About Us

Our Vision

  • At Daniels Run, we empower students to develop themselves, inspire others, and impact society in a positive way.

Our Mission

  • At Daniels Runs Elementary, we empower all students to be:
    • Lifelong learners
    • Critical and creative thinkers
    • Ethical and global citizens
    • Resilient and reflective risk-takers
    • Impactful communicators and collaborators

Our teachers, staff, families, and community do this by engaging all students in challenging, meaningful, and real-world experiences that support social, emotional and academic growth.

FCPS School Profile

Our Core Values

  • We believe that each child can learn.
  • We believe in an inclusive, safe, challenging learning environment.
  • We believe in our highly qualified teachers who work collaboratively to meet instructional needs of each child, pursue meaningful professional development, and use best practices and current research to ensure the academic achievement and social- emotional success of each child.
  • We value our positive relationships with our parents, neighbors and community members.  We continue to build and strengthen meaningful and positive partnerships with all stakeholders so that each child benefits from our shared goals and values.
  • We celebrate our diversity and value our unique individual differences to ensure a positive school climate for children, staff, families, community members, neighbors, and visitors.
  • We believe in the meaningful integration of technology, fine arts, environmental education, service to the community and healthy lifestyle to foster a well-rounded child.

Read more about what this means for the students and the faculty

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Daniels Run ES is a part of Region 5

Daniels Run is a City of Fairfax School

Fairfax County Public Schools