Food and Nutrition Services staff share information on school meals (and fun activities!) at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza.
Fairfax High School Principal Named 2026 Washington Post Principal of the Year
Georgina Aye, principal of Fairfax High School, has been named the 2026 Washington Post Principal of the Year.
This honor recognizes Georgina’s transformative leadership and her unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive, high-achieving community for students, staff, and families. Read about Georgina and this honor.
Upcoming Pay and MyPath Updates
Coming in December 2026, MyPath will launch as the new Human Resources and Payroll system, replacing both MyTime and UConnect. MyPath will provide employees with one modern, easy-to-use system designed to simplify everyday tasks and save time. It will also be accessible on any device without a virtual private network (VPN).
MyPath puts employees in control. With just a few clicks, employees can manage key tasks such as entering time and absence requests; viewing pay stubs (also known as pay advices), W-2s, and pay information; and updating direct deposit and personal information.
When MyPath launches, FCPS will move to more consistent, stable pay for less-than-12-month employees who are paid monthly and for less-than-12-month contracted employees who are paid biweekly.
The Department of Human Resources recently sent a link to an online stable payroll calculator to all impacted employees. For more information on the payroll changes, please visit Payroll’s What You Need to Know Atlas page.
To learn more about MyPath, visit the MyPath Atlas page and stay informed as information is shared in Employee News throughout the transition. Submit any MyPath questions via StaffConnect.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year, however the number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Find more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
Reid Reflects: FCPS Sustains Excellence
In her latest Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid highlighted FCPS’ recent achievement of the 2026 Regional Gold Level Baldrige Award. The Baldrige framework has allowed FCPS staff to reflect on our systems and how we sustain excellence for our students, our staff, and our families. Visit the recently launched Baldrige Excellence Framework webpage.
Learn more in Weekly Reflections.
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all FCPS employees and caregivers received an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
If you did not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Tell Us What You Need to Learn About Digital Accessibility
The goal of the Keep CALM campaign is to break down digital accessibility into small, digestible pieces — tips, tricks, insights, and connections you can use immediately.
Help us plan for next year! What pieces of digital accessibility do you most want to learn about? What challenges do you face? What questions do you need answered first? Comment in our Conversations on Accessible Learning Materials Zoom Chat or use this Google Form to provide accessibility feedback.
Learn More About Universal Design for Learning
This summer, a variety of professional learning opportunities for school instructional staff will be offered to strengthen knowledge, mindsets, and skills for implementing more inclusive classrooms through Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
These opportunities include a UDL Summer Conference, UDL two-day workshops, and Inclusion Module virtual sessions. These all directly support the divisionwide and school-based efforts to increase inclusive opportunities for diverse learners in FCPS. Learn more and find registration links on Atlas.
A Homegrown Success: Former FCPS Student Shines as New Teacher
As a product of FCPS, Lindsay D’Imperio, a fourth grade teacher at Forest Edge Elementary School, was thrilled to begin her teaching career in Fairfax. Read about Lindsay and her return to FCPS as a teacher.
South Lakes Teacher Ensures Every Student Is Celebrated
For students who benefit from an adapted curriculum, traditional large-scale graduations might be overwhelming due to noise, crowds, and length. So South Lakes teachers and leadership students created a specialized, accessible graduation ceremony tailored to these students' specific needs.
Read about Lindsay Crytzer, an intellectual disabilities teacher, who led the mission to create this inclusive event. Hear about the event from her perspective in this video. See more ways schools are supporting students by watching other In the Spotlight videos.
April FCPS CARES Recipient
FCPS CARES allows staff, parents, caregivers, and community members to recognize employees who go above and beyond to help others. Among the April CARES of the Month recipients is Kendra Trainer (pictured above on the right), a reading specialist at Hayfield Elementary School.
Kendra was nominated by Cameron Lyons, a multiple disabilities teacher at Hayfield Secondary School. Once a week, Cameron takes Work and Transition students across the street to work with Kendra.
“Ms. Trainer has given my kids the chance to develop valuable vocational skills that will help them to achieve future independence and self-sufficiency,” she said. “I couldn't be happier that Ms. Trainer has allowed these kids to act as mini-celebrities at Hayfield Elementary. Thanks to her, they look forward to going to work every single week!”
Other FCPS CARES of the Month recipients include:
- Tanya Cork, Graham Road Community Center
- Flor Bermudez and Claudia Davila, Cunningham Park Elementary School
- Ileana Rios, Falls Church High School
- Flora Chavez-Grieger, Clermont Elementary School
- Diana Lauria, Catherine Clarke, AJ Rodriguez, and Sean Corcoran, South County High School
- Jessica Suh, Westfield High School
To recognize an employee with an FCPS CARES, please visit the submission page.
Updated Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
Starting July 1, across all grade levels at FCPS, cellphones and other smart devices must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day, bell to bell. High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and smart devices during lunchtime.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Calendar Reminders: Last Day of School, Teacher Workday, Juneteenth (Holiday)
Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
Wednesday, June 17, is the last day of school.
June Teacher Workday
Thursday, June 18, is a teacher workday. Teachers are expected to work at their assigned school on this day. It is not a work-from-an-alternate-location day.
Juneteenth (Holiday)
Friday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
Employee Calendar for Next School Year
Be sure to bookmark the 2026-27 Employee Calendar.
School Board Meeting This Thursday
The School Board will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. They will be voting on a policy for the Standard School Year Calendar and motions related to instructional technology.
View the complete agenda. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
Last Regular Issue of Employee News
The last regular issue of Employee News for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Tuesday, June 16.
Staff Staples
Note: Some links in this email require a connection to the FCPS network. If you have any questions, please visit the FCPS Tech Support Portal to search for self help articles or submit a ticket.
Submit an Employee News request. Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Thank you!
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