The Falls Church City Public Schools Business in Education (BIE) Partnership announces the recognition of the following Community Partners. These businesses made significant contributions to FCCPS school programs through partnerships with teachers, students, staff members, parent-teacher associations, athletic, choral and band booster associations and the Falls Church Education Foundation.

School partnerships rely on individuals and organizations sharing their expertise with the schools in numerous ways. This year’s honorees are shining examples of how that shared expertise is beneficial to the schools and the entire community.

FCCPS is grateful for their generosity and ongoing commitment.

Falls Church Foot & Ankle Center is a well regarded medical practice located in the City of Falls Church. Dr. Paul Cannon, has supported FCCPS by speaking at numerous career events, hosting students for job shadowing and externships in his office and sponsoring Falls Church Education Foundation events. Dr. Cannon is always one of the first physicians to respond when asked to share his time and expertise.

Giant Food donated over $17,000 to support the Family Assistance Fund through their “Nourishing our Youth” round up at the checkout program.  They have also been longtime supporters of the Life Skills/ABLE program at Meridian High School and employ students with disabilities at their location here in Falls Church.  

Preservation Biscuit Company is an independent restaurant located within walking distance of the FCCPS Central Office.  Owner Tricia Barba has provided breakfast for students at Oak Street Elementary, sponsorship for Falls Church Education Foundation events, and social media expertise in promoting FCEF’s 20th anniversary.   Our own Superintendent of Schools, Peter Noonan, submitted a winning entry in their National Biscuit Month contest.  Proceeds from his delicious “Route 66 Pile-up” were donated back to FCEF.  

Creative Cauldron is a non-profit theater company located in the City of Falls Church.  Through the years, Creative Cauldron has provided free and discounted tickets for FCCPS staff, along with numerous volunteer opportunities for students.  This summer, FCCPS students who qualify will receive full scholarships to participate in their “Artes Para Todos” initiative, which breaks down cultural and language barriers to include students who have traditionally been neglected by educational theater programs.  

Halm Jenkins PLLC is a boutique law firm located in the City of Falls Church that serves as Counsel for business and non-profit organizations.  Founding Partner Emily Jenkins has been a gracious supporter of GIVE Day and provided financial sponsorship of numerous Falls Church Education Foundation events.  Emily and her husband are Falls Church City residents and their 4 children attend FCCPS schools.  

The United States Navy Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Navy,  comprising six primary performing groups as well as a host of smaller ensembles. The Music in the Schools program helps foster an appreciation for music for younger students.  The ensemble has performed numerous times at Mt. Daniel Elementary and most recently, for students at the Secondary Campus.  Mt. Daniel students have also attended concerts at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. 

Happy Endings Hospitality opened 3 restaurants in the Founders Row development in spring 2023:  Chasin’ Tails, Roll Play and Nue Elegantly Vietnamese.  Co-owner and CEO Tuyet-Nhi Li has been an enthusiastic supporter of FCCPS since moving into their new space:  hosting the new teacher luncheon at Chasin’ Tails last August, presenting at the Women’s History Month panel this past spring for secondary school students and employing numerous students at Meridian High School (and attending their graduation!)  We look forward to continuing this relationship and supporting one another in the future.

These honorees join a distinguished list of partners who have been recognized since 2009.