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Upcoming Events
June 15: Father's Day
June 19: Juneteenth Holiday, FCPS buildings and offices closed
August 18: First Day of 2025-26 School Year
October 8: SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT
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June 13, 2025
A Fond Farewell to the 2024-2025 School Year
As we reach the ending of another incredible academic year, I'm filled with immense LION pride and gratitude for our entire school community. The 2024-2025 school year has been one of remarkable growth, significant achievements, and countless memories.
Finishing Strong: Exams and Projects
The final stretch of the school year has ended with and our students finishing final exams and providing presentations of learning in a variety of classes. This was a crucial time for students to demonstrate all they've learned and the skills they've developed throughout the year. We are proud to see the culmination of these courses come to a strong close.
A Summer of Fun, Relaxation, and Reading!
With the end of school here, it's time to embrace the JOYs of summer! I wish all our students and staff a well-deserved season of fun and relaxation. But even as we unwind, let's not forget the power of a good book. Our love for literacy continues, and I encourage everyone to make reading a part of their summer adventures. Whether it's a thrilling novel, an insightful non-fiction book, or a captivating graphic novel, let your imagination soar through the pages.
Celebrating Our Collective Achievements
This year, our students and staff have truly raised the bar in both expectations and academics. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work that has led to a noticeable increase in participation in advanced coursework. Every student who has taken on the challenge of advanced courses, and every teacher who has guided them, deserves immense recognition. These achievements are a testament to our collaborative spirit and shared vision for success.
Attendance Matters EVERDAY, and we were excited to continue to decrease our chronic absenteeism rates. This year we decreased by an additional 1.6%, falling below the VDOE threshold. Students learn the most when they present and part of our community or engage in meaningful recovery time. We look forward to continuing our intentional attendance efforts.
Enrollment, Employment, and Enlistment
The E’s is part of the new state accountability measures. This ensures that every student has taken a rigorous course and/or completed a career and technology pathway and/or has engaged successfully in the ASVAB assessment and career counseling. Fairfax High is proud to announce that this is our highest growth area in the accountability system with double digit gains!
Thank You for being PAWSome
On a personal note, I am deeply humbled and blessed to share that I was named the FCPS Principal of the Year. This honor, however, isn't truly mine alone. It simply wouldn't be possible without the incredible collaboration and unwavering support of our strong school community. Serving you every day at Fairfax is a true privilege.
I wish you all a safe, happy, and rejuvenating summer!
Sincerely,
Included in this issue:
Staff Spotlight
- Dr. Georgina Aye wins Outstanding Principal of the Year for FCPS!
Student Spotlight
- Forensics Speech Team Nationals
Student Services Update
- Course Selection and Summer School info from Student Services
Calendar Reminders
- Father's Day, June 15
- Juneteenth Holiday, June 19
- FHS Summer Office Hours
- SAT and PSAT/NMSQT Day, October 8
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Summer Meals for Students
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
- SR&R Updates
- Laptops for Summer School
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Summer Resources
- Free Mental Health Consultations
- FHS Summer Sports Camps
- Quick Links
Dr. Georgina Aye Announced as the 2025 FCPS
Outstanding Principal 🎉✨🦁
Congratulations to OUR Principal, Dr. Georgina Aye, for being announced as *THE* FCPS Outstanding Principal for 2025, at the recent FCPS Honors Awards Ceremony. We are thankful and grateful for her "Outstanding" leadership! It is a well-deserved honor!!
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"I am humbled and blessed to serve an amazing community of students, staff, and families. This award is a win for all of us, because it is not possible without belief and investment of everyone. Thank you for allowing me to be your leader. 🦁💖" |
Forensics Speech Team Nationals
The Forensics Speech & Debate team enjoyed a highly competitive trip to Chicago over Memorial Day weekend with Vy Tran, Charles Rogers, Caden Truvan, and Isabelle An competing in various speech events at the National Speech and Debate tournament.
Course Selection and Summer School
As we wrap up this school year, we ask that you take time and review your student’s course selection for the 2025-2026 school year. Reminder to view the FHS Academic Advising page on our FHS website for general information. Students should be able to access their course request through StudentVue. Courses listed are not your student’s schedule.
Step 1: Log into SIS StudentVUE
Step 2: Choose “Course Request” from the tabs on the left-hand side of the screen.
Click HERE for the Fairfax High School Online Course Catalog
Any requests for changes must be made through your child’s counselor (high school) and changes will be made based on space available. The deadline to change courses for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, June 6. No changes will be made after this date.
Dual Enrollment
FCPS has reopened the Dual Enrollment portal. Students who may have missed the deadline prior are welcome to move to Dual Enrollment courses as long as space is available. Students must notify their counselor when they have completed the Dual Enrollment portal in order to have their schedule changed. The deadline for enrollment in Dual Enrollment courses is Friday, June 6, 2025. Some classes are already full and students may be waitlisted. Please confirm with your school counselor.
