Tag: schools
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.
FCPS launches cell phone storage pilot
Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a pilot program at seven middle schools to keep students’ cell phones locked away during learning time.
Justice HS gets a stadium restroom
Justice High School has a new permanent outdoor restroom next to the stadium.
Luther Jackson Middle School celebrates its 70th anniversary
Luther Jackson High School opened in 1955 as Fairfax County’s first high school for Blacks. Ten years later it was converted to an integrated middle school.