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Upcoming Events
March 22: Mock SAT/ACT at FHS
March 28: End of Third Quarter
March 29: Fairfax Academy's MCT Fest, 7pm Tickets required.
March 31: Holiday (Eid al Fitr) - No School
April 1: Teacher Workday; Student Holiday - No School
April 14 - April 18: Spring Break - No School
May 9: Senior Signing Day
May 17: Prom
May 21: Senior Class NYC Trip
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Therapy Dogs visited for Fun Friday!
March 21, 2025
Happy Friday Fairfax Families,
Spring is officially here! This week, we celebrated Lucky to be a Lion Spirit Week, and it was filled with fun and excitement! Students had a blast searching for gold coins on St. Patrick's Day, competing in Minute to Win It games at lunch, and wrapping up the festivities with Fun Friday, which offered a variety of engaging activities, including crocheting, basketball, and video games. We also had the pleasure of welcoming therapy dogs, providing students with the opportunity to relax and enjoy time with furry friends.
Dual Enrollment Course Registration
A major focus this week was dual enrollment course registration in partnership with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). Thanks to the onsite enrollment process, supported by NOVA admissions staff and our school counselors, our students have a seamless pathway to high-level coursework and college credit opportunities.
A Special Visit from Superintendent Dr. Reid
We were honored to welcome FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid to Fairfax High School this week! During her visit, she engaged with students and staff, delivering PAWSitive referrals and experiencing firsthand the incredible learning happening in our classrooms. Some highlights included:
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P-FIT Training: Dr. Reid pumped some iron with Coach Taylor and Coach Frank in the weight room.
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AP Seminar: She observed students refining their research questions with Ms. Davids.
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Biology: She joined Ms. Willis and Ms. Mikail as students reflected on SOL questions.
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ESOL Class: She saw students strengthening their writing and speaking skills with Ms. Freeman.
Spring Fashion Show
To cap off an amazing week, our talented fashion marketing students presented their much-anticipated Spring Fashion Show to the student body. Under the guidance of Ms. Walter, students took charge of every aspect of the production—from securing fashions through partnerships with local businesses to designing the sets, writing scripts, recruiting models, and overseeing the entire implementation. It was PAWSome!
There is only one week of the quarter left. Take advantage of your final opportunities for Lion Time, coach class, and The Learning Lounge.
In partnership and collaboration,
Dr. Reid visits FHS! 🦁
Marketing Fashion Show was a Big Hit!
Included in this issue:
Club Spotlight
Calendar Reminders
- Third Quarter Ends, March 28
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday, March 31, No School
- Teacher Workday April 1, No School
- Saturday School Dates
- AP Mock Exam Schedule
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Next Steps in the Budget Process
- Become Unskippable: Share the Facts
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
- Bus Stop Arm Cameras
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Cultural Celebration
- Fairfax Academy Presents: MCT Fest
- Student Services Updates
- Testing Volunteers Needed
- Virtual FCPS Military Night
- Prom Dress Giveaway
- Golf Tournament Fundraiser
- District News - In Case You Missed It
- Quick Links
Fairfax HS PTSA
- Graduation Yard Signs Now Available!
- Volunteers Needed!
- Join the PTSA!
Girls Who Code
Last month, GWC members joined in on a field trip to Katherine Johnson Middle School to teach an hour of code activity. GWC members engaged with students through the different levels on the coding platform, CodeJIKA. In this platform, students were guided through the different levels that helped them create their own CV website. This platform pushed the students to challenge themselves and think creatively, thus making their cv websites one of a kind. We plan to go back and do this again! Students, if you are interested, join us at our weekly meetings, every Friday after school from 3 to 4!
🗓️Calendar Reminders
Third Quarter Ends, March 28
Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students.
All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar.
Eid al-Fitr, March 31
Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! In Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a 3 day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends.
FCPS Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025.
See the complete FCPS school year calendar.
Saturday School This Weekend!
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Saturday School is held 9am-12pm in the Library. No sign up needed! Snacks provided; transportation is on your own.
Upcoming Dates: March 22, 29; April 5, 26.
Keep an eye on this space for changes/updates.
