Cunningham Park Elementary School students recently celebrated a fancy day.
TJHSST Athletics Program Makes State History Appointing Women to Lead Both Baseball and Football Programs
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is renowned worldwide for its outstanding academic achievements. Now, the school can add another honor to its roll — appointing the first female head coaches to lead baseball and football high school varsity teams in Virginia.
Read more about how TJHSST is making history.
Reid Reflects: Let’s Thaw, FCPS!
In her Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared a photo of FCPS chiefs dressed up in summer wear, trying to heat up with some positive energy!Â
She encourages all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19, for the #FCPSThaw. Read more in Weekly Reflections.
FCPS Excellence on Display at the Olympics
As Team USA competes in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Team FCPS is celebrating two alumni whose dedication has carried them from FCPS to the world stage. These Olympians’ journeys represent the potential within each student across FCPS to achieve their dreams. Read more about these FCPS Olympians.
Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students
On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.Â
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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Students: Share Your Ideas With the Superintendent
The inaugural FCPS Student Summit is a superintendent-led leadership and engagement experience designed to elevate student voice across FCPS. It will take place on Monday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the new western high school.Â
The Student Summit will bring together high school students to share ideas, perspectives, and recommendations directly with the superintendent. Students will engage in meaningful conversations on important topics, including access to programs and resources, skill-building and micro-credentials, AI literacy, and other student-identified priorities.Â
Student Summit Planning Committee
High school students are encouraged to apply to serve on the FCPS Student Summit planning committee. Committee members will collaborate with students from other high schools, share creative and innovative ideas, and earn community service hours.
Two students from each high school will be selected to serve on the planning committee. The application will be open through Monday, February 16.
Four FCPS Students Recognized in 2026 National YoungArts Award Competition
FCPS students received four awards in the National YoungArts Foundation Competition. These students are part of a group of more than 700 YoungArts award winners selected through a highly competitive application process, reviewed by panels of esteemed, discipline-specific artists in a rigorous adjudication process. See the complete list of winners.
CARES of the Quarter Recipient Celebrated for Celebrating Others
Sandburg Middle School Instructional Assistant Jae Lemeshewsky, affectionately known as Ms. L, was recently celebrated by FCPS and Educate Fairfax as the FCPS CARES of the Quarter award recipient.Â
Ms. L, an instructional assistant at Sandburg, is known for greeting every student and colleague with warmth and kindness. Her special welcome tradition for new staff, a potted plant and a $2 bill, has become a beloved part of Sandburg’s culture, symbolizing growth, good fortune, and the lasting impact of small acts of care.Â
Read her CARES nomination.
Boundary Explorer Tool Updated With Adopted Boundaries
As a reminder, the School Board recently voted to approve recommended boundary changes as part of FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review. These changes will take effect beginning in the 2026-27 school year, with phasing as specified in Policy 8130. Read the boundary news story.Â
FCPS will be reaching out to families who will have a new school assignment in the next few days. In the meantime, families may enter their home address in the Boundary Explorer Tool to view their new school assignment for the 2026-27 school year or check street address listings by school level: Elementary | Middle | High.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more information.Â
New Western High School
The boundary review process for the new high school in the western part of the county will begin soon. A final boundary decision for the new school will be made by June, but it will not be implemented until the 2027-28 school year.
Western High School Naming
The School Board is scheduled to vote on a name for FCPS’ new high school at its Thursday, February 12, meeting.
Proposed Capital Improvement Program from 2027 to 2031
At the same meeting, the board will vote on the divisions’ planned capital projects over the next five years.Â
View the full meeting agenda. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday.Â
Teacher Workday and Observance Day
Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students.Â
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.Â
⏰ Early Release Wednesday
On Wednesday, February 18, elementary schools in the following pyramids will release three hours early:
- Annandale, Edison, Falls Church, Herndon, Lake Braddock, Langley, Madison, Marshall, McLean, South Lakes, West Springfield, and Woodson.
Find out more about limited early release Wednesdays.
See the complete school year calendar.
FCPS ACE President’s Day Sale! 10% OFF ALL Classes!
You’ll get presidential savings when you purchase any class from FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) on Monday, February 16!Â
The 10% discount applies to all offerings — including Driver’s Education and SAT Prep courses for students — for one day only! Whether you’re exploring a new career, building professional skills, or learning something new for fun, this one-day sale offers savings across the catalog for any and all classes purchased.Â
View ACE’s catalog for more details.
School Zone Enforcement Month
February marks School Zone Enforcement Month. Fairfax County police officers will be conducting targeted enforcement near schools, crosswalks, and bus routes throughout the county.
Enforcement efforts will focus on:
- Speeding in school speed limit zones.
- Pedestrian safety violations.
- Passing a stopped school bus.
Passing a stopped school bus remains one of the most dangerous violations officers witness. Drivers are reminded that stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights is the law. Read more about School Zone Enforcement Month.
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