Budget fight could cost Prince William schools $31M

A budget dispute is intensifying in Prince William County just days before a final vote, with school leaders warning a proposed change could leave them with more than $31 million less than expected. 

Fairfax County Public Schools considers changes to school calendar

The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar. 

Fairfax County schools consider selling naming rights to fix $400M repair crisis
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Fairfax County school leaders are exploring a bold, business-style strategy to tackle a growing infrastructure problem: selling naming rights to school facilities. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson reports. 

Debate continues in Loudoun County over whether to have SROs in elementary schools
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A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officers into elementary schools. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was at the meeting where the debate got heated.

Many northern Virginia schools operating under 2-hour delay Tuesday

Schools across Maryland and Virginia are closed once again, now into the second week after the Jan. 25 snowstorm, and on Tuesday, many are back open but operating on a two-hour delay.

FCPS admits system failures after football recruiting violations

After an investigation into improper recruiting practices, Fairfax County Public Schools says that the football programs at Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax High School violated recruiting rules in 2024. 

Fairfax County school board approves changes to district's boundaries

In an 8-to-3 vote, Fairfax County school board members approved amended school boundaries, finalizing the first district-wide redistricting plan in decades. 

Fairfax County School Board to vote on changing school boundaries
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Fairfax County School Board members are expected to vote on amending school boundaries Thursday night. It’s the first redistricting in decades. Shirin Rajaee joins us live outside of tonight's school board meeting at Luther Jackson Middle School.

Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes

This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.  There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.

Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes
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This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.  There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.