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Thursday, March 26 - Justice Pyramid Art Show Opening Reception
Friday, March 27 - 2 Hour Early Release and End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 - Spring Break (Justice Offices Closed)
Monday, April 6 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
Friday, April 10 - School Planning Day - Student Holiday
Saturday, April 11 - Saturday School
Saturday, April 18 - Run with the Pack 5K (more info below)
Saturday, April 18 - International Night (performances at 2pm and 7pm)
Monday, April 20 - PTSA Meeting & Town Hall - 7:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 21 - Special Election - Student Holiday
Saturday, April 25 - Saturday School
Saturday, April 25 - Prom at The Westin Tysons (stay tuned for more info)
The entire 2025-2026 FCPS Calendar can be found here.
Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for Spring Break.
Justice Offices will be closed during the week of Spring Break. Additionally, Justice HS News & Announcements will be on hiatus next week and return Monday, April 6.
Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
Seniors be sure to complete your application for needs-based scholarships from the JHSSF by the April 8, 2025 deadline. Last year, JHSSF awarded $310,000 in scholarships to 107 JHS seniors. You may use these scholarships to attend a trade school, community college, or a four-year college or university either in Virginia or out-of-state.
Applicants will have until April 15 to complete the short supplemental applications for the Casey Schulman Foundation, Thurgood Marshall Fund, and Baileys Crossroads Rotary Scholarships. Our community partners awarded an additional $120,000 in scholarships in 2025.
One application opens the door to multiple scholarship opportunities. Access the common online application at https://www.jhsscholars.org/
Families – Help us make this a night to remember for our Seniors!
Grab your beach gear and your senior friends and make plans to be at the Justice “All Night Grad Party” on June 8, 10pm - June 9, 4am at Providence REC Center in Falls Church.
Celebrate your Justice High School graduation with one last official party! Enjoy casino games, prizes, a pool dance party, an all-you-can-eat buffet, walleyball, spikeball, and more at this lock-in event!
Through Friday, April 17, we have a special FLASH ticket sale - tickets are only $5 including all entertainment and food. Ticket prices will go up so get them early. (Scholarships are available. Don't let money be the reason why you don't come. Email justiceangp@gmail.com) Link for student tickets and to make a donation - PTSA's All Night Grad Party for the Class of 2026 | Givebacks
Families – If you or someone you know is 21+ and who would like to volunteer before or during the event, please sign up to help in advance of the event at https://signup.com/go/VOxdowD. If you would like to volunteer on June 8 -9 during the event, please sign up for a shift here -SignUp.com Mobile.
The next ANGP planning meeting is Thursday, April 16 from 7 - 8pm. Contact Rosa Lachapel, ANGP Volunteer Chair, at rosa3220@gmail.com for more information.
The Prom Ship is open...and we need donations!
The Wolf Shack is hosting a free Prom shop again this year for students! Please consider donating Prom appropriate clothes, jewelry, shoes and accessories. You can drop donations in the front office of Justice High School (labeled PTSA Wolf Shack). Contact us at wolfshack@justicehsptsa.org with any questions.
Call for Reusable Grocery Shopping Bags
If you have extra reusable shopping bags lying around, The Wolf Shack could use some! Sturdy reusable bags are particularly helpful for our student shoppers. You can drop off in the office - just label any donations "The Wolf Shack." Thank you!
Last week Rustic Love, a philanthropy based in Vienna, delivered one of their largest grants to date to the Justice PTSA-sponsored Wolf Shack! Rustic Love was created in 2020 to support organizations across Northern Virginia that help the food-insecure, including school food pantries and other non-profit organizations that provide support services to those in need. They are well-known for the rustic wooden heart signs they sell with proceeds donated to their grant recipients. The heart is a simple symbol of love and support - an open heart - and represents a desire to help those in need.
Michelle Connors, the Founder and Executive Director of Rustic Love, came to Justice to meet with the Wolf Shack volunteers and school administration, to express her personal support for the resource pantry and to present the grant check and a heart sign in Justice colors.
This significant grant will ensure that the Wolf Shack shelves remain full of critical food staples, toiletries, snacks and other free resources for all Justice students - and, of course, that our new fresh fruit and produce refrigerator can be restocked every week! We thank Rustic Love for the recognition of the difference volunteers, donors, school leadership and community can make in the life of our students and their families. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
If you would like to know more about Rustic Love and their wooden heart signs, visit the organization's website at https://rusticlove.org. You can also learn more about the Justice HS PTSA-sponsored Wolf Shack and how to support the resource pantry at https://www.justicehsptsa.org/wolfshack. THANK YOU RUSTIC LOVE!
