The attack has been reported to the FBI Cyber Division and the Virginia Fusion Center.
MANASSAS PARK, Va. — Private data may have been compromised during a ransomware attack on Manassas Park City Schools last month, the school district said Tuesday.
MPCS was reportedly the victim of a data incident on or around June 12. Officials say MPCS’s management, IT and third-party cybersecurity experts investigated the incident as soon as the school system became aware.
“To date, our investigation revealed that malicious actors gained access to MPCS’s network on or about June 12, 2025, and deployed ransomware to encrypt portions of the network,” the school district said in a press release. “The malicious actors’ network access was terminated as soon as it was detected.”
MPCS officials say there is no evidence suggesting the scope of personal information that the people behind the ransomware attack may have gained access to during the attack.
“It is possible that an individual’s full name or first initial and last name combined with a Social Security number, passport number or financial account information may have been seen or accessed”, MPCS said.
The school district is warning the public out of an abundance of caution.
Additionally, the attack has been reported to the FBI Cyber Division and the Virginia Fusion Center.
“We remain committed to fully supporting any law enforcement investigations. While the investigation remains ongoing, we are taking steps now to implement additional safeguards and review policies and procedures relating to data privacy and security,” the school district explained.
If you are concerned that your data may have been affected, MCPS suggests reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for suspicious activity.
For more information, contact MPCS at 877-756-5552, toll-free Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET (excluding major U.S. holidays). Additional information is also available at https://www.mpark.net/