Here is the Student Checklist on the FCPS Dual Enrollment website.
Summer Options
Credit Recovery Academy - Students are eligible to enroll in Credit Recovery if they have previously received a grade of F. Registration is open now until Monday, June 23, 2025 at the link below. Credit Recovery will be held at Fairfax HS.
**LAPTOPS: Summer school students will turn in their laptops at the end of the school year, and they will be able to pick up a laptop the week prior to their summer program starting.**
- Most courses are from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 25, 2025, from
8am - 1pm, Monday to Friday.
- Transportation will be provided from depot stops.
- Students will be provided lunch.
- There is NO tuition cost for credit recovery.
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/credit-recovery
Courses for New Credit through FCPS Online Campus - Students that want to take a course for new credit, may register at the link below. Registration is open now until Friday, June 6, 2025. All courses are held virtually.
- Students will attend a synchronous class daily, Monday through Friday for an hour each day. Times will be between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Students are expected to complete 6 to 7 hours of asynchronous class work.
- Midterms and finals are required and in person on Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
- Tuition for summer Online Campus is $510 (full tuition); $255 (reduced lunch); and $51 (free lunch).
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-campus
Not Returning to Fairfax High School Next Year?
Please complete the Student’s Intention for Next Year form at the link below and return to Student Services or email to Ms. Deborah Dennis at dadennis@fcps.edu.
If you have any questions regarding your student’s course selection, please be sure to reach out to their school counselor.
Final Grades will be available June 19th.
🗓️Calendar Reminders
Father's Day, June 15
Father's Day is Sunday, June 15. We take this opportunity to celebrate and recognize the incredible role fathers and father figures play in our lives and in our school community. We recognize and show appreciation for the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and all those who serve in nurturing roles.
To all the dads and father figures in our community - thank you for everything you do. Your strength, love, and dedication help shape the future, one student at a time.
Juneteenth Holiday, June 19
Juneteenth is a celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, Juneteenth marks a day in 1865 when enslaved Texans learned they would be free, two months after the end of the Civil War and two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. #OurFCPS
Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. School buildings and offices will be closed.
Bookmark the 2025-26 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
Have a great summer!
Fairfax HS Summer Office Hours
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Starting Monday, June 23, summer office hours for FHS will be Monday-Thursday, 9am - 1pm, and closed on Fridays. 703-219-2200. |
📝 SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day October 8
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each high school, including ours, on Wednesday, October 8, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner (ML) supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to our school by Monday, August 4, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
🍽️Summer Meals for Students
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder for specific dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
📍Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
Our last community meeting for the first part of Phase 2 of the comprehensive boundary review was held June 6. Please stay tuned for summaries of each meeting, along with additional data, which will be shared next week.
As a reminder, no boundary changes have been proposed for the upcoming (2025-26) school year.
Whether you were able to attend a meeting or not, we encourage you to use the Boundary Explorer Tool to see how the initial draft scenarios may affect boundaries. Also, be sure to visit our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for information about this process. If you have a question or comment, please submit it on our website.
📑SR&R Updates
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates for 2025-26 School YearAt their May 8 meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including its cell phone policy. Other SR&R updates include added clarity and/or procedures around topics such as discipline data, parent notifications, hate speech, and integrated discipline training. The full list of changes is available on Boarddocs.
Cell Phone Policy Update for High SchoolsBeginning in August, high school students can only use their cell phones and other personal devices (AirPods, smart watches, etc.) during lunch and before or after school. This is a change from FCPS’ current cell phone policy, which allows high schoolers to use devices during passing periods. Next school year, students must keep devices off and away during classroom time and during passing periods between classes.
Read more about the Cell Phone Policy.
Laptops for Summer School
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Summer school students will turn in their laptops at the end of the school year, and they will be able to pick up a laptop the week prior to their summer program starting, from the Tech Office in the Library. |
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
🌞 Summer Resources
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests from camps to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
🌻 Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
💚 Free Mental Health Consultations
Free Virtual Mental Health Consultations for Parents and Secondary Students
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer free virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 23 through August 1. Any FCPS parent, or middle or high school student, will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Learn more in the latest Healthy Minds blog.
FHS Summer Sports Camps
Fairfax HS is offering a wide variety of summer camps for students and families in our community! Whether you're looking to sharpen your athletic skills, try something new, or just stay active and engaged over the break, there's something for everyone.
- 🏈 Youth Football, June 16-20
- 🥍 Girls Lacrosse, June 16-19
- 🏐 Boys Volleyball, July 7-11
- 🏐 Girls Volleyball, July 7-11
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🏀 Girls Basketball, July 14-18
- ⛳ Coed Golf, July 15-17
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🏀 Boys Basketball, July 20-25
Ages, times, and costs vary - see the Camp Website for full details.
Quick Links
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