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Dear Dranesville Families:
Last night, February 12, 2026, I joined my colleagues on the Fairfax County School Board to vote in favor of the FY 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). While no plan is perfect, I am confident it serves our community’s best interests and protects our $8.9 billion in public assets.
For too long, renovations have been dictated solely by a building’s age. Since joining the Board, I have advocated for a "condition-first" model where renovating schools should be based on their actual condition rather than just their age. This is vital for schools like McLean High School, Herndon Middle School, and Kent Gardens Elementary School.
With a new Facility Condition Assessment underway, I am hopeful we will have the data to prioritize projects where they are most needed across FCPS. I expect that this data will inform next year’s CIP, ensuring our taxpayer dollars are directed where the need is most urgent.
Thank you for your recent school bond support (passing with a 71% approval!). We continue to see the fruits of our labor right here in Dranesville even though we have more work to do. Our students have benefited from this disciplined approach. From major renovations to targeted capacity enhancements, we are seeing the results of our past planning in real time. Below, I have outlined specific capital improvements in our community schools.
Regards,
Robyn
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Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The FCPS Capital Improvement Program (CIP) annually reviews current student membership and facilities data to identify future capacity needs and capital requirements. The renovation queue is explained in the Current State and Future Outlook section of the CIP publication. The Proposed CIP for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-31 was released January 9, 2026. Last night, February 12, 2026, the School Board approved the FY27-31 CIP.
Capital Projects Affecting Dranesville Students
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes dollars for renovations, modular classrooms, additions to existing schools, and construction of new schools. About two-thirds of the CIP dollars are set aside for renovations.
Current Capital Projects- Dranesville Student Schools:
Dranesville Facilities Spending- 1/2023 Through 10/2025
Funds Spent Across Multiple Dranesville Student Schools
- Total $2,357,481
- Overcrowding measures for Dranesville schools- $1,843,000
- Security vestibules- $514,481
Region 1
Herndon Pyramid Total $3,699,274.65
Herndon MS
- Total- $2,343,394.65
- Asphalt milling and paving- $330,013.65
- Outdoor Classroom- $175,548
- Baseball & Multipurpose Stadium Lighting Replacement- $509,453
- Roof Replacement Project- $1,328,380
Aldrin ES
- Total- $1,355,880.00
- Roof Replacement Project- $1,355,880
Langley Pyramid Total $155,075
Langley HS
- Total- $155,075
- Outdoor Classroom- $155,075
Region 2
McLean Pyramid Total $7,400,844.33
McLean HS
- Total- $6,411,465.33
- Group bath room renovations- $1,516,601
- Roof Replacement Project, October 2023- $859,220
- Elevator Systems Modernization- $721,740
- Asphalt milling and paving- $501,748.43
- Stadium Bathrooms Installation Project- $763,566
- Roof Replacement Project, October 2024- $795,000
- Stadium Sports Lighting Replacement- $371,749
- Chiller and Pump Replacement- $725,805.90
- Outdoor classroom- $156,035
Longfellow MS
- Total- $177,699
- Outdoor Classroom- $177,699
Kent Garden ES
- Total- $811,680
- Roof Replacement Project- $811,680
Region 5
Marshall Pyramid $3,002,018
Marshall HS
- Total- $2,670,238
- Stadium Bathrooms Installation Project- $725,128
- Outdoor Classroom- $178,007
- Running Track Replacement- $1,767,103
Lemon Road ES
- Total- $351,780
- Chiller Replacement- $351,780
Westfield Pyramid Total $177,699
Westfield HS
- Total- $177,699
- Outdoor Classroom- $177,699
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
- Total $874,155.00
- Stadium Bathrooms Installation Project- $718,879
- Outdoor classroom- $155,276
Boundary Explorer Tool Updated With Adopted Boundaries
As a reminder, the School Board recently voted to approve recommended boundary changes as part of FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review. These changes will take effect beginning in the 2026-27 school year, with phasing as specified in Policy 8130. Read the boundary news story.
FCPS will be reaching out to families who will have a new school assignment. In the meantime, families may enter their home address in the Boundary Explorer Tool to view their new school assignment for the 2026-27 school year or check street address listings by school level: Elementary | Middle | High.
Boundary Resources
Dranesville Area School Boundary Changes
Highlights of the approved boundary changes and may not be inclusive for all Dranesville students affected by the school boundary changes.
Region 1-5: Westbriar ES and Colvin Run ES
- Westbriar ES
- Split feeder at MS corrected
- All Westbriar students assigned to same HS
- Colvin Run ES
- Reassigns SPA 1909 = less than 10 students
Region 1-2: Longfellow MS and Cooper MS
- Longfellow MS
- SPA 2903 to Cooper MS
- Eliminates a Longfellow attendance island
- Longfellow capacity from 93% to 85%
- Cooper MS
- SPA 2903 = 107 MS students
- Eliminates Spring Hill ES’s split feeder at MS level
- Cooper capacity from 91% to 101%
Region 1-2 McLean HS and Langley HS
- McLean HS
- Reassigns SPA 2903 to Langley HS
- Eliminates a McLean HS attendance island
- McLean capacity from 109% to 100%
- Without modular, capacity from 125% to 115%
- Langley HS
- SPA 2903 = 201 HS students
- Eliminates Spring Hill ES’s split feeder at HS level
- Langley capacity from 94% to 102%
Region 1-5: Coates ES, McNair ES, McNair Upper ES, Floris ES and Herndon ES
- Coates ES
- Reassigns SPAs 1614 and 1632 to Herndon ES
- Eliminates Coates ES split feeder at MS and HS level
- Coates’ capacity from 137% to 86%
- Herndon ES
- SPAs 1614 and 1632 = 190 ES students
- During construction, Herndon ES’s capacity from 82% to 101%
- Without modulars, capacity from 115% to 143%
- Herndon ES is currently under construction
- New capacity will be 1,050 students
Skyview High School: New in Western Fairfax County
FCPS recently acquired a property for a new high school in the western part of the county. The school's new name was determined to be Skyview High School by the School Board at a February 12, 2026 meeting.
This is our first new high school in nearly two decades! It will provide state-of-the-art educational facilities to help address the growing educational needs in western Fairfax. The expansive 32.7 acre site, formerly the King Abdullah Academy, features 355,000 square feet of modern learning spaces, including large multi-purpose halls, libraries, fine arts facilities, and athletic areas.
Skyview High School Boundary Process
The boundary review process for the Skyview High School will begin soon. A final boundary decision for the new school will be made by June, but it will not be implemented until the 2027-28 school year.
The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.
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