Fairfax County School Board Member Embezzled $175K, Employer Says

Kyle McDaniel is an at-large board member for Fairfax County Public Schools. His former employer filed a civil complaint against him.

​$12.6M Increase For Fairfax City Schools In FY2026 Budget Proposal

The City of Fairfax will pay a higher budget allocation caused by increased costs at Fairfax County schools in the 2026 fiscal year.

RAMbassadors Welcome New Students To Robinson Secondary In Fairfax

The student-led RAMbassadors program aims to make new students feel welcomed and empowered as they navigate Robinson Secondary School.

New School Stages 'Action Packed' Adaptation Of Agatha Christie Novel

A Centreville High School student pens Cappies Review of The New School of Northern Virginia's production of "A Murder Is Announced."

Fairfax County Schools Adjust Schedule For Weather On Feb. 11

With Fairfax County and the rest of the region under a winter storm warning, the school day will be adjusted on Feb. 11 for the district.

Fairfax County Schools Make Weather Decision For Tuesday

Fairfax County Public Schools have made a decision about Tuesday classes due to the winter storm that's blanketed Northern Virginia in snow.

Fairfax Superintendent Apologizes For Handling Of Football Scandal

The superintendent's apology was the latest turn of events in an ongoing recruitment scandal involving the Hayfield football team.

Fairfax High's Modern Take On 'Much Ado About Nothing': Cappies Review

Fairfax High School's modern twist on "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a brilliantly refreshed classic tale.

Hayfield Withdraws From Football Playoffs Amid Recruiting Scandal

Hayfield Secondary's football team withdrew from playoff contention amid calls for investigation into recruiting scandal, according to FCPS.

Playoff Games Decision Made By Football Coaches Who Mulled Forfeits

Six Fairfax County high school football coaches informed the FCPS superintendent whether they would participate in Thursday's playoff games.

6 Fairfax Coaches May Forfeit Football Playoff Games In Protest

Six Fairfax football coaches may forfeit playoff games in protest of Hayfield Secondary being allowed to play despite being ineligible.

Woodson HS Offers Fresh Take On Shakespeare Tragedy: Cappies Review

Woodson High School reimagines Lear as a powerful queen, adding haunting songs, and setting the action amid Viking storms, review says.

FCPS Adult Eduation Hires Health, Medical Careers Specialist: Report

New career specialist hill help ensure students obtain work readiness skills, licenses, and certificates specific to their career field.

High School Changes Name To Honor African American History Pioneer

Fairfax County educators, elected officials, and students celebrate high school's rededication to honor Dr. Carter G. Woodson's legacy.

Great Clips, Woodson PTSO Team-Up For Week-Long Fundraising Event

Woodson High School's PTSO and the Great Clips hair salon are partnering to raise $2,000 in grant funding to support student activities.

Seniors At Fairfax Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists from Fairfax City-area schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2025.

Teacher Spotlight: Ayman Nakhla Makes A Difference In Fairfax

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers like Ayman Nakhla in Fairfax, and show them how much they're appreciated.

VA Student Named Time Magazine's 2024 'Kid Of The Year'

A 15-year-old student from W.T. Woodson High School snagged Time's annual "Kid of the Year" title with a lifesaving science project.

Fairfax City School Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Fairfax City students and parents should know for the new school year.

Pierre Prepped Learners Taking GED In Spanish: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Fairfax Student Wins 2024 College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

More than 2,900 students received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships financed by 149 U.S. colleges and universities.​

Susan Mullen To Begin New Role As Daniels Run ES Principal On Aug. 1

A former administrator and principal in Loudoun County Public Schools has been named the new principal at Daniels Run Elementary School.

'She Treats All Her Students With Love': Fairfax Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Former Fairfax City Schools Superintendent Killed In Texas Crash

George Stepp led the successful completion of two school bonds to renovate all four schools in the City of Fairfax.

$5K Scholarships Presented To FCPS Graduates By Moose Lodge In Fairfax

Centreville Moose Lodge #2168 recently awarded $5,000 to five recent graduates from Fairfax County high schools.

Fairfax Students Snag Cappies Awards, Tony's Of High School Theater

Three students from the Fairfax City area won Cappies Awards, during Monday night's gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

2 Fairfax Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Two Fairfax students are among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.

Fairfax Wegmans To Celebrate Scholarship Winners With Mini Cupcakes

Wegmans awarded scholarships to about 1,500 employees at the company's stores across the U.S., including Fairfax.

Fairfax Area Schools Nominated For Cappies, Tony's Of High School

The Cappies, the DC region's Tony's of high school theater, announced schools receiving award nominations.

Fairfax Students Awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

Fairfax City Student Athletes, Teams Recognized By County Supervisors

Student athletes from the Fairfax City area were recognized for their championship-level efforts during the 2023-24 winter sports season.

Latest Teacher Pay Revealed In New Report: See Where VA Ranks

A new report by the National Education Association compared the average teacher's salary in each state to the national average of $69,544.

Fairfax City Elementary School Principal To Lead Katherine Johnson MS

Officials from Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax school systems announced the hiring of a new principal for the city's middle school.

'Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical' Coming To Katherine Johnson MS Stage

Katherine Johnson Middle School will present performances of 'Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical' Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Fairfax HS Stages Memorable Production Of 'Anastasia The Musical'

Fairfax High School made every second of "Anastasia The Musical" a moment to remember, according to Cappies review.

Woodson Stages 'Triumphant' Production Of Broadway's '1776': Cappies

W.T. Woodson High School's performance of "1776" musical was nothing short of triumphant, according to Cappies' reviewer.

Woodson Student In First Round Of 2024 National Merit Scholars

A student from W.T. Woodson in Fairfax was one of the first winners of 2024 National Merit Scholarships.

'Anastasia' Presented April 18-27 By Fairfax High School Theatre

Tickets are on sale for Fairfax High School Theatre's production of "Anastasia," debuts this week.

Solar Eclipse 'Cool' Learning Experience At Daniels Run Elementary

Partial solar eclipse gives Daniels Run Elementary fifth-graders a tangible experience that relates to current lesson on lightwaves.

Eclipse Viewing Plans For Monday Made By Some Fairfax City Schools

Students at least one Fairfax City school will be wearing eclipse viewing glasses to safely observe Monday's rare event.