On December 19, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) learned of a posting to the blog Fairfax Underground on December 18 that contained confidential information of students enrolled at Fairfax High School in June 2012. Specifically, this information contained student names, student identification numbers, final exam grades, 4th quarter grades, and final grades for the 2011-12 school year, grouped by course. Home addresses, social security numbers, and other personally identifiable information were NOT included.



Although FCPS does not yet know who provided this information to Fairfax Underground, or how the individual(s) obtained confidential student grade information, it is conducting a full investigation into the matter and has notified law enforcement authorities. It also has demanded that Fairfax Underground remove the student information, and will take further action if that organization does not comply. Violations of student privacy will not be tolerated and those who are responsible for this breach will be held accountable.



While student information was included in this blog posting, we have no reason to believe that this incident poses any threat to your student and do not believe you need to take any action. However, if you wish to share any concerns or ask any questions, please email or call the Department of Communications and Community Outreach at fcpsinfo@fcps.edu or 571-423-1200. We are aware that a post in the blog thread is cited to a Dave Goldfarb. Please know that Fairfax High School Principal David Goldfarb has not posted any comments on this blog.