Providence ES
Providence Elementary School (Providence ES) is a public school in Fairfax City, Virginia currently undergoing a major renovation project that includes a 2-story addition and a front bump-out to increase classroom size. 4 separate matters touch this place; each has its own status.
WSHCC
The West Side Health and Community Center (WSHCC) is a City of Ann Arbor parks capital project that has been tracked by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). Through mid-2025, the project was in a planning and financial analysis phase, with staff preparing low, medium, and high cost-recovery budgetary scenarios; concerns centered on staffing costs and the overall cost of the building.
- Joint School Board Meeting
Providence ES will receive a 2-story addition and a bump-out on the front of the building to increase classroom size; currently in concept design phase.
Thaiss Park
Thaiss Park is a City of Fairfax park undergoing a full redevelopment funded at $7,725,650 via a construction contract awarded to Bright Masonry, Inc. by unanimous City Council vote on October 8, 2024. Construction began in December 2024 with full park closure, utility relocation, and fencing installation.
- Joint School Board Meeting
Providence ES will receive a 2-story addition and a bump-out on the front of the building to increase classroom size; currently in concept design phase.
Providence ES Vestibule
The Providence ES Vestibule is a Schools Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project requiring a reappropriation of funds. The project was first discussed at the November 4, 2025 City Council Work Session as part of a broader agenda item that also covered a reappropriation resolution for the Fairfax HS electrical program build-out and a 0.5 FTE addition to the Schools Superintendent position; no formal vote was taken at that session.
- Nov 4, 2025City Council · item 1dDiscussion on Reappropriation Resolution for Schools CIP Projects and 0.5 FTE Addition to Schools Superintendent Position
Providence ES is the location of the vestibule Schools CIP project discussed at this work session.
The Fairfax HS Electrical Program Build-Out is a Schools Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project requiring a reappropriation of funds to support the construction or expansion of an electrical program facility at Fairfax High School. The project was bundled with a related schools CIP item (Providence ES vestibule) and a 0.5 FTE addition to the Schools Superintendent position.
- Nov 4, 2025City Council · item 1dDiscussion on Reappropriation Resolution for Schools CIP Projects and 0.5 FTE Addition to Schools Superintendent Position
Providence ES is the location of the vestibule Schools CIP project discussed at this work session.
- Oct 7, 2024School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report
[2.02] Providence ES was noted for hosting their Providence Day event featuring interactive booths, live performances, and a Back to School Night. Both Mrs. McQuillen and Mrs. Hall noted attending the SCA officer induction ceremony at Providence ES.
- Mar 3, 2025School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report: Siya Batra
[2.02] Batra reported that Providence ES held its History Fair, a PTA Bingo Night, Spirit Fridays, and announced an upcoming STEAM Night on March 13. Board members Hickman and Cecere shared their experiences reading at Providence ES for Read Across America, and Cecere commended the first annual History Fair at Providence and noted upcoming STEAM Night on March 13.
- School Referendum-Capital Funding Analysis; Mr. JC Martinez, City of Fairfax CFO — Joint Discussion with Mayor and City Council Presentation
[2.01] Identified as one of the schools included in the November 2024 bond referendum for renovations; design phase is currently in process and funded through $3 million in returned CIP funds.
- Sep 29, 2025School Board · item 1.01Joint FCPS SB Meeting Agenda Discussion
[1.01] A safety vestibule project at Providence ES was identified as a possible agenda topic for the December joint FCPS/COF school board work session.
- Dec 1, 2025School Board
Dr. Wright noted he was looking forward to visiting Providence ES the following day (December 2).
- Stakeholder Update – School Board (Amit Hickman)
Listening sessions were held for the Providence ES renovation for staff and residents.
- May 4, 2026School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report
[2.02] Providence ES students were engaged in end-of-year learning projects, family engagement events, and sustainability activities. Superintendent Wright reported that the architecture and design teams have moved into the next phase of the renovation project at Providence ES; he attended the renovation and design community and staff meetings there, as well as the Mid-Atlantic AVID principal collaborative meeting.
In full
The school was included in the November 2024 bond referendum for renovations, and the design phase is funded through $3 million in returned CIP funds. As of the May 2026 joint PRAB/School Board meeting, the project is in the concept design phase, with architecture and design teams having moved into the next phase.
Separately, a safety vestibule project at Providence ES has been under discussion as a Schools CIP project, identified as a potential topic for a joint FCPS/City of Fairfax work session. Beyond capital projects, Providence ES has been an active community hub, hosting events such as Providence Day, a History Fair, PTA Bingo Night, Spirit Fridays, STEAM Night, and Read Across America visits from board members.