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08/12/2026
Today’s the day! Welcome back, students! We’re excited to see our schools filled with familiar faces and new ones.
Share your first-day photos with us in the comments or using . We can’t wait to see how you’re kicking off the new school year!
08/10/2026
First day of school is almost here! We are so excited to welcome all our students back. We want to see your first day of school photos! Share your photos below or use . Let's rock the first day of school! 📸🎒
08/10/2026
This past Saturday, several FCPS1 employees and students joined Fauquier FISH to support its incredible work to help local children get ready for the new school year.
Together, more than 1,600 backpacks were sorted and distributed to help ensure children across our community have the tools they need to start the school year ready to learn.
A huge thank you to Fauquier FISH for making this effort possible and for the many ways you support children and families in our community. We’re grateful for the opportunity to lend a hand!
08/07/2026
FCPS1 educators…come out to Old Town Warrenton tonight for live music, great vendors, and did I mention free school supplies and a chance to win one of three $500 prizes?! Come sign up at our table!
While families are getting ready for the first day of school, our FCPS1 team is doing the same.
Earlier this week, employees across Fauquier County Public Schools returned to their schools to officially kick off the 2026-27 school year. As part of the week, staff were welcomed back with a special video featuring voices from across FCPS1. Their words served as a reminder of why we do what we do and the lasting impact every member of the FCPS1 team has on our students and community.
We’re excited to share this video with our community as a behind-the-scenes look at the energy, care and commitment that go into preparing for a new school year.
Featuring (in order of appearance):
• Jase Ellis, sixth grade, Cedar Lee Middle School
• Harper Griffith, second grade, Bradley Elementary School
• Yandel Navarro Rodriguez, 12th grade, Liberty High School
• C.J. McCoy, parent, Grace Miller Elementary School
• Cori McCoy, third grade, Grace Miller Elementary School
• Joe Golimowski, FCPS1 Teacher of the Year, Kettle Run High School
• Chloe Von Herbulis, ninth grade, Kettle Run High School
• Donna Grove, School Board Chair
• Dr. Major Warner, Superintendent
From teachers and bus drivers to cafeteria teams, custodians, office staff and so many others, every employee plays an important role in creating a successful start to the school year.
We can’t wait to welcome students on Wednesday!
It is time for Storytime! Today we have Kathy Crane. She is reading This Book Just Ate My Dog. This is a super fun book, hope you enjoy! Hopefully you are enjoying your last couple of days of summer, we cannot wait to welcome all our students back!! 🍭📚
08/05/2026
Two days away…just two! This is a rain-or-shine event, and who cares if it’s raining when FCPS1 educators can pick up free school supplies and have a chance at winning $500? See you there!
08/03/2026
What an incredible season for Fauquier High School girls track and field!
The Falcons finished as the VHSL state runner-up, capping off an outstanding year of teamwork, determination and excellence.
Congratulations to the team:
Avery Guttridge, Maisie Shaw, Katie Price, Aspen Wilson, Natalie Verna, Gracie Gibson-Hanes, Kiersten Clark, Emi Brown, Seneca Scott, Ellie Hunter, Emma Gascon, Savannah Seidel, Lyndsi Graves, Chayla Clarke, Abbie Rodgers and Deja Washington.
The team also earned several individual and relay honors at the state championships:
🥈 Chayla Clarke, second place in the 200-meter dash
🥈 Lyndsi Graves, second place in the 300-meter hurdles
🥈 Ellie Hunter, Natalie Verna, Gracie Gibson-Hanes and Seneca Scott, second place in the 4x800-meter relay
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes and coaches on an outstanding season! 💙💚
08/03/2026
Congratulations to Sedona Sifford of Liberty High School for winning the Virginia FFA State Dairy Judging Contest!
This outstanding accomplishment showcases Sedona’s knowledge, skill and commitment to agricultural education. We are proud to celebrate this state championship!
Way to go, Sedona! 💙💚
08/03/2026
Congratulations to Bailey Butler of Marshall Middle School for earning State Runner-Up in the Virginia FFA Creed Speaking Contest!
This achievement reflects Bailey’s confidence, communication skills and dedication to FFA. We are proud of this outstanding accomplishment.
Way to go, Bailey! 💙💚