Superintendent's Message

Dear City of Fairfax Community,
 
Welcome to the City of Fairfax Schools!
 
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our four schools and our Academy. We are dedicated to fostering strong connections between our schools and the community we proudly serve.
 
The City of Fairfax Schools is committed to:
  • Investing in our students: We provide innovation labs in our middle and elementary schools, fund programs such as AVID, and offer summer initiatives to bridge academic gaps, enrich learning, and support student transitions.
  • Supporting our teachers: We allocate funding for professional development, substitute coverage to enhance teacher collaboration time, and reimburse teachers for National Board Certification fees.
  • Welcoming families: According to the FCPS Family Engagement Survey, 91 percent of families in City of Fairfax schools feel welcomed and valued in our schools.
  • Providing exceptional facilities: From professional-grade equipment in our Academy to turf fields and a hardwood gym floor in our high school, outdoor classrooms in our elementary schools, and a wind turbine at our middle school, we strive to create safe, innovative, and inspiring learning environments.
 

If you are a current family or staff member, we encourage you to stay connected with us through social media or by reaching out to our school board or staff. Let us know how we can continue to support you. If you are a prospective parent, we warmly invite you to tour our schools and discover what makes our community special.
 
On behalf of all of us at the City of Fairfax Schools—welcome!
 
Sincerely,

Jeff Platenberg
Superintendent