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Fairfax County Public Schools is preparing for a key boundary decision as Superintendent Michelle Reid finalizes her preliminary recommendation for Skyview High School and the Western Pyramids Boundary Study.

Reid met Tuesday evening with the Superintendent Boundary Advisory Committee at the Gatehouse Administration Center. Committee members revisited the preliminary scenario shared with the community earlier in June and offered additional observations informed by conversations with residents.

The superintendent plans to present her preliminary recommendation to the School Board on July 9. The board is scheduled to consider it July 16.

Schools, students and staff earn recognition

Several FCPS schools recently highlighted programs designed to strengthen learning and student connections.

Kent Gardens Elementary School introduced a House system that brings students and employees together across grade levels. Parklawn Elementary School is using student-centered WIN Time to improve literacy outcomes, while Glen Forest Elementary School is celebrating a student population representing 55 countries.

Madison High School graduate Gretchen Schmitt will travel to Logroño, Spain, in July to compete in the 2026 World Flying Disc Federation World Junior Ultimate Championships. She is one of 24 athletes nationwide selected for Team USA’s under-20 mixed roster.

The FCPS Office of Procurement Services received the National Procurement Institute’s 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award. The honor recognizes public and nonprofit teams for areas including innovation, professionalism, electronic procurement, productivity and leadership.

Three FCPS principals were also named to the Virginia Department of Education’s inaugural class of Principals of Distinction: Shawn DeRose of Annandale High School, Kambar Khoshaba of South County High School and Shane Wolfe of Aldrin Elementary School.

Seventeen graduating seniors were recognized as 2026 Distinguished Business Scholars by the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce. The scholarships honor students planning further education and careers in business or related fields.

The recipients were Ethan Santos and Kate Hood of Mount Vernon High School; Nicole Cousins and James Song of South County High School; Andrew Binetti, Lucy Little, Nathan Roeschlein and Mason Brown of Edison High School; Gavin Clarke and Manas Puri of Lake Braddock Secondary School; Melina Teklu, Christian Sadek and Aadi Mathur of West Springfield High School; Brooklynn Jones and Preston Simpson of Hayfield Secondary School; and Henry Lang of West Potomac High School.

Facilities crews shift into summer work

Reid visited an Office of Facilities Management all-hands meeting Wednesday and highlighted the scale of the department’s work across more than 220 schools and other facilities.

During the past school year, facilities employees completed more than 121,000 work orders and responded to over 900 power outages. Crews also worked extended shifts during winter storms to limit disruptions to school operations.

With students away for the summer, the department is working on asphalt improvements, HVAC upgrades, roof replacements and other infrastructure projects. Many must be completed within tight schedules before schools reopen.

Regional partnerships focus on technology and careers

At the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s board and fiscal 2026 annual meeting Thursday, discussions focused on artificial intelligence and workforce talent. Both topics present opportunities for closer cooperation between schools and the region’s technology industry as students prepare for future careers.

Reid also met Thursday with Jeff Litz and Greg Luongo of the Fairfax County Federation of Principals, Supervisors, and Administrators. Chief of Staff Marty Smith joined the meeting, where participants reaffirmed their commitment to collective bargaining and negotiated agreements.

At Friday’s quarterly Educate Fairfax Board of Directors meeting, participants discussed priorities for the coming school year, stronger community engagement and ways partners could support students, educators and schools. The conversation also covered opportunities to develop innovative career pathways.

Art and science programs showcase student growth

A recent update to the FCPS strategic plan highlighted Pyramid Art Shows, which display work by elementary, middle and high school students. The events allow families and community members to see students’ artistic development while giving young artists a public platform.

FCPS officials say arts education can strengthen engagement, persistence, critical thinking, reflection and students’ sense of belonging. The exhibitions also allow students to communicate their perspectives and explore their identities and aspirations.

The division also reviewed results from the 71st annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held in March. More than 600 students presented over 400 projects in 15 categories. The event was open to qualifying high school students throughout Fairfax County and involved more than 300 professional judges, along with dozens of STEM organizations and other partners.

At the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair in April, 57 FCPS students competed among 250 participants. Twenty-two FCPS projects won awards, and two students received grand prizes that qualified them for the International Science and Engineering Fair.

Fifteen FCPS students then competed among more than 1,700 participants at the international fair in May. Seven of the division’s 11 projects placed fourth or higher and earned cash prizes, while one received one of the event’s 10 top awards.

Student research included sustainable pesticide alternatives, autonomous-vehicle prototypes and targeted treatments for liver cancer.