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Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS School Year Calendar
Important Dates
- 8/5 & 8/7 - Senior Portraits (see announcement below)
- 8/14 - FCHS Open House (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, see announcement below)
- 8/18 - First Day of School!
- 8/27 - FCHS Back to School Night (stay tuned for more information)
- 8/29 - Holiday
- 9/1 - Holiday
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First Day of School Media Coverage
We are thrilled to announce that on the first day of school (Aug. 18th), FCHS will be featured on NBC4 and WUSA9’s morning news programs, complete with live interviews of our staff and students throughout the morning, starting around 5:00 am.
We encourage you to tune in to NBC4 and WUSA9 as you and your students get ready for the first day of school – it’s an exciting way to kick off the school year!
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Falls Church HS Open House
Falls Church High School is thrilled to invite you to our annual Open House on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents, guardians, and students to get ready for the 2025-2026 school year!
During the Open House, you'll be able to:
- Explore valuable resources in the cafeteria.
- See the new renovated areas of the building.
- Walk your student's schedule to familiarize yourself with the location of their classes and the building layout.
- Meet your child’s teachers who will be present in their classrooms.
Event Details
- Parking: Due to ongoing renovations, parking will be available in the front of the school and the back gravel lot near Jacks Lane. Overflow parking will be at the Providence Rec Center.
- Entry: Please enter the building through Door 1.
- Upon Arrival: Feel free to immediately begin exploring your student's schedule or the resources available in the cafeteria.
- Student Schedules: Please note that schedules will not be printed at the Open House. You can access your student's schedule through ParentView or StudentView beginning at 6am that day.
- Student Guides: Look for our Leadership students, National Honor Society members, and Cheerleaders who will be throughout the building to help you find your way!
- Student Ambassadors: Consider popping into the lecture hall to get a student perspective on questions you have about student life here at FC.
What to Explore
- Cafeteria:
- Get assistance with parent accounts.
- Discover various parent resources.
- Connect with the PTSA.
- Purchase Spirit Wear and memberships.
- Dig into all the athletics, activities, and clubs we have at FC.
- Engage with counselors to answer questions. Please understand that schedule concerns cannot be addressed during this event.
- And much more!
Support the Sophomore Class! The sophomore class will be fundraising by selling Kona Ice in the front of the building. Grab a refreshing treat and help support their efforts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Senior Portraits
August 5th & 7th
On August 5th and 7th, Legacy Studios will be here at FCHS to offer portrait appointments to our rising seniors (Class of 2026). Legacy will be using the Choir Room (Room 1640). The Legacy website is already open and ready for parents/guardians and seniors to make appointments. Legacy has been emailing parents/guardians of rising seniors directly to let them know that the window for reserving an appointment is now open. If your senior is unable to schedule an appointment on one of these dates, that’s not a problem. Legacy will be returning to FCHS in October, November, and January for make-up senior portrait opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns, please email our yearbook advisor, Dan O’Neil (dooneil@fcps.edu).
Support Your Child’s Success by Checking SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar [add contact info] if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. You may also access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Secondary Grading Updates
There will be new secondary grading policies in 2025-26. The goal of these changes is to increase consistency and clarity of grading practices. Learn about middle and high school grading policy updates.
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.
Apply Today for Free and Reduced Price Meals!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost.
Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Access the application and view criteria on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage
Students who were approved for free and reduced-price meals last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Back-to-School Immunization Requirements
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- Get records from other states’ systems if your child was immunized outside of Virginia.
- Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Several 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 before the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, the Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age seven or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- Parents/guardians may choose for their child to not receive the HPV vaccination. Documentation is not required to opt out of the HPV vaccination.
- All students entering 12th grade are required to receive one dose of the MenACWY vaccine before the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s health care provider or one of the following clinics:
FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come first served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
- Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekday and weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
Request PSAT and SAT School Day Testing Accommodations and Multilingual Support
FCPS high schools will give the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 8. That same day, 12th-graders will participate in SAT School Day.
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual support. Families can view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about College Board accommodations on the FCPS website.
If you have a student with disabilities in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this school year, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 4.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this school year, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML support for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
Our students can ride Metrobus for free, in addition to the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
PTSA Particulars
The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.
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Become a member today
- Join our active private Facebook group
- Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
- Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work
Questions or ideas? Please reach out.
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FCPS Cares
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