Tag: schools

FCPS proposed budget seeks 7 percent salary increases

January 30, 2025

The proposed FY 2026 budget for Fairfax County Public Schools calls for a 7 percent salary increase for all staff and additional investments in students who need extra support. “The budget is fiscally responsible and invests in excellence – not just for FCPS, but for all of us in Fairfax County who want a strong community with successful young … Continued

FCPS vows to protect students if ICE agents come to schools

January 26, 2025

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As fears mount following President Trump’s threat to deport many more immigrants, including those here legally, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid told Annandale Today, “We are committed to the fullest extent of the law to protecting our students and staff.” Reid said she met with all the principals last week. “We gave them … Continued

School board could delay action on middle school start times

January 23, 2025

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Mason District parents are pushing back against a delay in implementing later middle school start times. In September 2023, FCPS awarded a contract to Prismatic Services to develop a plan for changing middle school start times – to 8 a.m. or later – to take effect in fall 2025. An online petition calls for FCPS … Continued

School news

January 22, 2025

#Annandale High School, #schools

The following news items are from Fairfax County Public Schools and the School Board. A Tiger welcome – The Tiger Team at Mason Crest Elementary School welcomes new kids to school and shows them the ropes. Mason Crest sees a lot of changes in their student population every year, notes a story about the Tiger … Continued

TJ alum, Michael Mukai, named principal

January 11, 2025

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Michael Mukai, the current principal of West Springfield High School, has been named principal of the highly selective Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Mukai was in the very first class at TJHSST when it was converted to a magnet STEM school in 1985. “As we continue the tradition of excellence at Thomas … Continued

Schools closed tomorrow, for the fourth day

January 8, 2025

#schools, #weather

Fairfax County public schools will close tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 9, for the fourth day in a row. Whenever schools are closed, all activities at schools and school grounds are canceled. “As we navigate through another day of cold weather and icy roads, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your patience as we work … Continued

School news

January 6, 2025

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Social media threats – FCPS is partnering with the Fairfax County Police Department’s Threat Assessment Management Unit to investigate fake social media threats directed to schools. “We will work quickly to identify those who make these threats,” FCPS states. “If identified, these individuals face serious consequences including the very real possibility of criminal charges. What … Continued

New principal named for Glasgow MS

December 19, 2024

#Glasgow Middle School, #schools

Fairfax County Public Schools named Lisa Barrow the new principal of Glasgow Middle School. She has served as principal of Cooper Middle School in McLean since 2020. “We are delighted to welcome her back to Region 2,” Assistant Superintendent Megan Vroman tweeted on X. Barrow was principal of Sleepy Hollow Elementary School from 2011 to … Continued

FCPS considers boundary adjustment for Parklawn ES

December 12, 2024

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The Parklawn Elementary School community came together Dec. 11 to hear Fairfax County Public School’s plans for a boundary study to relieve overcrowding. Parklawn has 936 students. It’s at 96 percent of program capacity and has 19 temporary classrooms and 10 modular classrooms. If the modulars aren’t counted, it would be at 134 percent of … Continued

BoS considers banning vape shops near schools

December 5, 2024

#Board of Supervisors, #businesses, #schools

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion on Dec. 3 to explore options for prohibiting new vape and tobacco shops near schools.

Recruiting controversy roils FCPS football

November 26, 2024

#Anderson, #school board, #schools, #sports

Three school board members – Ricardy Anderson (Mason), Mateo Dunne (Mount Vernon), and Ryan McElveen (at large) – issued a statement calling for a “comprehensive and independent investigation” of the Hayfield Secondary School football controversy.