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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All FCPS schools will be closed Friday, March 13, 2020. School offices and central offices will open on time with an unscheduled leave policy in effect for 12-month employees. (Condition 2). More details to follow.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Please remember coronavirus does not recognize race, nationality, or ethnicity. Having Asian ancestry–or any other ancestry–does not increase the chance of getting or spreading COVID-19. Please spread the facts–not fear.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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School Board Renames Robert E. Lee High School for Late Congressman John Lewis: .
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Monday, March 16, will be designated as a staff development day/student holiday, in order to provide an opportunity for staff to prepare for the possibility of distance learning in the event of a school(s) closure. More details to follow.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Due to the anticipated snow and possible hazardous driving conditions later today, all Fairfax County public schools and offices will close two hours early today, January 7, 2020. (Condition 4).
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Falling temperatures are expected to create hazardous travel conditions overnight and tomorrow, especially on secondary roads in various parts of the county. As a result, all Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 (Cond. 1).
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools will be closed today, January 8, 2020. School offices and central offices will open three hours late, to be opened by 11 a.m. (Condition 5) with an unscheduled leave policy in effect for 12-month employees.
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Due to possible icy road and sidewalk conditions overnight from a refreeze, all Fairfax County public schools and school offices will open two hours late tomorrow, January 8 (Condition 3A). Central offices will open by 10:00 a.m.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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FCPS will close schools through April 10, 2020. Please see Superintendent Brabrand's latest message for details: .
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Fairfax County Public Schools will be providing emergency grab and go lunches at no cost for students at five sites today and Monday, March 16, from 11:30 to noon. School-age students are welcome to come to any of the five sites to pick up a lunch during that time period. (1/3)
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Inclement Weather Message for Thursday, Feb 18: All Schools and Central Offices Closed. No In-person or Virtual Learning. Schools and central offices are closed tomorrow. In-person and virtual learning are canceled tomorrow. Supporting Return to School (SRS) programs are closed.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed tomorrow March 21, 2018, (Condition 1) due to Winter Storm Warning for snow.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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UPDATE: 7:56 a.m. - All Fairfax County public schools, school offices, and central offices are closed today due to current road and weather conditions. More at
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Thank you to our food service staff who begin working at 5 a.m. to prepare thousands of meals for distribution throughout the community in three central kitchens. Over 10,000 meals were served yesterday.
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All Fairfax County public schools will be closed Mon. Jan. 14, 2019, due to the snow and hazardous travel conditions. School offices and central offices will open 2 hours late, to be opened by 10:00 a.m. (Cond 5) with an unscheduled leave policy in effect for 12-month employees.
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FCPS is monitoring the weather for any impacts to school operations tomorrow, Monday, January 8. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for early tomorrow afternoon, with potential for icy roads. An update will be provided by 5:15 a.m. Monday morning.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Check out the awesome way FCPS Transportation Services honored the #Classof2020 ! #fcpsstrong
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Due to the winter storm warning in effect for our area, all Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 (Condition 1).
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All Fairfax County public schools will be closed tomorrow, March 22, 2018. School offices and central offices will open two hours late, to be opened by 10 a.m. (Condition 5) with an unscheduled leave policy in effect for 12-month employees.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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❄️ FCPS Schools Closed Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, with No Virtual Learning, Division Operations are Open, Telework for Eligible Employees with Liberal Leave. Details:
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Due to Winter Storm Warning FCPS schools & offices are closed Tuesday 3/14; activities in schools & on school grounds canceled. Condition 1
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All Fairfax County public schools and school offices will open two hours late tomorrow, Thurs. Jan. 4, due to forecast winter weather. Central offices will open by 10 a.m. (Condition 3A) Weather will be monitored, should closure be needed, an update will be sent by 5:30 am
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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FCPS is closely monitoring the weather and any potential impact to school operations. Any changes to operations will be communicated by 5:15 a.m. tomorrow morning. (2 of 2)
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools will be closed today, February 7, due to icy road and sidewalk conditions expected to continue until late this morning. School offices and central offices will open two hours late, to be opened by 10 (Condition 5) with an unscheduled leave policy
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools and school offices will open two hours late Wed. Feb 7. Central offices will open by 10 a.m. (Condition 3A) due to Winter Weather Advisory. Conditions will be reevaluated in morning and if closure needed it will be announced by 6 a.m.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 5, due to forecast unsafe wind chills. School offices and central offices will open two hours late, to be opened by 10 am (Condition 5) with an unscheduled leave policy in effect for 12-month employees.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Change is happening. #RememberingRepJohnLewis
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Due to the very cold weather, all Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Jan. 22, 2019 (Condition 3B). School offices and central offices will open on time.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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FCPS is monitoring the weather for any impacts to school operations tom., 1/17/18. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 9 pm tonight-9 am tom.; forecasts slippery roads, including during the morning commute. We'll provide an update by 5:15 am.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Due to the anticipated snow and freezing rain in the forecast tomorrow afternoon and evening, and the possibility of deteriorating travel conditions, all Fairfax County public schools and offices will close two hours early Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 (Cond 4).
