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Fairfax County Public Schools ended the 2025-26 school year celebrating 14,758 graduates and a series of academic, athletic and artistic achievements across the division.
The Class of 2026 includes students continuing their education, entering the workforce, serving in the military and pursuing other opportunities. Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid credited their hard work, resilience, creativity and leadership, along with support from educators, families and the wider community.
Students also marked the end of the year through promotions, performances, competitions, exhibitions, concerts, field days and awards ceremonies.
An Algebra I pilot expanded access to advanced coursework across the division. At Lemon Road and Haycock elementary schools, every student participating in Algebra I passed the Standards of Learning assessment. Many earned advanced passing scores, and some received perfect scores. Other schools also contributed to the pilot’s success.
FCPS had 244 students named finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. High school theater students won honors in 27 categories at the Cappies Awards, while student-athletes earned Virginia High School League championships and runner-up finishes throughout the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Girls flag football debuted at every FCPS high school through a partnership with the Washington Commanders. The inaugural season attracted 775 participants and created another opportunity for students to build teamwork, confidence and leadership skills.
The division itself received the 2026 Regional Gold Level Baldrige Award, becoming the first educational organization to earn that recognition as a first-time applicant.
Facility improvements continued as well. FCPS celebrated completed projects at Mosaic, Crossfield and Louise Archer schools, among others, while additional construction and planning moved forward across the county. Voters also approved the latest bond referendum supporting investment in school facilities.
Reid held 34 Community Conversations, Employee Conversations and Family Vision Group meetings during the year to hear directly from students, employees and families. She said those discussions help guide the division’s work and strengthen community trust.
With summer underway, families and students can use FCPS academic resources to continue learning before the next school year. Reid also encouraged the school community to make time to rest, read, explore and reconnect with loved ones.