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AP Mock Exam Schedule
Some AP teachers choose to give a Mock or Practice AP Exam as part of their review/prep process. Please see the schedule below for those teachers who will be doing so.
AP Exam season is upon us!
While AP teachers build review time and prep practice into class periods, some AP teachers choose to hold *optional* after-school review sessions for their AP exam. See the attached flyers for some upcoming AP review sessions. Encourage your child to attend if they are taking these classes.
More will be shared as they become available!
Flyer for upcoming AP Statistics Review Sessions
Flyer for upcoming AP Lang Review Session
Flyer for upcoming AP Government Review Sessions
Next Steps in the Budget Process
The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22. The Board of Supervisors will then conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.
Become Unskippable: Share the Facts
Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
🎤 Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS. All events are 6:30-7:30pm. Click on a date to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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Thursday, March 20, Cunningham Park Elementary School
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Monday, March 24, Kings Park Elementary School
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Tuesday, April 1, Lorton Station Elementary School
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Monday, April 7, Greenbriar West Elementary School
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Monday, April 21, Mount Eagle Elementary School
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Wednesday, April 23, Mason Crest Elementary School
🛑Bus Stop Arm Cameras
Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction (unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped). They should remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
Spanish: 🛑 Se Instalaron Cámaras en las Barras de Stop de 50 Autobuses
Se han instalado cámaras en las barras de stop de 50 autobuses de FCPS. Estas cámaras se usarán para identificar a los conductores que no se detengan cuando los niños estén entrando o bajándose los autobuses (lo que se conoce como “stop arm violation” o infracción a la barra de stop).
Las advertencias a estos conductores comenzarán a darse el miércoles 9 de abril. Luego del período de advertencia de 30 días, las citaciones comenzarán a emitirse el lunes 12 de mayo.
De acuerdo a las leyes de Virginia (en inglés), los conductores deben detenerse cuando un autobús escolar esté detenido, tenga encendidas sus luces de advertencia rojas y tenga extendida su barra con la señal de “stop”. Los conductores deben parar cuando se aproximen desde cualquier dirección (a menos que exista una barrera o isla que les separe del canal donde está detenido el autobús). Los conductores deben permanecer detenidos hasta que todos estén a salvo, y el bus ya esté en movimiento.
Agradecemos el trabajo de las entidades de ejecución de ley ayudándonos a mejorar la seguridad en las calles y a reducir el número de accidentes. Lea más información acerca de las cámaras en las barras de stop y sobre todas las formas en que trabajamos junto a otras entidades locales para mantener seguros a los estudiantes cuando van camino hacia y desde la escuela (en inglés, puede traducir la página arriba a la derecha).
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Cultural Celebration
Please join us for the Cultural Celebration!
Friday, April 4, 2025, FHS Auditorium
Adults $8; Students $5; FCPS Employees, Free
6pm: Club Tables & Refreshments
7pm: Show
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Pre-Order TICKETS online!
or $10 at the door!
Bring the whole family for a night filled with celebration and unforgettable memories! See you there!
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Fairfax Academy Presents: MCT Fest, March 29
Get ready for MCT Fest! 🎧
Join us for an unforgettable showcase on March 29th @ Fairfax High School! MCT Fest features live original music, created by the talented students of Fairfax Academy's Music & Computer Technology program. Don’t miss this chance to see the future of the music industry in action! Starts at 7PM - Get your TICKETS and hope to see you there!
Student Services Updates
No course request changes between March 24 and May 9. After May 9, all course changes will be based on space available in courses. If classes are full, students will be placed on waitlists.
June 6, 2025 – Last day to make changes to 2025-2026 course request.
Reminder to check the school website for all the latest info:
FHS Academic Advising School Information
📝Testing Volunteers Needed!
Fairfax High School is in need of parent volunteers for proctoring duties during the AP exams being administered this year. We have many opportunities available to help give our students a great exam session. Email Leslie or sign up with the time you can work if it's not the whole session.
Please note: You cannot proctor an AP exam that your student is scheduled to take and you cannot be in the same room with any family member.
Sign up here: AP Testing Proctor Signup
Questions, contact Leslie Trieu, latrieu@fcps.edu.
