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Planning for the Future of the City of Fairfax Schools

While the City of Fairfax Schools are a point of pride in our community, our schools have pressing facility needs that we must address. Our buildings have been well maintained over the years. However, certain critical and other building systems will have reached the end of their useful life over the next decade—if not sooner. 

This November, the City of Fairfax will vote on a school bond referendum.
 
Click here to find out more about the referendum, proposed projects, and find frequently asked questions. 
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The City of Fairfax Schools inspire and empower students to meet high academic standards and lead ethical lives so they can be responsible and innovative global citizens.

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Superintendent's Message

Dear City of Fairfax Community,
 
I hope you take some time to read about our four schools and our Academy on our website. We are here to connect our community to our schools. The City of Fairfax Schools:
 
Invests in our students – innovation labs in our middle and elementary schools, funding for progams such as AVID, summer programs to bridge academic gaps, enrich learning, and help students' transition;

Supports teachers– funding for professional development and substitutes to supporting teacher collaboration time, reimbursement to teachers for National Board Certification fees;

Welcomes families – The FCPS Family Engagement survey reported that 91% of City of Fairfax schools’ families felt welcome in our schools;

Provides excellent facilities – Professional equipment in our Academy, turf fields and hardwood gym floor in our high school, outdoor classrooms in our elementary schools, wind turbine in our middle school – we strive to provide a safe and exceptional environment for our students to succeed.
 
If you are a current family or staff member, I invite you to connect with us – on social media, contacting our school board or staff and let us know how we can help. If you are a prospective parent, I invite you to tour our schools.
 
From all of us at the City of Fairfax Schools - welcome!
 
Jeff Platenberg
Superintendent
 
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