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Fairfax County Public Schools wrapped up a landmark week with Robinson Secondary School claiming its fifth Virginia Army National Guard Cup for Athletics—and third in just four years—while McLean High School earned its first-ever Academic Activities Cup.

The dual honors recognize sustained excellence across Virginia High School League competitions, from varsity sports to scholastic bowl, debate, robotics, and esports. Points accumulate throughout the school year based on state competition results, with additional credit for sportsmanship and integrity.

Softball Stars Shine Statewide

Langley High School’s Norah Jacques was named VHSL Class 6 Softball Player of the Year, headlining a deep roster of Fairfax County athletes selected to All-State teams.

First-team selections included players from Lake Braddock, Madison, South County, McLean, Oakton, and Hayfield. Madison High School dominated the list with three athletes earning honors across both teams.

Skyview Boundaries Finalized

The School Board approved boundary adjustments for the new Skyview High School and surrounding western pyramids Thursday night. Changes take effect in the 2027-28 school year and will shift approximately 2,544 students—420 middle schoolers and 2,124 high schoolers—representing less than 8 percent of enrollment in the affected area.

Elementary boundaries remain unchanged, though some feeder patterns were adjusted based on community feedback gathered during public hearings and advisory committee sessions.

Summer Learning in Full Swing

Credit Recovery Academy and Algebra Power Up sessions at Oakton High School are drawing students from eight high schools and seven middle schools. At one classroom visit, a rising eighth-grader named Amar said he enrolled himself so he would be ready for Algebra I in the fall.

Lewis High School’s traveling Museum of Service—a student-led exhibit honoring overlooked community contributors—made a stop at Oakton’s library. The display has been touring since January, growing as visitors add artwork, writing, and nominations for future honorees.

At Dogwood Elementary, the SOAR reading program is targeting a district goal of getting every student reading on grade level by third grade. Young Scholars participants showcased environmental inventions including ocean-cleaning robots and snow-removal devices at a Share Fair.

Summer learning principal Levi Folly, who oversaw operations at Oakton, will retire at the end of the season after 40 years with the district.