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Upcoming Events
June 19: Juneteenth Holiday, FHS buildings and grounds closed.
August 20: BTS Open House Jam, 1:30-4:30pm
August 24: First Day of School, all FCPS
Sept. 4 & 7: Labor Day Holidays, No School
Sept. 16: Back to School Night, 6:30-8:30pm
Sept. 25: Homecoming Game, 7:00pm
Sept. 26: Homecoming Dance, info TBA
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Included in this issue:
Program Spotlight
- Jason Smolinski and his Geospatial Analysis class
Calendar Reminders
- Important Dates for Next Year!
Fairfax Lions Need to Know
- Cell Phone Policy
- Testing Results
- Summer Meals for Students
- Summer Immunization Events
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- SAT School Day Accommodations
- Kaplan Online Prep Access
- SIS ParentVUE
- Online Safety
- Quick Links
June 18, 2026
That’s a Wrap Fairfax!
As we officially bring the 2025–2026 school year to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on everything we have accomplished together and express my deepest gratitude to the entire Lion Nation.
Thank You to Our Families & Staff
First, to our FHS families: thank you for your steadfast partnership. Education is a collaborative journey, and your support at home has been vital to our collective success.
To our extraordinary teachers and staff: thank you for bringing your deep content knowledge, passion, and unwavering dedication to our classrooms every single day. Your continued support of our Lions ensures that FHS remains a place where students truly thrive.
Celebrating Student Achievement
To our students: congratulations on a fantastic year! We have seen tremendous growth and achievement across the board, particularly within our core academic focus areas. Furthermore, I am incredibly proud of our collective commitment to daily attendance this year—showing up is the first step toward success, and you all proved that daily.
End-of-Year Logistics & Summer Support
As we transition into the summer months, please take note of these immediate academic updates:
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Credit Continuation & SOL Prep: For the next two weeks, FHS will be hosting credit continuation and SOL prep sessions right here on campus to help students close out course requirements.
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Summer School Registration: If your student failed a course this year, please reach out to their school counselor or Director of Student Services immediately to ensure they are correctly registered for summer school classes.
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Report Cards: Final report cards will be available on June 22 via SIS ParentVUE.
Look Ahead: Summer Information & Welcome Events
Please keep an eye on your email over the coming weeks for details regarding our upcoming summer programming and preparatory sessions:
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Rolling Gradebook Information Sessions: We will be hosting sessions focused on our rolling gradebooks, specifically highlighting how this model targets standards and skills mastery to support student growth.
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Lions on the Rise, August 5-7: Enrollment details for our Lions on the Rise program will be sent in a few weeks! This is a great opportunity to support Freshman transition.
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Freshman Orientation: Keep a lookout for dates and scheduling info so we can officially welcome the newest members of our Lion family to the building! We will host both an evening and morning event.
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Open House will be held August 20, 1:30-4:30- This will provide you an opportunity to preview your schedule, pick up parking passes, tour the school, check out your laptop, and meet your teachers.
Thank you all for a remarkable school year. I wish you a safe, restful, and rejuvenating summer break.
Go Lions!
Congrats, Jason Smolinski, on your successful Geospatial Analysis program
Thank you, Mr. Smolinski, for building a flagship program at Fairfax High School. Through your Geospatial program you have done so much more than teach Geographic Information Systems (GIS)—you have ignited lasting passion, curiosity, and future careers within the walls of your classroom.
By introducing students to industry-standard software and the power of spatial thinking, you have equipped them with the tools to analyze data, map the world, and solve real-world problems. Your dedication has inspired many to pursue GIS in college and beyond, leaving a legacy of innovation and leadership. Thank you for charting a path for our future leaders.
We wish you all the best!
FHS Alumni Geospatial Student gets Published in NatGeo
2023 graduate, Emma Dilic, was a 2-year Geospatial student at FHS, and now attends Virginia Tech. Her first National Geographic map was published recently! This would not have been possible without our GIS program, and the support of her amazing teacher, Mr. Smolinski. Congrats, Emma!
NatGeo article
🗓️Calendar Reminders
Save these Important Dates for Next Year! ✅
Back to School OPEN HOUSE JAM
- Thursday, August 20, 1:30-4:30pm
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
- Monday, August 24, Blue Day, full day
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
- Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7 - All Staff, No School
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 - 8:30pm
HOMECOMING
- Game - Friday Night Lights, Sept. 25, Kickoff @ 7pm
- Dance - Saturday, Sept. 26 @ FHS, more info TBA
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.
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.
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.
Kaplan Online Prep Access for Grades 9-11
A reminder that students in grades 9–11 have access to the Kaplan online prep program for PSAT and SAT preparation over the summer and through October 31, 2026. The summer months are a great time for students to prepare for their fall exams! Kaplan Online Prep Access
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.
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.
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