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Second-graders at Annandale Terrace Elementary School check a rain gauge and make notes about the weather as part of a unit on meteorology. [FCPS] An occasional series highlighting information about Fairfax County Public Schools and programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information here is from FCPS and individual schools. Bailey’s … Continued
Growth in public school enrollment slowing down
A modular unit is proposed to relieve overcrowding at Glasgow Middle School. The soaring enrollment growth in Fairfax County Public Schools in recent years is slowing down, reports the Capital Improvement Program for 2018-22 approved by the school board Jan. 26. Since the 2008-09 school year, FCPS has seen an average increase of 2,400 students … Continued
New programs launched at local schools
Memory bricks at Annandale High School. [Atoms Athletic Boosters] This is the first in an occasional series highlighting programs and activities at local public schools. Holmes Middle School is one of four FCPS schools selected to participate in the after-school Capital One Coders program during the spring semester. Volunteers from Capital One will teach participating … Continued
Girl Scouts put up Little Free Library at Belvedere Elementary School
There’s a new Little Free Library in front of Belvedere Elementary School, thanks to the efforts of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 5308. The Scouts will be dedicating the tiny library to the Belvedere community on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., at the school, at 6540 Columbia Pike. The public is invited. Little Free Libraries have … Continued
Supervisors approve flexible school designs for urban areas
A gym under construction at Bailey’s Upper Elementary School. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 1 unanimously approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan to permit more flexible school designs in urban areas. The new policy allows vertical schools on smaller than the traditional five-acre lots; schools in repurposed office or commercial … Continued
Proposed county policy would allow urban schools in high-density areas
Bailey’s Upper Elementary School opened in a converted office building on Leesburg Pike two years ago. The Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing Nov. 1 on a new policy to allow the development of “urban” or “vertical” schools in high-density areas or on parcels of limited size. The policy change would also amend the … Continued
Registration open for winter break camp at Pinecrest School
Fun times at Pinecrest Winter Break Camp. It’s not too early to start thinking about winter break camp – The good ones fill up early. Pinecrest Winter Break Camp, hosted by the Pinecrest School in Annandale, offers a week of fun, creative, and educationally enriching activities Dec. 19-23. It’s available for all children, in preschool … Continued
Process for exploring Stuart name change delayed
Stuart High School Opponents of changing the name of JEB Stuart High School are spreading misleading information about the cost of a consultant to facilitate a working group authorized by the Fairfax County School Board to develop recommendations on a name change. The school board passed a resolution July 29 calling for the establishment of … Continued
Steven Lockard to serve as FCPS interim superintendent
Lockard The Fairfax County School Board has selected Steven Lockard, deputy superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, to serve as interim superintendent. Superintendent Karen Garza announced her resignation on Sept. 19. Lockard will assume the duties of superintendent when Garza leaves on Dec. 16. Garza, who has led FCPS since June 2013, has accepted a … Continued
Meals tax debated at public forum
A forum on the meals tax featured (from the left) supporters Phil Niedzielski-Eichner and Pat Hynes and opponents Pat Herrity, and Jon Norton. At a forum on a Fairfax County meals tax, supporters of the referendum argued the extra revenue is needed to maintain a high-quality school system, while opponents said they preferred spending cuts. The … Continued
An upgrade at the Phillips Programs
From the left: Del. Mark Keam, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors ChairSharon Bulova, Phillips CEO and President Piper Phillips, Karen Garvin of AH&T Insurance, Phillips’ board chair Mike Policcicchio of Ernst & Young, and Tysons Chamber of Commerce Vice President Angela Inzerillo. The Phillips Programs for Children and Families, a school … Continued
Ben Nowak appointed principal of Falls Church High School
Nowak Ben Nowak has been named principal of Falls Church High School, Fairfax County Public Schools announced Sept. 27. Nowak has been an assistant principal at McLean High School since 2012, where his responsibilities included the Class of 2019, science, world languages, and instructional assistants. “He is a strong proponent of building trust with all … Continued
FCPS superintendent resigns
Garza Fairfax County School Superintendent Karen Garza announced her resignation Sept. 19, to take effect Dec. 16. Garza is taking a job as president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, a nonprofit education organization based in Columbus, Ohio. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have served this world-class school system since June 2013,” … Continued
Fairfax County officials push for passage of meals tax
FCPS Superintendent Karen Garza speaks in support of a meals tax. Additional resources are essential if Fairfax County is to maintain a high-quality school system, said Schools Superintendent Karen Garza at a fundraiser Sept. 11 in support of a meals tax. “I’m profoundly proud of our school system and also deeply concerned about its future,” … Continued
Ready or not, school starts Sept. 6
And so it begins – the 2016-17 school year is now in session. It’s the last time Fairfax County Public Schools will start after Labor Day. Next year, school will start Aug. 28. Superintendent Karen Garza made an appearance at Holmes Middle School, one of four sites she visited on the first day of school. … Continued