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Upcoming Events
May 3: Fairfax Academy Fashion in Motion, Sherwood Center, 7pm
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7: National Honor Society Induction
May 9: Senior Signing Day
May 9: Fairfax Academy Dance Showcase, Auditorium; 7pm; May 10 matinee at 1pm
May 13: Spring Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7pm
May 14: Twilight Tattoo Field Trip
May 14: Spring Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7pm
May 17: Prom
May 20: Fairfax Academy Awards, Auditorium, 7pm
May 21: Senior Class NYC Trip
May 22: Spring Band Concert, Auditorium, 7pm
May 27, 28, 29, 30: Senior Exams
June 2: Senior Awards (Invite Only)
June 3: Senior Grad Walk
June 4: Graduation Rehearsal & Senior Picnic
June 5: GRADUATION!
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Celebrating our Military-Connected Students! May is National Military Appreciation Month
May 2, 2025
Thank you for another productive and inspiring week! I want to begin by expressing my deep appreciation for our students and community as we implemented the Open Gate weapons detection pilot. Your cooperation and flexibility make a big difference. As we continue to navigate new systems and procedures, I am continually impressed by our students’ adaptability. School safety is a shared responsibility, and we remind everyone: If you see something, say something. Together, we are building a safer environment for all.
This week, we were thrilled to welcome the Class of 2029 to our campus! Our future freshmen had the opportunity to meet staff, tour the building, and start imagining the exciting possibilities that lie ahead—from engaging clubs and enriching coursework to meaningful friendships and school spirit.
We’re also celebrating academic excellence with over 750 students recognized on the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll! These outstanding students received certificates and enjoyed a well-deserved “snack attack.” Congratulations to all on your hard work and dedication!
In our efforts to strengthen community and inclusion, we had an energizing meeting with our Military Student Ambassadors. Together, we explored creative ways to increase connection and support for our military-connected students. It’s inspiring to see student leadership in action.
Our talented cast of Hadestown were offered the opportunity to inspire the next generation of theater goers as they offered a matinee performance to our middle school friends from Franklin and Kilmer.
For the last two days our commons hallway came alive with the entrepreneurial spirit of business plan creation and implementation with FHS MARKET DAYS. Several business students created pop-up shops and offered a variety of goods, services, and games in a very spirited competition. From pancakes and noodles to video games and smoothies there was something for everyone.
Looking ahead, we are gearing up for National Teacher Appreciation Week—and it’s going to be WICKED! Next week will be filled with treats, surprises, and heartfelt recognition for our staff. Their commitment, compassion, and curricular expertise make our school truly special, and we can’t wait to celebrate them.
Finally, if you’re looking for something fun this weekend, there’s still time to catch HADESTOWN or enjoy the stunning creativity of Fashion in Motion. Both promise to be unforgettable!
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
- American Heart Association Teen Impact Award Winner
- Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Award Winner
School Program Spotlight
- DECA students attend the Intl Career Development Conference
Staff Spotlight
- Thank You, Fairfax HS Staff!!!
Calendar Reminders
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
- National School Lunch Hero Day
- Last Day of School, June 11
- Saturday School Dates
- AP Mock Exam Schedule
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Senior Signing Day, May 9 during LT
- Outstanding Fees
- Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th
- Health Services Survey
- Online Driving Permit Test Prep
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
- Fairfax Academy Presents: Fashion in Motion, May 3
- FX Players Presents: Hadestown, Teen Edition
- Junior-Senior Prom, May 17
- Quick Links
Fairfax HS PTSA
- PTSA & ANG Meeting Reminders
- ANG Virtual weekly meetings
- ANG Event Tickets On Sale Now
American Heart Assn Teen Impact Award
 Picture Courtesy of AHA Instagram account
FHS Student, Caroline Perry, and her peers from FHS and KJMS, recently won the American Heart Association's Teen Impact award after raising $8,000 for AHA!! Read all about it on their Instagram post. Congratulations, Caroline!!
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Winner
FHS Senior Abenezer Gelashe was selected as a recipient of the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship. The scholarship is very selective and only 400 students are chosen nationwide out of over 8000 applications. The scholarship not only provides $10,000/year in financial aid ($40,000 total), students also are able to do an internship at an Amazon site right after freshman year of college.
