A student uses two-color round discs to solve a math problem during the Algebra Power Up Summer Learning program at Holmes Middle School.
We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, our schools and staff are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Review this checklist to make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Is Your Child Registered?
If you are new to FCPS and have not registered your child for school, please do so as soon as possible. Schools are planning playdates, screenings, teacher visits, and back-to-school nights for students to get to know their teachers and each other. Register soon so you don’t miss out!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your child’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. You should have received an activation code when registering your child. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information from your schools. Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) in the Parent/Guardian section of ParentVUE.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to your school’s front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Parents/caregivers need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meal benefits.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al-Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Nights
The back-to-school night schedule is available by region: Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 4, Region 5, and Region 6. Don’t know your school’s region? Go to your school’s website, click on “About,” then click on “School Profile.”
☑️ Keep in Touch!
Check your email for FCPS This Week to read news and information from Fairfax County Public Schools. Watch for a new issue on Wednesdays during the school year. Also, be sure to follow FCPS and your school on social media.
📅 Calendar Adjustment: September Special Election
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has set Tuesday, September 9, as the date for a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Because more than half of our schools serve as polling locations, the Fairfax County Office of Elections asked us to consider closing for the day.
Therefore, all FCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s message about this change to the 2025-26 school year calendar.
🍳 Dr. Reid Discovers What’s Cooking at FCPS
Dr. Reid recently spoke with Food and Nutrition Services’ new executive chef, Tim Jones. Chef Jones shared how his experiences in both professional kitchens and community food programs have shaped his belief that every student deserves access to high-quality meals. Watch the video.
See a list of new menu items for the 2025-26 school year on the Food and Nutrition webpage.
Learn more about Dr. Reid’s work and thoughts in her Weekly Reflections updates. Sign up to receive her reflections each week.
🏫 Building a Brighter Future, Together: FCPS Family Academy
FCPS Family Academy promotes connections and collaborations between families, educators, and the community. Its work is aimed at strengthening partnerships in support of each and every student’s success.
Explore the wide range of resources, tools, and virtual and in-person webinars, workshops, and programs. The FCPS Family Academy helps you become a key part of your child’s education! Learn more about the FCPS Family Academy.
🏆 Three Students Named 2025 National Merit Scholars
Three FCPS students from three high schools have been named winners of the 2025 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. They join the original group of 2,900 college-sponsored award recipients announced in June. Read about the National Merit recipients.
Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities in the division.
All volunteers (new or returning) will register in Volunteer FCPS, complete a volunteer orientation, and be required to sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website for details.
💻 Keeping Students Safe Online with Lightspeed Filter
FCPS uses Lightspeed Filter to help protect students from harmful or inappropriate online content while they are learning, in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
Internet content filtering is done for all devices on the FCPS network. Additionally, all FCPS-owned devices are filtered on all networks, even at home. For more information about internet content filtering in FCPS, visit our Internet Content Filtering page.
Report Unsafe Content
If you find an inappropriate site that you feel should be blocked for students, please submit a Site Block Request. If your child needs to access a site that you feel should be unblocked, you can submit a Site Unblock Request. Both of these request forms can be found by searching “Internet Content Filter” in the FCPS Tech Support Portal.
🏗️ School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4
A $460 million School Bond Referendum will be on the Tuesday, November 4, general election ballot.
Bond-funded projects provide safe, welcoming, effective, and modern spaces for students to learn and staff to work.
The building and renovation of our schools is not funded through the division’s operating budget. Voter-approved bonds that allow payment for projects over time, while seeking to avoid an increase in property tax rates fund building and renovation. Without bond funding, renovations would likely cease, delaying much needed repairs at many schools.
Potential bond-funded projects are identified in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, which was adopted by the School Board in February.
Voters have a direct role in shaping the future of our schools. Read more about the 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote.
🖥️ FCPS' New Login Experience
Parents and caregivers will notice a new login screen for FCPS applications such as Schoology. Additional applications will begin featuring the new login screen throughout the school year.
The primary purpose is to make your online experience simple, consistent, and secure. Your FCPS username and password, which you use for ParentVUE, will not change.
For questions or support, please visit FCPS’ Family Technology Resources page or open a ticket with our Technical Support desk.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
💻 Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Teletherapy services are available for all FCPS high school students at no cost. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel Health’s highly qualified therapists specialize in working with teens. Learn more on FCPS’ teletherapy webpage.
✏️ Calendar Reminders: 2025 First Day of School
Monday, August 18, is the first day of school for the 2025-26 school year.
⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
Proposed dates for early release Wednesdays for elementary schools are available on the FCPS website.
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