Fairfax County Public Schools presented nine schools with awards for outstanding school communications at the third annual School Communicators Conference held January 29 by the Office of Communications. 

The 2024 Awards of Communication Excellence celebrate the creation of excellent websites, newsletters, and social media content that inform and engage readers. The winners are examples of the substantial talent that exists among the community of FCPS school communicators.

Newsletters

Schools were judged on their family newsletters sent through FCPS’ News You Choose platform. They were judged for consistency, engagement, creativity, writing, accessibility, and other best practices. 

Weyanoke Elementary School, Felicia Usher accepted on behalf of Erin Hughey

Weyanoke Elementary School’s newsletters consistently have the cutest, engaging photos leading each issue! The informational blurbs are written clearly and concisely. It is rare to find a flyer in their newsletter, but when there is one, they also include accessible text. Similarly, they use bulleted lists for spirit weeks instead of graphic calendars that aren’t as readable. 

Weyanoke publishes in both English and Spanish, working closely with their family liaison to translate articles. Weyanoke’s Newsletter Editor Erin Hughey also subscribes to many communications across the division to ensure her school is getting all the up-to-date information it needs.