Welcome Back to School!
On behalf of the City of Fairfax School Board, I would like to welcome you back to school.
 
For those of you new to our community, we want to remind you about our unique partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
 
The four schools in Fairfax City; Fairfax High School, Lanier Middle School, Daniels Run Elementary School, and Providence Elementary School, are operated by the excellent FCPS system. The buildings are owned by, and major improvements are made by, the City School Board. We welcome both City and County students in our four schools.
 
We work hard with our colleagues in FCPS to provide your children the best possible education, and tailor that education to the needs of our community. As a result, we believe our students get a world-class education in a neighborhood environment.
 
Again, welcome back and I hope you and your children have a wonderful 2015-16 school year. We welcome any questions or comments you may have - please feel free to email us at SchoolBoard@FairfaxVa.Gov.
 
Sincerely,
Toby Sorensen
City of Fairfax School Board
Chairman
Welcome Erin Lenart

The City of Fairfax Schools welcome Ms. Erin Lenart as the new principal at Lanier Middle School! Ms. Lenart joins LMS from Thoreau Middle School and West Springfield High School. To learn more about Ms. Lenart and her goals for Lanier, please see the extensive interview with the Fairfax Connection. Welcome Erin!

Fairfax Connection: Privileged to Join Fairfax Family
 
LMS Eco Team Visits the White House

A group of staff members and students from Lanier Middle School were invited to attend a Back-to-School Climate Education Event at the White House on Thursday, August 20.
 
The Lanier MS delegation consisted of Lanier Middle principal Erin Lenart, Teachers: Faiza Alam, Leah Dubray, Michele Johnson, and students from Lanier Middle and Fairfax High Schools.  The event was part of the White House's Climate Education and Literacy Initiative, launched in December 2014, to connect students and citizens with the best available science-based information about climate change.
 
To read more about the event and see more pictures, please visit the Lanier Eco Team blog.
 
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Important October Dates

 Important October Dates:
- Monday, October 5th, Regular School Board Meeting 7:30 City Hall 
- Saturday, October 10th Fairfax Fall Festival
Come visit us in the City Government Booth!
- Monday, October 19th School Board Work Session 7:30 Fairfax High School Multipurpose Room

Important Student October Dates:
- October 9th - Student Holiday
- October 12th - Columbus Day/Student Holiday
- October 30th - First Quarter ends, students released 2 hours early
FHS, School Board and City Council Celebrates New Softball Press Box

On September 4th, the City of Fairfax School Board and City Council joined the FHS softball team to formally open the new softball press box and bleachers. The press box was paid for by the City School Board and the FHS Boosters. The city leaders were treated to a potluck dinner provided by the softball team and their families.
 
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