Math Teacher Madeline Johnson gives a hug at Falls Church High School’s graduation.
Share Your Feedback: Calendar Survey
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. 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.
Recognizing Outstanding Employees
FCPS is committed to excellence in teaching, school leadership, and providing support. Each June, the Department of Human Resources hosts the FCPS Honors ceremony to celebrate exceptional employees who model the highest standards of instructional and support practices. From a talented field of 75 finalists, 12 employees — including Emergency Management Planning Specialist Purvis Dawson, pictured above — were named Outstanding Employee Award winners on June 10.
Visit the FCPS Honors webpage to see the full list of winners and learn more about the finalists. Watch the Honors celebration.
Secondary Mathematics Instructional Resources Public Review
Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new mathematics instructional resources for Math 6 (middle school only) through Algebra 2 for the 2026-27 school year. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers met to review materials submitted by vendors. The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the proposed resource.
Access the proposed resource for middle school Math 6 through Algebra 2 in person or on the Mathematics Basal Resource webpage from Saturday, June 13, to Sunday, July 12. Those reviewing instructional materials will provide feedback through a digital form. All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and the Fairfax County School Board before a board vote in July.
Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at Willow Oaks Welcome Center, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If review hours are needed outside of these hours, please email MathBasalReview@fcps.edu.
Reid Reflects on Algebra in Sixth Grade
In her Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid highlighted a video featuring sixth graders learning algebra. Read more in Weekly Reflections.
Sedgwick to Process All FCPS ADA Accommodation Requests
Beginning July 1, 2026, FCPS will partner with Sedgwick to support the administration of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests and workplace accommodations. This partnership is designed to improve consistency, enhance communication, streamline case management, and provide additional resources for employees and managers.
Employees requesting ADA accommodations will work directly with Sedgwick during portions of the interactive process. To request an accommodation, employees should create an account and submit a request through the Sedgwick portal or contact Sedgwick at 1-855-937-1387 for assistance.
The accommodation process will remain individualized and interactive. FCPS will continue to oversee accommodation decisions and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. All medical information will remain confidential and will be maintained separately from personnel records.
40 Years Later: ‘The Students Are About the Same’
Over the last 40-plus years, Hayfield Secondary School Physics Teacher Dave Hincher has worn many hats. He’s been a car salesman, he’s built decks, done landscaping, and worked for telecommunications companies. He’s been a teacher and a coach, and has run a school planetarium.
But the only job he’s continued with for all those years is being a high school physics teacher. Dave never thought he’d be rich by working as a teacher, he joked, but he knew he would be employed. Read about Dave and his 40 years with FCPS.
New Digital Accessibility Modules in MyPDE
Eight new Digital Accessibility modules are available in MyPDE to support the division’s commitment to accessible digital content. The modules are designed to demystify digital accessibility and empower you to create content for everyone.
Explore what digital accessibility is, why it matters, and how to implement it. Then dive deeper into specific elements, including live text, images and descriptions, document structures, accessible presentations, and other elements.
Medications Delivered to Your Door
Many medications you take regularly can be delivered directly to your home! Prescription delivery can help make managing ongoing medications more convenient and may reduce trips to the pharmacy.
Prescription delivery can be a helpful option for employees who take medications regularly and want an easier way to manage refills. For instructions specific to your medical plan, check out the Prescription (Rx) Home Delivery page in Atlas.
Academic Matters: Civics in Action
See how FCPS middle school students are connecting civics units to current events by creating hands-on museum exhibit projects. This performance-based assessment is part of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) School Division of Innovation’s work. It gives students a choice in topic, leading to greater engagement and critical thinking.
Watch how this approach is deepening student understanding and helping to prepare more participatory citizens for the future. View slides from Dr. Reid’s presentation at the June 11 School Board meeting.
Calendar Reminders: Last Day of School
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.
Independence Day (Holiday)
Friday, July 3, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
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 and Employee Calendar.
School Board Meetings
The School Board will hold regular business meetings on Thursday, June 25, Thursday, July 9, and Thursday, July 16. Agendas will be posted on BoardDocs closer to the meeting dates. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
Last Issue of Employee News
Employee News will take a summer break and resume weekly publication starting Tuesday, August 4. Download the FCPS App for news and updates over the summer, and watch for division updates in Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
Have a wonderful summer!
Staff Staples
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