September 2026
Military Families Newsletter
Dr Reid enjoying the 2025 Military Families Welcome BBQ event
Military Families Welcome BBQ Event - September 9, 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) would like to welcome our new and returning military-connected families for the 2026-2027 school year!
Join us on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a Welcome BBQ Event at Lake Braddock Secondary School (9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015). Enjoy food, fun, and community while making new friends and connecting with other military families from across the Division.
For planning purposes, please complete the registration form for this event by noon on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
We look forward to celebrating the start of another great school year with you!
Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS): A Military Family Orientation
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Military families new to FCPS or moving to FCPS soon may attend this interactive presentation. Families will learn about:
- FCPS programs, school staff, and digital resources
- Strategies to support student success
- Early enrollment for military families
- The Military Interstate Compact
This virtual presentation will be held via Zoom on Tuesday September 15, 2026, from 6-7 p.m., and Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please fill out the Military GTK registration form to sign up and receive the Zoom link.
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Blue Star Welcome Week
September 26 through October 4, 2026
Our community and FCPS are proud to participate in Blue Star Welcome Week, a special event dedicated to welcoming military-connected families to the area. From September 26 through October 4, 2026, various events and activities will be held throughout FCPS schools and the region to show support and appreciation for military-connected families.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an annual event hosted by Blue Star Families, a non-profit organization that empowers military-connected families and strives to help them integrate into civilian communities. This week-long celebration offers newcomers the opportunity to connect with local resources, meet other military-connected families, and engage with the community. Please visit the National Capital Region Chapter to learn more about the events Blue Star Families and their partners will be hosting.
FCPS wishes a warm welcome to our military-connected families! We are honored to have you as part of our community, and we thank you for your service.
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FCPS is hiring AVID Tutors!
Attention military spouses and family members! Are you looking for a flexible and part-time position? FCPS is hiring AVID tutors for the 2026-2027 school year.
AVID tutors work with small groups of approximately 5 to 7 students during the school day in an academic elective class called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). These groups use questioning strategies to help students develop a variety of college preparatory skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving. Tutors earn $21.77 per hour and should either be a college graduate or currently enrolled in college.
If interested, please email your resume to AVID@fcps.edu.
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♥Follow FCPS Military Families on Social Media
Stay up-to-date on all of our latest events, workshops, and resources to support our FCPS military families by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
For more information on FCPS military resources, please email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any enrichment opportunity before participating.
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