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Fundraiser for Korean Immersion Capstone Learning Experience Field Trip

We are accepting donations to help offset the cost of the Capstone Learning Experience Trip to South Korea for our 6th grade Korean Immersion Program students. The trip is scheduled for April 2025.

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End of Second Quarter

January 28, 2025

Student Holiday

January 29, 2025

Holiday (Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day)

February 17, 2025

Elementary School Three-Hour Early Release Monday (Select Schools)

February 24, 2025

Elementary School Three-Hour Early Release Monday (Select Schools)

March 17, 2025

End of Third Quarter

March 28, 2025

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Colin Powell ES Recognized as a 2023 Purple Star School

Colin Powell Elementary School has been recognized as a 2023 Purple Star School as part of the Virginia Purple Star Designation Program. Purple Star Schools support our military families in many ways, positively impacting our military-connected students, both academically and socially. Read more about this recognition!

Ms. Senturia Recognized as the FCPS 2023 Outstanding Elementary School Teacher

Congratulations to Fourth Grade Teacher Laura Senturia on her recognition as the FCPS 2023 Outstanding Elementary School Teacher at this year's FCPS Honors event, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts on June 14th.

Hopping Into the Year of the Rabbit

January 24, 2023

Powell Elementary School Holds School-Wide Celebration of the Lunar New Year.

Key Takeaways - Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting (1/22/25)

Dr. Reid updates the community on the key takeaways from the Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting on January 22.

TJHSST Student Named Finalist in 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search

Ray Zhang, who attends Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search. He is among 40 finalists announced today from a group of 300 scholars.

FCPS This Week - January 23, 2025

In this issue, read about 📈 SOL Score Reports, Upcoming Budget Presentation, 🔬Science Fair Judges Needed.

Cappies Review: Be Our Guest for Langley High School's Captivating "Beauty and the Beast" Production

Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, otherwise known as the Cappies. Check out this review of Langley High School's production of "Beauty and the Beast" written by Warner Smith of Lake Braddock Secondary School.