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On Saturday, November 1, a powerful, albeit intimate, ceremony dubbed Taylor Day took place at Fauquier High School. The event was a heartfelt celebration of the indelible legacy of Taylor High School, which served as Fauquier County’s only high school for Black students from 1952 until desegregation in 1969. Now serving as a middle school, the original building is currently undergoing major renovations. The event was a testament to the enduring legacy of academic rigor, mu

High School Juniors to Serve Two-Year Terms in Advisory Capacity The Fauquier Education Foundation (FEF) was delighted to invite three high school juniors—one each from Fauquier, Kettle Run, and Liberty high schools—to join its Board of Directors in an advisory capacity. Adam Cheek (FHS), Julian Dorr (LHS), and Gabby Frye (KRHS) were recommended by their respective principals to serve two-year terms. The trio will attend several board meetings throughout the year and serve as

The Fauquier Education Foundation (FEF) recently secured two significant grants, totaling nearly $55,000, from the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF) and the PATH Foundation. This vital funding will dramatically enhance two key areas of FEF's mission: boosting early childhood literacy and providing critical assistance for student meal debt. Titled “Launch into Literacy,” the NPCF grant application was a partnership between FEF, Learning Starts Early (LSE), a loca

The Fauquier Education Foundation (FEF) and Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS1) are proud to announce a new partnership to provide direct financial assistance to families struggling with student meal debt. This collaboration establishes a first-of-its-kind program in Virginia, and potentially the country, designed to help families who don't qualify for free and reduced-price meals but are still facing financial hardships. The initiative was born out of a shared need to a

Community Encouraged To Support the Newly Rebranded Education Foundation in its Inaugural Annual Campaign The Fauquier Education Foundation (FEF) is excited to announce the launch of its new fundraising initiative, “Your $180: Fueling a Year of Educational Excellence.” This campaign invites the Fauquier community—individuals and businesses—to support local students and teachers by donating $180, or just $15 a month, highlighting the profound impact a “dollar a day for every s

From library science to counseling, and from finance to art to helping teachers reach their professional goals, 10 Fauquier County teachers and central office employees will increase their own knowledge to share in their classrooms and schools as a whole, thanks to the 2025 Fauquier Education Foundation Educator Professional Development Grants. A total of $17,810 was awarded to this year’s applicants. Four librarians from three schools demonstrated the importance of public

The Fauquier Education Foundation has opened registration for its 25th annual Superintendent’s Scramble Golf Tournament, the organization announced Wednesday. The charity event, which serves as the foundation’s primary fundraiser, will take place on June 12 at Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville.

Application Deadline: March 3, 2025 Warrenton, VA —The Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation announces the opening of its 2025...