Tag: schools
FCPS names Bailey’s assistant principal Outstanding School-Based Leader
Tricia Wayland, the assistant principal at Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, was named 2026 Outstanding School-Based Leader at Fairfax County Public Schools’ Honors Recognition Ceremony earlier this month. “Tricia is a proud FCPS graduate whose leadership reflects a deep and lasting commitment to her school community,” the program for the Honors event states. “She brings a thoughtful … Continued
School board approves school calendar policy
The Fairfax County School Board approved a policy framework for the development of school calendars. The policy adopted on June 11 states the school board “is committed to a clear, reliable academic calendar that prioritizes academic and instructional continuity, to the greatest extent possible in the form of full school weeks.” The new policy responds … Continued
Local student named AAA Safety Patroller of the Year
Will Kinne, a sixth grader at Canterbury Woods Elementary School in Annandale, was named Safety Patroller of the Year by the branch of the American Automobile Association representing the D.C. region. Will is known for his calm demeanor, his ability to think quickly on his feet, and stay focused despite distractions from his peers, Fairfax … Continued
Bren Mar Park ES community excluded from FCPS boundary discussions
For the third time in the past few months, Fairfax County Public Schools hosted a meeting on school boundary changes affecting Bren Mar Park Elementary School, and the Bren Mar Park community wasn’t given a real chance to participate. FCPS is considering moving Bren Mar Park students to Key Middle School and Lewis High School, … Continued
Supervisors approve expansion of the St. James Academy
The Board of Supervisors on June 9 approved a zoning special exception to allow a major expansion of the private school for elite student athletes at the St. James sports complex in Springfield. The St. James Performance Academy offers an online college preparatory educational program on-site starting with grade 5, along with athletic training, coaching, … Continued
Annandale seniors visit Columbia ES, where their education began
Students at Columbia Elementary School in Annandale lined the hallways, cheering and high-fiving as dozens of high school seniors walked by in caps and gowns for the annual graduation walk, where their K-12 journey started. Nearly all of the high school students on the June 5 grad walk went on to Annandale High School, but … Continued
Westminister field project nearly complete
The Griffin Field project – the “field of dreams” – at the Westminster School in Annandale is nearly completed. A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held in October. The independent, private school, located at 3819 Gallows Road, serves students from preschool through middle school. The new turf field is already being used by students for soccer, … Continued
Hispanic students awarded college scholarships
Some of the students honored at the Hispanic Leadership Alliance awards ceremony on May 4 are the first in their families to go to college, others came to the U.S. alone, and some just learned English a couple of years ago. Their families are from Honduras, El Salvador, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia. But they … Continued
School news roundup – April 2026
More boundary reviews – When the Fairfax County School Board approved comprehensive districtwide school boundary changes in January, it agreed to hold off on some of the changes, pending additional community engagement. The Bren Mar Park Elementary School community is invited to a meeting on potential boundary changes on Friday, April 24, 6-7 p.m., at … Continued
SevaTruck celebrates 10 years of providing free meals to local students
For the past 10 years, the SevaTruck Foundation has provided free nutritious meals to children in Title 1 schools. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the nonprofit hosted a family festival on April 18 at Braddock Elementary School in Annandale. The event featured crafts and games for kids, balloon animals, giveaways, sponsor tables, community resources, a … Continued
Fire damages Bren Mar Park Elementary School
UPDATE: FCPS announced Bren Mar will be open on Monday. A fire at Bren Mar Elementary School on Sunday afternoon filled the air with a huge cloud of black smoke. When firefighters arrived, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on April 19, flames were showing on the roof of a two-story addition under construction. The school is … Continued
School board approves calendar changes
The Fairfax County School Board approved a new calendar for the 2026-27 school year after eliminating the Veterans Day holiday. The motion directs the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for students and staff for all subsequent years, and to implement a “Veterans Day observance curriculum” to instruct students in the … Continued
School news roundup – March 2026
The following news items highlight student achievements and issues affecting Annandale/Mason District area schools. Deepfake crackdown – The Fairfax County School Board is considering updates to its Student Rights and Responsibilities document that would set clear consequences for students who create or share intimate images of their peers and staff, including digitally altered “deepfakes” and … Continued
School board approves buses for students affected by boundary changes
The Fairfax County School Board on Feb. 26 approved a motion to provide transportation to high school students who want to remain in their current school after the new boundary changes take effect. That motion passed 7-4, after the board declined to approve Superintendent Michelle Reid’s recommendation to provide transportation only to high school seniors. … Continued
High school crossing guards could be eliminated
The Fairfax County Police Department wants to eliminate crossing guards at high schools and replace the use of police officers with crossing guards provided under contract by a private vendor. That would help with two issues – the high cost of overtime for police officers and the difficulty of recruiting enough crossing guards, Assistant Police … Continued