Upcoming Events March 9: Daylight Savings Time March 10: Sophomore College Night, 6:30pm, Auditorium March 13: Rising 9th Grade Registration and Course Selection (for FHS boundary students currently attending private school) March 17: Saint Patrick's Day March 18: PTSA Meeting 7-8 pm, ANG Meeting 8-9 pm, Library March 21: Fashion Marketing Fashion Show, 6pm, Auditorium March 28: End of Third Quarter March 31:  Holiday (Eid al Fitr) - No School

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March 7, 2025

Dear Fairfax High School Families,

I am looking forward to the brighter days ahead as we set our clocks forward and prepare to soak up spring. I want to take a moment to celebrate some PAWSOME highlights of the week within our school community.

District Assessment Chorus Concert This week, we had the privilege of hosting our District Assessment Chorus Concert, where our students showcased their remarkable talent and hard work. Their dedication was evident in every note, and I couldn’t be prouder of their performance. They will now examine their adjudication notes and prepare for assessment day.

WIDAPalooza Testing

Our WIDAPalooza testing event was a huge success, engaging over 80% of our Multilingual Learner (ML) students. This unique event focused on skill mastery, academic growth, and, of course, fun! It’s always inspiring to witness our students’ passion and enthusiasm as they embrace learning in such a vibrant environment.

Athletic Achievements Our athletic teams have continued to shine. Congratulations to both the Swim & Dive team and our Wrestling team for securing state championships! Their commitment and perseverance have earned them well-deserved recognition.

DECA Excellence In the world of business and entrepreneurship, our DECA team has proven their skills by bringing home the glass—our students excelled at the state level and many have now qualified for the national competition! This is an exciting opportunity for them, and we can’t wait to see how they continue to represent Fairfax High School on the national stage.

These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work of our students, faculty, and families. I am so proud of each and every one of you for contributing to making Fairfax High such a phenomenal place.

Have a PAWSome weekend! 🦁😎

Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

• Speech & Debate
• Science Olympiad
• State Champions for Swim & Wrestling
• DECA

Calendar Reminders

• Daylight Savings Time Begins 
• Saturday School Dates

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

• Upcoming Important SENIOR Dates! 
• Prom Dress Shop
• Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun
• Become Unskippable - Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
• Financial Aid Information for Military Families
• Fairfax City Schools - Tell Us What You Think!

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

• Mock SAT/ACT Testing
• Student Services Updates
• Spotlight on the Art Contest
• Golf Tournament - Less Than 30 Spots Left! 
• Join the Co-Ed Golf Team!
• District News - In Case You Missed It
• Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

• ANG Silent Auction - Coming Soon!
• Join the PTSA!

Student Spotlight

Speech & Debate

All four of our Speech students who competed last weekend at WACFL MetroFinals placed in their event and all four are advancing to our National tournament in May – yay!  🦁💖

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad Captains accept the Team Trophy for 5th place at National Ready Regionals!

State Champions 

Swim & Dive

Sophomore Sadie Buckley just won her FOURTH State Swim Title! 

Wrestling

Kross Cassidy - TWO time State Champion!!!

Harry Maltese - State Champion for his weight class!

DECA Results

This past weekend Fairfax High School recently attended DECA’s State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Virginia Beach with 123 attendees! Students competed in a variety of competitive events across academic disciplines including Marketing, Finance, Hospitality, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship. Virginia DECA’s State Leadership Conference is an annual opportunity for students to network and compete against some of the best Marketing & Business students in Virginia. 31 students earned the opportunity to compete at DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida with over 22,000 students from around the world!

It certainly was a fabulous weekend for our students and Fairfax DECA shined.

Fairfax DECA earned the highest recognition, the Blue-Chip Chapter Award, for their Program of Leadership.

Fairfax DECA was recognized for over 250 hours of community service.

Shyla Menon was outstanding in her role as the Virginia DECA President leading all grand ceremonies for over 6,200 attendees.

The Mane Market earned a SBE Gold Recertification.

The following students earned the opportunity to advance to the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida.

The following students received distinctions of merit for content knowledge and/or analyzing case studies in the follow categories:

🗓️Calendar Reminders

⏰ Spring Forward this Weekend! 

Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.

See the complete school year calendar.

