Important Dates
- 2/13 - FCHS College Parent Night (7:00 pm, Library, see announcement below)
- 2/14 - Class of 2026 Fundraiser (see announcement below)
- 2/19 - Holiday (Schools and offices closed)
- 2/22 - Renovation Open House (7:00 pm, Cafeteria, see announcement below)
- 3/8 - Heritage Night! (see announcement below)
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Attendance Matters!
We need your help getting ALL students to school. Maybe you see your neighbor's kids or a family member staying home. Please help us spread the word that students need to be in school to grow academically and socially.
Also, please try to avoid long trips when school is in session, as it can interrupt learning. We are a community, and together, we can ensure a better future for our students. Please talk to your child about the importance of attending school daily.
Thank you for your support!
Science Fair Awards!
Congratulations to our 2024 FCHS Science Fair award recipients! Click here to view the list!
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Falls Church High School College Parent Night
College Representative Panel
Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 pm
FCHS Library
We will discuss: what underclassmen (grades 9-11) should be doing now to prepare for college, the college application process, how to pay for college, and how parents can support their students through this process. While this presentation is mainly geared toward juniors, parents with students (and students themselves) in any grade are welcome to attend.
We have a great group of college representatives lined up:
- Maddie Wonder, Gettysburg College
- Kayla Rohr, Greensboro College
- Alexis Jenkins, Radford University
- Luis Portillo, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many of these college representatives have worked for and/or attended several institutions of higher learning. They are a wealth of information and a valuable resource not to be missed! Spanish language interpretation will be offered.
If you have any questions, please contact FCHS College & Career Specialist Terri Markwart tmarkwart@fcps.edu
FCHS Renovation Open House
Explore Our New Spaces
February 22nd 7-8:30pm
Tours start from School Cafeteria (park and enter at doors: 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Exciting news! We're excited to announce the completion of several new/renovated spaces in our building. The cafeteria, library, science/math wing, culinary arts, automotive tech, and STEM lab are now finished and eagerly awaiting the enjoyment of our students and staff!
Join us in commemorating this significant milestone with a community open house, inviting you to explore our recently unveiled spaces. Although there's still a lot of work ahead, we're thrilled to share the progress achieved with our community!
Gather in the new cafeteria for light refreshments, from there you can embark on self-guided tours. Our students and administrative staff will be stationed throughout the building, ready to provide details about the exciting new spaces. All are welcome!
Class of 2026 Fundraiser
Support the Class of 2026 on Valentine's Day! We are having a fundraiser at Nando's Peri Peri at Mosaic (2987 District Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031) from 4pm - 9pm on February 14!
Please show the flyer (attached below) in order to participate. Thank you!
Heritage Night!
Our annual FCHS Heritage Night is coming up on March 8! We need our school community to participate in all aspects of Heritage Night. The evening begins with food sharing and cultural exhibits and concludes with a cultural celebration and fashion show!
If you would like to participate this year, click HERE for more information and to sign up to participate!
If you have questions, feel free to email Dr. Redden-Liotta (cjreddenliot@fcps.edu). Cultural Celebration participants must audition by February 8, and other participants must sign up by February 26.
Jaguar 5k
We will be hosting our 19th Annual Jaguar 5k on Saturday, April 27th and we would love for you and your family and friends to join us!! This is a great community event! Registration is LIVE! Register online at www.jaguar5k.com or on paper (registrations will be in your mailboxes this week).
We are also looking for volunteers, click HERE to sign up or email Bebe Kim at blkim@fcps.edu
NEWS FROM THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Feb 12 thru 14: Auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Initial auditions are Feb 12 only with Shakespearean monologues. Come prepared with a Shakespearean monologue. Sign up for a time slot here:
https://forms.gle/fCQ8mSepqjsYwced9
Rehearsals for Midsummer will start after school Feb 26 followed by a 6pm mandatory parent meeting.
Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
CTE programs are available for grade 6-11 students to explore CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. IFTA allows students to select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, and theater. Visit the IFTA webpage to register.
Summer Learning
Programs are also available for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement, earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program, or recover one high school course credit through the Credit Recovery Academy.
FCPS’ free online class for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provides FCPS middle and high school English Learners the opportunity to continue developing their academic, reading, and writing skills in online discussions with an ESOL teacher.
Find session dates, registration links, and registration deadlines on FCPS summer programs.
Tutor.com Teacher-Referred Tutoring
Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.
A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.
We strongly encourage all FCPS middle and high school students to click on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal for homework help, concept review, writing support, and test prep—anytime, anywhere.
Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.
Here Comes the Bus
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Career Exploration Events for Students
In February, school divisions across the region will team up with Virginia Ed Strategies to host the annual Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo event. This Northern Virginia regional event invites high school students to connect virtually and in person, with more than 60 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields.
These free career exploration events aim to provide students with opportunities to prepare for tomorrow’s workforce today.
Virtual sessions will be held Monday, February 5, through Thursday, February 8, 4-7 p.m., and the in-person Career Expo and Job Fair will be held Saturday, February 17, 1-4 p.m., in the North Hall of the Dulles Expo Center.
Students should register today on the Instruction 2 Industry Events page.
Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
The Family Resource Center offers free webinars for adults to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. The following events are currently scheduled for February:
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Functional Behavior Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP) Essentials for Families Does your child have concerning behaviors at school? Did you know that there is a process to identify and support them? Learn about the FBA and BIP process and how it is used in FCPS to support any student who experiences behavioral challenges. This webinar is presented by staff from the Office of Special Education Instruction, Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, and Office of Special Education Procedural Support. Thursday, February 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. or Friday, March 1, 10-11 a.m.
For more information and to register for the webinars, click on the linked titles above.
Student Bus Passes
Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS 23-24 School Year Calendar
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