News and Announcements

Happy Memorial Day

There is no school Monday, May 25th, through Wednesday, May 27th. Have a wonderful extended Memorial Day weekend!

The Main Office will be open Tuesday, May 26th, from 7:30 - 3:00.

Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance

It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.

Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer. 

If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year. 

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 Services

Mental Health Resources

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.

Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. 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.

Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services

Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services. 

Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Additional Mental Health Resources

FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number. 

Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts. 

And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.

SENIORS

📢 Senior Debt Reminder – Cap & Gown Pickup

Seniors and Senior Parents:

Please check your email for a message from our office listing any outstanding items or fees.

The Main Office will be open Tuesday, May 26th, from 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM for you to settle these debts.

Important:
All senior debts must be cleared before you can pick up your cap and gown.

We strongly encourage you to take care of this on May 26th to avoid long lines and last-minute stress on June 2nd.

Thank you for your cooperation – let’s finish strong!

Class of 2026 Parents and Guardians, 

As promised during the parent information session earlier this week, please find the presentation I took you through in the email I sent to all Senior parents.

In addition, please ensure:

1) You have paid your senior's senior dues in the amount of $90.00. This can be accomplished on MySchoolBucks or you can bring a check made out to Marshall High School to the main office.

2) All senior debt is paid no later than Friday, May 29th or your senior's cap, gown, and tickets will not be available after the first practice. Debt notices will go out again next week.

3) That your senior knows that all three practices are mandatory. No exceptions. 

Finally, below, please find the link where you can request up to an additional 2 tickets for the ceremony. These will be distributed on a first come, first served basis until they are all gone. Extra Ticket Link

We are vey much looking forward to graduation on June 8th!

Sincerely, 

Jeffrey D. Litz

Principal

Class of 2026 Elementary Graduation Walks

Colleges and Universities Still Accepting Applications

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has released its annual College Openings Update. This voluntary listing features NACAC-member postsecondary institutions that are still accepting applications from prospective first-year and transfer students for the fall 2026 semester. 

Students and families are encouraged to use this tool to search for colleges that still have space available. Users may narrow down the list of schools by state and view whether a school still has financial aid and available student housing. Please note that this list is updated daily. 

Additionally, NACAC has created a waiver request form for enrollment deposit fees that some institutions will consider for students experiencing significant financial hardship. Learn more about the enrollment deposit fee waiver and eligibility. Students and families may contact their school counselor and college and career specialist with any questions. 

Students who still need assistance applying for federal or state financial aid can schedule a free appointment with our partners at College Access Fairfax by emailing appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org. Support provided by your school or College Access Fairfax is free.

Class of 2026 Schoology

Need the most up-to-date Senior Information? Visit the Class of 2026 Schoology Page

Important Senior Dates

• June 2nd | Gradaution Rehearsal #1
• June 4th | Gradaution Rehearsal #2
• June 4th | Awards Ceremony
• June 4th | Elementary School Visits
• June 5th | Elementary School Visits
• June 5th | Gradaution Rehearsal #3
• June 8th | Graduation | DAR Constitution Hall | 2:30 pm

Marshall Athletic

Sports Physical Night at Marshall High School ~ June 11^th, 2026 (5:30-7:30pm)

Sign up now for your yearly sports physical exam!

All proceeds go towards the Marshall HS Athletic Training program. This is used to purchase medical supplies to care for our athletes. We are also looking for volunteers (medical and non-medical) to help the evening run smoothly!

Physicals cost $50 (cash, check, or MySchoolBucks). Please make sure to have the required VHSL form completed and signed (pages 1, 2, 4, 5) before arrival. A confirmation email with more details will be sent after signing up.  

Weekly Athletic Calendar

Please take a look at our events this week on our Athletic Website!

PTSA Information

Class of 2026 All-Night Graduation Celebration

Seniors, ready for the ultimate graduation night?
Forget boring after-parties—join us for the All-Night Graduation Celebration you’ll be talking about for years! Think prizes, pizza, photo ops, and yes… a casino night (play money, big fun).

🎉 Why go?
Because nothing says "we made it" like dancing till 3 AM with your besties, winning raffles, stuffing your face, and staying safe, smart, and spectacular on graduation night. Graduates before you called it "the best night of high school." Don’t be the one who misses out!

📍 Where: Punch Bowl Social, Arlington
📅 When: Monday, June 8th — 10 PM to 3 AM

🎟️ $75 gets you:

• Unlimited games & dancing

• Amazing food

• Casino & raffles

• Epic memories

⏰ Deadline to grab your spot: May 30th
🔗 Get your tickets here: [Insert Givebacks Link]

Don’t just graduate. CELEBRATE.

Link to Tickets: Givebacks

PTSA Newsletter

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Statesmen Standout

The PTSA loves to highlight the amazing staff that we have working here are Marshall. Please take some time to learn more about our amazing staff here.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• 2027 Budget Updates
• New Cell Phone Policy
• Stay Up-to-Date with the Mobile App

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

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.

Quicklinks

Bell Schedule

Attendance

• ParentVue
• Email Attendance:  MarshallHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu
• Marshall Attendance Line: 703-714-5447

ParentVue Activation and Support

Cellphone Policy

Schoology Family Resources

FLE Content for Parents 2025-2026

FCPS How to Submit Immunization Documentation

Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage

Parent Digital Consent webpage

Family Information Phone Lines

Submit an FCPS CARES!

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