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools will be closed today (Condition 2). School offices and central offices are open on time with an unscheduled leave policy in effect for 12-month employees. (Message 1 of 2)
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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We have received a lot of questions asking whether the third quarter will be extended. That has not yet been determined. We will send an update as soon as we know more.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed today March 2, 2018 (Condition 1) due to dangerous high winds.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Thank you to the bus drivers who help load meals onto buses for delivery to FCPS students.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Head outside today and get some fresh air! It will be great for your physical and mental health.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools and school offices will open two hours late tomorrow Nov. 15. Central offices will open by 10 a.m. Condition 3a. More at
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Conditions will be reassessed in the morning and if closure is necessary will be announced by approximately 6:15 am.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools will be closed today, Feb. 1, 2019. School offices and central offices will open 2 hours late, to be opened by 10 a.m. (Condition 5) with an unscheduled leave policy in effect for 12-month employees.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed today, Jan. 4. (Condition 1).
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late tomorrow Nov. 16. School offices and central offices open on time. Condition 3b. More at
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Due to the weather conditions forecast for tomorrow, all Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late, Jan. 31, 2019 (Condition 3B). School offices and central offices will open on time.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Due to the winter weather advisory in effect tomorrow, all Fairfax County public schools and school offices will open two hours late Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 (Condition 3A). Central offices will open by 10:00 a.m.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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FCPS schools will open 2 hours late Mon., 2/1/16. School offices & central offices will open on time. Pls see below.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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FCPS schools closed Thursday, January 6, 2022, with no virtual learning. School offices & central offices will open on time. COVID diagnostic testing sites open for symptomatic students & staff. Meal kit distribution to continue as scheduled. Details:
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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❄️ FCPS schools closed Weds, Jan. 5, 2022 with no virtual learning. School offices open 2 hours late; central offices open at 10am. Weekly meal distribution will be 10:30-11:30am Thurs, Jan. 6. COVID testing updates: See webpage Weds morning. Details:
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Fairfax County public schools closed Thur & Fri. School offices & central offices open by 10 am Thur. (Condition 5)
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools open two hours late tomorrow. Central offices will open by 10 am. (Condition 3a)
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Fairfax County Public Schools is monitoring the weather for any impacts to school operations tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30, 2018. If any changes to operating times are necessary, an update will be provided by 5:15 a.m.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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❄️ FCPS Schools and central offices will be closed Tuesday, January 4, 2022. In-person and virtual learning are canceled. Details:
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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More than 1,500 grab and go lunches were served today! Thanks to @FCPSEnergyZone and school staff for making it happen! See FCPS Food Resources for Families: .
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Due to the expected refreeze of roads and sidewalks overnight, all Fairfax County public schools will open 2 hours late Wed., 1/16/19. School offices and central offices will open on time. (Condition 3B) More at: .
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Congrats to the Nats! We are so overjoyed about the franchise's first World Series win that we Nat-ified the FCPS logo in their honor! #WorldSeries #STAYINTHEFIGHT #FIGHTFINISHED
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For the first time in 95 years, the #WorldSeries champions are from Washington, DC. #STAYINTHEFIGHT
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All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late Tuesday, January 9. School offices and central offices will open on time. (Condition 3B) SACC centers will open at 7 a.m. (Message 1 of 2)
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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@cherrylove2245 You mean "our."
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Students, please read the attached message.
