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See how college aid applications changed for Lorton area high schools.
A senior player on South County High’s football team was awarded a $5,000 scholarship by the South County Football Alumni Association.
Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Lorton Patch.
The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Fairfax County.
A member of the state champion South County High School football team in Lorton won a $1,500 post-secondary scholarship.
See if your home zoned to the best Fairfax County Public Schools in Lorton!
The 2019 National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners were announced Wednesday. See the Lorton winner.
Here are some important dates to keep in mind regarding the Fairfax City/County 2017-18 school calendar. The first day is Aug. 28.
Jess Scarano of McLean High School reviews South County High School's production of "The Addams Family"
BREAKING: The winter weather expected across the region Thursday afternoon will impact evening activities.
Dangerous conditions overnight have schools worried about the morning commute on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.
Students have until Oct. 16 to apply for 2016-2017 class at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Household size and income are used to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits.
Meeting Monday addresses problem. In 2013-2014 school year, county saw more than 2,000 students each take more than 20 unexcused absences.
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Lottery profits cleared $500 million for only the second time ever, while lotto players hauled in more than $1 billion.
Check out the dates of all breaks and student holidays for the coming school year. School begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
FCPS continues to face a budget cut of up to $100 million for the 2016-17 school year, and this task force is aiming to find solutions.
SACC offers before- and after-school care five days a week, and also operates during school breaks and vacations.
County residents can propose solutions to a possible $100 million budget shortfall, or can vote in support of someone else's suggestion.
The county is encouraging individuals to donate cash, backpacks or calculators for FCPS students for the coming school year.
FCPS residents can share what programs they'd like to save or cut before decisions are made in December.
The new bell schedule will ensure every school in the county is in session for six hours and 45 minutes each day.
Senator talked to students about their classes in auto tech, government, robotics and personal finance.
High school seniors will be making college choices soon. Before heading off, let’s talk about college drinking.
For parents thinking of moving a child to a different school next year, right now is the time to start “shopping” for it.
FCPS makes announcement after disastrous weather day Tuesday.
School officials decided not to delay or close school Tuesday with snowfall in forecast; buses struggle on roadways.
Schools are open Tuesday. What do you think? Should FCPS have closed or delayed schools Tuesday morning?
Fairfax County offers a list of programs offering backup care in each geographic area of the county.
Schools in Lorton and neighboring communities grow, but the rest of the state is dealing with declines in student populations.
Three nights of focus groups will be held this week, starting Monday night.
Event is for families, students in middle school and high school.