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Welcome back! 🚌📚 We had a great #FirstDayFairfax and hope you did, too! We can’t wait to see what accomplishments and adventures our students will have this school year!

“My ‘why’ for teaching comes from a deep belief that every child deserves to feel seen, capable, and inspired. I love helping students build confidence in themselves, especially when they realize they can tackle something they once thought was difficult. Watching that growth and productive struggle, both academically and personally, is what keeps me passionate about this work every day.” Ana McCoy 3rd Grade Teacher @columbiaes_fcps #FCPSTeacherTuesday

We’re bringing it back! 😎 We hope you had a great #FirstDayFairfax.

First day for our Aviators at @skyviewhsfcps! We can't wait to see what these students bring in 2026-27. #FirstDayFairfax

#FirstDayFairfax means endless opportunities! 🎒📚 A new school year brings new faces, adventures, lessons, and opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting your K-12 journey or writing the final chapter of your high school story, we hope it’s filled with everything you’re hoping for and more. Welcome back, FCPS! Here’s to a fantastic year!

See what's new this school year with Dr. Reid! 🎒✨ - Skyview High School opens its doors to its first class of Aviators - New secondary math textbooks - More than 85% of middle school students projected to take Algebra 1 or higher - New student ID system for bus riders to keep them safe ...and more! There’s a lot to look forward to across FCPS. We can't wait to see you on Monday!

1️⃣ day until #FirstDayFairfax! Did you know that missing 2 days per month or up to 18 days per year can negatively affect a student's academic performance? Regular attendance at school increases the likelihood that students will graduate on time. Attend today, achieve tomorrow! Learn more about the importance of attendance: www.fcps.edu/attendance

2️⃣ days until #FirstDayFairfax! Did you know that students and caregivers can access content related to their classroom assignments in Schoology? Learn more about the features available to parents and how to help your child: https://www.fcps.edu/schoology/parents

Leaders in the making at Safety Patrol Training Camp! 🚌 At this special FCPS camp, student patrols get hands-on experience preparing for bus emergencies. They practice using emergency exits and what to do in the rare chance that a bus should catch fire or overturn. (Don’t worry, the smoke is just water vapor!) Outside of emergencies, these student safety patrols are more than helpers. They’re leaders, role models, and an extra set of eyes and ears on the bus. Through training, they build the c

The first day of school shouldn't be spooky! 👻🎒 Think twice before you post and be careful with what information you share. With the first day of school coming up, we know how exciting that first day photo is. But posting what school your child attends, their teacher’s name, and other information on the internet is very risky. While we hope you're sunnier than Wednesday on Monday morning, take a page from her book and stay safe like a well-fortified island surrounded by sharks! 🦈 Have a safe

3️⃣ days until #FirstDayFairfax! Families can use technology to support their child’s learning. Parental involvement ensures safe and responsible use of technology, promoting digital citizenship and online safety. Learn more about the parent IT Support portal, how to reset passwords, digital citizenship, and helpful apps for families through the link in our bio!

🚌🛑 The rules are simple: If a school bus stops with flashing red lights, drivers must stop in BOTH directions! (Unless separated from the bus by a physical median.) Two-lane roadway? All traffic from both directions must STOP! Two-lane roadway with a center turning lane? ALL TRAFFIC from both directions must STOP! Four-lane roadway without a median separation? ALL TRAFFIC from both directions must STOP! Divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separation? Only traffic following th