October 2026 Military Families Newsletter
Getting to Know FCPS: A Military Family Orientation
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 twice a month.
Please fill out the Military GTK registration form to sign up and receive the Zoom link.
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Dr. Reid meeting with students
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join FCPS for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council
Wednesday , November 18, 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council provides a space for military-connected family members from across the division to provide critical feedback on their experiences within FCPS. The Advisory Council meets quarterly with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and serves as a unique opportunity for military families to share insights and concerns directly with school leadership.
Military-connected family members who would like to participate are encouraged to complete this Family Advisory Council interest form to express their interest in joining these important conversations. Please submit the interest form by Friday, October 30, 2026.
The first Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council meeting of the 2026-2027 school year will be at Gatehouse Café (8115 Gatehouse Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6 p.m.
For more information, please contact Katie Server, Family Partnerships Specialist, Military-Connected Youth & Families, at kaserver@fcps.edu.
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FCPS is hiring AVID Tutors!
Attention families - looking for a flexible and part-time position?
FCPS is hiring Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) tutors for the 2026-2027 school year for the following locations: Annandale HS, Hayfield SS, Holmes MS, Key MS, Lewis HS, Longfellow MS, Mount Vernon HS, Sandburg MS, Thoreau MS, Twain MS, Whitman MS, and West Potomac HS.
AVID tutors work with small groups of approximately 5-7 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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