Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Fairfax County Public Schools:
COVID-19 continues to be a fast-moving event. This weekend, we have been continuing to evaluate our options going forward with the health and well-being of our students, employees, and community remaining the top priority. In consideration of these developments, FCPS is announcing the following actions:
All FCPS school buildings are closed until further notice. Food distribution at FCPS sites will continue as scheduled. More details about the food program are below.
With the school buildings closed, the laptop distribution scheduled for Monday, March 16, is postponed.
All FCPS administrative offices are closed until further notice.
Only essential personnel as defined by FCPS program managers and supervisors will be asked to report to work until further notice. All other employees will work remotely. It is expected that all FCPS personnel reporting to work will practice social distancing to the greatest extent possible.
Grab-and-Go Breakfast and Lunch; New Locations Added
Beginning, March 16, FCPS is expanding the grab-and-go food distribution sites to a total of 18 locations. The food distribution is set up outside the schools. Breakfast will be served from 8-10:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FCPS is providing grab and go meals at no cost for students at 18 sites. We are coordinating with community partners to ensure the locations and timing of food centers and pantries are being communicated with FCPS families.
All FCPS students (regardless of age) are eligible for free grab and go breakfast and lunch. The food must be received directly by a student or paying adult. Adults may pay $2 for their meals.
All eighteen sites are available to pick up breakfast or lunch.The food distribution is set up outside the schools. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the locations listed below:
New sites serving food beginning tomorrow, March 17:
Bren Mar Park ES, 6344 Beryl Rd, Alexandria
Cameron ES, 3434 Campbell Dr., Alexandria
Forest Edge ES, 1501 Becontree Ln., Reston
Glen Forest ES, 5829 Glen Forest Dr., Falls Church
Herndon ES, 630 Dranesville Rd., Herndon
Hollin Meadows ES, 2310 Nordok Pl., Alexandria
Irving MS, 8100 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield
Coates ES, 2480 River Birch Rd., Herndon
Parklawn ES, 4116 Braddock Rd., Alexandria
Pine Spring ES, 7607 Willow Ln., Falls Church
South County HS, 8700 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton
Original Sites Will Continue:
Annandale Terrace ES, 7604 Herald St.,
Bailey's Primary ES, 6111 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church
Braddock ES, 7825 Heritage Dr.,Annandale
Brookfield ES, 4200 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly
Burke School, 9645 Burke Lake Rd., Burke
Centre Ridge ES, 14400 New Braddock Rd., Centreville
Crestwood ES, 6010 Hanover Ave., Springfield
Cunningham Park ES, 1001 Park St., Vienna
Dogwood ES, 12300 Glade Dr., Reston
Garfield ES, 7101 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield
Graham Road Community Center, 3036 Graham Rd., Falls Church
Fort Belvoir Upper ES, 5980 Meeres Rd., Fort Belvoir
Hutchison ES, 13209 Parcher Ave., Herndon
Hybla Valley ES, 3415 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria
London Towne ES, 6100 Stone Rd., Centreville
Mount Vernon Woods ES, 4015 Fielding St., Alexandria
Providence ES, 3616 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax
Weyanoke ES, 6520 Braddock Rd., Alexandria
Fairfax County Public Schools is expanding the number of grab and go meal sites beginning Wednesday, March 18. A total of 38 sites will serve food to FCPS students.
In addition to the sites currently providing grab and go meals, these school locations will also be serving food. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:
Bucknell Elementary School, 6925 University Dr., Alexandria
FCPS Energy Zone Office, 6840 Industrial Dr., Springfield
Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church
Lorton Station Elementary School, 9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton
(Twain MS will not be a grab and go site on March 18)
In addition to school sites, five additional sites located in the community will serve as pop-up locations. The sites will serve both breakfast and lunch during the designated times beginning Wednesday, March 18:
Audubon Park, 7955 Audubon Ave., Alexandria, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bailey’s Community Center, 5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Gum Springs Community Center, 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m.
Willston Multicultural Center, 6131 Willston Dr, Falls Church, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.