Important Dates:

March 9 - FCPS Family Engagement Survey Opens

March 18 - Early Release Wed, School Ends at 12:30 p.m.

March 20 - No School: Holiday, Eid-al-Fitr

March 27 - 2 Hour Early Release: School Ends at 1:30 p.m. (no childcare)

March 30 - April 3 - No School: Spring Break

April 6 - No School: Teacher Workday

April 10 - No School: School Planning Day

National School Breakfast Week:

From March 2 to March 6, 2026, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is celebrating National School Breakfast Week (NSBW). NSBW is an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing the vital role that school breakfast plays in nourishing students nationwide. The theme this year is “The Quest for School Breakfast” to transform breakfast from a daily routine into a shared adventure.

By celebrating NSBW, we emphasize the benefits of a balanced breakfast in creating a strong foundation for the day ahead.

School Meals Lead to Student Success

Balanced nutrition fuels learning and focus.
Eating a whole breakfast improves students’ alertness, focus, and memory.
Every school breakfast includes choices of a whole-grain and/or protein-focused entrée and at least ½ cup of whole fruit or 100% fruit juice.

Building Healthy Trays

Students aren’t required to take milk.
FNS videos teach elementary students how to “build their tray their way” and use menu cards to choose healthy foods they enjoy.

Student-Driven Menus

New menu items come from student feedback at the FNS 2025 Food Show.
Developed by our executive chef and dietitian team for flavor, health, and sustainability.

Why School Meals Matter

Students who eat school breakfast show improved attendance and academic performance.

Meal Kits for Fasting Students:

FCPS is offering take-home meal kits through Thursday, March 19, 2026 to support students who are fasting during the school day.

Thanks to a program from the Virginia Department of Education, students can now take healthy school meal kits home at the end of the day. These kits are designed to be eaten later that day and include both breakfast and lunch.

Families must sign up by deadlines in order to take advantage of this opportunity. Visit https://www.fcps.edu/meal-kits-fasting-students for more information.

Special Education Family Conference:

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference - Stronger Together: Connecting Families & Schools has been rescheduled from March 21 to April 18, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at George C. Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043.

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference is a no-cost, in-person event is hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of community partners. Keynote speaker is renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore. Families will also have the opportunity to connect with resources and participate in afternoon sessions.

Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage.

FCPS Executive Functioning Series for Families:

Behavior Intervention Services (BIS) is excited to offer families a no-cost, four-part “Building Skills for Success” training series on executive functioning skills.

Session Dates and Topics:

March 13, 2026: Building Skills for Success: How To Develop Emotional Regulation
April 17, 2026: Building Skills for Success: How To Develop Organizational Skills With Your Child

Visit the Family Resource Center to learn more information and sign up for the virtual sessions.

Kindergarten Registration - Now Open!

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.