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Read the latest and greatest about Wakefield Forest ES.

Spring Student Testing 2023

Learn more about the student assessments that occur throughout the spring in FCPS. This link will take you to grade level and testing window information as well as descriptions of benchmark tests for the school, state and nation.

2023-24 Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We're excited to welcome our newest Wolves to Wakefield Forest! Looking for information about registering a new student or kindergartener with us? Begin the process!

Summer Camps

Register now for FCPS summer camps, including Tech Adventure Camp for grades K-6
Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA) for grades 2-5, and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) for grades 6-11.

Yearbook Order Form

The 22-23 Wakefield Forest Yearbook order form is available now. Place your order to reserve your book today.

FCPS COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan

Learn more about the Compensatory Education Plan, which was created to support the needs of students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Science of Reading

Explore what families can do to at home to promote literacy and learn about the FCPS Equitable Access to Literacy plan.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

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Student Links

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Features

Inclusion Week 2023

January 25, 2023
Read about the many ways WFES students experienced inclusion week to get a deeper understanding of people with disabilities.

Educate Fairfax Grants for Wakefield

November 03, 2022
Educate Fairfax awards Wakefield grants for Makey Makey circuit boards and Micro:bit pocket computers.

International Space Week in the STEAM Lab

October 14, 2022
See the projects in the STEAM Lab that highlight space and the NASA Dart mission.
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FCPS News and Features

🏀 Four-peat for Madison Girls Basketball

With an "and-one" layup in overtime, the Madison Warhawks Girls Basketball Team defeated the Manchester Lancers (49-46) last week, making this their fourth consecutive state title. This was Madison’s ninth state final appearance—now the most in the history of Class 6 and the former Group AAA.

FCPS Sees Nearly 200% Spike in Arabic Language Course Enrollment Since 2013

Teachers credit the spike in Arabic course enrollment to parents who’ve lobbied for more access to language offerings, keeping coursework fun and the expansion of instruction that can now begin in elementary school and continue through the international baccalaureate level.<br />

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended the FCPS-hosted community meeting on the opioid crisis. She visited Annandale Terrace ES, Saratoga ES, Lemon Road ES, and Westbriar ES.

No Money Needed for Prom Dress Shop at Centreville High School

Marketing students from Centreville HS and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their Prom Dress Shop on Friday, March 24, at Centreville HS. The shop helps financially challenged students attend prom by providing dresses and accessories at no cost.
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