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Virginia Department of Education Seeks Public Comment

Superintendent’s Memo 148-21 announces that the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is seeking public comment on its state plan under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund. The VDOE requests input from the public on how funds retained at the state level should be used to assist school divisions in mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on teaching and learning.

Virginia Updates School Immunization Requirements

The Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 1090, which amends the minimum vaccination requirements for attendance at a public school in Virginia. The following new immunization requirements for kindergarten, seventh, and twelfth-grade students take effect on July 1, 2021, and will impact requirements for the coming 2021-22 school year:

FCPS Teachers and Staff to Receive 5% Salary Increase

All teachers and staff at Fauquier County Public Schools will receive five-percent raises next school year, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Fauquier School Board and Board of Supervisors. The two boards agreed on compensation funding Thursday afternoon.

FCPS To Update Outdoor Mask Protocols

Effective April 29, 2021, Fauquier County Public Schools will make face coverings for students and staff optional while participating in outdoor activities such as PE, recess, labs, athletic practices and events. FCPS students and staff will continue to maintain social distancing outside and should avoid congregating in large groups.

Class of 2021 Graduation Plans Announced

Fauquier County Public Schools is pleased to announce commencement plans for the Class of 2021. The updated schedules outlined below allow graduates to experience as traditional a ceremony as possible while including family members and friends.