
January 10, 2025
Because it's been a week - and because some of us need more time to write letters of support, the deadline has been extended to next Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - after the long we...

November 4, 2024
All five schools earned recognition as Virginia Purple Star Schools for supporting military families. In our schools are many military families who are assigned to the DC area an...

October 24, 2024
Do you know an FCCPS employee who goes above and beyond every day at their job? Nominate them for an employee award. FCEF Teacher of the Year Professional Specialist of the...

August 29, 2024
Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year. After dedicating 33 years ...

August 15, 2024
Parents have a new place to find information on the FCCPS website this school year. It is called Parent Hub. The goal is to make sure that it has "Everything Parents Need to Know...

August 9, 2024
Jessie Thackrey Preschool staff are looking forward to greeting students and families for the start of the new school year. Friday, August 9 Student class assignment will be e...

August 5, 2024
This week, Falls Church City Public Schools warmly opened its doors to an enthusiastic group of new teachers and staff members. They engaged in an extensive Onboarding and Orienta...

August 1, 2024
Falls Church City Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Allison Klink as the new Director of Early Childhood Education, effective August 8, 2024. Mrs. Kli...

June 20, 2024
After extensive community input and consideration, the Falls Church City School Board voted in December 2023 to shift all school start and end times for the 2024-25 school year. ...

April 5, 2024
Our first ever Jessie Thackrey Preschool Yearbook is on sale. Yearbooks are $15 each. Please visit www.barksdalephoto.com and enter the access code 0114211YB. Yearbooks will be ...

April 5, 2024
Attention JTP Families! We are going on a field trip to Frying Pan Park. Check out your child's classroom newsletter for more information.

March 21, 2024
During Spring Break the Jessie Thackrey Preschool office will be open Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The Office will be closed March 27, 28, ...

December 18, 2023
During Winter Break the office Jessie Thackrey Preschool will be open December 18-21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon The office will be closed December 22, 25-29, 2023 and January 1, 2024...

December 14, 2023
FCCPS is pleased to share the annual Winter Challenge , which provides an opportunity for students and parents to explore the world together. Over the 17 days of Winter Break the...

November 29, 2023
Starting December 1 , everyone is invited to join in a countdown to winter break. This colorful calendar has something for everyone: dress-up days, musical performances, sports ev...

November 7, 2023
Do you know an FCCPS employee who goes above and beyond to serve students, colleagues, and the community? It's time to recognize the people who make FCCPS a special place. Nominat...

August 7, 2023
This week, Falls Church City Public Schools warmly opened its doors to an enthusiastic group of new teachers and staff members. They engaged in an extensive Onboarding and Orienta...

June 16, 2023
Falls Church City Public Schools is proud to announce its selection as one of The Washington Post's prestigious Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area for 2023. This estee...

May 11, 2023
Everyone in the community is invited to attend the 2023 FCCPS Celebration of Excellence, which will be held Monday afternoon, May 15. This year, there are more people to celebrate...

February 23, 2023
All rising kindergarten families are encouraged to join us as we will be discussing kindergarten readiness and transitioning to Mount Daniel Elementary. Please use the below link...