, and school operations. The community is invited to speak at a Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing about the ESSER III grant on June 7 at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak. Members of the FCPS community can also submit their input using the FCPS Online Feedback Form.
Upcoming School Board Meetings
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June 7th at 6 p.m.- ESSER III Public Hearing
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June 8th at 6 p.m.- Glen Forest Boundary Public Hearing
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June 15th at 10 a.m.- Forum; All-Day Work Session
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June 17th at 7 p.m.- Hybrid Regular School Board Meeting
How to Watch Meetings
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