Westbriar Elementary Students make math fun by playing glow games.
School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget
On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.
The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget.
Reid Reflects: Great Falls Students in Action
On a visit to Great Falls Elementary School, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid saw the tae kwon do program in action. Parents love the program as a physical outlet for students, and teachers have noticed positive changes within the classroom since the program started. Read more about this visit, and many others, in Weekly Reflections.
Heading to the Workforce With Life Saving Skills Learned in the Classroom
Lily will head into a career as a 911 operator after she graduates from West Potomac High School in a few weeks. Her professional path began when she attended the 911 Dispatch class at West Potomac Academy.
Through the class and her exposure to the Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications, Lily was introduced to the high-pressure, high-impact world of emergency services.
Find out why Lily feels confident heading straight into the skilled workforce.
Oakton Seniors Turn Passion Into Purpose
As graduation approaches, Oakton High School seniors Jovina (above, left) and Victoria (above, right) have already made a lasting impression.
Through their nonprofit organization, ImagineHere, the longtime friends have combined their passions for medicine, engineering, and education. They have created hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs for younger students, published a children’s book about hearing loss awareness, and raised money to help others access hearing aids.
Read more about Jovina and Victoria.
Three Years, Three Medals, One Big Future
Bryant High School senior Mohammad is doing more than just graduating; he is soaring! With several state-level medals and a top-tier apprenticeship waiting for him, he has developed into a leader who inspires his classmates. Read about Mohammad’s journey from Yemen to the United States. Watch a video of him and his classmates discussing their SkillsUSA awards with Dr. Reid.
Share Graduation or Promotion Ceremony Photos!
Graduation season is almost here! FCPS, students, families, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures from this year’s graduation or promotion ceremonies on Facebook or Instagram by tagging FCPS and their school and using the hashtag #FCPSgrad26.
View the FCPS high school graduation schedule.
Follow FCPS and Your School on Social Media
Visit the Social Media in FCPS webpage to find FCPS social accounts and a school social media directory.
Summer Online Campus Registration Closes June 5
Registration for summer classes with FCPS’ Online Campus will close on Friday, June 5. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Middle and High School Literacy Instruction
In the Academic Matters portion of last Thursday’s School Board meeting, Dr. Reid discussed literacy instruction in middle and high schools. She shared a video featuring teachers discussing the exciting shift toward a more rigorous curriculum that uses complex texts and advanced strategies to teach reading and writing. Read more about literacy instruction in secondary school.
Celebrate the History and Legacy of Dunn Loring
Join FCPS on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Dunn Loring Center to honor the rich history and lasting legacy of the building. This space has served generations of FCPS students, employees, and families since its establishment in 1939.
Originally built as the Dunn Loring School with federal Public Works Administration funding, this historic building later became a welcome center offering resources to support the broader FCPS community. Now, as the division prepares to return the building to its original purpose as a school, we gather to celebrate its remarkable journey and the many memories created within its walls.
Learn more about the rich history of the Dunn Loring School. Get information on the Dunn Loring Capital Project and future capital improvement plans.
Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Families who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call our Family Information Phone Lines for general information about the school division. View the list of phone numbers.
Calendar Reminders: Last Day of School
Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
Wednesday, June 17, is the last day of school. All secondary schools and high schools will operate on a two-hour school day schedule:
- High schools: 8 to 10 a.m.
- Secondary schools: 8:10 to 10:10 a.m.
All middle and elementary schools will operate on a two-hour early release schedule that day. Check with your child’s school for its dismissal time.
2026-27 First Day of School
Monday, August 24, is the first day of school for the 2026-27 school year. Be sure to bookmark the 2026-27 School Year Calendar.
Last Regular Issue of FCPS This Week
The last regular issue of FCPS This Week for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Wednesday, June 10.
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