http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/index.cfm News Releases from Fairfax County Public Schools - published by the Department of Communications and Community Outreach (DCCO) en-us Copyright Fairfax County Public Schools Tue, 21 May 2013 01:33:16 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/rss/FCPSbook.png http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/index.cfm 60 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2278 Ten students from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) won awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, held last week in Phoenix. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2278 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2277 The Fairfax County Band Directors Association has recognized 15 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students for excellence in solo instrumental music performance as part of the 2013 Fairfax County Band Directors Association Solo Competition Mon, 20 May 2013 13:03:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2277 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2276 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is adding two more community meetings to its series to gather input for a strategic plan for digital learning Mon, 20 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2276 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2275 The Fairfax County School Board is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) for a representative from the Lee District. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:45:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2275 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2274 Lauren Huang, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), has been named a 2013 Presidential Scholar, one of 141 high school seniors recognized by the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2274 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2273 Eight Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have received certificates for superior writing in the 2013 Achievement Awards in Writing by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Thu, 16 May 2013 13:39:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2273 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2272 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will hold a series of community meetings in May and June to gather suggestions from students, parents, staff members, and citizens to help develop a strategic plan for digital learning Wed, 15 May 2013 13:36:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2272 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2271 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) families who are enrolled in the free meals program may be eligible for Cox Communications' new Connect2Compete program, which provides broadband Internet connectivity to low-income families in an effort to address the digital divide. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2271 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2270 Two students from Fairfax County public schools have been recognized by the Virginia High School League (VHSL) for their achievements in athletics and academics. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:34:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2270 http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2269 The Fairfax County School Board has approved a resolution to request that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors place a school bond referendum for $250,000,000 on the ballot for the November 2013 general election. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:58:00 EDT http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=2269