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Upcoming Events
June 11-16: Underclass exams; 11:15am dismissal; grab and go lunches available
June 17: Last day of School for FCPS; Fairfax HS dismisses at 10:10am
June 19: Juneteenth Holiday, FHS buildings and grounds closed.
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Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
- Congrats to the Girls Soccer Team on a GREAT season!
- Congrats to our Cappies Winners
- Congrats to our Fairfax Rotary Club Winners
Calendar Reminders
- Last Week Schedule
- Calendar Survey
- Important Dates for Next Year!
Fairfax Lions Need to Know
- Cell Phone Policy
- Testing Results
- Summer Meals for Students
- Introducing Virginia SUN Bucks
- Summer Immunization Events
- End of Year Medication Pickup
- Online Safety
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- SAT School Day Accommodations
- FCPS Summer Resources
- Become Unskippable: Fentanyl and Overdoses
- SIS ParentVUE
- ACE Summer Opportunities
- District News / In Case You Missed It
- Quick Links
June 12, 2026
Greetings Fairfax Families,
We can officially see the finish line! With final exams underway, the energy in our hallways is a mix of intense focus and anticipation for the summer ahead. I want to commend all of our students for their hard work and dedication over these last few weeks. Please remind your students to get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and give these final assessments their absolute best effort.
A Spectacular Night at the Cappies
We kicked off this exciting week with a celebration of the arts! It was an incredible night at the Cappies gala, cheering on and supporting all our talented FX Player nominees.
The competition was fierce, and we are absolutely thrilled to announce that our students took home top honors in two major categories:
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Best Dancer: Nate Smith
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Best Choreography: Nate Smith, Naomi Bautista, and Libby Hansen
Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and production team of the FX Players. Your creativity, dedication, and countless hours of rehearsal truly paid off on the big stage!
Spotlighting Our Seniors
The celebrations continued at the local Rotary Club luncheon, where we recognized some truly phenomenal students. It is always a proud moment when our students are celebrated by the wider community for their leadership, intellect, and character.
We extend our deepest thanks to the Rotary Club for their unwavering investment in our youth and their continuous support of Fairfax High School’s mission.
Celebrating Our Staff Mentors & Mentees
This week, we also took time to celebrate our incredible staff mentor and mentee cohorts. We are incredibly grateful for our veteran educators who step up to welcome, guide, and champion our newest team members. This intentional support system ensures our new teachers thrive, deeply impacting staff retention and creating a stable, positive environment for our students. Thank you to our mentors for your leadership, and to our mentees for your dedication!
Soccer with Spirit
Congratulations to our Lady Lions who played with heart, determination, and dedication in the state semi-finals. We are so proud of you and your amazing season.
The year is winding down and we hope that everyone is getting ready for a PAWSome summer break!
Warmest regards,
Congrats to the Girls Soccer Team on a Fantastic Season!! ⚽
Huge congratulations to our Girls' Soccer Program on a spectacular season!! On Tuesday, the team showed pure grit with an overtime win over Cosby HS in the VHSL state quarterfinals. Today, they left everything on the field at Independence HS, enduring brutal heat only to fall in a heartbreaking overtime loss to Yorktown HS. Win or lose, this team showed the true spirit of champions. We couldn't be prouder of this team's heart and historic run! Hold your heads high, ladies! 🎉💯🦁
Congrats to our Cappies Winners! 🎭
The biggest congratulations to our amazing Cappies winners! We are all so proud of you guys and we can’t wait to see what your futures hold!
- Featured Dancer in a Male Role: Nate Smith
- Choreography: Nate Smith, Naomi Bautista, Libby Hansen
📸: FX Players Instagram
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Congratulations to the following FHS students for receiving scholarships from the Fairfax Rotary Club:
Fiona Rice
Samuel Kim
Cori Armstrong
Reuben Dsouza
Madison Malloy
Alex Budd
Manar Smyta (not pictured)
Congrats also to Rotary Speech Contest Winner, Isabelle An.
🗓️Calendar Reminders
Schedule for the LAST Week of School!
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The FHS End-of-Year Testing and Exam schedule can be found on our school website.
