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Dear Sully District Families and Community Members,
At the May 8 Fairfax County School Board meeting, we discussed the Superintendent’s proposed FY 2026 budget, including revisions based on projected funding from the Board of Supervisors. I want to sincerely thank the many parents, staff and community members who spoke at the May 13 Budget Public Hearing and those who have taken the time to share their thoughts with me directly. I’ve heard your concerns and am carefully reviewing the proposed budget with them in mind. I remain committed to working with my fellow School Board members to explore responsible alternatives and reduce the impact on our students and staff. Your feedback is essential—please continue to make your voices heard.
Looking ahead, the School Board will hold a budget work session on Tuesday, May 20, and is scheduled to vote on the final budget on Thursday, May 22. For more information, visit the Fairfax County Public Schools Budget page.
As we near the end of the school year, this newsletter includes 🎓 important high school graduation dates for Sully District students—a time of 🎉 celebration, reflection, and pride.
To all of our graduating seniors and their families, congratulations! 💐 Your resilience, hard work, and determination have led you to this incredible milestone. We are so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see what your future holds 🌟.
I’m looking forward to joining you at your graduation ceremonies and celebrating this meaningful moment together 🥳.
Wishing you a joyful and unforgettable graduation season!
In partnership,
Seema Dixit
Superintendent Revises Proposed Budget Based on County Transfer
At the May 8 School Board meeting, the Superintendent presented revisions to the FY 2026 budget proposal, outlining how the school division plans to address a $149.6 million shortfall in requested funding while continuing to prioritize classrooms, educators, and student achievement.
To close the gap, the Superintendent is recommending $121.3 million in expenditure adjustments. These include scaling back employee compensation increases to 6% for staff represented by the Fairfax Education Union and 5% for all others—both reduced from the originally proposed 7%. Additional measures include deferring $15.3 million for new social studies instructional materials and reducing allocations for classroom monitors and special education department chairs.
Proposed staffing formula changes would eliminate 275 positions across schools, averaging fewer than 1.5 positions per school, which could impact the division’s competitive standing in the region. Other proposed cuts include reductions to central office budgets, funding for electric buses, and non-local professional development travel.
Despite these challenging decisions, the division remains focused on student success and preserving classroom quality. To learn more, please refer to the May 8 School Board meeting materials.
The School Board will hold its final budget work session on May 20 and is expected to vote on the FY 2026 Approved Budget on May 22, before the new fiscal year begins on July 1.
Sully District Graduation Ceremony Dates
 Graduating high school student in her cap and gown hugging school staff member on stage.
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Date, Time, and Location
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Key Center School
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Thursday, May 29, 9:00 a.m., at Key Center School
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Quander Road School
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Thursday, May 29, 2:00 p.m., at Quander Road School
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Bryant High School
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Thursday, May 29, 5:00 p.m., at Bryant High School
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Pulley Career Center
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Friday, May 30, 12:00 p.m., at West Potomac High School
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Cedar Lane School
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Friday, May 30, 3:30 p.m., at Cedar Lane School
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Oakton High School
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Monday, June 2, 2:00 p.m., at EagleBank Arena
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Madison High School
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Tuesday, June 3, 10:00 a.m., at DAR Constitution Hall
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Mountain View High School
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Tuesday, June 3, 5:00 p.m., at Centreville High School
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Fairfax High School
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Thursday, June 5, 8:30 a.m., at Fairfax High School
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Fairfax County Adult High School
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Thursday, June 5, 5:00 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
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Centreville High School
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Thursday, June 5, 7:00 p.m., at EagleBank Arena
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Westfield High School
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Monday, June 9, 9:30 a.m., at EagleBank Arena
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Davis Center
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Monday, June 9, 12:00 p.m., at Marshall High School
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South Lakes High School
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Tuesday, June 10, 2:00 p.m., at EagleBank Arena
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Chantilly High School
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Tuesday, June 10, 7:00 p.m., at EagleBank Arena
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
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Wednesday, June 11, 9:30 a.m., at EagleBank Arena
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To view the full graduation schedule, visit Fairfax County Public Schools Graduation Dates for 2025.
Contacting Me
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