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Upcoming Events
August 28: UNITE & EXCITE before the first Home Game in the Field House Parking Lot! 4:30-6:30pm. Stadium opens at 6pm, game starts at 7pm.
August 29 & September 1: No School - Labor Day Weekend
September 4: Back to School Night, 6:30-8pm; 12th grade meeting in person, 5:30-6:30pm; FLE and SpEd meetings at 5:30pm also
September 9: NEW SCHOOL HOLIDAY due to Virginia Special Election - No School
September 22: Cultural Observance Day: Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown)
September 23: No School - Rosh Hashanah
October 8: SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT
October 17: Homecoming Game
October 18: Homecoming Dance
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Seniors, Let's GO! 💯 🦁
August 28, 2025
A PAWSome Second Week🐾
It's been another fantastic week at Fairfax High School, and I'm thrilled to report that Week Two has been PAWSome. Our students are truly settling into their routines, and it's been exciting to see them begin to deeply explore their content areas. We had a great time meeting with the Class of 2027 and 2028 as we highlight our goals and plans for the year.
The curiosity and engagement in our classrooms is remarkable. This week, our students were demonstrating physics and aerodynamics with paper airplanes, analyzing the theme and tone of nature-based poems all while learning outside, exploring the third dimension of photography, and mastering angle relationships in math. In science, they were focused on understanding lab safety and the characteristics of life. These dynamic learning experiences are a testament to the creativity and dedication of our teachers and the enthusiasm of our students.
We're all extremely excited for our "Unite and Excite" event TONIGHT! This unique tailgating event features over 40 of our amazing FHS clubs and activities on hand, each highlighting their mission, playing games, and recruiting new members. It's the perfect opportunity to see the incredible variety of offerings within our school community and find your place and your people.
Following the tailgating fun, we'll kick off our first home football game of the season! Come out and support our Fairfax Lions as they take on the Langley Saxons. Let's embrace our community and champion our school spirit and sportsmanship tonight. CHEER, DANCE, The MARCHING LIONS BAND, and FAIRFAX FOOTBALL are ready for YOU! THIS IS FAIRFAX and it will be EPIC.
Next week is Back to School Night! We look forward to seeing each of you on Thursday, September 4 from 6:30-8:00. This is a great night to connect with your child's teachers and partner together for an amazing year.
In partnership always,
Included in this issue:
Calendar Reminders
- Labor Day Weekend
- Back to School Night and Senior Meeting, Sept. 4
- No School September 9
- Save the Date! Graduation is JUNE 3, 2026 @ 8:30am
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- No-Cost Meals Available September 9
- FCPS Laptops
- Digital Consent Form
- Volunteer FCPS
- Fairfax HS Back to School Info
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Upcoming Changes to FCPS High School Transcripts
- SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates
- Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
- Schoology Parent Accounts
- Girls Flag Football
- Lunch Line Help
- Transportation Patience and Safety
- Quick Links
🗓️Calendar Reminders
Calendar Reminder: Labor Day Weekend
Friday, August 29, and Monday, September 1, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
🏫Back to School Night and Senior Class Meeting set for Thursday, September 4
At Back to School Night, parents and guardians will follow their child’s schedule, connect with every teacher, and learn about each class. There will be some preliminary events for targeted audiences starting at 5:30. The main event will begin promptly at 6:30 pm and will end at 8:00 pm.
Community Building Events
5:30-6:30: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Signing - In the Library
5:30-6:15: Special Education Information Session - In the cafeteria
5:30-6:15: Student Services and SIS/Parent Vue Support - In Hallway 23
5:30-6:15: Tech Table and FHS Academy - In the Commons
6:30-8:00: All Things Fairfax - In the commons (main hallway) - Tables will be set up in the commons with athletics, clubs, school and community organizations.
Parking and Shuttle Bus Information
Parking will be limited at the school. Overflow parking is available at Daniel’s Run Elementary School and the Fairfax Circle Home Depot. Bus shuttles will transport to those lots starting at 5:00 PM and ending at 8:30 PM.
✅Special Election - No School September 9
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has set Tuesday, September 9, as the date for a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Because more than half of our schools serve as polling locations, the Fairfax County Office of Elections asked us to consider closing for the day. Therefore, all FCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s message about this change to the 2025-26 school year calendar.
