๐ŸŽ‰ Happy #FirstDayFairfax!

Woodson High School seniors hold up hands showing 2 and 5 fingers symbolizing the class of 2025


Woodson High School seniors celebrate the class of 2025 during senior sunrise.


๐Ÿ““ Happy #FirstDayFairfax!

Counselor and  cheerleaders, holding a white board saying high five, and has his face painted blue and red.


Counselor Wilson Harvey, center, stands with the Justice High School cheerleaders.

There were celebrations across Fairfax County Public Schools this morning as students greeted each other, and teachers and administrators welcomed them back to the classroom. Students arrived at their schools excited and ready to learn!

Screen capture showing child and parent walking to school in the sunrise


Enjoy highlights, sights, and sounds from a great first day of school at FCPS.

A screenshot of an instagram reel asking for families to share first day photos

Thank You for Following Us ๐ŸŽ‰ย 

FCPS celebrated reaching 25,000 followers on Instagram before the first day of school. Thank you for following and celebrating with us! If youโ€™re not among the 25,000, please follow us @fairfaxcountypublicschools.


๐Ÿš Beep! Beep! Stay Up-to-Date on Transportation

Students get off a bus at a school


Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following kiss-and-ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your childrenโ€™s buses.

If a bus is delayed, parents/caregivers may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce bus delays of 30 minutes or more. Visit the Transportation Services contact webpage to see who to contact with specific questions.

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.


โœ๏ธ Set Them Up for Success!

Smiling Student posing for first day photo


Double check our list of 10 things to do to be ready for school to make sure your child has everything they need to start the year strong!


๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome Back, From the Superintendent

Screen grab of Dr. Reid and the Robinson Boys volleyball team


On Friday, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared this welcome back message with students, staff, and families. Watch it to get a sneak peek at this yearโ€™s exciting updates!


Thank You!

An adult high fives a middle school student


Principal Anthony Harris high fives students as they enter Frost Middle School.

Thank you, FCPS staff and families, for all you have done to prepare for a successful start to the 2024-25 school year!

Today was possible because of our dedicated educators and staff who make FCPS a great place to learn and work, and the patience and support of our families.


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