Superintendent Peter Noonan's Contract Extended At Falls Church City Public Schools

FALLS CHURCH, VA — Falls Church Superintendent Peter Noonan will stick around for the next few years, as the School Board approved a contract extension Tuesday.

The contract extension runs through June 30, 2027. The current contract that would have run through June 30, 2025 will be voided in lieu due to the new contract as of July 1, 2023.

The upcoming school year will be Noonan's seventh year as the Superintendent of Falls Church City Public Schools. He first joined the school system in May 2017 after working as superintendent at City of Fairfax Schools.

"I'm both humbled and honored to be entrusted with the ongoing stewardship of Falls Church City Public Schools," said Noonan in a statement. "The reputation we've built is unrivaled, and I'm excited further to strengthen our community relationships over the next four years."

In support of Noonan's extended contract, School Board members praised the superintendent for being transparent with the FCCPS budget, advocating for teacher and staff pay raises, working on the school district's collective bargaining resolution, completing and opening Meridian High School and mentoring school leaders to help student success.

Falls Church City Public Schools is often ranked as Virginia's top school district by Niche and has been a top performer in Virginia's Standards of Learning standardized testing.

"We're thrilled that Dr. Noonan has chosen to carry on his impressive work with Falls Church City Public Schools," said School Board Chair Laura Downs in a statement. "His undivided dedication to educational equality and attention to every student's needs is truly unmatched. Dr. Noonan has cultivated a culture of perpetual improvement, driving our superb schools to reach even greater heights. We're truly lucky to have him at the helm of FCCPS."