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FCPS Receives Regional Gold Level Baldrige Award, Becomes First-Ever Education Organization to Receive Honor During First Application Process
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Gold Award for Achievement of Excellence by The Partnership for Excellence (TPE). FCPS’ recognition is the first time an education applicant has won the Gold Award the first time they applied.
Two FCPS Students Advance to Scripps National Spelling Bee, Showcasing Academic Excellence
A fourth grade student from Floris Elementary School and an eighth grade student from Rocky Run Middle School will represent Fairfax County in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she went to a ribbon cutting for Crossfield Elementary School, two boundary meetings, a middle school track meet, and more!
Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards.
We're the 9th largest school system in the U.S. — 199 schools
We teach nearly 183,000 enrolled students
FCPS employs over 25,000 full-time staff
Our school bus fleet is the largest in the country — over 1,600 buses
FCPS on the Move
These videos showcase our amazing students--and the staff that help make Fairfax County Public Schools a nationally recognized school division.
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid and Chief Information Technology Officer Gautam Sethi met with student journalists from each of our high schools this week for a discussion about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K12 education.
The hour-long question-and-answer session at the Gatehouse Administration Center was the second in an ongoing series of student journalist roundtables with division leadership.
In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, this video serves as a heartfelt tribute to the dedicated professionals of Fairfax County Public Schools who uphold the "power and promise" of public education every day. From the classroom and the cafeteria to our school buses and administrative offices, every team member plays a vital role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and innovative environment where students can thrive. Thank you for being the heart of our community and for your unwavering support of each and every student.
This video explores how Advanced Placement Art Studio and International Baccalaureate Dance offer some of the most rigorous and essential academic experiences in high school, acting as a crucial pathway to college and life skills.
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