Fairfax County Public Schools

Fairfax County officials proposed increasing property taxes while slashing almost $60 million in other county spending, including eliminating crossing guards at every high school. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder explains a new plan that could assist police officers and protect students.

A sixth grader at Cunningham Park Elementary School in Virginia created a peer mentoring program called “Cardinals Care for Cardinals” where sixth graders can mentor their younger peers in first grade. Mews4’s Molette Green reports. 

Several school districts in the D.C. area are reporting closings and delays as freezing temperatures grip the region.

The director of student activities at Hayfield High School, Monty Fritts, has submitted his intent to resign, News4 has confirmed. One day before Hayfield Secondary School was set to square off against Fairfax High on the Gridiron, Hayfield’s principal decided to pull the plug on the football team for the rest of the playoffs. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent...

Hayfield Secondary School’s football team has been pulled from state playoffs amid review of the school’s recruiting efforts. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

Days after Hayfield Secondary School’s blowout win against Thomas Edison High School, the school district announced it’s game over. The team is officially out of the playoffs, ending a controversial season after allegations of an improper recruitment scheme. In a letter to parents Monday, FCPS superintendent Michelle Reid told families, “This evening, the principal of Hayfield Secondary School announced...

Hayfield Secondary School has pulled their football team from the playoffs after months of controversy over an alleged football recruiting scheme. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

The Hayfield Secondary School football won its first playoff game, which many say it shouldn’t have played due to a recruitment controversy. News4’s Walter Morris spoke to parents.

High school football playoffs get underway amid controversy regarding Hayfield Secondary School. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.  

For young teens, starting high school can be a large transition. Try being cast in a movie on top of that.

Tamino Beba, a freshman at West Springfield High School, landed a role in “Woodwalkers,” a German movie series. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

A man who worked for a contractor that provided afterschool programming at Fairfax County elementary schools faces 24 felonies related to unlawfully filming girls inside two schools. The suspect, 25-year-old Arturo Elmore-Adon, is already in custody for alleged crimes against a minor. Now, he’s charged with several more felonies. “Holding a really disturbing and sick man accountable for his actions…

A man who worked for a contractor that provided afterschool programming at Fairfax County elementary schools faces 24 felonies related to unlawfully filming girls between the ages of 6 and 8 inside two schools. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder has the story.

An influx of transfer students to the football program at Hayfield High School raised eyebrows among families, but the program’s practices have been found to be above board. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

It’s the first day of school for the 10th largest school division in the U.S. and students are arriving with positive attitudes. Students could see some changes to grading policies and academic courses. They can also try their hand at a new sport like girls’ wrestling. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports. 

Two seniors at Marshall High School are excited to start their final year of high school in Fairfax County as the band, cheerleader and football team welcome them back. They tell freshmen to not be afraid to reach out for help and share their academic goals before they graduate. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports. 

Fairfax County Public Schools are increasing safety measures ahead of the school year for the largest bus fleet in the country. There will be 50 school bus camera systems installed and speed cameras have increased in county school zones. News4’s Adam Tuss reports. 

Fairfax County patrol officers are being pulled into school crossing guard duties, and the police department said it’s being stretched thin as a result. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

The superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools hoped to give 6% raises across the board but says that likely will be scaled back to 3% after the county didn’t provide the funding she requested. FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid asked the county for the largest funding increase in history, according to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay. She…

The superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools hoped to give 6% raises across the board but says that likely will be scaled back after the county didn’t provide the funding she requested. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder explains.