Abenezer has really shown his interest and enthusiasm for computer science thoughout his four years and FHS, starting with AP computer science A his freshman year and taking all the other advanced computer science courses. Last year he was one of the CS honor society officers and really worked to build enthusiasm and bring new students into the program.
We wish him the best and hopes he puts his enthusiasm and knowledge to great use wherever the future takes him! Congratulations!
DECA Intl Career Development Conference
This week, 29 of our DECA marketing students attended the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. These students competed in different events among over 22,000 students from around the world. The students prepared written marketing research projects and creatively presented their marketing plans to industry judges, participated in individual and team decision making roleplay events as well as a comprehensive leadership program for our members.
The team of Samantha Murphy, Elinor Suh, and Elle Duangmanee were recognized as international top 10 finalists for presenting their Community Awareness project for the Side-Out Foundation. Uma Antsilevich placed top 10 internationally in Retail Merchandising. Kiran Ashok, Anna Mawloud, and Megan Barrett were recognized as international top 20 finalists for their Financial Operations Research project, which prepared a plan to integrate AI for MainStreet Bank. Eirene Kim was recognized as a top 20 finalist for Entrepreneurship.
In addition, Fairfax High School DECA chapter received recognition for achieving all four of DECA’s Chapter Campaigns in Promotion, Community Service, Membership, and Business Advocacy. Shyla Menon served as the Virginia DECA State President and lead voting delegate. We certainly are proud of these students’ achievements. Go, Lions!
Thank you, Fairfax High School Staff!
It's time to celebrate our outstanding, amazing staff!! We are fortunate to have the best teachers and staff around! THANK YOU for all you do, day in and day out, for our students! 💯 🎉💖🍎📚 🦁
🗓️Calendar Reminders
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Find out more: JAHM.org. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. It is a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and well-being, reducing the stigma associated with mental illness, and promoting support for those affected. Find out more at NAMI.org.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
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National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is observed in May each year, focusing on raising awareness about communication and swallowing disorders, and the roles of speech-language and audiology professionals. The month highlights the importance of hearing health, early intervention, and treatment for various communication challenges. |
School Lunch Hero Day, May 2
Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. |
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Last Day of School Reminder
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Reminder! The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11. Fairfax HS will be dismissed at 10:10AM. |
Come to Saturday School!
 Come to Saturday School for testing and final exam support!
Teachers are available to support as we wrap up the last quarter! No sign-up needed! Saturday morning, 9a-12p; students should report to the library.
Upcoming Dates:
May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7
Please Note:
NO Saturday school on May 24 due to Memorial Day weekend. Keep an eye on this space for updates.
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 FULL *updated* schedule for those teachers who will be doing so:
Final 2025 AP Mock Exam Schedule - FHS.pdf
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.
Flyer for AP Chemistry Review Session and Optional Mock Event
Flyer for upcoming AP Government Review Sessions
💲Outstanding Fees
The school year is ending soon, and we need to get all outstanding fees paid. Earlier this week, an email was sent to the parent email on file in SIS, if your student owes any money. Directions were included, so please refer back to those if you have any questions. All Free and Reduced lunch benefits have been applied, so if you have a fee and feel that it is in error, please let the teacher know immediately. Thank you for your help and support.
🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th graders
dditional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades.
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time. Additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and the Fairfax County Health Department.
✅Share Feedback on School Health Services
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
Spanish: El Fairfax County Health Department, FCHD (Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax) y los Servicios de Salud de Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) invitan a los padres y cuidadores de los estudiantes a participar en una encuesta acerca de su nivel de satisfacción con los servicios de salud ofrecidos en las enfermerías de las escuelas. La encuesta toma alrededor de cinco minutos en completarse y estará disponible hasta el lunes 5 de mayo.
🚗 Online Driving Permit Test Prep
Nearly 35,000 students have been educated by FCPS ACE’s Driver Education program in the last decade, preparing them to be safe, responsible drivers.
In Virginia alone, 17% of all accidents are caused by distracted driving, amounting to over 21,000 accidents that could have been avoided. The Virginia DMV reports that driver education plays a significant role in safer driving by young drivers, with some studies showing that it can reduce accident rates by up to 20%.
