Students work together during a science class at Herndon High School.
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Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.Ā Ā
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your childās education at FCPS.
š FCPS Students Earn AP Capstone Diploma, and AP Seminar and Research Certificates for 2024-25 School Year
During the 2024-25 school year, 187 FCPS students earned the Advanced Placement (AP) Ā® Capstone Diploma and 22 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificateā¢. Throughout the AP Capstone program, students study a variety of topics across multiple disciplines and have the flexibility to choose topics of personal interest to show mastery of critical thinking, research, and presentation skills. See the list of students earning diplomas and certificates.Ā
āØ The availability of and enrollment in advanced, rigorous coursework and programs is part of the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity.
š· 39 FCPS Students Earn Spots in 2025 All-Virginia Jazz, Choir, and Orff Ensembles
Thirty-nine students representing 18 FCPS high schools and two FCPS elementary schools have been selected for the 2025 All-Virginia Orff Ensemble, the 2025 All-Virginia Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, and the 2025 Virginia Music Education Association Senior Honors Choir.Ā
Students throughout Virginia went through a rigorous audition process to audition for positions within these ensembles. Participants will rehearse with nationally recognized conductors and collaborate with fellow musicians. Read more about this honor.
šĀ Reid Reflects: Addressing the Future of AI
In her reflections this week, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared critical conversations that were held during the Meeting the Moment: FCPS Forward ā AI and The Future of Learning event.
Dr. Reid emphasized that we are at a critical time where we must choose to shape artificial intelligenceās (AIās) future rather than let it shape us.Ā
Dr. Reid shared compelling data, noting the rapid transformation of the job landscape: entry-level roles are disappearing, particularly in white-collar sectors, and nearly 40% of the skills required for work will have changed by 2030. But FCPS is ready to meet the moment.
Read more of Dr. Reidās Weekly Reflections.
š©¹ Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.Ā
Immunization clinics will take place on:Ā
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Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Frost Middle School.Ā
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Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center.Ā
Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.ļø
š” Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers and Innovators: Bucknellās Thinkabit Lab Sparks Curiosity Across FCPS
An exciting, hands-on technology learning space, housed at Bucknell Elementary School, opened its doors recently to welcome our youngest learners from across the county.
Thanks to a partnership with Virginia Tech, the Bucknell STEAM Innovation Lab is now open and ready to inspire thousands of FCPS students. The lab gives students as young as kindergarten the chance to explore real-world engineering and technology concepts, sparking early curiosity about how things work and pushing students to think about how they can shape the world around them. Learn more about the lab.
š¬ Regional Science and Engineering Fair Judges Needed
The Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be held Saturday, March 14, at Robinson Secondary School. Each year, more than 250 judges are required to evaluate science fair projects in a wide variety of categories ranging from plant science to engineering technology.Ā
Volunteers serving as judges should hold an advanced degree or possess extensive academic and/or professional experience in their selected judging category. However, all interested individuals are encouraged to apply.Ā
Please note that parents and caregivers, teachers, and family friends are not permitted to judge in categories in which their child, student, or family friendās child is competing.
š Due Friday: Applications for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Eighth graders who have an aptitude and passion for science, technology, engineering, and math are encouraged to apply for admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). Applications must have been started by 4 p.m. today, November 12, with a submission deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, November 14. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.
š Hayfield Rocks the Stage with an Energetic and Emotional Production of āAmerican Idiotā
This review of āAmerican Idiotā at Hayfield Secondary School was written by Lana Vittor of South Lakes High School.
FCPS students are talented actors, musicians, and visual artists. Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, otherwise known as the Cappies.
The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews.
š Show Up Strong! Build Habits of Success
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child later in life. Itās a good habit to build now that will help them graduate on time and help them with time management. Parents and families can play a big role in helping kick-start good attendance habits.
Please take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to schedule any trips or family events on weekends and school holidays. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered āchronically absent.ā
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to the school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance.
š Comprehensive Boundary Review and Western High School Update
The School Board discussed the status of the comprehensive boundary review process and the new western high school at a work session today. View the work session slides. Visit the School Board YouTube playlist to view the work session.Ā
A public hearing about the naming of the new high school will take place at tomorrowās School Board meeting at 7 p.m. Programming at the new high school is also on the agenda.
Boundary Explorer Tool Closes This Friday
Please remember that any comments or feedback on the draft boundary map, Scenario 4, may be entered in the Boundary Explorer Tool through Friday, November 14. This feedback will then be shared with the Superintendentās Boundary Review Advisory Committee as they prepare their recommendation for Dr. Reid.Ā
You may also contact your pyramid representatives on the advisory committee with feedback or to ask questions. Visit FCPSā Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage.
School Board Meeting Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m.
The School Board will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Topics on the agenda include:
- New Western High School Naming (Public Hearing)
- New Western High School Programming
- Awarding of Contracts
View the complete agenda. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
šļø Calendar Reminders
ā° Early Release Wednesday
On Wednesday, November 19, elementary schools in the following pyramids will release three hours early:
- Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Hayfield, Justice, Lewis, Mount Vernon, Oakton, Robinson, South County, Westfield, and West Potomac.
Find out more about limited early release Wednesdays.
š¦ Thanksgiving
Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.Ā
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1. See the complete school year calendar.
Note: FCPS This Week will not be distributed on Wednesday, November 26, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.Ā
Explore Virginiaās Top Degrees and Careers!
Discover exciting career paths and the education and skills needed to get there. Plus, see which degree programs lead to the highest earning potential.
The University of Virginiaās Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service ā in collaboration with the VDOE ā has researched and compiled this data for the 2024-25 school year. The information is based on occupational employment statistics and educational attainment data produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as well as longitudinal wage data produced by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Learn about the Top 100 Professions and the Top 10 Earning Degrees.
Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to a learning and working environment free from all forms of discrimination. No person shall on the basis of, race, sex, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy status, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status, and disability, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any FCPS-sponsored educational program or activity. Retaliation against any person who reports or participates as a witness in the investigation of a discrimination and/or harassment complaint is strictly prohibited.
FCPS provides career pathway opportunities that include study in the areas of:
- Business Education and Information Technology
- Family and Consumer Science
- Health and Medical
- JROTC
- Marketing
- Technology and Engineering Education
- Trade and Industry
Annual Legal Notice
This is an annual notice of the availability of the postsecondary education and employment data published by the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) on its website pursuant to Ā§ 23.1-204.1.
The Postsecondary Opportunities for High School Students (VDOE) webpage and the Level Up Virginia website contain information for students on preparing, applying, and paying for college, as well as information on degrees and labor market career projections.
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