Tag: schools
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.
Youngkin issues cell phone ban in classrooms
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order requiring public school districts to adopt policies banning cell phones in class by January 2025.
Award-winning teacher motivates students to love learning
Shea Hestmark, a second-grade teacher at Columbia Elementary School, motivates students to love learning.
FCPS offers free meals this summer at local schools
Fairfax County Public Schools is providing free meals this summer to all children and teens 18 and under at select schools. The meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), or disability. The breakfast menu includes milk (fat-free or 1 percent), … Continued
Private school to open at the St. James sports complex
Middle and high school students aiming for a career in professional sports, or at a spot on a college team, have a new opportunity. The St. James Performance Academy is launching in late August at the St. James sports complex in Springfield. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program combined with sports training and … Continued
Elementary schools will close early on seven Mondays in 2024-05
Fairfax County elementary schools will be dismissed three hours early on seven Mondays in 2024-25 to give teachers more time for professional development. FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid told the Fairfax County School Board on June 13 that teachers need the extra time so they can take the mandatory training required by the new Virginia Literacy … Continued