Justice Pyramid Art Show
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 26 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring selected artworks from elementary, middle, and high schools artists from all Justice pyramid schools
All Shows are held in the Little Theatre!
Justice HS Presents The Quest for the Diamond in the Rough!
Join us for International Night on April 18! Join our school as we explore and travel across the world, visiting every country represented by our multi-cultural diversity, all in the search of the legendary Diamond in the Rough.
To purchase tickets, please visit here.
Showtimes: 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Tickets: Adults - $10, Students and Children under 18 - $5
Cultural Food Experience
- 1st Show - 4:30 - 5:30 pm (for patrons of the 2:00 pm show)
- 2nd Show - 5:30 - 6:30 pm (for patrons of the 7:00 pm show)
*Prices for food varies
Dates & Times
April 9, 10, and 11 at 7pm
April 11 at 2pm
Cost
Students: $10
Adults: $15
February Howl of Honor Ceremony
 Congratulations to our students who were nominated by a teacher/staff member for February's Howl of Honor Award. Staff can nominate any student for going above and beyond in and out of the classroom each month, around our CORE ideals, Community, Opportunity, Rigor, and Empowerment.
Regional Science Fair Awards
Congratulations to our Regional Science Fair attendees and award winners from Justice HS! We had 43 student participants in the regional science fair, representing 21 projects. We had six category winners, three special awards, and 10 honorable mentions. Please see the list below for our awardees.
Second Place Winner:
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Haru Takanashi, Kauser Kohistani, and Morsal Mubarak, “The Effect of UV-A Light on Germination of Radish Seeds” PLANT SCIENCES
Third Place Winners:
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Ali Tetelman, Itzel Salome Mercado and Yasmine Chatib, “The Effect of Stressors on Ant Memory”, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
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Mariam Oukchir and Roman Sejas, :What is the Best Method of Preserving Vitamin B6 in Bananas?” BIOMEDICAL and HEALTH SCIENCES
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Liyu Zewde, Nathan Jackson, and Muhammad Souadka, “What Type of Metal Plates Best?” CHEMISTRY
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Abdulrahman Khalaf and Alexander Gomes, “Design and Testing of a Triggered, Budgeted, Uncertainty-Aware Closed-Loop Mitigation Policy for Reducing Satellite Risk During Geomagnetic Storms” COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATH
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Wyatt Balthis, “Containing Fuel Spills on Water with Household Items” EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Special Awards:
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Susuana Nti, Malek Elkhalifa: Association of Women Geoscientists “Student Award of Geoscience Excellence” for their project “Life Below Water”
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Rachel Jacinto, Juhi Khadilkar: Clean Fairfax Council 1st place award for their project “Comparing Decomposition Rates of Organic and Paper-Based Materials”
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Alexander Gomes, Abdulrahman Khalaf: National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration “Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award” AND 2nd place from the Russian School of Mathematics for their project “Design and Testing of a Triggered, Budgeted, Uncertainty-Aware Closed-Loop Mitigation Policy for Reducing Satellite Risk During Geomagnetic Storms” AND
Honorable Mentions:
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Hassan Nasser and Nate Obias, “Effect of Temperature on Mealworm Growth” ANIMAL SCIENCES
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Grace Goldstein, Sofia Machale, and Tooba Khokhar, “How effective is a single detergent at removing different types of stains?” BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
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Eshal Choudry and Qudsiya Khokhar, “Effect of Varying Sucrose Levels on Glucose Concentration After Invertase” BIOCHEMISTRY
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Phoenix Wentland and Saleh Banagaelshaikh, “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Preservation Methods on Apple Slice Spoilage” BIOCHEMISTRY
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Camila Rojas Amurrio and Kathia Vasquez Martinez, “How does the amount of essential oils in perfume affect the scent's longevity?” CHEMISTRY
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Eldana Ayele, “Which Type Of Container, Biodegradable and Compostable, Will Decompose The Fastest?” EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Juhi Khadilkar and Rachel Jacinto, “Comparing Decomposition Rates of Organic and Paper-Based Materials” EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Mustafa Shirzad, “How Does Acid Rain Affect Rocks?” EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Arya Verma, “The effect of various different aerofoils on hydrofoil stability” EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Annie Hua, Michelle Soto Coca, and Tatiana Andrade, “Operation: Apple Preservation” PLANT SCIENCES
Justice Publications Boosters: Thank you for Sending out Student Journalists to NYC!
