Tag: schools
New boundary options proposed for Bren Mar Park ES
Fairfax County Public Schools staff presented four boundary options for Bren Mar Park Elementary School earlier this week. FCPS has dropped a previous proposal opposed by many Bren Mar Park parents that called for students to move to Key Middle School and Lewis High School. Under the latest options under consideration, BMP students would continue … Continued
FCPD is hiring school crossing guards
The Fairfax County Police Department is hiring crossing guards for part-time morning and afternoon shifts at schools throughout the county. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 15 approved nearly $708,000 to restore crossing guards at 10 high schools following strong opposition after the board eliminated high school crossing guards earlier this year. Since … Continued
Board restores funding for high school crossing guards
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 15 approved $707,908 to restore crossing guards at 10 high schools, including Annandale, for the remainder of the school year. The FY 2027 budget approved by the BoS last spring eliminated funding for high school crossing guards. Since the start of the school year, there have been … Continued
Recent crashes highlight the need for efforts to focus on pedestrian safety
A series of recent crashes is leading to calls for more attention to pedestrian safety. At today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, the board will consider restoring funding for high school crossing guards as part of the discussion on the FY 2026 carryover budget package. Meanwhile, the Fairfax County Police Department is launching “Operation Safe Right … Continued
Supervisors to reconsider their decision to eliminate high school crossing guards
In response to a pedestrian crash on Sept. 1 involving a student, Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay announced that the police department will provide traffic and pedestrian-crossing support at 11 locations, including Annandale High School. On Sept. 1, a 16-year-old student was struck by a car while walking to South Lakes High School in … Continued
School news roundup – back to school edition
Middle school AAP centers – The Fairfax County School Board approved a plan on Aug. 27 to establish Advanced Academic Program centers at all middle schools along with a timeline for implementation. The plan calls for an AAP center to be in place at Holmes Middle School beginning with grade 6 in August 2027. Community … Continued
Nominees sought for the FCPS Alumni Hall of Fame
Educate Fairfax is seeking nominees for the FCPS Alumni Hall of Fame. The awards honor distinguished alumni of Fairfax County high schools who have made significant contributions in their professions, their communities, and beyond. Previous Alumni Hall of Fame inductees have made an impact in government, business, the arts, science, technology, education, community service, the … Continued
School Board limits the use of technology in the classroom
The Fairfax County School Board on July 16 passed a series of motions to limit the use of educational technology in the classroom. The motions were supported by Fairfax County Parents for Intentional Technology, a group of parents and teachers concerned about the overuse of laptops, tablets, and artificial intelligence in schools. The school board … Continued
School news roundup – July 2026
School construction tax – The Fairfax County School Board approved a resolution supporting a local referendum for a 1 percent sales tax for school facility capital projects. As part of the state’s budget agreement, the Virginia General Assembly authorized localities to raise the sales tax by 1 percent, with the additional revenue used for school … Continued
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