May 16, 2025
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FCPS closes schools until further notice, expands meal distribution to 18 locations

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Brabrand In order to curb the spread of coronavirus, all Fairfax County Public Schools are closed until further notice, FCPS announced March 15. That includes all administrative offices, as well as all school buildings. The laptop distribution that had been scheduled for March 16 has been cancelled, states a notice from Superintendent Scott Brabrand. Only … Continued

Northam closes schools statewide for two weeks in response to coronavirus

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Stores are having trouble keeping supplies like toilet paper and hand sanitizer in stock, like this Giant in Mason District. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered all public schools in Virginia to close for at least two weeks “in response to the continued spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.” The governor’s March 13 announcement states, … Continued

School news roundup

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First-graders at Wakefield Forest Elementary School used teamwork to celebrate the 110th day of school The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Wind winners – Glasgow Middle School students Arthur Prudius and Darren Nguyen won the Dominion Energy KidWind Challenge. They … Continued

FCPS sets up coronavirus response team

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FCPS Superintendent Scott Brabrand and school board chair Karen Corbett-Sanders speak in a video about their plans for dealing with coronavirus. Fairfax County Public Schools officials are taking steps to address coronavirus (COVID-19) by setting up a crisis response team, considering instructional options and other issues in case schools are closed, stepping up cleaning procedures for … Continued

FCPS responds to coronavirus concerns

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Fairfax County Public Schools has suspended all international field trips and short-term visits to and from counties identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as at risk for coronavirus, FCPS announced Feb. 26. Currently there are no cases of COVID-19 infection (the official name of coronavirus) in Fairfax County, in Virginia, or in … Continued

School news roundup

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Second graders at Bailey’s Elementary School harvested lettuce, spinach, and radishes grown all winter in the school’s hoop tunnel garden.   The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Teaching acceptance – February is “Acceptance Month” at Camelot Elementary School. Administrators, teachers, counselors, … Continued

School news roundup

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Students and parents gather at the Falls Church Academy’s second annual Healthcare College and Career Fair at Falls Church High School.   The news items and photos here focusing on schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Coding winners – Braddock Elementary School is one of two winners in … Continued

School news roundup

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Members of Annandale High School’s Lady Atoms basketball teams read weekly to students at Braddock Elementary School.  The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Electric buses – Fairfax County Public Schools is adding eight electric school buses to its fleet. Dominion … Continued

FCPS announces application process for world language immersion programs

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Spanish immersion students at Bailey’s Elementary School. Online registration for Fairfax County Public Schools’ lottery for world language immersion programs will open on Monday, Jan. 27.   Students currently in prekindergarten may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first-grade immersion programs for the 2020-21 school year.  Kindergarten and … Continued

School delayed two hours tomorrow

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Due to possible icy road and sidewalk conditions overnight from a refreeze, all Fairfax County public schools and school offices will open two hours late tomorrow, Jan. 8 Central offices will open by 10 a.m. Here’s the status of other school activities: Morning preschool (special education) classes are canceled.  Afternoon preschool classes start on their … Continued