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🎓Save the Dates! Graduation and Prom!
✨ PROM is SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 - The Pearl Street Warehouse
@ the Wharf in D.C. More info to come!
No-Cost Meals Available for Students on Sep. 9
As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students and school staff on September 9 due to a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. FCPS will provide student meals at a select number of schools at no cost. Please keep in mind that:
- Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
- Enrichment activities will be available for children. Participation is encouraged but not required.
- Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
- Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.
View a list of school sites that will be providing meals for children on September 9. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
FCPS Laptops
Parents,
At FHS, every student gets their own laptop! We've got them pre-loaded with everything they need for class and special software to help them focus. Plus, our tech team is ready to fix or replace them if anything goes wrong. Parents can even get a report of the sites their student is visiting. It's all about making learning easy and fun! https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/lightspeed/.
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GRADING:
Beginning September 2, SIS Grade Book will be for students and parents.
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📝Important Permissions Needed
✅ Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Opt your child in or out of a variety of online educational tools and choose how student information is managed. Parents/caregivers of elementary students should opt in/out of after-school care on early release Wednesdays.
Please visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage today to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool
Volunteer FCPS
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
At Fairfax High School, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
📚FAIRFAX HS Back to School Info is HERE 🦁
To help you get informed and ready to ROAR into the new school year, please find all key FAIRFAX HS back-to-school information linked here. We've compiled everything you need, from schedules and important dates to required forms and schoolwide policies. Welcome to another great school year! 👏
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Upcoming Changes to FCPS High School Transcripts
To provide a more comprehensive and accurate record of a student's educational journey, FCPS students’ transcripts will now specify the location where certain courses are taken. This change, which the School Board approved in December 2024, will affect courses taken at the following FCPS locations:
- FCPS High School Academies
- FCPS Interagency Alternative Schools
- FCPS Online Campus
- Classes taken concurrently at other FCPS schools
Starting Friday, September 26, students’ transcripts will list these courses under a separate heading for the corresponding program. Transcripts and report cards printed before this date will still show all courses listed under the student's base school.
This update will provide a clearer picture of the diverse academic opportunities our students are pursuing across the district.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Student Services office.
SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates
The Fall Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October.
Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit FCPS’ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
☎️ Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/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.
Spanish: ☎️ Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Nueve IdiomasPadres/cuidadores que hablan Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Español, Urdu o Vietnamita pueden llamar a una línea telefónica de información para obtener información general sobre FCPS. Vea la lista de números de teléfono.
Korean:☎️ 학부모 정보 전화는 8가지 언어로 제공됩니다.암하라어, 아랍어, 중국어, 페르시아어, 한국어, 스페인어, 우르두어, 베트남어를 할 줄 아는 보호자는 전화 안내 라인에 전화하여 FCPS에 대한 일반적인 정보를 얻을 수 있습니다. 또한 자녀의 학교와의 의사소통에 대한 지원도 받을 수 있습니다. 전화번호 목록 보기.
💻 Schoology Parent Accounts
Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a secure forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized, and it keeps the class connected.
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
- Your child’s classes.
- Your child’s upcoming assignments.
- School, class, and group announcements.
Parent accounts will be available after Monday, August 18. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Get more information on how to login and use Schoology.
🏈 Touchdown! Girls Flag Football Takes the Field This Fall
Starting this fall, we’re piloting Girls Flag Football along with every high school in FCPS, thanks to a partnership with the Washington Commanders. With college scholarships already available and Olympic inclusion coming in 2028, there’s never been a better time to join. Interested students should stop by the Activities Office to find out more. Watch this hype video to learn more about this empowering team sport. Read more about flag football in FCPS.
🍎Help Your Child Navigate the Lunch Line
Help your child get through the lunch line quickly and have more time to eat:
- Teach your child their student ID number to receive meals at school.
- Sign up for and add money to MySchoolBucks to purchase meals at school.
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Apply for free and reduced-price meals. 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 submit a new application as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
If your child has any food allergies, learn how to submit accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergens.
Access menus for breakfast, lunch, and other school meals, as well as allergen and nutrition information.
🚌 Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at [phone number] with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact the FCPS Office of Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
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