Saturday School This Weekend! 

Saturday School is held 9am-12pm in the Library. No sign up needed! Snacks provided; transportation is on your own. Q3 dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

SENIOR DATES

Save these Important Dates!

New Date Added: MAY 9 - Senior Signing Day

MAY 17 - Prom

MAY 21 - Senior Trip NYC

MAY 27-30 - Senior Exams

JUNE 3 - Senior Grad Walk

JUNE 4 - Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Picnic

JUNE 5 - GRADUATION! 8:30am, Stalnaker Stadium

More info and details to follow ~ keep an eye on future newsletters! Check out the Senior Section of the school website for all updates. 

👗Prom Dress Shop

Prom Dress Shop Opens With Hundreds of Dresses

The annual Prom Dress Shop opens for the season on Friday, March 7, at Centreville High School. Any area student — not just those from Fairfax County Public Schools — who do not have the funds to purchase a prom dress may choose from hundreds of new dresses donated by Macy’s.

Learn more and see shop hours. 

Spanish:👗 La tienda de vestidos para el baile de graduación se abre con cientos de vestidos

La tienda anual de vestidos para el baile de graduación se abre el viernes 7 de marzo en la Escuela Secundaria de Centreville. Es para cualquier estudiante del área -  no solo para los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax, que cuentan con pocos recursos económicos para comprar un vestido de graduación: pueden elegir entre cientos de vestidos nuevos donados por Macy's. Para más información y para ver el horario de la tienda. 

🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps

Career and Technical Education 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. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. 

IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater. 

Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer

Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 6. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.

Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. This is a self-directed course where students work independently. The course is available between Monday, June 23, and Friday, July 25. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, May 23. For more information, visit this Summer Learning page.

🗣️ Become Unskippable - Fentanyl Awareness Campaign 

Preparing for Tough Conversations With Teens

Discussing tough topics like fentanyl and other drugs can feel challenging — no matter how close you are with your child. Explain to your teen that it’s important to learn about fentanyl so they know what to do if a friend overdoses. Prepare in advance with the tips below:

• Set the stage. Choose a casual environment that’s free from distractions. Talk while driving, taking a walk, or doing chores together. 
• Make it a two-way discussion. Ask open-ended questions. 
• Stay patient and reserve judgment. 
• Check in with your child early and often. 

Visit our website for more information on how to Become Unskippable with your teens. 

Financial Aid Information for Military Families

College Access Fairfax will hold two sessions on financial aid hosted by the lead financial educator and military benefits liaison from the Navy Mutual Aid Association. 

Topics will include:

• Residency Requirements 
• Using the GI Bill
• The Yellow Ribbon Program
• Using Chapter 35 (DEA benefits)
• Military scholarships and grants
• Virginia Education Programs

Sessions will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. Click on the date to register. Contact info@CollegeAccessFairfax.org to learn more.

School Start Times - Tell Us What You Think!

The City of Fairfax School Board wants to hear from you about school start times. FCPS is considering changing middle school start times, which could impact schools at all levels. Please go to the City of Fairfax Schools website to provide your input. https://www.cityoffairfaxschools.org/apps/form/schoolstarttimes. 

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: 

Mock SAT (digital) & Mock ACT (paper) Testing

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the FHS Academic Boosters will partner with Applerouth Tutoring to offer the Mock SAT (digital format) and the Mock ACT (paper format) exams.

This is a perfect opportunity for students who haven’t started their testing, to become familiar with the format in a stress-free environment at FHS for only $25. Students will receive detailed score reports to help them determine which areas they need to study.

Mock (digital) SAT registration (limited to 75)
Test Time: Saturday, March 22nd, 9:00am – 11:45am
Cost: $25
Students must be from FCPS and bring a fully charged FCPS computer

https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/school/8801

Mock (paper) ACT registration (limited to 50)
Test Time: Saturday, March 22nd, 9:15am – 1:30pm
Cost: $25
https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/school/8801

This is our final Mock SAT/ACT of this school year.    

Questions: Academicboosters@fairfaxptsa.org

Student Services Updates

End Of Year Exam Schedule:
FHS Final Exam Schedule 24-25.pdf

Academic Advising Continues!
FHS Academic Advising School Information

Rising 10th Grade Students (Class of 2028) - Feb. 13 to Mar. 3

No course request changes between March 24 and May 9. After May 9, all course changes will be based on space available in courses.

