December 19SOL testing will take place Thursday, Jan. 9- Tuesday, Jan. 14. Watch announcements for the adjusted schedule.
December 19The annual #lunchbag community outreach initiative will be held on Wed., January 22, after school.
December 19Advanced Fashion's annual themed show, "Dressing through the Decades" will be Tuesday, January 14, in the auditorium.
December 19Students, faculty and staff return to school on Monday, January 6, 2025.
December 3Check out the many ways to help those less fortunate throughout the holiday season.
December 2Schools will be closed for Winter Break from December 23 -January 3 of next year!
December 2Good luck to winter athletes as they move into their new seasons.
November 12Course selections for grades 9, 10, 11 will take place during One Lunch the week of Dec. 9- Dec. 13.
October 21Senior night for fall sports, cheer and dance will be held on Friday, October 25, before the home football game.
October 21Congrats to the Falcon football team for their Homecoming win over the Tallwood Lions, 23-20 on Friday night.

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Future VBCPS teachers shine

Erin Tonelson, Adviser|May 14, 2014

ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND family members celebrate Robyn McNamara's and Laura Papp's future as VBCPS teachers. — ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND family members celebrate Robyn McNamara’s and Laura Papp’s future as VBCPS teachers.

Frank W. Cox High School seniors Robyn McNamara and Laura Papp were honored this morning, receiving the Future Teacher Award. This prestigious award is offered to students enrolled in the Dual Enrollment course Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow who submit a professional teaching portfolio. Candidates were chosen by a committee of the school’s distinguished teachers.

The award is a full-time teaching contract with VBCPS upon successful completion of a certified teaching degree.

McNamara and Papp were mentored by Thoroughgood Elementary School teacher Anne Bianchi and Trantwood Elementary School teacher Robin Birdwell.

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