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9/4 & 9/7 - Holidays | Labor Day Break
9/11 - Religious and Cultural Observance
9/21 - Holiday | Yom Kippur
Tuesday September 8th
Varsity Only Boys Volleyball V. Mt. Vernon 6:00
Girls Volleyball @ Mt. Vernon 430/530/700
Wednesday September 9th
JV Football V. Wakefield 6:00 PM
Field Hockey @ West Springfield 6:30
Golf @ Greendale 4:00
Thursday September 10th
Varsity Football @ Wakefield 7:00
Dear Lewis Families,
We’ve had another great week at Lewis! As we wrap up our second week of
Dear Lewis Families,
We’ve had another great week at Lewis! As we wrap up our second week of school, our students continue to settle into routines, build connections, and adjust to our schoolwide expectations—including our cell phone policy.
We also had a wonderful Back-to-School Night this week! It was great to see so many of our families come out to meet teachers, learn more about their students’ classes, and connect with our Lewis community. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
As we continue settling into the school year, please continue talking with your student at home about the importance of following school expectations throughout the day. Your partnership and support make a difference!
Lewis Spotlight: “The Long March”
We are thrilled to share that “The Long March” was installed in our Lewis library this week! The mural depicts scenes from the award-winning March: Books 1–3, the graphic novel series illustrating the contributions of our namesake, Congressman John Lewis, to the Civil Rights Movement.
Congressman Lewis wrote the series with congressional aide and friend Andrew Aydin, with illustrations by Nate Powell.
The mural features art and lettering by Nate Powell, with the design created by Valentine De Landro, Chris Ross, Nate Powell, and Andrew Aydin. A special thank you to Capital Murals for completing the installation and bringing this incredible piece to life in our library.
We are excited for our students, staff, and community to experience this powerful addition to Lewis and another meaningful connection to the life and legacy of our namesake. Please see pictures below.
Nate Powell: @seemybrotherdance
Andrew Aydin: @andrewaydin
Capital Murals: @capitalmurals
We are proud of the start we’ve had and look forward to building on it in the weeks ahead.
We hope you and your family have a fantastic and restful four-day Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming our Lancers back on Tuesday!
Have a great weekend!
Serena Giron | Principal | John R. Lewis High School
  
The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS), in partnership with Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk, will host Neighborhood College—a free, six-session certificate program open to Franconia District residents. Sessions will include guest speakers, interactive activities, breakout discussions, networking opportunities, and information about advisory boards and other volunteer opportunities.
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
- Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
- Monday, September 28, at Riverside Elementary School
- Monday, October 19, at Spring Hill Elementary School
- Monday, October 26, at Beech Tree Elementary School
- Thursday, October 29, at North Springfield Elementary School
- Friday, November 13, at Colin Powell Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12The FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
The first goal of the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they’re joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.See how Goal 1 is being put into practice.
Weather Happens, FCPS Is Ready
Virginia is no stranger to inclement weather. From severe thunderstorms to high winds to flooding, many different types of weather events can (and sometimes do) impact our schools. FCPS has a plan for each of these scenarios that prioritizes the safety of all our students and staff. What does FCPS do during a flood? What about a severe thunderstorm?
Learn how FCPS prepares for and responds to weather events, and find resources to help your family prepare, on the FCPS Weather Safety webpage.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and extreme weather. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your child before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the di
Get to Know Our School Health Staff
Our school nurse at Lewis HS is Ms. Laura Lux. Contact them at lelux@fcps.edu or 703-704-5203 for health plans, medication drop-offs, or questions about chronic conditions. Visit our school health webpage for forms, illness policies, and tips to keep your student healthy!
Your Child’s Presence at School Matters
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success by helping them build good habits.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
Help Keep Our School Distraction-Free
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e. backpacks) for the duration of the school day — bell to bell. This includes:
- Personal laptops and tablets.
- Smartphones and smartwatches.
- Other personal electronic communication or computing devices.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office at [703-924-8300. Learn more about the FCPS Cellphone Policy and Device Policy.
Please see chart below for administrative roles and supervision for the 2026-2027 school year. Caseloads for Assistant Principals are by student’s last name as listed in SIS. We are having to make a shift in caseload assignments schoolwide. While there are some unique exceptions, please see below for the new alpha shift.
