Falls Church City Public Schools - A Premier PreK-12 IB Continuum School Division

FCCPS : Two-Hour Delay Tuesday, February 23
Falls Church City Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 23.
Schools will open two hours later than their normal start times. All morning activities and programs are cancelled.
Day Care will open at 9:00 a.m. No drop-ins will be accepted.
Buses will run on the two-hour delay schedule.
The National Weather Service is forecasting 2-4 inches of overnight snow. We will monitor conditions early tomorrow morning and will notify you by 7:30 a.m. if additional changes are necessary.
Dr. Terry Dade
Superintendent

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Bethany Henderson, MaryKate Hughes, Amie Murphy, Anne Sherwood, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse

School Board Closed Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM - CANCELLED
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Closed Meeting Topic: Personnel and Legal Matter

Work Session, Budget Work Session #4, Budget Public Hearing #2, and Closed Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Closed Meeting Topic: Legal Matter

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice

Special Education Advisory Committee
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
105 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22046

Artificial Intelligence Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Meeting
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM       
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Extended DayCare Advisory Board
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Bethany Henderson, MaryKate Hughes, Amie Murphy, Anne Sherwood, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse

School Board Regular Meeting, Budget Work Session #3, and Closed Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA

Closed Meeting: Personnel Matters, Legal Matter, Performance of Superintendent


FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice

Business in Education Partnership Council Meeting
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Artificial Intelligence Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Meeting
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Bethany Henderson, MaryKate Hughes, Amie Murphy, Anne Sherwood, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse

School Board Work Session, Budget Work Session #1, and Closed Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Closed Meeting: Performance of Superintendent


School Board Events

New School Board Member Orientation
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice

Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Artificial Intelligence Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Meeting
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Advanced Academic Committee
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Special Education Advisory Committee
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Oak Street Elementary School
601 S Oak St,
Falls Church, VA 22046

Extended DayCare Advisory Board
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

ESOL Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Secondary FRC - Room 118
Falls Church, VA 22046

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Tate Gould, Bethany Henderson, Amie Murphy, Anne Sherwood, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Regular Meeting and Budget Public Hearing #1
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA

School Board Events
Reception for Newly Elected School Board Member, MaryKate Hughes
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Extended DayCare Advisory Board
Monday, January 12 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Due to expected inclement weather, Falls Church City Public Schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay on Friday, December 5th.
School and office hours: All schools and the Central Office will begin at their regular start times plus two hours.
Transportation: All bus routes will run two hours later than normal pickup times.
Day Care: Opens at 9:00 a.m.
Before-school activities: Canceled for Friday morning.
After-school and evening activities: Will proceed as scheduled unless otherwise announced.
Safety reminder: Please allow extra time for travel and exercise caution on potentially icy surfaces.

School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave.,
Falls Church, VA US 22046

Closed Meeting: Personnel Matter, Legal Matter

School Board Events

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Reception for Mary Jo West
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave.,
Falls Church, VA US 22046

School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., 
Falls Church, VA US 22046

Closed Meeting: Personnel Matter, Legal Matter

School Board Events
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Reception for Mary Jo West
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., 
Falls Church, VA US 22046

The Falls Church School Board and City Council are holding a Joint Meeting tonight to begin development of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The meeting is being streamed on the FCCPS YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/@fccpsorg/streams

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Tate Gould, Bethany Henderson, Amie Murphy, Anne Sherwood, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse

School Board Joint Meeting with City Council on FY 2027 Budget Development
Monday, December 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Meridian High School - Library
101 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Tate Gould, Bethany Henderson, Amie Murphy, Anne Sherwood, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse

School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave.,
Falls Church, VA US 22046

Closed Meeting: Personnel Matters, Student Matters, and Legal Matters

School Board Public Hearing
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave.,
Falls Church, VA US 22046
Topic: Proposed Naming of Band Room at Meridian High School

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Tate Gould, Bethany Henderson, Amie Murphy, Anne Sherwood, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse

School Board Work Session with Closed Meeting
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Closed Meeting:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I move that the Board convene a Closed meeting for the following purpose to discuss or consider the identified subject matter: Student Matters under section 2.2-3711(A)(2), in particular: Waiver of Tuition per Policy 9.21, Interrupted Residence; and Legal matters under section 2.2-3711(A)(8), in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice

Special Education Advisory Committee
Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
201 N. Cherry St.
Falls Church, VA 22046

Advanced Academic Committee
Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Extended DayCare Advisory Board
Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

ESOL Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Secondary FRC - Room 118
Falls Church, VA 22046

Business in Education Partnership Council Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

Extended Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Rescheduled to Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046

School Board Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:30PM
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043