Board of Supervisors Approves 2014 Budget Carryover Package
FCPS full-day Mondays at discussion forefront.
When students at the 142 public elementary schools around Fairfax County stayed there the full day on Monday -- the first time in about four decades -- they likely weren’t worried about the cost. That’s between the school board and board of supervisors. Grown-up stuff.
Special Love Hosts Camp Fantastic
Ninety-nine campers (ages 7-17) with cancer just had an amazing week at Special Love’s Camp Fantastic. Children and teens with cancer from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region including D.C.
A County of 186,785 Students
Welcome to the 2014-15 school year. The start of a new school year is always an exciting time for students, parents, and educators. Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare for another school year that builds on our tradition of excellence at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
U.S. Rep Wolf (R-10) Announces Service Academy Appointments
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) announced the 10th District’s Class of 2018 appointments to the nation’s service academies, as well as those selected for Academy prep schools.
‘Happy’ Books Come to Neighborhood
Terraset Elementary school book mobile gives out free books.
Several times this summer, a blue Mazda brimming with books has circled Reston’s neighborhoods.
Forest Edge Elementary Teachers Learn New Ways to Teach Science
Next fall, students in Reston will join a growing movement of innovative science achievement and learning in Virginia.
Governor's Mansion, Confidential
Defense team in corruption case to detail crumbling McDonnell marriage.
When he takes the stand in his own defense, former Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell will read jurors an email that he wrote to his wife as their marriage was said to be crumbling.
Libraries Promote Summer Reading
Fairfax County program encourages students to read.
Every summer, the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) offers a summer reading program for children ages preschool-12th grade.
Peter Pan Jr. at Forest Edge Elementary
The cast and set/stage crew consisted of 64 students from grades 4 through 6.
Wolfe Elected President of Principals’ Association
Wolfe served on the VAESP board of directors for the past six years, and served as an at-large member and president-elect before being elected president.
Full-Day Mondays Start in September
Teachers promised planning time.
Full-day Mondays for all. After 40 years, Fairfax County Public Schools will give all elementary students "full Mondays" for more learning time — and more recess. During a School Board meeting Thursday, June 26, Superintendent Karen Garza said Mondays were cut in half for elementary students since 1972. "While not everyone tonight will embrace the change, we will engage the stakeholders," she told the board.
Seahawks Take Flight
Over 500 students graduated from South Lakes High School Wednesday, June 18.
In their signature royal blue caps and gowns and Kelly green sashes, over 500 South Lakes High School seniors crossed the Patriot Center stage and joined the ranks of high school graduates Wednesday, June 18.
Home Depot Builds “Cruise Bridge” for SLHS
When Home Depot paint department manager Autumn Barkley was asked the best way to create a walkway for South Lakes High School’s senior all-night graduation party, she decided the Reston store would take care of the project - and cover all the costs.
Seahawks Urged To Be Creators
South Lakes graduates 576 at Patriot Center.
Antonia Nagle urged her classmates - all 575 of them - to go out and be creators.
Week in Reston
Volunteers needed and scholarships awarded.