June 6, 2025 – Last day to make changes to course request

FCPS Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses OPEN NOW!

Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses starts Friday, February 14, 2025, and ends Friday, June 6, 2025. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.

Paperless Report Cards

We’re excited to offer you a more convenient option for receiving your child’s report cards: Go Paperless!

By choosing to go paperless, you'll be able to:

• Access report cards directly in ParentVUE with just a few clicks.
• Reduce wait time in seeing your child’s report card.

Here's how you can opt-in:

1. Log into ParentVUE, click on "My Account," and select “Go Paperless.”
2. All parents/guardians living with the student at the same address must have an active SIS ParentVUE account to opt-in.
3. Once selected, the “Go Paperless” option will apply to all associated students, no matter their grade level.
4. If you’ve already opted for paperless for your secondary students, it will automatically apply to any younger siblings at the elementary level too!

Fairfax City Spotlight on the Arts Contest

Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts is seeking to support local artists in the Northern Virginia region, enhance awareness of the visual arts, and encourage emerging artists in our community by hosting an annual Art Contest open to any artist in the Northern Virginia region.

Participating artists will enter original works of art and be eligible for prize money awarded at the annual Spotlight on the Arts Festival Opening Reception on Friday, April 25, 2025. The contest is open to everyone with no age limitation. 

The Capital One Hall Art Contest is accepting submissions and the deadline is Saturday, March 15. Prize awards have increased this year! There will be 3 awards and a special Student Award for high schools students (high school students’ entries will also be eligible for the other three cash awards, too!). 

• Grand Prize: $1500
• Second Prize: $1000
• Third Prize: $500

More information on the Festival, Contest and Art Contest Rules can be found here: https://www.fairfaxspotlight.org/

🏌️‍♂️Golf Tournament - Less Than 30 Spots Left!

‍LESS THAN 30 SPOTS LEFT! 🏌️‍

Join us for the 12th Annual FHS Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Country Club of Fairfax! This fun day on the course helps fund ALL Fairfax High School athletic teams.

⛳️ Register Now: www.fairfaxhighathleticboosters.com 💼 Sponsorships Available! Support athletics & promote your business.

⛳ Join the Co-Ed Golf Team!

Interested in learning about the co-ed golf team at Fairfax? Fill out this Google Form and join us for an interest meeting on Tuesday, march 11 in rm D120. Green Days start Wednesday, March 12. Tryouts start the last week of July.  Coach Latimer also would love for you to stop by his classroom D-120 to talk golf. Let’s tee it up!!

District News - In Case You Missed it

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• A Strong Academic Foundation
• 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
• New Breakfast Options

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Quick Links

• Fairfax HS Academy
• Educate Fairfax 
• FCPS Family Academy
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES
• FCPS News
• Job Openings
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• SIS ParentVUE
• Standard School Year Calendar

District News - In Case You Missed It

throughout the year:

• Visit the Fairfax High School Website
• Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website
• Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account

Fairfax HS PTSA

ANG Silent Auction is now LIVE! ✨

Start the Bidding!

The All Night Grad Silent Auction went LIVE Today!!! 

Support the class of ‘25 by sharing the link with friends, family and neighbors and bid on amazing items! Score a deal on handcrafted items or gift cards to local businesses. Senior families, bid on reserved seating or reserved PARKING to de-stress on the big day! Please bid generously- There’s something for everyone and each sale helps keep the ANG ticket price affordable so all FHS Seniors can celebrate safely the night of graduation!

For a sneak peek of our early listings click here https://app.galabid.com/fhsangsa2025/items and get ready to bid on March 7th! And mark your calendar to make that final bid before the auction closes on March 17th. ☘️

If you’d like to support our grads with a direct donation, give anytime at this link! https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1101260

Many thanks from the Class of 2025!

It's Never Too Late to JOIN PTSA

JOIN the PTSA to support our FHS teachers, students and community! Your member dues and donations work to fund ALL of our activities and programs, help keep you engaged and informed about what is happening in our school community, and provide opportunities to get involved and have fun with other families. Join us!

Do you want to celebrate a Fairfax employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way? Or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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