Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid shared reflections and highlights from the district’s recent activities in a message released on June 1. Reid acknowledged the arrival of June, noting the season of graduations and transitions for students moving between grades and schools. She emphasized the importance of supporting one another through these changes, stating, “Together we can celebrate all things and make all things possible.”
Reid highlighted several achievements across elementary, middle, and high schools. Bailey’s Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences reduced office referrals by half while maintaining a 96% attendance rate. Bull Run Elementary School continued to build its culture around the Charger STRONG framework. At Columbia Elementary School, educators are using artificial intelligence to personalize learning.
Among individual recognitions, Titus Er, a senior at Chantilly High School, was named the 2026 Virginia School Board Association Board of Directors Regional Scholarship recipient for the Northeastern Region. Er is described as an Eagle Scout who has led service initiatives across Washington D.C., mentored students in music and debate, organized programs for underserved youth, served as head captain of his debate team, and participated in local leadership programs.
Reid also celebrated Kent Gardens Elementary School’s sixth grade success in the Virginia Council on Economic Education Stock Market Game. One team grew their simulated portfolio from $100,000 to over $200,000—earning first place statewide for elementary schools since the 1980s—and attended an awards luncheon at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
Other accomplishments included South County High School’s Combined Drumline earning a bronze medal at Winter Guard International World Championships; Lemon Road Elementary’s sixth graders achieving “Pass Advanced” scores on Algebra 1 Standards of Learning assessments; Glasgow Middle School eighth graders presenting civics projects; participation in George Mason University’s Early Identification Program; meetings with advisory committees focused on school boundaries and environmental priorities; athletic events such as track championships; musical festivals like Woodson High’s Moldy Reed Bassoon Festival; cultural celebrations including Valluvan Tamil Academy Annual Day; and scholarship awards totaling $91,500 to graduating seniors from Educate Fairfax.
Reid concluded her message expressing gratitude to staff members, families, community partners, volunteers, and coaches—and reflecting on collective efforts that support public education throughout Fairfax County.
