Tag: schools
Schools closed tomorrow, for the fourth day
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Parents weigh priorities for FCPS boundary study
Parents and community members discussed their priorities for a districtwide boundary review at Glasgow Middle School on Nov. 18.
FCPS considers solutions for overcrowding at Parklawn Elementary School
Community meetings have been scheduled to discuss options for easing overcrowding at Parklawn Elementary School,
FCPS schedules community meetings on school boundary changes
Fairfax County Public Schools has scheduled a series of community meetings on a districtwide review of school boundaries.
Woodburn ES gets a new principal
Kanchana Iyer has been named the new principal of Woodburn Elementary School
Special-needs school plans expansion
Phillips Programs, a nonprofit that serves students with special needs, is planning a major expansion of its campus at the corner of Braddock and Backlick roads in Annandale.
More speed cameras on the way
Following the success of Fairfax County’s speed camera pilot program, the county plans to expand it to 50 more locations.
Child Development Center seeks children for the Virginia Preschool Initiative
The ACCA Child Development Center in Annandale has openings for about 40 children, including 20 slots available under the Virginia Preschool Initiative.
New principal sought for Glasgow
Fairfax County Public Schools is beginning the hiring process for a new principal to succeed Victor Powell at Glasgow Middle School.
Volunteers put together school bags at the Rotary Club’s Great Assembly
Volunteers put together 2,000 backpacks full of school supplies at the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club’s Great Assembly.