 WE DID IT! Thanks to our generous Justice community,we achieved our goal - the NYC trip is FULLY funded. Your contributions and support are more appreciated than you can imagine.
Through an online fundraiser, a series of bake sales/concessions stand shifts/restaurant events and direct appeals from everyone involved, the 16 Justice High School student journalists, their teacher sponsors, the JHS Publications Boosters and our amazing community all worked together to raise over $16,500 dollars to fund a life-changing trip to NYC for the prestigious Columbia Scholastic Press Association workshop. All from individual donations (you!) - no large donors or business sponsors. We were even able to raise enough for a Broadway show and a celebratory team dinner in Times Square on the final evening. They will be traveling with student journalists from McLean and Thomas Jefferson High Schools, and will be documenting their trip to share their experiences with everyone.
Our student journalists got the message: their community believes in them and their voices, and values Justice journalism and hard work. Again, thank you for being part of such a supportive community!
Join the Justice High School PTSA Today!
Get Involved in the JHS PTSA
The Justice HS PTSA actively supports our students, parents and staff with events, programs and activities. But we need members and volunteers to make it all happen. So how can you get involved?
PTSA Membership
Join the PTSA and invest in our school community. Parents, guardians, students, community members, business leaders faculty and staff may join for just $10. We need everyone to be a part of planning and funding our programs. JOIN US! Visit jhsptsa.org/join.
2026 Calendar of Events
APRIL
20 - Mon - 7:30-8:30pm - PTSA Meeting & Town Hall
22 - Wed - 4-8pm - Jake's Ice Cream Fundraiser
25 - Sat - Food for Neighbors Red Bag Day for the Wolf Shack
MAY
4-8 - Mon-Fri - Teacher Appreciation Week
16 - Mon - 7:30-8:30pm - PTSA Meeting & Town Hall
JUNE
8 - Mon - Justice HS Graduation @ 2pm at Eagle Bank Arena
8 - Mon - All-Night Grad Party
Justice Pyramid Feeder Schools PTA/O's
Glasgow MS PTA
Baileys ES PTA
Beech Tree ES PTA
Belvedere ES PTA
Glen Forest ES PTO
Parklawn ES PTA
Sleepy Hollow ES PTA
Connect with the PTSA
JHS PTSA Website
justicehsptsa.org
Social Handles
Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa
X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa
Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/
Membership Link
jhsptsa.org/join
Donation Link
jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund
Contact the PTSA
info@justicehsptsa.org
Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)
www.fairfaxcountysepta.org
Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year
As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year.
To access this feature:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
- Click Edit Information.
- In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.
Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
2026 Special Education Family Conference
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters
Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.
Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.
Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
March Is National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
Quarter End/Early Release
Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and early release for students. See the complete school year calendar.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education
The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2025-2026 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.
The third PSTD meeting of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. This meeting has a hard 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law) Students and parents should plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out.
All students MUST HAVE a have a legal guardian present with them. If attending PSTD session, please make sure you are registered with this Google Form.
UPCOMING PSTD DATES
May 13th
Student Parking Requirements
In Fairfax County Public Schools, any student driving parking their car in a student parking spot is required to have a parking permit. All parking permits were issued over the summer for the 52 student spots.
Unfortunately, some students are coming into the parking lot and taking staff spots. Vehicles seen without a parking permit will be ticketed per FCPS guidelines. The first ticket is a $25.00 fine, second is $50.00, third is $75.00 and fourth is $100.00. All fines are entered in MySchoolBucks for payment.
We have had to be more vigilant with ticketing as there have been days when staff did not have enough parking spaces. Students are able to park on the road in spaces without a number.
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.
Keeping Children Safe Online
The Fairfax County Police Department shares these resources to help keep children safe online.
What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Get more information on opioid awareness.
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 Online Therapy for All High School Students
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? Do they seem withdrawn or uninterested in their usual hobbies?
Parents/caregivers can refer their children for free weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for information about this service.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
Join the FCPS Alumni Network!
Join our FCPS Alumni Network and stay connected with our directory, access news and events, share alumni stories and more! Scan the link below to join. Sponsored by Educate Fairfax.
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Crisis Link Regional Hotline - 703-527-4077
Crisis Text - Text NEEDHELP to 85511
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INOVA Emergency - 703-289-7560
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