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Administrator
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Supervises
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Student Alpha
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Email
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Serena Giron, Principal
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Administrative Assistants, Safety & Security
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Schoolwide
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sagiron@fcps.edu
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Chris Cashman, Assistant Principal
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Special Education, Junior Class Rep
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A-FE
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chcashman@fcps.edu
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Dr. Lukisha Gibbs, Assistant Principal
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Mathematics, Multilingual Learners, Advanced Academics, Freshman Class Admin
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Fi-J
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lbgibbs@fcps.edu
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Science, Career & Technical Education, Library, Sophomore Class Admin
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K-Qua |
TBD
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Matthew Johnson, Assistant Principal
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English, Fine & Performing Arts, World Languages, Senior Class Admin
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Qub-Z
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majohnson4@fcps.edu
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Erik Giblin, Assistant Principal
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Social Studies, AVID, Lewis Leadership Program
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AVID Students
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emgiblin@fcps.edu
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Our team of professional school counselors, school social workers and school psychologists will be working with your students throughout the year in the areas of academics, college and career, and social-emotional support. Our team also consists of a College and Career Specialist, who can support students with postsecondary planning.
Caseloads for School Counselors and Clinical Team are by student last name as listed in SIS. We are having to make a shift in caseload assignments schoolwide. While there are some unique exceptions, please see below for the new alpha shift.
Here is a link to the FCPS school calendar which lists all school holidays. We begin school on Monday, August 24. Classes begin at 8:10 am and school dismisses at 2:55 pm.
Bell Schedule
Graduation
SAVE THE DATE! Our graduation date has been set for Tuesday, June 8, 2027 9 a.m. at Eagle Bank Arena
Senior Pictures
Book your senior picture session today!
Senior Portrait sign-up times are available at this link. Lewis High School is using Legacy Studios again this year. Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to sign up.
The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose is traditional tuxedos and drapes; these are provided by Legacy Studios. In addition to the free yearbook session, Legacy Studios also offers sessions that include cap-and-gown portraits. If you have any questions, please email customercare@legacystudios.com. Include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Lewis High School Class of 2027” in the subject line of the email, for faster assistance.
Below are the following dates;
Oct 5, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Oct 6, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Nov 20, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Dec 10, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Dec 11, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will continue to utilize a weapons detection system at all secondary schools this fall. Lewis will begin on the first day of school and continue throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
Items to be removed include:
- Three-ring binders
- Laptops
- Collapsible umbrellas
- Metal lunch boxes
- Metal pencil cases
- Metal glass cases
These items can remain in a student’s bags:
- Non-metal lunch boxes
- Books
- Planners
- Spiral notebooks and folders
- Cell phones
- Keys
- Non-metal pencil cases
Once the items are removed, students should walk to the shortest line and proceed. If the light turns red, they will be directed to a secondary screening to determine what may have alerted the system. Experience shows that the process becomes easier and more efficient every day. You can learn more about the system by watching this video and reading the Frequently Asked Questions on FCPS’ website. If you have additional questions, you can submit them online to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support in our shared commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for us all.
Students will NOT be permitted to receive deliveries during the school day. All food will be confiscated and held until the end of the school day or disposed of if the student who ordered the items is unknown. If you wish to drop any items off for your student during the school day, please drop them off inside the main office at Door 1. We ask that all family drop-offs be brought into the main office for security purposes and to ensure students do not get stopped with items a parent brought to them.
School begins promptly at 8:10 am and ends at 2:55 pm. Doors to the building will open at 7:40AM. Please use ParentVue or the 24/7 Attendance Line - 703-924-8312. The automated system that contacts parents for absences goes out at 10:30am and 4:15pm. If you believe you were notified incorrectly, contact your child’s assistant principal for clarification. FCPS Academies have their own attendance system and it’s best when you call in an absence that you contact both the base school and Academy.
We're excited to share that our Late Bus Wednesdays will be returning this school year! Beginning in late September, students will have the opportunity to stay after school each Wednesday to receive additional academic support from their teachers or participate in after-school clubs and activities.
The Late Bus program runs from 2:55 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with buses departing Lewis High School at 4:45 p.m. each Wednesday.
We look forward to providing our students with these additional opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved. Please keep an eye out for more information, including the official start date and additional details, coming soon!
Join the Lewis HS Pyramid for a special night at Audi Field!
📅 September 19 ⏰ 7:30 PM ⚽ D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC
Discounted tickets are available, and proceeds will support Lewis Choir members who will be performing at Carnegie Hall in January!
🎟️ Purchase Discounted Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Johnlewis7
This request is sponsored by the Lewis Lancer Singer Boosters, which operates independently of the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, and John R. Lewis High School.
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