Download the PDF
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FOR NEXT WEEK
Monday, June 15:
- Underclass Exams, Periods 2 & 6
- 11:15am Dismissal
- Grab & Go lunch available
Tuesday, June 16:
- Underclass Exams, Periods 1 & 7
- 11:15am Dismissal
- Grab & Go lunch available
Wednesday, June 17:
- LAST DAY of School
- Enter building at Door 21 ONLY
- Dismissal at 10:10am
Thursday, June 18:
- Teacher Workday
- Main Office open 7:30am-4:00pm
Friday, June 19:
- Juneteenth Holiday - Building and Offices CLOSED
Calendar Survey 🗓️
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Save the Date! ✅
Important Dates for Next Year!
Fear the Roar Open House Jam
- Thursday, August 20, 1:30-4:30pm
Schedules Released
PSAT/SAT School Day
Cell Phone Policy
Updated FCPS Cellphone Policy Starts July 1: No Phones or Devices During Lunch for High School Students
Under a new Virginia cellphone law (SB108) and the updated FCPS Cellphone Policy, high school students at FCPS will no longer be able to use cellphones and other smart devices during lunch time, starting July 1. This includes watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other items connected to the internet. During the school day, including during lunch time, high school students will have to keep cellphones and other smart devices off and stored in a locker, backpack, pouch, purse, etc. This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. Visit the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage for more information.
Testing Results
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Introducing Virginia SUN Bucks
Virginia SUN Bucks is a federal program created to fight food insecurity by providing eligible children with a one-time $120 food benefit on a Virginia SUN Bucks card or SNAP EBT card to purchase groceries.
See the flyer or see their website for more details.
Summer Immunization Events for All Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
End of Year Medication Pickup
Reminder: Pick up Medications by the Last Day of School!
The Fairfax High School health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school - Thursday, June 17th at 10:10am. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room.
If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
Questions? Call the Health Room at 703-219-2210 or email our Public Health Nurse, Ashley Kim, at amkim1@fcps.edu.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Online Safety
Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
SAT School Day Accommodations
SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT 2026
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams for the 2026-27 school year will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 7, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner (ML) supports.
If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 3, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations.
If you have a multilingual learner entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 27, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
FCPS Summer Resources
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Become Unskippable: Fentanyl and Overdoses
How to Talk With Your Teens So They Won’t Skip What You Say
Strong communication is key to supporting your student's mental health. FCPS provides guidance on how to have short, impactful conversations with your teen about difficult subjects such as fentanyl and overdoses.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you unskippable.
SIS ParentVUE
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay ConnectedOn Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact [school registrar name and phone/email] to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
ACE Summer Opportunities
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Write Your Way Into College
Learn to write a knock-out college admissions essay in a four-session workshop through FCPS Adult and Community Education starting on Saturday, June 6.
Learn how to brainstorm meaningful topics, develop a powerful hook, scrawl a superlative narrative, and gain invaluable editing skills to make your essay clear and concise. After this affordable course at the FCPS Herndon Learning Center, you’ll have a polished, knockout essay ready to sell to the university of your dreams.
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Trades Scholarship Application Window Opening
 If you’re seeking a career in the Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC trades, FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) can help you get started with a certified Apprenticeship program and a $1,000 scholarship toward your classes.
Apply Monday, June 15, through Saturday, August 15, for $1,000 towards an FCPS ACE Trades Apprenticeship class starting this Fall. See more details and explore trade programs.
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Apprenticeship 101: Core Construction Skills
Due to high demand, a third course section is now open for Apprenticeship 101: Core Construction Skills, through FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE).
Prepare to succeed in any skilled-trade career. This rigorous course from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) covers all the basic skills you need to begin an apprenticeship and a career in the Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or other Construction trades.
This course is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 NCCER trades curriculum and is required to gain NCCER craft qualification. Learning is condensed into three weeks of intensive training, combining both in-person and online classes. Earn 80 hours of apprenticeship-related instruction as well as an industry-recognized, registered credential. And connect with employers who may sponsor your career!
Enroll today. These classes fill quickly. The tuition price has been subsidized by grants to make it an affordable start to building your career.
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Summer Courses for SAT Prep
Make the most of your time this summer to get confident and ready to “ACE” your SATs. Affordable classes are available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) to prepare you for either (or both) the Math Part 1 or Part 2 exams. Or, strengthen your overall test-taking strategies with a Reading/Writing Skills and Strategies class to enhance speed, accuracy, and confidence. Choose either day or evening classes to fit your summer schedule.
District News / In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Graduates
- Early Release Days for Next Year
- SAT School Day Accommodations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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