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A student hula-hoops during Panther Pride Fall Day at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
Support the 2027 Science Fairs: Volunteer Judges Needed! 🧪
Volunteer judges are needed for high school science fairs and the Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Help inspire future innovators in our community! Learn more and sign up to be a judge.
Weekly Reflections: Meeting All Students’ Sensory Needs
During a school visit last week, a 5th grade student at Cherry Run Elementary School showed Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid a path that helps students with sensory needs feel more mindful and calm. The walkways lead to sensory pods, which feature detailed murals, educational posters, and special features such as interactive floor decals.
Supporting students’ sensory needs can help them feel ready to learn. Read more about Dr. Reid’s activities in her Weekly Reflections.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Dr. Reid at a Community Conversation, where all are invited to share their thoughts and ask her questions. Click on the following dates to register for any of the events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning. Childcare and interpretation services will be available.
Learn About Parenting or Get to Know FCPS with the Family Academy
The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following programs, webinars, and workshops will take place in November:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in English and Spanish).
- Family Cafe Series: Growing Together-Talking about Social-Emotional Learning at Home.
- Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools: A Family Orientation (in Arabic, English, Korean, Spanish, and for military families).
- Sibshops and Sibteens, for children of siblings who have disabilities.
There will also be Family Resource Center webinars on topics including community resources, schoolwork struggles, Community Services Board and Developmental Disability Services, and restorative justice.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to explore these and other resources.
Hear From Parents, Students, and Others at the Special Education Family Conference Opening Session
The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
New this year, the conference opens with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent.
Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Resource Fair: Moving on to Life in the Community
Students with disabilities and their families are invited to attend the Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair, which will be held Thursday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at Fairfax High School.
The fair is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after leaving FCPS. It is an opportunity to connect with agency and vendor representatives to gather information about services for adults in need of ongoing support. Register to attend the resource fair.
Academic Matters: School Accountability Outcomes
The topic of the Academic Matters portion of last week’s School Board meeting was Accountability Outcomes. All FCPS schools are fully accredited for the 2026-27 school year. Read more in Weekly Reflections.
Practice Makes Progress: High School Athletes Inspire Young Readers
Oakton High School student-athletes recently visited Navy Elementary School to read with students in kindergarten through 3rd grade and foster a love of books.
This cross-pyramid mentorship supports goal three of the FCPS Strategic Plan, which includes students reading on grade level by the end of 3rd grade. Read more about the experience.
Watch a video about how this community is building a love of reading, starting with their youngest readers.
Cheers to 150! Groveton Elementary Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Groveton Elementary School, which began in just one room the same year the telephone was invented, is celebrating 150 years of educating children. Learn more about Groveton’s history.
Superintendent Maps the Next Five Years at Student Roundtable
Student reporters from across the division joined Dr. Reid last week for a roundtable discussion about the school division’s growth. The conversation came as FCPS reached the midway point of implementing its 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which set goals to ensure FCPS remains committed to delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity as one of the nation’s leading public school divisions. Read more about the roundtable.
Bike Unit Teaches Students That Determination Brings Rewards
Thanks to the FCPS Safe Routes to School team, Washington Mill Elementary School is among more than 40 elementary and middle schools that benefit from a bike-riding program. Read more about the bike program.
Special Educator Empowers Every Learner
Every school day begins with compassion, creativity, and a clean slate in Megan Haile’s classroom at White Oaks Elementary School. She was named a finalist for the 2026 FCPS Outstanding New Teacher award.
As a learning disabilities special education teacher, Megan brings a unique blend of clinical care, teaching skill, and deep empathy to her work. Read more about Megan.
FCPS CARES Recipient Helps Students in ‘Just the Right Way’
FCPS CARES allows families, staff, and community members to recognize employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. Among the CARES of the Month recipients for July/August is Tara Frazier, an AAP teacher at Keene Mill Elementary School. She was nominated by a student.
“She pushed me really hard, and I know I grew because of her,” the student said. “I grew more confident, and I felt like someone appreciated my work. Mrs. Frazier helped me get into a place where I could test without as much pressure and anxiety, and I got a really good score on my SOL because of her guidance.”
Other FCPS CARES of the Month recipients include:
- Roberto Gonzalez, Lorton Center
- Yuston Arana Zapata, Cesar Quintanilla, Ana Ferman, Dulce Andino De Saravia, Ilsa Moreno Mejia, Hong Le, Jannya Herrera, Tung Phan, Francisco Bonilla, Pedro Mercedes, Maria Escamilla De Cruz, Reyna Hernandez-Recinos, Santos Rivera, Francisco Ramirez, Jose Baires, Hong Pham, and Mirna Alvarenga, Herndon High School
- Cara Shirley, Whitman Middle School
- Jann Canestra, Cub Run Elementary School
- Barbara Cortez, Nicholas Jacky, and Samantha Vivian-Beck, Key Middle School
Read about all the recipients.
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Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
Additional immunization resources are also available.
Never Miss a Show! Subscribe to the Fine and Performing Arts Calendar
View the Fine and Performing Arts calendar on the FCPS website for individual listings of many middle and high school theater events. New events are added regularly. You may also subscribe to the calendar for notifications of upcoming performances.
Want to attend a show? Buy tickets online.
Calendar Reminders: Quarter End and Daylight Saving (Fall Back)
Early Release and Student Holidays
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter. Students will have a two-hour early release. Schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Friday, October 30, at 4 p.m., to Monday, November 9, at 9 a.m.
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
Daylight saving time will end this Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, is a school day. Please note, Fairfax County’s SACC and Beyond the Bell programs are closed on November 11 due to a county holiday.
See the complete school year calendar.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application.
Additionally, students at Justice, Annandale, Falls Church, and Marshall high schools, and Davis Center can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
The Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP 100) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18 to 65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Website
The Virginia State Police Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry website, which includes the Public Notification Database, provides access to publicly available information about persons convicted of specified violent and sexual offenses. Members of the public can use this website to learn whether such offenders may be present in their local communities.
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