VIRTUAL FCPS Military Night
FCPS students and their families are invited to our Virtual FCPS Military night. Join us to learn about various military pathways for high school graduates.
All presentations will be virtual:
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6:00-6:45pm - Panel Discussion
- Discover how military service can fund your education and shape your career. Hear firsthand stories from military professionals. Registration is not required. Click on the link below to access the panel presentation (access will begin at 5:45pm).
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7:00-8:00pm Information Breakout Sessions
- After the panel, FCPS students and families will have the opportunity to hear from our panel members and other military experts in small group breakout sessions.
Links will be posted on this page before the meeting:
https://www.fcps.edu/events/2025-virtual-military-night
Questions? Email Maureen Kim at mkim13@fcps.edu.
👗 Prom Dress Giveaway, April 12
Once Upon A Prom is hosting our annual
PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY
in collaboration with A Wider Circle
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 12-4pm
at A Wider Circle, 9159 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
Once Upon A Prom (OUAP) is a BCC club dedicated to providing free prom attire to students of all genders whose economic or personal circumstances create hardships in their lives.
All prom dresses are brand new or very gently worn. We have over 5,000 dresses in our collection, in all sizes and styles.
Our doors are open to everyone. No student ID is required for entry. Our mission is to ensure that prom is an inclusive event for all juniors and seniors.
Shop for prom attire, completely FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome!
For questions, contact: bethesdaonceuponaprom@gmail.com.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
 Send this link to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family members to invite support and celebrate your athlete’s achievements!
Lions Legends Website
For a $100 donation that supports ALL Fairfax High Athletic Teams, you’ll receive:
✅ A 12 x 18 sign displayed on the tournament course on May 19, 2025
✅ A FREE Game Day Shout Out for any home game during the 2025/2026 season ($30 value; promo code provided post-purchase)
✅ Option to keep the sign after the event for personal use
💰 BONUS: Receive a $75 discount if you refer a corporate sponsor who signs on for 2025!
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:
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- Student Achievements
- Art in our Schools Month
- Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples
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
District News - In Case You Missed It
throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Graduation Yard Signs Now Available!
Celebrate your senior by purchasing custom FHS Class of 2025 Graduation Yard Signs! Recognize your graduate and inform the community of their accomplishment by placing a grad sign in your yard or on Lion Run, or BOTH! Each sign is 18” x 24” and individually customized with the graduate’s name for only $25.
Individual Graduation Yard Signs, 2 sign packages and home delivery are available now on PTSA’s MemberHub online store: https://fairfaxhs.memberhub.com/store All profits from this fundraiser will help keep the ANG ticket price low so all of our graduates can celebrate safely on graduation night.
Graduation yard signs will be available for pickup or delivery mid May. The remaining will be placed by the All Night Grad Committee outside FHS along Lion Run on Graduation Day!
Volunteers Needed for Plastic Modelers Show!
Adult and student help is needed to support the Plastic Modelers event at FHS on April 12th!
All Night Grad is running concessions at this fun show and we need help with set up Friday after school, and all day Saturday- it’s the first Saturday of spring break. If you are in town and available please sign up to volunteer! Students can earn service hours and adults will earn the satisfaction of supporting the Class of 2025 and keeping our grads safe the night of graduation!
Volunteer Signup Thank you for your support!
Feeling Lucky? 🍀
The Fairfax High School All Night Grad Celebration Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle is now LIVE until St. Patrick’s Day at: https://app.galabid.com/fhsangsa2025/items
Don’t be green with envy that you missed your chance to bid on some of the 70+ items so that ALL our seniors can celebrate safely the night of graduation! Since ANG was created more than 35 years ago, no FHS student has been involved in a drug or alcohol related traffic incident the night of graduation.
This Year's Silent Auction includes:
- Restaurant gift cards, BBQ Dinner, Coffee and other foodie delights
- Items for sports, fitness, movie and gardening enthusiasts
- Career coaching, handmade crafts and other feel-good buys
- Tickets to the Nationals, Professional Portrait Certificate and a Klipsch Subwoofer
Several items are still available at 1/3 value and others can only be found here!! Please share the links with friends, family and neighbors and bid to support the Class of 2025 before the auction closes at 9pm on March 17! 🍀
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