Fairfax County Public Schools

Mark your calendars for November 3 for Meeting the Moment: FCPS Forward — AI! Families and staff are invited to be part of the conversation about how FCPS is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, and getting our students ready for the workforce of the future. ❇️ Learn about the opportunities and challenges of AI in education ❇️ Explore how AI can support FCPS student achievement and workforce readiness ❇️ Engage in a thought-provoking panel and keynotes ❇️ Help shape the future of innovation at Fairfax County Public Schools Stay tuned for speaker announcements and session details. 📅 When and where: November 3, 6:00-8:00 PM at West Springfield High School. Register: http://bit.ly/47kqGV3

"I have a passion for teaching our Autism population. I love the expression on my students faces when they are successful in their learning journey. To help and impact my students in all areas of their behavior and daily living gives me a great sense of accomplishment and fills my life with joy and purpose. It is an honor to serve my students." Joel Rivera Special Education Instructional Assistant Columbia Elementary #FCPSTeacherTuesday If you'd like to join the #FCPSFam and become a teacher with FCPS, apply now! Visit fcps.edu/teacher to find out more.

We are teaming up with Fairfax County Government to spotlight operational job opportunities! Join us at our Operational Career Fair. This is your chance to explore careers and connect with operational offices about current and future employment opportunities. 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28 🕓 Time: 4–7 p.m. 📍 Location: Fairfax County Government Center 👉 Learn more and register on our website: https://bit.ly/4nAK5ql

“I cared for my father and son before he joined school. Being a substitute teacher was very suitable because I could work when my husband was off. So, I subbed for FCPS because I live there. This was when I fell in love with teaching and the Fairfax school system. I grew up in another country where education was very different. After my dad passed away in January 2023, I became a full-time teacher.” Sahar Agabna Science Teacher Stone Middle School #FCPSTeacherTuesday If you'd like to join the #FCPSFam and become a teacher with FCPS, apply now! Visit fcps.edu/teacher to find out more.

🏅 Happy National Coaches Day! Today we’re celebrating coaches who go beyond the game to teach life skills like discipline, resilience, and teamwork. Shoutout to Doug Craig, Woodson High School’s boys varsity basketball coach and astronomy teacher. Doug was named Virginia High School League Class 6 All-State Basketball Coach of the Year! Coach Craig is proof that the best lessons aren’t always taught in a classroom. Thank you to all FCPS coaches like Doug Craig, who inspire and lead by example! 📸: Photos taken by Jordan Rosenberg Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/3ILQX5i

Embracing The Life of a Teacher! (If you know, you know.) They're in their Teacher Era. Teaching is a lot like being on a major tour: 1. Requires glitter (sometimes literal, always figurative). 2. Takes stamina for multiple shows (classes) a day. 3. The best part is watching the audience (the students) SHIMMER! 📸: Bonnie Brae Elementary School

Behind every great school is a great principal. 💙 Celebrate their leadership by giving your favorite principal a shoutout! #NationalSchoolPrincipalsMonth

The only female auto tech instructor in FCPS just won $50K for her impact on students! 👏💰 Marshall Academy teacher Rebecca Fenton is one of only 25 educators nationwide to receive the prestigious Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize. Her students admire her for helping them realize their potential and step confidently into meaningful careers with real-world skills. They describe her classroom as positive and hands-on. Mistakes? Simply part of the learning process.🔧 Let’s give it up for this incredible FCPS teacher who is shaping the future one student at a time! Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/46LzdyP

Today we celebrate our custodial team that keeps our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Liliana Alfaro is the building supervisor at Robinson Secondary School and an example of one amazing custodian! Last year, she was named Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee at Falls Church High School. She has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Custodians make #OurFCPS schools a better place, and we want to thank them for what they do. Read more about Liliana’s amazing accomplishments on our website: https://bit.ly/3Ko4GQi

We know today’s federal government shutdown is adding stress for many families and staff in our community, especially here in Fairfax County where so many serve in government and military roles. When families are under stress, children feel it, too. Our priority is to provide stability for our students while connecting their families with resources that may help during this time. If you know of a family in need, please pass along the information about the following resources: 🍎 Free & reduced-price meal benefits (you can apply at any time if your income changes) 💻 Free, virtual mental health sessions for FCPS high school students 🏠 Food, financial, and housing support via the Fairfax County Human Services Resource Guide 🚌 Fairfax Connector’s TRIP program (50% off transit fares for low-income residents) 📚 Free access to county libraries, parks, and recreation opportunities Find the links to each of these resources and read the superintendent's full message to families: https://bit.ly/4pRv4Cg