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Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS School Year Calendar
Important Dates
- 3/27 - End of 3rd Quarter (2-Hr. Early Release)
- 3/30-4/3 - Spring Break!
- 4/6 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
- 4/10 - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
- 4/21 - Election Day (No school for students, see announcement below)
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Attendance Matters!
March 27th marks the end of third quarter: Students only have 5 days to complete missing assignments and retakes to improve their grades.
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Students can stay after school this week on Wednesday, 3/25/26 (transportation available) and Thursday, 3/26/26 (provide own transportation) from 3:00 - 4:30 pm this week to get help from their teachers or they can stay with the deans in the main office with tutors there to support.
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Attendance Report Cards for third quarter will be sent out on 4/6/26.
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Fourth quarter begins April 7th - No IPFIT with the deans after school on April 8th & April 9th. It will resume the following week.
Have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!
Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school.
Thank you for your time and feedback!
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
Tuesday, April 21
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
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. Please contact the school for support or assistance. 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.
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.
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School.
Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event.
If you registered before the date change, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday April 18, 2026
The 21st Annual FCHS Jaguar 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at Falls Church High School (7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA). The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8am and the Jaguar 5K begins at 8:30am. Over the years it has grown significantly with the positive involvement of students, community members, and staff of FCHS - with over 800 race participants!
Please visit our website for information and registration! www.jaguar5k.com
Online registration will close on Wednesday, April 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Late registrations will be accepted during packet pick up times - see below. Email blkim@fcps.edu to request a registration form.
5K Race
$30 through March 31
$40 April 1 through April 17
$50 on Race day
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
$20 through April 17
$30 on Race Day (April 18)
Race shirts guaranteed if registered by March 31st
Packet Pick Up - packets include race bibs, t-shirts, and other goodies. Packet pick up will be at Falls Church HS in the Main Gym Lobby (Use door #11) on Friday, April 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, then again on race morning starting at 6:30 am. Late registrations will be available during packet pick up.
Awards will be given to Overall top three male and female finishers, and the top 3 male and female in each age group.
Keep up to date on all things regarding the Jaguar 5K by visiting our website! www.jaguar5k.com
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
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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