FCPS1 Highlights

Welcome back, FCPS1 families!

We have enjoyed welcoming our students back for the 2026-27 school year. Whether your family is joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we are here to help you prepare for a successful start.

Please find some important reminders, events, resources and information to help your family start 2026-27 school year with a great start and beyond!

Labor Day: Fauquier County Public Schools will be closed Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Schools and offices will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8. We hope our students, families and staff enjoy a safe and restful holiday weekend.

Countywide Professional Learning Day: Tuesday, Sept. 22, is a countywide professional learning day for FCPS1 staff. There will be no school for students.

Families are invited to the Title I Family Literacy Event at 6 p.m. in the Liberty High School cafeteria. The event will feature Dr. Nicola Williams, author of Freddie the Flounder and owner of the Hip Hop Homestead.

Date: September 29, 2026

Time: 6:00-7:00 PM

Register Here

It Takes a Village – Build Yours! They say it takes a village to raise a child — but what does that really mean for you and your family? Join Fauquier Mental Health and “The Kind Mom” Jessica Woelkers, MSW, LCSW, RYT200, Certified Mindfulness Therapist for an inspiring family webinar on creating your own Family Village.

Discover:

• Why having a village matters
• How to identify your trusted core circle
• Ways to foster a culture of mutual support
• Problem-solving & celebrating together
• What your children learn from a strong village

Date: October 1st

Location: Bealeton Public Library

10877 Willow Dr, Bealeton, VA 22712

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Who: Current kindergartens and rising 2027 kindergarteners and their families

Current kindergartens and rising 2027 kindergarteners and their families are invited to an evening of all things kindergarten! Bring your little ones to this special event and meet Fauquier County Public School (FCPS1) kindergarten staff and connect with other kindergarten parents. Parents and children can visit a variety of special stations featuring important Kindergarten skills, connect with other Kindergarten parents and enjoy a themed story time celebrating Kindergarten. No registration required. Parents and caregivers must remain with their children.

Our School Nutrition team is ready to welcome students back and provide breakfast and lunch options throughout the school year.

Student meal accounts can be funded through:

• MySchoolBucks
• Cash
• Checks payable to FCA (Fauquier Cafeteria Account)

When paying by check:

• Include your student's account number
• Remember to sign the check

Manage your student's meal account using myschoolbucks.com.

Families who may qualify are encouraged to complete a free or reduced-price meal application.

Fauquier County Public Schools provides Chromebooks to support teaching and learning.

• Grades 6-12: Students receive a Chromebook to use during the school day and take home each night.
• Grades 3-5: Students receive a Chromebook for use during the school day. Devices remain at school.
• Grades K-2: Classrooms use shared Chromebook sets.

Students should:

• Store devices properly
• Keep devices away from food and drinks
• Avoid placing items between the screen and keyboard
• Never share assigned devices with other students

Families are financially responsible for repair or replacement costs.

Chromebook insurance is available through Securranty and covers accidental damage, theft and loss. Intentional damage is not covered.

Every school day counts. Regular attendance helps students build routines, stay connected and make the most of learning opportunities.

This school year, FCPS1 will continue implementing bell-to-bell cell phone expectations to support student learning, engagement and safety. Families are encouraged to review the updated guidance and talk with their student before the first day of school.

Students may have personal electronic devices, but use is limited to times approved by school administration or transportation staff. Students may only use devices during class when specifically directed by a staff member for instructional purposes.

Students may not take photos, record videos or make audio recordings on school property or school buses unless authorized for instructional purposes.

Violations of the Code of Student Conduct or Acceptable Use Policy may result in the device being confiscated and returned only to a parent or designated adult. Students may also lose future device privileges.

This school year, FCPS1 is launching a new Chat feature within the FCPS1 App to make communication between families and schools easier. Families will receive more information from their child's teacher about using this new secure messaging feature.

Families can also find teacher email addresses through Infinite Campus once the school year begins.

To help protect staff and families from cyber phishing attacks, teacher email addresses are not posted on public-facing school websites. We are looking forward to strengthening connections between families and schools.

• FCPS1 Website: Visit the FCPS1 website for news, updates, resources, and important announcements.

• School Websites: Visit your child's school website for news, updates, and resources specific to your school community.

• Social Media: Follow FCPS1 on Facebook and Instagram for stories, celebrations, and real-time updates from across our schools.

• Schoology: Monitor academic progress, classroom information, assignments, and school activities. New families will receive login information from their school.

• FCPS1 Calendar: Stay up to date on holidays, early release days, school events, and other important dates throughout the year.

The Fauquier Education Foundation (FEF) has launched the second year of its “Your $180” campaign, which supports educational opportunities for students and professional learning for educators across Fauquier County Public Schools.

Learn how community support is helping create new opportunities for FCPS1 educators and students in the full story.

Fauquier County Public Schools students continued to make progress in reading and mathematics during the 2025-26 school year, with pass rates increasing from the previous year and exceeding statewide rates. Read the full story for a closer look at the latest SOL results and student achievement across FCPS1.

September 4: Labor Day (No School)

September 7: Labor Day (No School)

September 15: Title I Family Literacy Night

September 22: County Professional Learning (No school for students)

September 23: Annual Superintendent's Family Forum, Fauquier High School, 6 p.m.

View the current school year calendar or get a head start on planning with the upcoming school year calendar by visiting the division website, www.fcps1.org/calendar.

Catch the latest updates, announcements, and featured stories from Fauquier County Public Schools. Read more.