Fairfax County School Board Member Karl Frisch
@providencefcps.bsky.social
Providence District Representative on the Fairfax County School Board (He/Him) Views here are mine alone.
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. We honor and thank all who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us all.
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. We honor and thank all who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us all.
Wonderful visit to Oakton Elementary School with Delegate David Bulova as part of the Virginia School Boards Association’s annual “Take Your Legislator to School Month.” Grateful to visit several classrooms and talk about the school's progress with Principal Kelley.
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Wonderful visit to Oakton Elementary School with Delegate David Bulova as part of the Virginia School Boards Association’s annual “Take Your Legislator to School Month.” Grateful to visit several classrooms and talk about the school's progress with Principal Kelley.
Grateful to kick off the Virginia School Boards Association’s annual “Take Your Legislator to School Month" with Senator Saddam Salim and Delegate Holly Seibold at Freedom Hill Elementary School. Very impressed by our student guides and the conversations we had with staff!
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Grateful to kick off the Virginia School Boards Association’s annual “Take Your Legislator to School Month" with Senator Saddam Salim and Delegate Holly Seibold at Freedom Hill Elementary School. Very impressed by our student guides and the conversations we had with staff!
It was an honor to attend the final Providence District “Night Out at the Game” as the Woodson Cavaliers faced off against the Fairfax Lions. What a night celebrating the talent and spirit of our amazing students — football, cheer, marching band, color guard, and more!
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It was an honor to attend the final Providence District “Night Out at the Game” as the Woodson Cavaliers faced off against the Fairfax Lions. What a night celebrating the talent and spirit of our amazing students — football, cheer, marching band, color guard, and more!
November is Native American Heritage Month. We honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples and celebrate the stories and traditions that continue to shape our FCPS community today.
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month. We honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples and celebrate the stories and traditions that continue to shape our FCPS community today.
I had the pleasure of speaking at the Fairfax Families for Safe Streets monthly meeting. We had a great discussion about FCPS’s new School Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment Program and ways to make our schools safer for students and families.
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I had the pleasure of speaking at the Fairfax Families for Safe Streets monthly meeting. We had a great discussion about FCPS’s new School Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment Program and ways to make our schools safer for students and families.
Thanks to everyone who came out for our sixth Providence District “Night Out at the Game” as the Madison Warhawks took on the Oakton Cougars! What a night celebrating the talent and spirit of our amazing students — football, cheer, marching band, color guard, and more!
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out for our sixth Providence District “Night Out at the Game” as the Madison Warhawks took on the Oakton Cougars! What a night celebrating the talent and spirit of our amazing students — football, cheer, marching band, color guard, and more!
Grateful to attend Freedom Hill PTA's most recent meeting with Senator Saddam Salim and my School Board colleagues, Kyle McDaniel and Ryan McElveen. We discussed a range of topics, including the legislative program, school funding, and threats to public education. Thanks to all who attended.
October 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Grateful to attend Freedom Hill PTA's most recent meeting with Senator Saddam Salim and my School Board colleagues, Kyle McDaniel and Ryan McElveen. We discussed a range of topics, including the legislative program, school funding, and threats to public education. Thanks to all who attended.
Yesterday, I attended the State of Our Schools event. Dr. Reid shared recent successes and her vision for the future. I was inspired seeing Providence District students showcased, including 6th-grade Algebra 1 students from Mosaic and Pine Springs, and the Guitar Ensemble from Falls Church.
October 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Yesterday, I attended the State of Our Schools event. Dr. Reid shared recent successes and her vision for the future. I was inspired seeing Providence District students showcased, including 6th-grade Algebra 1 students from Mosaic and Pine Springs, and the Guitar Ensemble from Falls Church.
Had a blast at Shrevewood Elementary's first Fall Festival in several years. Grateful to see so many families enjoying the fun games and great food. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success!
October 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Had a blast at Shrevewood Elementary's first Fall Festival in several years. Grateful to see so many families enjoying the fun games and great food. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success!
It was wonderful attending the Fall Festival at Fairhill Elementary! Great to see families enjoying games, food, and fun activities while celebrating our amazing community. Thank you to everyone who helped make these events so special!
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It was wonderful attending the Fall Festival at Fairhill Elementary! Great to see families enjoying games, food, and fun activities while celebrating our amazing community. Thank you to everyone who helped make these events so special!
Thanks to everyone who came out for our fifth Providence District “Night Out at the Game” as the Falls Church Jaguars took on the Hayfield Hawks! What a night celebrating the talent and spirit of our amazing students — football, cheer, marching band, color guard, and more!
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out for our fifth Providence District “Night Out at the Game” as the Falls Church Jaguars took on the Hayfield Hawks! What a night celebrating the talent and spirit of our amazing students — football, cheer, marching band, color guard, and more!
Had a blast attending the Fairfax County NAACP's annual Black Tie Sneaker Ball, celebrating their incredible work advancing equity, justice, and opportunity. Get this -- attendees voted for the best sneakers, and my gold high tops won!
October 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Had a blast attending the Fairfax County NAACP's annual Black Tie Sneaker Ball, celebrating their incredible work advancing equity, justice, and opportunity. Get this -- attendees voted for the best sneakers, and my gold high tops won!
