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Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS School Year Calendar
Important Dates
- 9/9 - Special Election Day (Schools Closed)
- 9/18 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm)
- 9/23 - Holiday
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Important Safety Reminder
Kiss and Ride Dropoff/Pickup
When picking up or dropping off, it is important to adhere to the traffic pattern laid out below. In addition, please do not park in any spot on campus during arrival and dismissal if you are dropping off or picking up.
It is important that you do not drop off your student on Marc Drive because it causes safety issues and impacts traffic flow.
Attendance Matters!
This is a quick reminder to schedule appointments and trips during students' vacation time to prevent them from falling behind in their academics. We would also like to remind you that if your child has missed five or more days of school, they are expected to recover the lost time by staying after school with a teacher or a dean.
Deans will be available after school on Wednesday and Thursday to assist students who have missed more than five days, starting this week. On both days, tutors from the National Honor Society will be available to help students who may require additional support with their homework. Students should report to the main office immediately after dismissal on those days.
Please note that late buses will only be available on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, there will be no late buses, so students will need to arrange their own transportation.
We Are a Phone-Free School!
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact our school’s front office (703-207-4000) to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
FCHS Early Release and Late Arrival Procedures
⏰ Checking Out Early?
📝 Send note for student to take to the attendance office (room 1052)
📞Call: 703-207-4044 (attendance office) or 703-207-4000 (main office)
⏳ No note? The student should go to the Main Office to check-out ⚠️ Unexpected early checkouts may take up to 30 minutes
🚫 No early check-outs after 2:30 pm.
**Due to the time it takes to locate and retrieve students from class (up to 30 minutes) and the arrival of buses for dismissal, students will no longer be permitted to checkout after 2:30 pm. This will begin after Labor Day, starting on 9/3/25.
🕒 Arriving Late?
📨 Call: 703-207-4044 (attendance) or 703-207-4000 (main office)
📍 Student must check in at the main office before going to class.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or families have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
No-Cost Meals Available for Students on September 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.
A Night at the Game: Providence District Families Supporting Falls Church Jaguars Football (10/24/2025)
Fairfax County School Board Member Karl Frisch invites Providence District families and community members to show their support for Falls Church’s incredible football team, cheerleaders, marching band, color guard, etc. by attending “A Night at the Game” – as the Jaguars face off against the Hayfield Hawks at Falls Church High School’s Stadium on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the gate ($7 Adults / $5 Students). Please RSVP TODAY.
🏈 What: A Night at the Game (Jaguars vs. Hawks)
📅 Date: Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Falls Church High School Stadium (7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church)
✉️ RSVP: Click Here
FCHS Spirit Wear Store
We are excited to launch our new FCHS Spirit Wear store for our community, staff, and students. Please see the flyer below and direct link here: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritWearFCHSJaguars
Spirit Wear - FCHS Jaguars School Apparel
- 20% Off Grand Opening Sale until September 25th. Code: SPIRIT20
- Online Order - Direct Shipping to your Home
- Every item is customizable, with hundreds of products and designs available
- Shop By Design/Logos or Shop by Product Brands
- Choose Any Product, Browse Product Color Offerings, &/or Change Designs by "Other Designs Available"
How to Support Our Food Insecure Students
FCHS and Luther Jackson MS are partnered with Food For Neighbors to stock our school's pantry with donations from the community five times each school year. You sign-up, receive reminders to set out a bag of food, shop for food items to include in your bag and leave it outside on the appointed Saturday morning. This food is available to our students who need to take food home overnight or for weekends. If you can, please sign-up to become a FFN Red Bag Donor.
The next FFN collection will be Saturday, September 13th. The deadline to become a new donor before the Sept. 13th collection is Wednesday, September 3rd, but please sign-up anytime to be included in future collections. And please tell your neighbors. Thanks!
Links:
https://foodforneighbors.org/
https://www.foodforneighbors.org/red-bag-program
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
Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Tuesday, November 18, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. Visit the How To Submit Immunization Documents webpage for step-by-step guidance on how to check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information
Please check with your health care provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2025-26 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
- Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
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
Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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