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Upcoming Events
June 5: Varsity Letter Night, 6:30pm, Field House
June 7: FHS Graduation, student holiday for grades 9,10,11
June 7-8: All Night Grad Celebration 11pm-5am
June 13: PTSA Meeting, 7pm, FHS Library
June 16: Last Day of School, Early Release
August 21: First Day of the 2023-24 School Year
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Included in this issue:
Student Spotlights:
- Senior Awards Ceremony
- Forensics Nationals Competition
- World Language Awards Ceremony
- Soccer Team
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminders: Last Day and First Day of School
- Check your student's Lunch Account Balance!
- Attendance Matters: Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
- Grad Walk info for those participating
- Graduation Parking Info
- Senior Google Accounts
- EOY Exam Schedule
- Laptop Collection
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Free Community Law Enforcement High School Summer Programs
- Makers Space Donations wanted
- Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
- Podcast on Family Resource Center
- Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon
- Pre-Participation Physicals for MS and HS Athletes
- Rising Senior Portraits
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- PTSA Meeting June 13, 7pm, FHS Library
- All Night Grad Tickets on Sale Now
Acceso de News You Choose en Español: Haga clic aquí.
Asst. Principal Kevin Greata has been selected as the 2023 Exceptional Educator, on behalf of the Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities at GMU. Presenting the award was GMU staff member, and FHS parent, Kimberly Avila, along with her children Abbey and Katelyn, and husband Jonathan Avila.
This award is given to to educators who make a positive impact on the lives of students with visual impairments in Virginia public schools. We are grateful to have such a dedicated educator working hard for our students. Thank you, Mr. Greata, and Congratulations!
June 2, 2023
It has been a fabulous week here at Fairfax as we have continued to celebrate student greatness. We bid our Seniors farewell after completing their final exams. There were cheers, tears, and many heartfelt yearbook messages written this week. One thing we know for sure is that they are ready to "ROAR" and have a lasting impact on our community. We cannot wait for "ALL THINGS GRADUATE" next week. We will miss the Class of 2023.
Our AVID site team participated in their site-based certification work, and we couldn't be more excited to continue growing and developing this excellent program . We hosted our transition ceremony for special education services and were excited to celebrate our graduate's success and next steps after high school. Congratulations to Assistant Principal, Kevin Greata, K.I.H.D Exceptional Education Award Winner for his tireless advocacy around special education services.
Hola, Bonjour, Salve, Hallo - World Language Award Winners! We were excited to honor our World Language students and award recipients. We are proud of their commitment to language learning and their excellence in the classroom and beyond.
The Senior Awards were held today. This culminating "Portrait of a Graduate" celebration exemplified an amazing group of scholars who earned departmental achievements, scholarships, and military recognitions. As remarks were read about each student you heard those impactful qualities we know will lead to excellence in their next chapters - Communicators, Collaborators, Goal-Driven, Fearless, Resilient, Creative, Critical Thinking, Advocates, and Global Citizens.
Every Student, Every Strength, Every Day here at Fairfax High.
Yours in partnership,
Senior Awards Ceremony
Our Senior Awards Ceremony was held this morning in the Library. Many different awards were distributed, including the John Thomasson Scholarship award, above. It was a lovely ceremony, and a great opportunity to meet and greet our families. Congrats to all our students on their achievements!
Forensics Nationals
The FHS Forensics team went to Nationals last weekend in "Looaville" KY and was very successful! While no one medaled, all of our students finished firmly in the middle, which is a victory in and of itself, and had a blast along the way. It was a great experience for everyone involved. Pictured above, L-R, are seniors Samiya Mohamed, Zhi Wen Xie, and sophomore Shyla Menon, enjoying some down time in the big city.
World Language Awards
Our World Language department held their awards ceremony earlier this week. Congrats to all our hard working students!
Girls Varsity Soccer finishes season
Our Varsity Girls Soccer team played the Lake Braddock Bruins last Thursday for the Occoquan Region Championship. It was a tough loss but we are so proud of our Lions! Congrats on a great season!
Last Day, First Day of School
Last Day of School:
As a reminder, the last day of the 2022-23 school year is Friday, June 16. Fairfax HS students will be dismissed at 10:10am.
First Day of School:
Looking ahead, the first day of the 2023-24 school year is Monday, August 21. See the complete school year calendar.
🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for families to remember to check their students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2023-24 school year will be available near the end of August.
Families who have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals are asked to fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year.
If you are interested in helping to relieve lunch debt for families who are currently going through the FRM application process, you may donate to Educate Fairfax.
💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Student attendance at school is important all year long—up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
Grad Walk, Monday, June 5
Grad Walk Participants ~ we are so excited to celebrate your graduation with the Grad Walk through your elementary schools and Katherine Johnson Middle School on Monday, June 5. Please meet at the front of the school by door #1 at 9:00 am to board the buses.
If you would like to walk through Daniels Run, Eagle View, Providence, or if you attended any other elementary school, please board the buses marked Route 1.
If you would like to walk through Greenbriar East and Willow Springs, please board the buses marked Route 2.
We will be stopping in Fairfax City after we have visited the schools. There will be pizza, ice cream, and plenty of opportunities to take photos in the beautiful Town Square. During our visit, please be respectful of the street crossings and businesses. We will all meet back at the buses by 12:30 to return to Fairfax High School.
Questions? Please contact Mr. Ketch at tketch@fcps.edu
Graduation Parking
FHS families, as we prepare for graduation next week, please note the important parking info below so we can all celebrate and enjoy the day safely.
- Visitor parking for the graduation is available at Army Navy Country Club (3315 Blenheim Blvd.), Lion Run, and on Fairfax High School grounds as indicated by yellow arrows.
- Handicap Parking is indicated by red arrows.
- Dignitary parking is indicated by the blue arrow.
- The Green arrow loop in front of Fairfax High School is for Kiss & Ride Drop off ONLY. There is no parking in the Kiss & Ride loop.
- Park only in the designated areas to avoid being ticketed and possibly towed.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Senior Google Accounts
Seniors that are actively enrolled in FCPS at the time of graduation will need to follow the directions linked below to download your data before June 16.
We know that you have years’ worth of information in your Google Drive and we want to give you ample opportunity to download all of it. After June 16, FCPS will begin the process of removing accounts and, as part of this process, Google will permanently delete your data.
Please follow the directions in this link to save all of your data prior to June 16:
FCPS Google Workspace Information for Students and Parents.
End of Year Exam Schedule
PLEASE NOTE:
- Tuesday, May 30: SOL Science retakes
- Wednesday, May 31: SOL Math retakes
- Thursday, June 1: SOL retakes/make-ups
- If a student is absent: All make-up tests will be scheduled from May 22-June 2.
- For Underclass students, Mon-Thu, June 12-15, is early release at 11:35am; Friday, June 16th is early release at 10:10am and the last day of school.
Laptop Collection
SENIOR LAPTOP COLLECTION
We are fast approaching graduation of the class of 2023! During this season of celebration, one of the most important final tasks for seniors is to turn in their school issued laptop and charger. Please see the Senior Laptop Collection Schedule below for times and locations to turn in your laptop and charger.
If you need to purchase a replacement charger, you may do so by going to www.myschoolbucks.com and searching the school store.
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Location
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May 31, 2023
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8:00am - 3:30pm
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FHS Library
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June 1, 2023
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8:00am - 3:30pm
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FHS Library
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June 2, 2023
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8:00am - 3:30pm
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FHS Atrium (Door 1)
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If you have any questions, please contact one of our TSSPECS, Eric Gonzalez egonzalez@fcps.edu, or Craig Franklin at clfranklin@fcps.edu.
We appreciate your cooperation and hope to receive all laptops and chargers during the times provided! As a reminder, participation in Senior Activities are contingent on paying senior obligations, which include turning in your laptop and charger.
UNDERCLASS LAPTOP COLLECTION JUNE 15
On June 15th, underclass laptop collection will take place during 2nd period. More details to come!
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Free Community Law Enforcement High School Summer Programs
Ever wondered what's really entailed in policing? This is an opportunity for high school students to learn.
Fairfax County Police Department offers summer programs for youth wishing to explore careers in law enforcement and learn about policing. Teen Police Academy (TPA) and Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement (FWLLE) offer opportunities for attendees to learn about the police profession, understand core police functions, and participate in hands-on activities.
Applications are due June 21, 2023
You will learn about:
- Patrol
- Crime scene investigation
- Careers in law enforcement
- SWAT
- Leadership skills
- Use of force
- Helicopter division
- And more…
For more information, please call (703) 246-4315, or e-mail us at CPA@fairfaxcounty.gov. Additional Information and the applications can be found on FCPD website for all the programs.
Teen Police Academy Program - July 24-28, 2023. You can read more information here: Teen Police Academy flyer.
Application deadline: June 21, 2023
Teen Police Academy | Police (fairfaxcounty.gov)
Makerspace Donations Needed
We are looking for donations for our new Makerspace area that will be in the library next year. Any types of craft items ~ yarn, fabric, sewing machine, knitting needles, markers, puzzles, board games, etc. ~ are welcomed! Please drop off donations in the main office, labeled "Makerspace."
