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- Staff Meeting: September 22, 3:05 pm
- Homecoming Football Game: September 25, 7:00 pm
- Homecoming Dance: September 26, 7:00 pm
- SAT/PSAT Day: October 7 (details below)
- School Planning Day: October 12
- Chad Kenna Memorial Golf Tournament: October 12 (details below)
Congratulations to Cybil Jayson who has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist!
Based on her exceptional performance on the2025 PSAT/NMSQT, she has been selected to compete for over 6,900 National Merit Scholarships.
About the National Merit Scholarship
More than 16,000 high school seniors were named semifinalists for the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 1.3 million juniors entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which serves as the initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. These determinations are made by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, not FCPS or individual schools. All semifinalists are eligible to compete for more than 6,900 National Merit Scholarship awards worth nearly $26 million, to be awarded in spring 2027. Semifinalists advance to finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and other requirements including a recommendation from a high school official.
Click HERE for the full FCPS News release.
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Dear Jag Families,
As we work together to support a successful school year, please review these key academic and attendance updates:
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Academic & Attendance Recovery Program: Beginning September 23rd, the deans and the NHS tutors will be available every Wednesday and Thursday in Room 1081 (3:00–4:30 PM) to support our Jags in recovering their lost time and improving their academics. If you received a recent notification that your student is failing a class, please encourage them to use this resource or stay after with their classroom teacher. Quick reminder: Wednesday, we have late buses. However, on Thursday, the student must provide their own transportation.
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Doctor Appointments: Please bring your child to school before or after appointments whenever feasible. Full-day absences add up quickly and make it much harder to catch up.
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Family Vacations: Please plan travel around the school calendar. Vacations during instructional time are unexcused, and teachers are not required to offer makeup work or retakes for unexcused absences.
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Tardy Process at FC: Late-arriving students must stop at a JSOT Station or the Main Office to sign in. Teachers will log unregistered tardies as period absences.
We appreciate your support in keeping our Jags present, engaged, and on track!
FCHS Deans of Students,
Ileana Rios (A-Log) and Maria Martin (Loh-Z)
Fairfax County Public Schools is moving into the second phase of the boundary study for Greenway Downs, Jefferson Village, City Park Homes, Kingsley Commons, plus Glasgow Middle School.
Families are invited to attend a community meeting to learn about the revised draft scenarios on Monday, September 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Falls Church High School. You may register to attend by clicking in person or virtual, based on your preference.
Visit the FCPS website for more information about the Greenway Downs, Jefferson Village, City Park Homes, and Kingsley Commons, Plus Glasgow Middle School Boundary Study.
FC ELT invites all Falls Church High School alumni to return on Friday, September 25, to celebrate Homecoming and experience the newly renovated FCHS!
Join us for an Alumni School Tour beginning at 4:45 p.m. Meet at Main Entrance #1 to tour the school and connect with fellow Jaguars. Then, cheer on the Falls Church Jaguars as they take on Rock Ridge at 7 p.m. at Paul Weber Stadium. Enjoy performances by the FCHS Marching Band and Cheerleaders!
Reserved alumni seating is available for $7. Senior citizens receive free admission.
We hope to see our Jaguar alumni back home!
BUY TICKETS HERE
Get ready to GLOW CRAZY at the 2026 Falls Church High School Homecoming Dance! Join us on Saturday, September 26 from 7-10pm in the FCHS Cafeteria (Door 9) for a night of music, dancing, neon, and Jaguar spirit. Come ready to glow, dance, and celebrate with your friends! Students must present their school ID and valid ETIX ticket for entry. Outside guests must complete the required guest approval process prior to the dance. Students are expected to follow all FCPS and Falls Church High School rules and expectations while attending the event. Additional information regarding arrival, guest procedures, and dance expectations will be communicated to students before the event.
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact Katelyn Charlotin at 703-207-4043.
Prepare for your child’s future at College Fair and Postsecondary Night. The annual FCPS College Fair will be held Sunday, October 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the George Mason University Eagle Bank Arena. Approximately 200 colleges and universities will be represented, including two- and four-year schools and U.S. Service Academies.
The virtual postsecondary night event will be held on Monday, October 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Both events will help students prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey. Learn more about the College Fair and postsecondary virtual event.
Support Jaguar student athletes and honor the memory of community member, Chad Kenna.
Every Fall, our very own Ryan Kenna organizes the Chad Kenna Memorial Golf Tournament. This event is honors his brother Chad Kenna, who was an exceptional high school and college athlete in Fairfax County Public Schools. Sadly, Chad passed away shortly after graduating from college. This golf tournament raises money to donate to Falls Church High School to help fund additional recipients for the Jeanne Kelly/John Morris Scholarships for graduating seniors.
When: Monday, Oct. 12
Where: Chantilly National Golf & Country Club
Register: rhkenna@gmail.com
Cost: $160/player, $640/team
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School is better when your child is here! But we do understand that some days, they may feel unwell. Learn more about which symptoms are ok at school (like sneezing or sniffles), and when your child should stay home (if they have a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, for example).
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify the school so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and, if possible, let them know how long you think they will be out.
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.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Since 2023, FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to offer virtual mental health services to FCPS high school students.
Parents are encouraged to contact Hazel Health directly if they are seeking mental health support for their child, have noticed changes in their child’s mood or behavior, or are having difficulty connecting with a therapist in the community.
To make it easier for families to access services, FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to streamline the referral process. Parents can visit the Hazel Health in FCPS website to enroll their child in services or visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams 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.
Unscheduled Day for 9th Grade Students
Because of the testing, most 9th grade students will not have school on October 7. Students are encouraged to complete any missing work or assignments that need to be completed prior to the end of the first quarter.
Ninth grade students with disabilities who receive low incidence special education services will still receive in-person instruction with a two-hour early release on October 7.
Learn more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS
Make sure you are receiving the weekly FCHS News & Announcements email by signing up through News You Choose.
Join the Falls Church High School PTSA Facebook page and join the PTSA organization.
Instagram: @fallschurchhighschoolfcps
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