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Families across Fairfax County Public Schools face several approaching deadlines and schedule changes, from required health records and permission forms to October testing and a $460 million school bond referendum.
Parents and caregivers who lack a SIS ParentVUE account should contact their child’s school for an activation code.
Forms and immunization records
Families should confirm with a health care provider that their children meet Virginia’s immunization requirements. Beginning Tuesday, November 18, students without proof of required immunizations may not be allowed to attend school.
Parents may check compliance and upload immunization records through SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to the school’s front office.
Through the Parent Digital Consent system, families can approve or decline access to online educational tools, counseling, tutoring and other resources. The system also includes options for managing student information.
Parents must acknowledge the Student Rights and Responsibilities document, which outlines behavioral expectations and adult responses. ParentVUE users will be prompted to sign it electronically. Families may instead return a printable signature sheet to their school by Tuesday, September 30.
Division reports gains on state tests
The school division said its 2025 Standards of Learning results remained significantly above Virginia averages. Pass rates released by the Virginia Department of Education on August 27 also showed year-over-year gains in science, mathematics and reading.
$460 million bond referendum heads to voters
A $460 million school bond referendum will appear on the Tuesday, November 4, general election ballot. If approved, the bonds are expected to support construction and renovation projects identified in the fiscal year 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, which received approval in February.
School construction and renovation are not funded through the division’s operating budget. Voter-approved bonds allow those capital expenses to be paid over time.
In-person early voting in Fairfax County is scheduled from Friday, September 19, through Saturday, November 1.
Superintendent plans community conversations
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of public conversations about challenges and opportunities facing the school system. Participants may offer feedback and ask questions.
The meetings are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on September 15 at Woodlawn Elementary School, September 29, October 3, December 5, December 9 and December 11. Locations for most sessions had not yet been announced. Child care and interpretation will be available, and the events are open to everyone.
Reid’s recent activities also included a ribbon-cutting at Wakefield Forest Elementary School, where a renovation was financed through school bond referendums.
SAT and PSAT testing changes arrive October 8
High schools will administer the digital SAT and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at no cost on Wednesday, October 8. The SAT will be offered to 12th graders, while students in grades 10 and 11 will take the PSAT/NMSQT.
Most ninth graders will not attend school that day and are encouraged to finish missing work before the end of the first quarter.
Ninth graders with disabilities who receive low-incidence special education services will have in-person instruction with a two-hour early release.
Teacher and Robinson Secondary earn honors
Bailey’s Upper Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Kylee West was named the FCPS CARES of the Quarter recipient. She was recognized for her compassion and commitment to children, families and the community, including helping a student who had been caring for younger siblings.
Robinson Secondary School won the Virginia High School League National Guard Cup in both academics and athletics for the 2024-25 school year. Receiving both honors in one year is rare and recognizes achievement across the school’s academic and athletic programs.
The recognitions also align with a goal in the division’s 2023-30 Strategic Plan to expand equitable access to electives, extracurricular programs, co-curricular opportunities and enrichment activities.
Special education newsletter released
The latest Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter addresses inclusive education and belonging, emergency safety for students with disabilities, and personal electronic devices for students with disabilities.
The Department of Special Services publishes the newsletter for employees, students and families.
Thomas Jefferson applications open October 20
Eighth graders interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics may apply for the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Class of 2030 beginning Monday, October 20, at 4 p.m.
Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, and submitted by 4 p.m. Friday, November 14. Information sessions are also planned at middle schools.
Boundary review enters its next stage
The comprehensive boundary review has entered the second part of Phase 2, with another round of hybrid community meetings beginning in September.
Sessions are scheduled for:
- Monday, September 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Justice High School.
- Tuesday, September 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Oakton High School.
- Thursday, September 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Friday, September 19, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and again from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, September 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Friday, September 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, September 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Monday, September 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Locations were still being finalized for meetings without a listed venue.
By mid-October, the division’s consultant is expected to update the Boundary Explorer Tool with the latest draft scenarios. Those proposals will then be presented for feedback during 12 additional community meetings.
Early release and September calendar reminders
Elementary schools in the Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Hayfield, Justice, Lewis, Mount Vernon, Oakton, Robinson, South County, Westfield and West Potomac pyramids will dismiss students three hours early on Wednesday, September 17.
September 11 is the National Day of Service and Remembrance, also known as Patriot Day. Students are encouraged to participate in service learning. Middle and high school students can find opportunities through x2VOL in Naviance.
Schools will observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17, commemorating the signing of the Constitution in 1787 and recognizing people who become citizens by age or naturalization.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Monday, September 22. Important events will not be held after school that day. Schools and offices will close Tuesday, September 23, for the holiday.
Solar initiative and electric buses debut
The division will celebrate the launch of its solar initiative and the arrival of 17 electric school buses at Louise Archer Elementary School on Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The family event will feature live music, solar-themed story time, student sustainability demonstrations and other activities.
Governing board meets September 11
The school system’s governing board will hold a regular business meeting Thursday, September 11, at 7 p.m. Agenda items include additional advisory committee appointments and the awarding of contracts.