Daniels Run Elementary School
Daniels Run Elementary School is undergoing a major renovation project in the City of Fairfax.
KJM Turf
The KJM Turf project is a long-running effort (at least 10 years in development) to renovate the KJM athletic fields, with options for either synthetic or natural turf. As of October 2024, staff was working with consultant Timmons to develop preliminary plans and a detailed budget for both options.
- Apr 10, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 7bJoint School Board/PRAB Meeting Agenda
Designated as the venue for the joint School Board/PRAB meeting on May 19th. Confirmed as the location for the next PRAB meeting (joint with School Board) on May 19th at 6 p.m.
- Feb 3, 2025School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report: Siya Batra
[2.02] Batra reported on the Daniels Run strings concert and the Daniels Run Singers' performance at the VOKE Children's Choral Festival in Manassas on January 12th. [2.03] Daniels Run Elementary's goals in language arts, math, science, and SEL were presented, along with use of supplemental funds and summer programming plans.
- Student Representative Report
[2.02] Daniels Run Elementary School activities reported included a St. Patrick's Day fundraiser, Read Across America week, Spring Clean-up Day, and upcoming Scholastic BOGO Book Fair and Donuts with Dragons events. [4.03] The Board approved reallocation of CIP funds to support completion of the Daniels Run Elementary School vestibule project, contingent upon FCPS approval for the City to reimburse FCPS for executing the project.
- Consideration of award of professional service contracts for Architectural Design, Engineering and Construction Management Services to Architecture, Incorporated (Providence Elementary School) and Moseley, Incorporated (Daniels Run Elementary School)
Professional service contract for Architectural Design, Engineering and Construction Management Services awarded to Moseley, Incorporated, with combined FY2026 expenses for both school projects not exceeding $3,000,000.
- Dec 1, 2025School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report
[2.02] Student Rep reported on a community meeting about upcoming school renovations and November's Family Engagement Month activities at Daniels Run ES.
- Jan 5, 2026School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report
[2.02] Highlighted December activities included a PTA-organized Canned Food Drive through mid-December and community-building activities.
- Mar 2, 2026School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report
[2.02] Daniels Run held a PTA BINGO Night and will host a Cultural Celebration Night on March 12th. [2.04] Daniels Run Elementary's goals in language arts, math, and wellness, and its use of City of Fairfax supplemental funds were presented to the board. Dr. Wright visited a 2nd grade classroom at Daniels Run Elementary and served as a guest bingo caller at the Daniels Run Elementary PTA bingo night.
- Apr 6, 2026School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report: Miss Abbey Lucas
[2.02] Daniels Run Elementary School's Singers performed at the Spring Choral Festival, and the school celebrated Read Across America and hosted its annual Wellness Fair. A community meeting regarding Daniels Run Elementary School renovations is scheduled for April 15.
- Oct 5, 2026School Board · item 2.02Student Representative Report
[2.02] Daniels Run Elementary held a PTA-sponsored school picnic with food trucks, Back to School Night on September 17, a renovation update session with Dr. Wright on September 23, and picture day. A community town hall regarding the local sales tax referendum is planned at Daniels Run Elementary School.
In full
Key early steps included a Board-approved reallocation of CIP funds (April 7, 2025) to complete a vestibule security project, contingent on FCPS approval for the City to reimburse FCPS for executing the work. On September 9, 2025, the City Council unanimously approved — as part of the consent agenda — a professional services contract for Architectural Design, Engineering, and Construction Management Services awarded to Moseley, Incorporated, with combined FY2026 expenses for both the Daniels Run and Providence Elementary School projects not to exceed $3,000,000. By April 2026, Moseley and the school system were in the conceptual design phase, with the School Board engaged in discussions about which design concept to select for the renovation.
Community engagement has been ongoing, including a community meeting on November 2025 renovations, an additional community meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, and a renovation update session with Dr. Wright held September 23, 2026. Throughout this period, Daniels Run has continued active school programming, including academic initiatives, PTA events, and performances.