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Providence District “Night Out at the Game” as the Fairfax Lions took on the Alexandria City Titans for Homecoming! What a night celebrating the talent and spirit of our amazing students — football, cheer, marching band, color guard, and more!
October 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Providence District “Night Out at the Game” as the Fairfax Lions took on the Alexandria City Titans for Homecoming! What a night celebrating the talent and spirit of our amazing students — football, cheer, marching band, color guard, and more!
Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights this Monday! Wishing you and your loved ones joy, prosperity, and new beginnings.
October 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights this Monday! Wishing you and your loved ones joy, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Bring the whole family to Falls Church High School tomorrow for the annual Fall Festival! Enjoy delicious food, fun games, arts and crafts, and a lively costume contest for all ages.
📅 Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Falls Church HS, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22041
📅 Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Falls Church HS, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22041
October 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Bring the whole family to Falls Church High School tomorrow for the annual Fall Festival! Enjoy delicious food, fun games, arts and crafts, and a lively costume contest for all ages.
📅 Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Falls Church HS, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22041
📅 Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Falls Church HS, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22041
Last night, I joined my Board colleague, Dr. Ricardy Anderson, at Falls Church High School for a community meeting about the upcoming renovation of the school's athletic facilities. We are incredibly grateful for everyone's engagement as we work together to modernize the school's athletic complex.
October 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Last night, I joined my Board colleague, Dr. Ricardy Anderson, at Falls Church High School for a community meeting about the upcoming renovation of the school's athletic facilities. We are incredibly grateful for everyone's engagement as we work together to modernize the school's athletic complex.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our third Providence District “A Night Out at the Game” as the Marshall Statesmen faced the Yorktown Patriots for Homecoming! Loved cheering on our students — from football and cheer to the band and color guard.
October 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our third Providence District “A Night Out at the Game” as the Marshall Statesmen faced the Yorktown Patriots for Homecoming! Loved cheering on our students — from football and cheer to the band and color guard.
Wishing all those observing Yom Kippur a day of reflection, renewal, and connection with their community.
October 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Wishing all those observing Yom Kippur a day of reflection, renewal, and connection with their community.
ATTENTION FURLOUGHED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
FCPS has an opportunity for you to make a difference, and some extra income. We are actively recruiting substitute teachers — and that includes you. Start quickly, earn money, and make a real impact.
INFO / APPLY: fcps.edu/careers/substitute-employment
FCPS has an opportunity for you to make a difference, and some extra income. We are actively recruiting substitute teachers — and that includes you. Start quickly, earn money, and make a real impact.
INFO / APPLY: fcps.edu/careers/substitute-employment
October 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
ATTENTION FURLOUGHED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
FCPS has an opportunity for you to make a difference, and some extra income. We are actively recruiting substitute teachers — and that includes you. Start quickly, earn money, and make a real impact.
INFO / APPLY: fcps.edu/careers/substitute-employment
FCPS has an opportunity for you to make a difference, and some extra income. We are actively recruiting substitute teachers — and that includes you. Start quickly, earn money, and make a real impact.
INFO / APPLY: fcps.edu/careers/substitute-employment
With the federal government shutdown underway, families can apply for free and reduced-price meals. If your income changes this year — because of furloughs, layoffs, job loss, etc. — you may now qualify. Benefits last this school year and 30 school days into the next.
INFO / APPLY: fcps.edu/frm
INFO / APPLY: fcps.edu/frm
October 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
With the federal government shutdown underway, families can apply for free and reduced-price meals. If your income changes this year — because of furloughs, layoffs, job loss, etc. — you may now qualify. Benefits last this school year and 30 school days into the next.
INFO / APPLY: fcps.edu/frm
INFO / APPLY: fcps.edu/frm
Special thanks to everyone who joined us under the Friday night lights for our second Providence District “A Night Out at the Game” as the McLean Highlaners faced off against the Yorktown Patriots. We had a great time celebrating the incredible talent and spirit of our students!
September 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Special thanks to everyone who joined us under the Friday night lights for our second Providence District “A Night Out at the Game” as the McLean Highlaners faced off against the Yorktown Patriots. We had a great time celebrating the incredible talent and spirit of our students!
Grateful to join community partners and students at Louise Archer Elementary for “Sun Day,” celebrating solar and clean energy. We cheered on FCPS’s new solar initiatives at 35 schools and welcomed 17 additional electric buses — important steps toward a sustainable future!
September 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Grateful to join community partners and students at Louise Archer Elementary for “Sun Day,” celebrating solar and clean energy. We cheered on FCPS’s new solar initiatives at 35 schools and welcomed 17 additional electric buses — important steps toward a sustainable future!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the 2nd Annual Providence Day and Back to School Celebration! From performances and games to food, resources, and neighbors coming together, it was a wonderful way to kick off the school year.
September 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the 2nd Annual Providence Day and Back to School Celebration! From performances and games to food, resources, and neighbors coming together, it was a wonderful way to kick off the school year.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It’s an opportunity to recognize the history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to our country and to our local community.
September 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It’s an opportunity to recognize the history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to our country and to our local community.