Oak View Elementary School staff members wave goodbye to students on the last day of school.
Thank You for a Great Year!
As Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid often says, “Learning happens best in community.” And there’s no community as dedicated and supportive as FCPS! Thank you — families and community members — for everything you have done to support FCPS students this year. From encouraging good study habits to volunteering or mentoring in schools, you are appreciated!
🌻 Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious. Summer is the perfect time to help your child explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
☀️ Special Education Resources for Summer
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Moving This Summer
- Exploring Summer Fun Without Leaving Your Home
- Social Emotional Learning in the Summer
- Self-Care Resources for Parents, Family Members, and Caregivers
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
Keeping Children Safe Online
Thanks to the Fairfax County Police Department for sharing resources to help children stay safe online.
🍽️ Summer Meals for Students
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder for specific dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
🧩 Get Clued in to the FCPS and Safe Routes to School Puzzle Hunt!
FCPS and Safe Routes to School return with an engaging activity to help get families outside this summer. The Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt offers online puzzles that lead to a location in Fairfax County and additional clues toward the final puzzle.
For more information, visit the hunt’s How to Play page.
Access More Summer Resources
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
🎉 Congratulations Graduates!
Watch a tribute to the FCPS Class of 2025.
🏆 10 FCPS Students Earn National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships
Ten Fairfax County Public Schools students from five high schools — Edison, McLean, Oakton, and South Lakes high schools, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology — have been named winners of 2025 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Read the list of scholarship recipients.
📍 Community Boundary Review Meeting Summaries Coming Soon
Our last community meeting for the first part of Phase 2 of the comprehensive boundary review was held Friday evening. Please stay tuned for summaries of each meeting, along with additional data, which will be shared next week.
As a reminder, no boundary changes have been proposed for the upcoming (2025-26) school year.
Whether or not you were able to attend a meeting, we encourage you to use the Boundary Explorer Tool to see how the initial draft scenarios may affect boundaries. Also, be sure to visit our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for information about this process. If you have a question or comment, please submit it on our website.
☕ Young Writers Share Insights at Author’s Tea
|
Dr. Reid visited Westbriar Elementary School last week to participate in the Third Grade Author’s Tea. At the event, students shared original books and Benchmark writing samples with their families. This event supported the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships, and Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence.
Read about the Author’s Tea in the latest issue of Weekly Reflections and subscribe to receive Dr. Reid’s updates.
|
|
 |
Listen to the Universe, Listen to Your Heart: Advice from a Revered Mount Vernon Alumnus
Tony Perkins, co-anchor of the local NBC News4 Today program, is one of the most influential alumni of Mount Vernon High School. He was the first Black editor-in-chief of the school’s student newspaper. During his time at Mount Vernon, he found his voice and became more comfortable with an audience.
In 2024, Perkins was inducted into the FCPS Alumni Hall of Fame by Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports Fairfax County Public Schools students. He sat down with Mount Vernon senior Maverick to talk about his time at Mount Vernon and his career path, and to offer some advice for high school students.
Read about their discussion and watch video clips of the interview.
 |
|
🎖️ A Hero’s Welcome: South County Middle School Honors Our Veterans
Students from South County Middle School brought their compassion and school spirit to the National Mall as they welcomed two Honor Flights of veterans to the World War II Memorial. For the eighth consecutive year, students honored American heroes through acts of kindness, connection, and heartfelt gratitude. Read more about their project.
|
🤝 FCPS Schools Recognized for Being the Best Best Buddies
Best Buddies International has named the Best Buddies chapters at Glasgow Middle School and Bonnie Brae Elementary School as the “Outstanding Chapter of the Year” for middle and elementary schools in Virginia and Washington, D.C. Read more about these student groups and other individuals who were recognized.
|
|
 |
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates for 2025-26 School Year
At their May 8 meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including its cell phone policy. Other SR&R updates include added clarity and/or procedures around topics such as discipline data, parent notifications, hate speech, and integrated discipline training. The full list of changes is available on Boarddocs.
Cell Phone Policy Update for High Schools
Beginning in August, high school students can only use their cell phones and other personal devices (AirPods, smart watches, etc.) during lunch and before or after school. This is a change from FCPS’ current cell phone policy, which allows high schoolers to use devices during passing periods. Next school year, students must keep devices off and away during classroom time and during passing periods between classes.
Read more about the Cell Phone Policy.
🏫 Calendar Reminder: 2025 First Day of School
Monday, August 18, is the first day of school for the 2025-26 school year. View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
See You Soon!
This is the last regular issue of FCPS This Week for the school year. Keep an eye out for special issues in July. Our regular weekly issues will resume in August.
School Board Meeting Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m.
The School Board will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. Topics on the agenda include:
- Proposed 2025 School Bond Referendum
- Awarding of Contracts
View the complete agenda.
The School Board is also scheduled to meet on June 26, July 10, and July 17. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
Quick Links
|
