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January Students of the Month
The Forest Park Academy Students of the Month are Stella and Elijah!
Thanksgiving Donations to FPA Families
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Roanoke City Police Department RESET Team, Kappa Alpha Psi, and the Elks for their generous donations of turkeys, canned goods, and other food for Thanksgiving. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference for our students and their families during this holiday season!
2026 Teacher of the Year
Congratulations Ms. Vecchia, our 2026 Forest Park Academy Teacher of the Year!
Welcome Winter!
Forest Park Academy is one of two program schools in Roanoke City School District. Students who attend Forest Park Academy are dedicated to academic and personal success. Students interested in Forest Park Academy must be referred by the school counselors at Patrick Henry or William Fleming.
Welcome Panthers!
The 25-26 Forest Park staff welcome our new Panthers for a fantastic school year!
Our Mission
The mission of Forest Park Academy is to nurture and support individual needs, empowering students to recognize and optimize their full potential to become viable citizens in a diverse society.
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The Forest Park Academy Students of the Month are Stella and Elijah!
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The Forest Park Academy Students of the Month are Kylee and Lucas!
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The Forest Park Academy Students of the Month are Jaraji and Ashlynn!
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The Forest Park Academy Students of the Month are Destin and Harley!
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Awarded by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the microgrid will upgrade emergency capacity at Patrick Henry High School and William Fleming High School.
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A guide to what the Commonwealth of Virginia’s new school ratings mean for RCPS families.
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RCPS is only the third school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive this honor.
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Kaicey Manns is RCPS' 2026 Teacher of the Year!