Questions? Contact Mrs. Cate at 703-219-2223 or vmcate@fcps.edu.
Thank you!
☎️ Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
 Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call our Parent Information Phone Lines for general information about the school division. View the list of phone numbers.
🎧 Podcast on Family Resource Center
In the latest episode of "En Pocas Palabras," hear how the Family Resource Center (FRC) provides supports for all FCPS families and school staff. Meet Mary Beth Harrison-Cunningham, manager of the FRC, and Amal Elsayed, family liaison.
The Family Resource Center provides free library resources, confidential consultations, and informational webinars. Contact the Family Resource Center at 703-204-3941 or frc@fcps.edu.
"En Pocas Palabras" is available in Arabic, English, Korean, and Spanish. Listen and subscribe.
Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close Friday, June 9. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Registration for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Middle School Technology Institute (MSTI) also closes on Friday, June 9.
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
Registration is still available for Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, Credit Recovery Academy, and CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp.
🏃♀️ Pre-Participation Physicals for Middle and High School Athletes
Pending budget adoption, FCPS will offer middle school students a chance to participate in cross country this fall and track in spring 2024.
Any students who would like to participate in athletics will need to have a Virginia High School League (VHSL) pre-participation examination (PPE). The physical exam form must be completed and signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant.
Fairfax County public high schools are offering PPEs at a cost of $50 per student through Saturday, June 17. Students who receive free and reduced-priced meals are eligible to receive an exam at no cost. Learn more about middle school athletics and sports physicals.
RISING Senior Portraits
Rising Seniors,
Our first dates for senior portraits are approaching in just one month: during the last week of school, after underclass exams (June 13-16). These portraits will be the ones that will go into the 2024 yearbook and can also be purchased as a lasting keepsake for you and your family. Keep in mind that senior portraits are scheduled very early in the year: the majority of the dates are in June and August (1-4), as the portraits need time to process before they can be added to the yearbook. Schedule early to ensure your photo appears in the book. Please note: there is no sitting fee if you are only interested in having your portrait in the yearbook and not buying prints: your appointment will be free.
Formal attire is required for the official yearbook photo. The photography studio will provide a wrap (dress drape) or tuxedo (suit drape) for you to choose from. When preparing for your sitting, wear a tank top or light t-shirt that can hide under these options while preserving your modesty. If neither dress nor tux feels appropriate for you, we ask that you wear a formal all-black button-down shirt, blouse, or sweater, suitable for the yearbook. If you do not have proper attire, you will be asked to choose from provided options or to reschedule your sitting. If you would like to purchase photos where you wear a variety of outfits, you must pay for your sitting, the pricing of which depends on how many outfit changes you plan to have.
The photography studio, Legacy Studios, will be emailing scheduling information. If you have any questions about package options or scheduling, reach out to Legacy directly, as the school cannot assist with this. You can also click the following link and schedule now:
Fairfax High School Senior Scheduling
with us throughout the year by:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- PTSA Meeting
- All Night Grad Tickets on Sale Now!
PTSA Meeting June 13
All parents are welcome Tuesday, June 13th at 7pm for the last PTSA meeting of the school year. Help us celebrate the ’23 graduating parent and student volunteers and vote on the officers and dues for next year.
The FHS PTSA Nominating Committee urgently needs a treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year. Our current treasurer is available to answer questions and assures us that the job only requires a couple of hours a month. If you are an FHS parent interested in serving as treasurer please contact the nominating committee:
Susan Skare, soldbysusan@skares.com
Frank Manja, fmanja75@gmail.com
Annie Clark, annie.clark@inova.org
We need you!
Graduation and All Night Grad coming soon!!
The Class of 2023 graduates Wednesday, June 7th! In keeping with the 30+ year FHS tradition, the grads are invited to safely celebrate together at the All Night Grad Event the night of graduation at The St. James Sport and Entertainment Center.
Purchase your student's ticket here:
https://fairfaxhs.memberhub.com/store/items/499302
Tickets for All Night Grad (ANG) are $45 each, all inclusive of fun activities, DJ, food and prizes. Free & Reduced Lunch eligible students can get the discount ANG ticket order form in the main office.
Deadline to purchase tickets to secure t-shirt size is May 23rd. Students will pick up their ANG t-shirt after graduation rehearsal. The ANG t-shirt is their ticket into the event.
Senior and Junior parents: We need all hands on deck! Parent volunteers are needed to chaperone the event. Sign up here:
signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-allnight
The St. James requires a 10:1 ratio of students chaperones. It's really fun to experience the kids celebrating.
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