Sandra Rice, left, and Flora Chavez-Grieger, right, participate in a clap-out to honor military-connected students for Purple Up Day at Clermont Elementary School.
10 Teachers Earn or Renew National Board Certification
FCPS is proud to recognize 10 teachers who earned or renewed National Board Certification, a nationally respected credential that reflects high standards for teaching practice. See the list of new and renewed certified teachers.
New Option to Receive Pay Stub via Email
In response to staff feedback, FCPS is offering employees the option to receive their pay stub (sometimes referred to as a “pay advice”) via email.
Enrollment is quick and only needs to be completed once. After opting in to the new feature in UConnect, your pay stub will be automatically delivered via email each pay period, whether you are paid monthly or biweekly.
Employees who enroll will begin receiving their pay stubs directly in their inbox (from ePayroll@pay.fcps.edu) starting with their next payroll cycle.
If you have questions regarding the enrollment process, please contact Payroll at PayrollHelp@fcps.edu or 571-423-3500. Visit the Opt in to Receive Email Pay Stubs page on Atlas for instructions.
Reid Reflects: Military Connected Youth Field Day
On Saturday, Dr. Reid attended the Military Connected Youth Field Day at Annandale High School, which is part of the division’s Month of the Military Child celebration. Military families from across the division connected with one another and enjoyed crafts and games. Learn more in Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
Introduction to Digital Accessibility Lunch and Learn
Join this Lunch and Learn session to get the essentials on choosing and creating accessible digital materials. Explore the “why” behind digital accessibility and learn practical design strategies to ensure your digital content is inclusive for everyone. You’ll leave with actionable tools and steps to help make accessibility a seamless, stress-free part of your daily practice.
Thirty-minute sessions will take place on Wednesday, April 22, at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and on Thursday, April 23, at 12:30 p.m. Click on a time to register for that session in MyPDE.
Additional Accessibility Support
Join Mollie Kropp, educational specialist for Accessibility, at an Open Accessibility Support Hour on Zoom on Wednesday, April 22, at 11 a.m.
Registration Is Open for the 3rd Annual Learning to Improve Conference
The FCPS/GMU iLEAD Partnership will hold the third annual Learning to Improve Conference on Wednesday, May 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., in Merten Hall at George Mason University.
This event is an opportunity to learn from FCPS colleagues and other area educators about their experiences and outcomes using improvement science in district and school improvement efforts. Improvement science is rooted in data-driven decision-making and cycles of testing and adaptation.
Conference participants will learn how to apply improvement science tools to address challenges in the classroom and other learning spaces. Register at the 2026 Learning to Improve Conference Registration website. Please note that there is a $15 registration fee.
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found on the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website.
FCPS Teacher Awarded National Best of Green Schools Award
Laure Grove, an early childhood inclusion teacher at Terra Centre Elementary School, was chosen from among hundreds of nominations to receive a 2026 Best of Green Schools Award.
Under Laure’s leadership, the school boasts “Don’t Be Wasteful Wednesdays,” in which students lead efforts to discourage food waste through “share” tables and compost work in the cafeteria. She also leads an in-school Green Team and an after-school Eco Club to help support the local environment.
The award comes from the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Schools National Network. It celebrates the hard work being done by people, schools, campuses, and organizations to accelerate the green schools movement.
Read more about Laure’s work at Terra Centre.
Building Camaraderie Through Safety and Competition at the Annual FCPS Roadeo
FCPS transportation staff recently showcased their skill, professionalism, and commitment to student safety at the 2026 Bus Roadeo. The annual event featured friendly competition, team building, and recognition of this year’s top drivers and attendants. Read more in this Employee Blog.
Bike & Roll to School Day on May 6!
Love riding your bike? Celebrate Bike & Roll to School Day and join students, families, and teachers across the country in biking to school together! This national event promotes healthy habits, encourages walking and biking, and helps reduce car traffic.
While it’s a one-day event, Bike to School Day inspires long-term change by showing communities the benefits of bike-friendly, active school commutes. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 6!
Registration is open for schools and the FCPS Safe Routes to School team offers incentives for participating schools. Ride together, make a difference, and show your community the power of active travel!
ERFC Trustee Election Results
The trustee election for the Educational Employees’ Supplementary Retirement System of Fairfax County (ERFC) to fill one three-year term has been concluded.
In accordance with Notice 4771, ERFC Election of Trustees, voting is waived when there is only one candidate. Kathie Pfeffer-Hahn, incumbent representative of the ERFC Board of Trustees and teacher at Terraset Elementary School, was unopposed and has been elected to serve a three-year term as an ERFC trustee beginning July 1, 2026.
Congratulations to Kathie on her continued service and commitment to supporting the ERFC community.
ERFC provides retirement benefits to eligible Fairfax County Public Schools employees. Full-time, monthly-paid instructional, administrative, and educational support employees are automatically enrolled.
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School Board Meeting Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m.
The School Board will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m.
View the complete agenda. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
Provide Fairfax County With Feedback on Its Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget and considering possible adjustments before adoption in May. Visit the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors website to learn how community members can share their feedback and provide input on the county’s FY 2027 Budget.
Acceptable Use of FCPS Resources
As a reminder, according to Regulation 6410.17:
Use of email to advocate the election or defeat of any candidate for any elective office internal or external to FCPS, to advocate the passage or defeat of any referendum question, or to advocate the passage or defeat of any matter pending before the Fairfax County School Board, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Virginia General Assembly, or the Congress of the United States is not permitted.
Further, Policy 1800.6 states:
All employees are encouraged to exercise their constitutional rights as citizens, but they shall not involve their schools or workplaces in political campaigns and shall not participate in campaign activities during hours of official employment.
FCPS employees should not send political messages via their FCPS email, nor should they send political messages during their working hours, even via personal accounts.
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