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Construction Update

There are many exciting changes happening at Wakefield Forest as construction continues throughout the summer. An update was shared at a community meeting on August 10, 2023, on what to expect as students return to school this fall. As construction continues, please know safety and continuity of learning are always our priority. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we build the Wakefield Forest of the future. Watch a video recording presented by Principal Prindle.

Change in Transportation Form

Parents/legal guardians now have the option to submit a temporary change in transportation online using our change in transportation form.

Attend a Superintendent Community Conversation

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for "Our Schools, Our Future - A Community Conversation" from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School on Tuesday, September 26 or Whitman Middle School on Wednesday, September 27. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions.

Parent/Guardian Consent for Digital Resources

Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to help students learn during the 2023-24 school year. These digital resources have been checked and approved by Fairfax County Public Schools. Please provide your consent for your student to use these resources through the Parent Digital Consent System.

Little Heroes/Military Families Crafts, Cider and Donuts

October 02, 2023

8:00-8:45 am

Wakefield Forest Library

Howling Wolf Fun Run

October 06, 2023

Wakefield Forest Field

Student Holiday - Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 09, 2023

End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release

November 03, 2023

Student Holiday

November 06, 2023

Student Holiday

November 07, 2023

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Ms. Prindle Recognized as the FCPS 2023 Region 5 Outstanding Principal

Congratulations to Principal Sharyn Prindle on her recognition as the FCPS 2023 Region 5 Outstanding Principal at this year's FCPS Honors event, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts on June 14th.

Educate Fairfax Grant Leads to Innovation

Students in fifth grade are learning about IoT and Smart Home Inventions. See the amazing designs.

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.

🎖️ Blue Star Welcome Week at Frost Middle School

Moving to a new city can be a challenge for anyone, but it is a way of life for military families. There are approximately 14,500 military-connected students enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools, and the school division has developed numerous resources to welcome them and help them adapt to their new homes.

Mr. Leonard: Coach, Mentor, and Custodian

Monday, October 2, is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Thanks to our colleagues on the custodial team, we all have a clean, safe place to learn, teach, and work. Fairfax County Public Schools employs more than 1,300 custodians, field custodians, and building supervisors to maintain our more than 28 million square feet of infrastructure.

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited several schools for Back to School Night events and sporting events.

Students Earn AP Capstone Diploma and AP Seminar and Research Certificates

Eighty-six FCPS students earned the Advanced Placement (AP) ® Capstone Diploma and sixteen students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2022-23 school year.