ACE now offers one of the only online permit test prep courses authorized by the state of Virginia. Learn more about driver education and FCPS ACE Driver Education courses.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Senior Signing Day!
New for our Seniors! This Signing Day is to recognize student commitments to College - Career - Armed Services - Trade Schools - Apprenticeships - and other future commitments. Students, we want to celebrate YOU! Fill out the Google Form on Schoology to tell us your future plans.
📞 FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Parent Information Line Available in Eight LanguagesParents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Fairfax Academy Presents: Fashion in Motion
Dear Fashion Lovers ~ You are cordially invited to an unforgettable evening of style, creativity, and student talent—Fairfax Academy's Fashion in Motion returns to the Stacy C. Sherwood Center on Saturday, May 3rd!
Join us as our talented Fashion Careers students take center stage in an intimate runway show celebrating their vision and hard work: ✨ Level 1 students have teamed up with Goodwill of Greater Washington and UpCycle Creative Reuse Center to reimagine secondhand pieces into one-of-a-kind designs. ✨ Advanced students will debut original collections—designed and constructed from concept to final stitch—showcasing innovation, technique, and individuality in contemporary fashion.
🎟 Tickets are now on sale! Purchase here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58234329/
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Ticket Tiers - Please reference the seating chart for guidance (eTix can be a bit tricky to navigate):
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$50 – VIP Front Row: Reserved seating with the best view of every look
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$35 – VIP Second Row: Reserved seating with excellent visibility
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$20 – General Admission: First-come, first-served seating
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Doors open at 3:45 PM Show begins promptly at 4:00 PM
Every guest must have a ticket for entry. Proceeds directly support the Fashion Academy program—funding industry-level materials, resources, and unique opportunities for our aspiring designers.
Thank you for supporting the passion, creativity, and dedication our students have poured into this year's show. We can’t wait to welcome you to an inspiring night of fashion and celebration! Please feel free to share this public event with anyone who may be interested in attending.
FX Players Presents: Hadestown, Teen Edition - Final Weekend!!
Hadestown, Teen Edition, weaves together the ancient myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone, into a powerful tale that resonates with modern themes. Set against a backdrop of a New Orleans dust bowl era landscape, this innovative show combines elements of American folk music, jazz, and blues to tell a story of love, loss, and redemption.
Join us for this captivating musical by Anaïs Mitchell. You won't want to miss it!
Get your TICKETS now!
✨Junior-Senior Prom
Juniors and Seniors - come to PROM!
May 17, 2025, 8pm-11pm
No one admitted after 10pm
RiverView at Occoquan
0751 Ox Rd., Lorton VA 22079
Tickets on Sale May 1st through MySchoolBucks $80 each
or during school lunches May 7 and May 13, CASH ONLY
Ticket price includes appetizers and desserts, indoor and outdoor entertainment, games, DJ and 360 photo booth!
Quick Links
throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
PTSA & ANG Meeting Reminders
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Please join us for these upcoming meetings in the school library:
ANG - May 20 at 8-9pm
PTSA - May 27 at 7-8pm
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ANG Virtual Meetings
Our babies are graduating in ONE MONTH and we are sending them off in style! The Class of ‘25 All Night Grad Celebration is scheduled June 5th- 6th from 11pm to 4am and will be an event your grad won’t want to miss!
Every Tuesday at 7pm, for the whole month of May, parents are invited to log in and help coordinate the last minute details. We need help marketing the event, managing the details of the food and raffle prizes, and generally getting more parents involved in the effort. Please join us to make sure our $25K investment is enjoyed by everyone in the senior class! And if students purchase their ANG tickets soon, we’ll have lots more income to invest back into the celebration! Buy your student’s ticket today and join us online any Tuesday during May!
🎟️ANG Tickets Now on Sale!
The Class of 2025 graduates Thursday, June 5! In keeping with the 30+ year Fairfax tradition, our grads are invited to celebrate together, safely, at the All Night Grad Event on graduation night. This year, it is being held at The Launch in Herndon.
Tickets for All Night Grad (ANG) are $45 each, all inclusive of fun activities, casino, food and prizes. Purchase your student's ticket here: Givebacks
Free & Reduced Lunch eligible students can get the discount ANG ticket order form in the main office. We are thrilled to have the support of so many community businesses and families to make this safe and fun event affordable for our kids!
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