March 7-13: FCPS Parents to Fill Room at School Board Work Session

The School Board is having a public work session Monday to begin review of the Fairfax County Public Schools' disciplinary process, and the Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform group . The Stuban family, whose son Nick committed suicide in the midst of going through the process, to PTA members urging attendance at the work session and reform of the process.

This week's Moms Talk also addressed the debate on , with parents weighing in on their thoughts of the FCPS disciplinary process.

Many parents of Madison High School students are worried about the use of drugs at the school. The PTSA hosted a , though it from its agenda. Parents of the administrators to enforce anti-drug policies on campus, while administrators say the problem is mostly off school grounds.

In other news, Fairfax County Police to March 25; ; Unity of Fairfax church to bring awareness to global water issues; for Tysons Metrorail access study; and a county-based rescue team to help with relief efforts.

Oakton Patch named as Whiz Kid of the Week for his victory at the regional Poetry Out Loud competition.

The Flint Hill girls basketball team fought its way into the state championship game, but to Paul VI Catholic High School.

Oakton High School's quarterback, Jimmy Boone, , the college announced this week.

Oakton Patch began its spring sports previews, beginning with .