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November 11, 2024

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November 27, 2024 – November 29, 2024

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December 09, 2024

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🍎 Together Again: How a Former Student With Disabilities Became Her Teacher’s Colleague

August 07, 2024

Aisha Farooq is Janelle Ali’s pre-K classroom helper. This isn’t Farooq’s first time working with Ali. Ali was also Farooq’s special education preschool teacher in 2005.

Student Mentors Share Their Love of Music

January 19, 2023

On Tuesdays after school, a group of middle and high school students volunteer their time and share their passion for classical music while mentoring elementary students at Dogwood Elementary School.

2021-22 Family Engagement Survey Results

October 12, 2022

Take a look at how parents feel about Dogwood according to the recent FCPS Family Engagement Survey. (Spoiler Alert: We're happy with the results!)

👻 BOO! Electrical Academy Students Build Annual Haunted House and Defend State Championship Title

Sparked by the leadership of Edison Academy students in electrical construction and engineering, students across Edison Academy — studying auto technology, cybersecurity, construction, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, HVAC, veterinary science, and teachers for tomorrow — fused their talents to create a spooky, interactive haunted house.

Earlier in October, Edison Academy students won multiple top spots including the championship title at the SkillsUSA State Fair in Richmond. Read more about Edison Academy’s “electrifying” successes.

FCPS CARES - November 2024

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of November 2024.

FCPS Receives $1.5 Million Grant from DoDEA to Support STEAM Education at Fort Belvoir Primary and Upper Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity through the Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs.

Honoring Our Veteran Employees

As we approach Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, we would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to the many FCPS employees who are also military veterans.