What Makes FCCPS a Special Place to Work?

FCCPS is a student-centered, innovative, and inclusive community of lifelong learners with an international reputation of excellence.

The schools are at the heart of the community.

Education has been at the heart of the Falls Church City since our founding in 1948. Citizens sought and won legislation enabling the 2.2-square-mile town to become an independent city with its own school division. Our five schools are Jessie Thackrey Preschool, Mt. Daniel Elementary School, Oak Street Elementary School, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, Meridian High School.

Our Mission

Falls Church City Public Schools is a student‐centered, innovative, and inclusive community of lifelong learners. We aspire to be the premier International Baccalaureate school division. We strive to create a personalized environment that supports each child's unique needs and prepares every student to be a responsible, caring, and internationally-minded citizen.

GMHS sophomore presenting at MYP Personal Project Expo

International Baccalaureate for all students

FCCPS is the first and only Virginia school division offering IB curriculae to all students.

One of only nine IB Continuum divisions in the country.

• IB Primary Years Programme (K-5)

• IB Middle Years Programme (6-10)

• IB Diploma Programme (11-12)

• IB training provided to all teachers

Academic Excellence

• All schools are fully accredited.

• All schools are recognized for excellence at state and national level.

• All grades consistently score well above state and national averages on standardized tests.

• All schools have inclusive special education.

• All schools maintain small class sizes.

• All teachers are certified and highly-qualified.

• Most teachers hold advanced degrees.

Technologically Advanced

• All teachers are issued Macbook Air or iPad.

• Secondary students 1-to-1 Macbooks.

• Elementary Ipad and MacBook carts.

• Schoology

• PowerSchool

• PK-12 STEAM Focus & in-school Makerspaces

Talented Employees

• 390 Full-time positions

• 189 Full-time classroom teaching positions

• 189 Support staff positions

• 220 Professional staff with advanced degrees

• 11 National Board Certified Teachers

Community Grants

• Falls Church Education Foundation (FCEF) competitive SuperGrants are open to all FCCPS teachers. More than $200,000 has been distributed in the past 3 years.

• FCEF awards teacher training grants.

• All PTA organizations offer competitive grant programs for teachers.

Winners and nominees of FCEF Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year

Supportive Professional Environment

• Mentoring Program & New Teacher Induction

• Teacher-driven Professional Development

• National Board Certification Cohort

• Collaborative Teams at all schools

• School-based technology coaches

• Teachers supported division-wide by ESOL, Special Education, Math, International Baccalaureate and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Coordinators