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Important Dates
- 2/11 - Chorus Winter Concert (7:00 pm, Auditorium)
- 2/12 - Altered Schedule Day (See announcement below)
- 2/16 - Holiday
- 2/17 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
- 2/19 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Main Office)
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Attendance Matters!
Greetings Jaguar Families,
We hope you are staying safe and warm! Please review the following updates regarding attendance:
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Attendance Report Cards for Quarter 2: will be emailed to parents on Wednesday, February 11th.
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Attendance Recovery Program: The after-school attendance recovery program and NHS tutoring will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 11, however there will be no after-school attendance recovery or tutoring on Thursday, Feb. 12 due to WIDA Testing - Day 2.
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Parent Attendance Meeting: Parents of students who have accumulated 10 or more unexcused days will receive a separate email invitation. We will be holding a meeting in the auditorium on February 26 at 10:00 AM in the auditorium to discuss new attendance regulations, SIS codes, and legal truancy procedures.
Stay safe and warm this week!
Upcoming Altered Schedule Day - Mark Your Calendars!
The second day of WIDA Access for ELs will be administered on Thursday, February 12th. This assessment is a four-part federally mandated test that has very important implications for our students and our overall school community. In order to administer a four-part test to approximately 700 students, we have created an alternate schedule, much like we did last year. Please review the details below so you can plan accordingly.
Alternate Schedule - Thursday, February 12
- All students taking the WIDA test will report to school at the regular time and should bring their FCPS-issued laptops fully charged.
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Non-testing students will remain asynchronous to work on assignments from home. Asynchronous assignments will be available in Schoology for each class period (Periods 2, 6 and 8) beginning February 9 and will focus on reviewing previous material. Each assignment will count as a homework grade in the corresponding course.
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Students in the POD (Category B Special Education) will attend school and remain with their case managers.
This day is a great opportunity for non-testing students to visit a college campus, plan for a senior internship, do a service learning project, or participate in another meaningful activity that follows Regulation 3200.1.
Mid-year 7th Semester Transcripts
To parents of 12th grade Seniors – Falls Church High School will automatically send Mid-year transcripts to colleges and universities this Friday, February 13 for the schools listed on your child’s Transcript Request Form (IS-111). Universities are aware of this deadline and will use 7th semester transcripts to review applications for students who applied regular action and/or received a deferral. If you have questions, please see Transcript Assistant, Ms. Hurtado Cespedes, in Student Services.
FCPS has already sent communication to all Virginia colleges (2-, 4-year public/private) to make them aware of our FCPS semester reports timeline of February 13th. Students can always contact the admissions office of non-Virginia schools to make them aware of the FCPS timeline, but it may not be necessary since this is usually common practice. Again, there is no need for the student to submit a 7th semester request from the college. We will automatically send the report to every college in which you/your child has submitted a transcript request form, check Naviance to verify your child’s list. Falls Church HS staff will work as fast as we can when the reports become available this week. We know that this is usually a stressful time of year while waiting for admission decisions and want to reassure you that we will send the needed information to the colleges.
Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free!
Please remind your child that cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) cannot be used during passing periods. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool, with some limited exceptions for students with IEPs.
Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) — except for high school students during lunchtime in designated lunch spaces.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit our Cell Phone Policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call your child’s school.
2026 Virtual Gap Year Fair
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 6-7 p.m., FCPS is co-hosting a Virtual Gap Year Fair with Go Overseas, whose mission is to empower human connection through perspective-changing travel. At the Virtual Gap Year Fair, students and their families can connect with gap year program providers, counselors, and alumni to learn everything needed about taking a gap year. See the Gap Year Fair Flyer for more information! Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
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Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
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Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
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Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
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Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
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 Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
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 and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Additionally, our students can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
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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