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Fairfax County Public Schools is beginning summer with new learning and wellness resources, opportunities for families to shape instructional decisions, and a slate of student and staff achievements.
The division is seeking public feedback on proposed secondary mathematics materials and its school calendar. Free summer meals will also become available June 22, while families can turn to FCPS programs for academic, recreational and mental health support.
Summer Learning and Meals
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide includes camps, activities, health information and safety tips. Additional resources may be added throughout the summer.
Families can also use the Summer Learning webpage for ideas to reinforce academic skills, explore new interests and keep students engaged before classes resume. A recently added Outdoor Learning Summer Bucket List offers another way to continue learning outside the classroom.
Beginning Monday, June 22, students can receive free meals on a first-come, first-served basis at participating Summer Food Service Program sites. Students must remain at the location while eating. FCPS expects to add more sites during the summer.
The first day of the 2026-27 school year is Monday, August 24.
Public Input Sought on Math Materials and Calendar
FCPS plans to adopt new instructional resources covering middle-school Math 6 through Algebra 2 for the 2026-27 academic year.
A committee of teachers, administrators and community members reviewed materials submitted by vendors. Community members can examine the proposed resource online or in person through Sunday, July 12, then submit feedback through a digital form.
Printed materials are available at the Willow Oaks Welcome Center from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternative review hours can be requested from FCPS.
Public responses will be provided to the review committee and the Fairfax County School Board before an expected vote in July.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid also recently highlighted sixth graders working with algebra in her Weekly Reflections.
Parents, caregivers and employees have a separate opportunity to influence future school calendars. Unique links to the FCPS Calendar Survey were emailed June 5. Responses are due by 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 22. Anyone who did not receive a link or encounters technical problems can contact the Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Students Earn State, National and International Recognition
The Fairfax County School Board recently presented scholarships to two students recognized for accomplishments reflecting FCPS values.
FCPS athletes also closed the spring season with major results. Five teams and 15 individual competitors won Virginia High School League Class 6 championships, while five teams and 13 individuals finished as state runners-up.
Westfield High School graduate Jemon Price was named the VHSL Class 6 Boys Player of the Year. He will play Division I basketball at Wofford College this fall while continuing his education.
Hayfield Secondary School’s Team 614, the Night Hawks, competed at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston in April. The event brought together more than 600 teams from over 10 countries.
Seven Forestville Elementary School fourth graders represented their school at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Their challenge required them to guide a train through a course and transform its cargo into an artwork. They competed against 53 teams from eight countries.
Two Fairfax Academy students from the Musical Theatre and Actors Studio class are headed to New York City to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards. They earned nominations for the “Jimmy” Awards after receiving Best Actor and Best Actress honors at the Brandon Victor Dixon Awards in May.
A Langley High School team placed third in a national economics competition organized by the Council for Economic Education. Sixteen teams from 11 states faced questions involving microeconomics, macroeconomics and current global economic events during the two-day contest.
FCPS middle school students are also connecting civics lessons with current events by developing hands-on museum exhibits. The performance-based assessment is part of the Virginia Department of Education School Division of Innovation’s work and is intended to deepen understanding while preparing students for civic participation.
Olympic Champion Returns to Westbriar
Westbriar Elementary School welcomed Olympic gold medalist and three-time world champion figure skater Ilia Malinin back to his former school.
Known as the “Quad God,” Malinin gained international attention for completing some of figure skating’s most difficult quadruple jumps. He became the first skater to land a quadruple axel in competition and spoke with students during his visit.
Mental Health Services Remain Available
FCPS high school students can access virtual therapy at no cost. The service can help students address anxiety, grief, changes in mood or behavior, motivation, bullying, social skills, family and peer relationships, and academic pressure. Parents can begin the referral process through Hazel Health’s FCPS service.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board also provides youth mental health care, including individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response and recovery services. Families can contact Entry and Referral at 703-383-8500.
Students and parents who need help after school hours may call or text 988 for free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors. The service covers mental health and substance-use crises, including—but not limited to—suicidal thoughts. Reports cited by FCPS indicate youth suicides have declined 11% since the 988 Lifeline launched.
Emergencies should be directed to 911.
Employees Honored for Exceptional Work
Virginia PTA presented Reid with a 2026 Power Partner Award during its June 5 annual meeting and awards ceremony, citing her commitment to community participation and family engagement.
FCPS recognized its own employees during the annual Honors ceremony. Twelve people were selected as Outstanding Employee Award recipients on June 10 from a field of 75 finalists.
Reading specialist Kendra Trainer of Hayfield Elementary School was among the April FCPS CARES of the Month recipients. Trainer works weekly with Work and Transition students from Hayfield Secondary School, giving them opportunities to practice vocational skills.
Multiple disabilities teacher Cameron Lyons nominated Trainer, saying the experience helps students build independence and self-sufficiency while making them feel celebrated at the elementary school.
Other April recipients included Tanya Cork of Graham Road Community Center; Flor Bermudez and Claudia Davila of Cunningham Park Elementary School; Ileana Rios of Falls Church High School; Flora Chavez-Grieger of Clermont Elementary School; Diana Lauria, Catherine Clarke, AJ Rodriguez and Sean Corcoran of South County High School; and Jessica Suh of Westfield High School.
Job Fair and School Board Meetings Ahead
FCPS will hold an in-person Instructional Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 24, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Attendees will have opportunities to network and interview with representatives from FCPS schools.
The School Board has regular business meetings scheduled for Thursday, June 25; Thursday, July 9; and Thursday, July 16. Agendas will be posted closer to each meeting.
The Fairfax County Police Department is also urging families to discuss digital safety and encourage teenagers to use smart online habits throughout summer.
This is the final regular FCPS weekly update of the 2025-26 school year. Summer announcements will continue through the FCPS app and Reid’s Weekly Reflections.