Ninth grade students present their Global STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Challenge Project at Edison High School.
Two-Hour Delays for Thursday and Friday
All FCPS schools will open two hours late on Thursday, February 5, and Friday, February 6. School will begin two hours after regularly scheduled start times. Central and school offices will open on time both days.
Updates for next week will be shared on Sunday afternoon.
Winter Weather Transportation Reminders
The FCPS Office of Transportation Services will notify families of any changes to bus stops due to road conditions. Until roads and bus stops are completely clear of snow, there may be some bus delays. Families can monitor the Bus Delay website to get up-to-date information on routes that are running more than 10 minutes late. Parents will also receive an email if a bus is more than 30 minutes late.
Get Your Weather Updates ASAP
Be among the first to know when school is delayed or closed due to inclement weather by:
- Updating your cell phone number in ParentVUE to receive urgent text alerts.
- Downloading the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Then adjust your phone settings to allow for the app to send push notifications.
Learn more about FCPS weather cancellation procedures.
Reid All About It: Nourishing Bodies and Minds
In her Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid highlighted the work that has been done while students were out due to the weather. During three days last week, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services provided more than 4,000 meal kits to FCPS students. Read all about it in Weekly Reflections. |
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More than 800 FCPS Students Named National Merit Commended Scholars
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named more than 800 FCPS students as National Merit Commended Scholars. See the list of commended scholars.
Share Your Thoughts on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Participate in the FCPS budget process by:
View the budget presentation video and slides.
Kindergarten Open Houses Scheduled for This Spring
Kindergarten open houses are being held this spring to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at their school. View an alphabetical list of open houses. Contact your school directly if it is not included in the list.
FCPS recognizes that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Register your child today!
Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free!
Please remind your child that cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) cannot be used during passing periods. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool, with some limited exceptions for students with IEPs.
Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) — except for high school students during lunchtime in designated lunch spaces.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit our Cell Phone Policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call your child’s school.
Black History Month Celebration
The community is invited to a Black History Month Celebration — Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence — on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
FCPS Launches ARTiFAX, Honoring Teen Artists With 299 Awards
FCPS has launched ARTiFAX, a new art recognition program created exclusively for FCPS teen artists in grades 7 through 12 enrolled in visual art programs. Designed to honor artistic excellence, creative growth, and student voice, ARTiFAX highlights the depth and diversity of visual arts education across the school division.
The ARTiFAX Awards recognized exceptional achievement by granting awards to 299 student-submitted artworks. Read about the winners.
Recipe for Success: School Menus Reflect Student Voice
Last December, nearly 200 students attended the third annual Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Food Show. They tasted 20 dishes and gave feedback on menu options that could appear at their schools in the future.
The event featured some recipes developed by students, including the winning dish from the Mystery Basket Throwdown. Read about both events.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and more information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
School Counselor Shares How 5th Grade Teacher Inspired Him
When Malik Watkins began his career as a school counselor at London Towne Elementary, he reached out to someone who helped shape his path: his fifth-grade teacher, Chrissy McLaughlin, now a school-based technology specialist at Navy Elementary.
Read about their reunion. Learn what advice Chrissy had for Malik as he began his career as a counselor.
Justice High School Brings Murder, Mayhem, and Madcap Comedy to Life
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.
In this program, high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers. This review of Justice High School’s production of “Clue: On Stage” was written by Allison Rigsbee of Hayfield Secondary School.
Never Miss a Show! Subscribe to the Fine and Performing Arts Calendar
Take a look at the Fine and Performing Arts calendar on FCPS’ website for individual listings of many middle and high school theater events. You may also subscribe to the calendar for notifications of upcoming performances.
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday.
Teacher Workday and Observance Day
Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students.
Wednesday, February 18, is a religious and cultural observance day. There is school, however, specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on an observance day.
See the complete school year calendar.
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