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Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS School Year Calendar
Important Dates
- 5/20 - Senior Exams Begin
- 5/21 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Main Office)
- 5/21 - PTSA Fundraiser @ Shake Shack (see announcement below)
- 5/21 - Thespian Gala (7:00 pm, Auditorium)
- 5/25 - Holiday
- 5/26 - Teacher Workday (optional alternate location day)
- 5/27 - Holiday
- 6/1 - Varsity Sports Awards (6:00 pm, Auditorium)
- 6/3 - Graduation! (9:00 am, Eagle Bank Arena)
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Attendance Matters!
Last Week for the attendance and academic recovery with the deans and tutors: This week is the last week for students to take advantage of the after school attendance and academic recovery sessions with the Deans and NHS Tutors.
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When: Wednesday, 5/20/26 & Thursday, 5/21/26 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
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Where: The Main Office
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Transportation: Last day for the late buses is Wednesday, 5/20/26; Families must provide their own transportation on Thursday, 5/21/26.
Does your child still need support after school? Please have them make arrangements directly with their teachers. Please remember that students will need to provide their own transportation if they stay after school with a teacher after this week.
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
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.
All-day Restaurant Day
May 21 at Shake Shack
Support PTSA on Thursday, May 21, with your dine-in or take-out order at Shake Shack in Mosaic from open to close, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Shake Shack (in Mosaic District)
Thursday, May 21
10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
2911 District Ave Suite 110, Fairfax, Va.
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Now Hiring: Substitute Teachers and Substitute Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year
Falls Church High School - Apply Now
Falls Church High School is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute teacher and/or substitute instructional assistant. Able to inspire, enable, and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Make a difference in your local community
✔ Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students
Join our team and support student learning!
Apply today! For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website. When applying, search “Substitute” and select the Falls Church pyramid posting.
Falls Church Academy - 4th Annual Mass Casualty Simulation
 Cross-Curricular. Real-World. Teamwork.
Friday, May 22, 2026
During the School Day
Location: Falls Church Academy
Inside the Academy & Outdoor Grounds
About the Simulation
A mock “crime and accident” occurs at which students respond as their scope of practice dictates. This simulation integrates all Falls Church Academy disciplines and simulates communication across criminal justice, world language, pre-hospital and in-hospital medical career pathways.
Purpose
- Build real-world experience
- Strengthen communication across disciplines
- Prepare for healthcare & public safety careers
- Develop critical thinking under pressure
Important Notice
This is a simulation exercise only. Realistic emergency scenarios, injuries, and role-play will be visible throughout the day.
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.
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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