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FCPS schools and offices will be closed and all activities are canceled Mon-Tue, Jan 25-26. Condition 1
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All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. School offices and central offices will open on time. (Condition 3B) The delay will allow for additional daylight for drivers and students who walk to school. More at
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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FCPS schools and offices will be closed and all activities are canceled Fri-Sun, Jan 22-24. Condition 1
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Beginning Thursday, March 19, FCPS buses will begin delivering grab and go meals along some bus routes. In addition, beginning tomorrow, FCPS is expanding the number of grab and go pop-up meal and adding one new school location. More at:
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FCPS schools & offices are closed Wed, 1/27. Activities in schools & on school grounds are canceled. Condition 1
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Based on the winter weather advisory in effect overnight, all Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late tomorrow, March 1, 2019 (Cond 3B). School offices and central offices will open on time. SACC opens at 8:00 am
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Fairfax County Public Schools will be closed today. School offices & central offices will open at noon. Condition 5
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All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Feb. 21, 2019 (Condition 3B). School offices and central offices will open on time. SACC centers will open at 8:00 a.m.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Due to the winter weather advisory in effect for tonight and early tomorrow morning, all Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 (Condition 3B). School offices and central offices will open on time.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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(Part 2) Conditions will be reassessed early tomorrow morning to determine if operating status will need to be changed and an announcement will be made by 6:00 a.m.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late tomorrow 3/16/17. Central & School offices will open on time. Condition 3B
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 Fairfax County public schools and central offices will be closed Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Details:
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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The closure is due to the high potential for the onset of inclement weather starting as early as midday Monday, even with an early closure elementary school bus routes would still be on the road during the forecast period of hazardous road conditions. (Message 2 of 2)
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As kids enjoy #FCPSsnowday sledding & snowmen, let's also remember to give thanks to the FCPS staff clearing up our school grounds. Thank you! πŸ™
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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FCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 18, 2015. School offices and central offices will open at 10 a.m. More at http://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All activities scheduled in Fairfax County public schools or on school grounds for this afternoon and evening are canceled (Condition 6). SACC centers will remain open until 6:15 p.m. An update on tomorrow’s operating status will be provided by 9 p.m.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Due to power outages all Fairfax County public schools will open 2 hours late today. School offices & central offices will open on time.(3B)
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All FCPS school buildings are closed until further notice. Food distribution at FCPS sites will continue; now expanded to 18 sites. Tomorrow's laptop distribution is postponed. Administrative offices are also closed until further notice. See full message.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, February 17, 2015. More at http://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Today, our School Board joins with @acpsk12 @APSVirginia @RPS_Schools @FCCPS @HamptonCSchools @PWCSNews to take legal action to affirm local constitutional authority & protect the health & well-being of all our students & staff. See our joint statement:
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Fairfax County Public Schools is aware of a recent social media threat directed towards Fairfax High School. Police are actively investigating and additional officers are at the school. No other FCPS schools or facilities are impacted.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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The delay is due to sidewalks, and some area roads, that will remain ice covered overnight. Temperatures are not expected to climb above freezing until late morning. The delay will allow buses and student walkers to maneuver any inclement conditions in daylight. (Message 2 of 2)
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All schools will be closed today, Jan. 8, 2015. School offices and central offices will open at 10 am. More at http://t.co/b0hl3wB3Uu.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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The change in FCPS’ operating status for today is due to the hazardous travel conditions that remain in various parts of the county at this hour, especially on secondary roads.
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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 Fairfax County public schools and central offices will be closed Friday, January 19, 2024. Details:
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Today the court has ruled on our joint legal challenge with regard to masking in schools. The temporary injunction reaffirms that school boards can continue to require masks until a final hearing is held. See our full message regarding this decision.
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"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward." β€”Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Across Fairfax County, we continue to receive reports of roadways, sidewalks and pathways that remain unsafe for our students, and so we are closing schools out of an abundance of caution, and the concern for safety of our students.
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See Superintendent Brabrand's message to FCPS families and staff regarding Governor Northam's announcement that all Virginia K-12 schools will be closed for the remainder of the academic year: .
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Just a quick "thank you" to some of our everyday heroes. #fcpsstrong
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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❄️ FCPS schools closed Friday, January 7, 2022, with no virtual learning. School offices will open two hours late; central offices open at 10 a.m. Details: Take a look at answers to common questions about our weather decisions:
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πŸ₯ΆπŸ€” Have questions about how we make our inclement weather decisions? Read on for answers to our most common queries ‡️ (1/4)
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School Board votes to designate October holiday as Indigenous Peoples' Day,
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Fairfax County public schools will be closed today, 2/16/16. School offices & central offices open 4 hrs late. More
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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022 All Fairfax County public schools and school offices are opening two hours late on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Details:
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All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late today. School offices and central offices will open on time. (Condition 3B)
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FCPS offers support to families impacted by the partial federal government shutdown; will provide meals to all students regardless of ability to pay and plans hiring event for furloughed employees.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Grab and go lunches will be served at the following sites today at 11:30 a.m.: Bailey’s Elementary School, 6111 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church Hutchison Elementary School, 13209 Parcher Avenue, Herndon Hybla Valley Elementary School, 3415 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria (2/3)
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All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late today. School offices and central offices will open on time. (Condition 3B) The delay will allow for daylight driving in order to better navigate roads with light snow in some areas.
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A wintry mix is predicted for our area tom., 2/9/16. Any decision to cancel or delay school will be communicated by 5 a.m. Thanks.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, March 5, 2015. More at http://t.co/zNBBMjWGwr.
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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Reminder: All schools are closed today, Friday, March 13, 2020. School offices and central offices will open on time with an unscheduled leave policy in effect for 12-month employees. (Condition 2).
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Our Food Services team was working hard today to provide breakfast and lunch to students and their families at various locations across the county. For more information, go to
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Fairfax Schools 🌟
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All Fairfax County public schools closed tomorrow, Feb. 20 (Cond 2). School offices and central offices open on time. http://t.co/P7H8Umcyov
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β€œDon’t allow anybody to make you feel that you are nobody. Always feel that you count. Always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance. – Martin Luther King, Jr. #MartinLutherKingJrDay
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FCPS is starting on time today.
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