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Dear Lewis families,
It was another great week to be a Lancer! Our students had some incredible opportunities to learn, lead, and represent Lewis beyond the classroom. Two of our students joined me for lunch with Congressman Don Beyer and a tour of the U.S. Capitol last Friday, providing a unique opportunity to connect with civic leadership firsthand.
We also welcomed Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent, to Lewis this week. Our student leaders had the opportunity to share what makes them proud of our school, along with projects they are leading - from our food pantry partnership with World Central Kitchen to voter registration efforts.
Our Leadership Lab students continued building real-world skills through interviews with community mentors, making connections and learning from professionals who are investing in their growth.
In case you missed it, one of our students, Lucas, was recently selected as a Washington Commanders Latino Youth Honors recipient! The NFL initiative recognizes outstanding Latino high school student-athletes for excellence in academics, athletics, and community leadership. Lucas is a proud Salvadoran American, varsity football starting center, multi-sport athlete, National Honor Society member, SGA President, and Class of 2027 Secretary. His football coach, Coach Choates, nominated him for his leadership, commitment to his heritage, and work mentoring and creating opportunities for younger Latino students and others throughout the Lewis community. Lucas was recognized on the field at the September 27th Washington Commanders game.
And our Lancers continue to shine outside the classroom, too -congratulations to our Flag Football team on a historic and BIG win this week! 🏈
So much to celebrate, and even more ahead. Go Lancers! 💙💛
Please see pictures below.
10/12 - No School
10/30 - End of Quarter/Two Hour Release
11/2 - No School
11/3 - No School
11/26 - Holiday | Thanksgiving Day
12/25 - Holiday | Christmas Day
10/2 - Varsity Football @ Thomas Jefferson 7:00 PM
10/3 - No Events Scheduled!
10/5 -
- F/JV/V Girls Volleyball V. Falls Church 430/530/700
- Field Hockey V. Edison 630
- JV/V Boys Volleyball @ Falls Church 530/700
10/6 - Power Puff Game 6:00
10/7 -
- Cheerleading Invitational @ Chantilly
- XC @ Grove Point 500
- Flag Football @ Hayfield 700
10/8 -
- F/JV/V Girls Volleyball V. Mt. Vernon 430/530/700
- Field Hockey V. TJ 630
- JV Football @ Falls Church 600
- Varsity Boys Volleyball @ Mt. Vernon 6:30
10/9 - Varsity Football V. Falls Church 7:00 PM *Homecoming Game*
10/10 -
- XC @ Millbrook HS
- Homecoming Dance 7:00 PM
10/3 – Marching Band Competition at Woodbridge Viking Invitational
10/8 – 7:00pm – Fall Chorus Concert
10/17 – Marching Band Competition at Stafford Invitational
10/22 – 7:00pm – Fall Orchestra Concert
10/24 – VBODA State Marching Assessment at Patriot High School
10/28 – 7:00pm – Fall Band Concert
Fall Play – THE CRUCIBLE
- Thursday November 12th at 7:00pm
- Friday November 13th at 7:00pm
- Saturday November 14th at 7:00pm
- Sunday November 15th at 2:00pm
TINY TOTS
- Tuesday December 1st at 10:00am
- Tuesday December 1st at 7:00pm
- Wednesday December 2nd at 10:00am
Winter Concerts
- Thursday December 10th at 7:00pm – Winter Chorus Concert
- Monday December 14th at 7:00pm – Winter Band Concert
- Tuesday December 15th – Pyramid Concert at Key MS during the school day
- Thursday December 17th at 7:00pm – Winter Orchestra Concert
Homecoming Week is officially here! Get ready to show your school spirit all week long as we celebrate this year's theme: Once Upon A Homecoming.
Below is everything you need to know about Spirit Days, Friday's football game, and Saturday's Homecoming Dance.
🗓️ Spirit Week Schedule: October 5-9
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Monday 10/5: TV Dynamic Duos (grab a partner and dress up as your favorite iconic TV pair!)
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Tuesday 10/6: Pink & Purple Day
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Wednesday 10/7: SAT Day
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Thursday 10/8: Disney vs. Marvel
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Friday 10/9: Class Colors
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Freshmen: Gold
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Sophomores: Blue
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Juniors: Black
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Seniors: White
🏈 Homecoming Football Game Expectations: Oct. 9
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Game Time: Varsity Football kickoff is Lewis HS Stadium at 7:00 PM. Ticket gates open at 6:00 PM.
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Tickets: $5.00 for students | $7.00 for adults.
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Security: All spectators will pass through the Open Gate screening prior to entering.
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Bag & Item Policy: Only small purses are allowed. Totes must be clear. NO large bags, purses, backpacks allowed. No outside food or drinks allowed.
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No Re-Entry: If you leave the stadium for any reason, you must purchase a new ticket to return.
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Conduct & Sportsmanship: Lewis HS is a safe zone (drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free zone). Please respect game officials; violators will be removed without a refund.
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Dismissal: Exit campus immediately after the game ends. Please ensure your ride is waiting!
💃 Homecoming Dance Details & Rules
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Date & Time: Saturday, October 10 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
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Location: Main Gym.
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Doors & Entry: Doors open at 6:45 PM. All students MUST enter through Door 14.
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Attendance: Only students in good standing will be allowed to attend the dance.
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Strict Cut-Off: Doors lock and admission closes promptly at 8:30 PM. No one is admitted after 8:30PM
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Exits: All attendees must exit through Door 13 only.
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No Readmittance: Once you exit the dance, you will not be allowed back in
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Tickets: Tickets are on sale during lunch blocks. NO tickets will be sold at the door. All sales are final (no refunds). Tickets may be purchased with CASH only.
- Week of September 28 - October 2 = $20
- Week of October 5 - October 9 = $25
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Student ID & Guest Forms: You MUST present your Student ID to enter the dance.
- If you do not have a Student ID, you will be required to verify SIS on your phone
- Guest forms for non-Lewis guests must be submitted and approved in advance
- Guest forms are available at the ticket sales table in the cafeteria
- Tickets sale end on October 9; guests must be approved before the end of D lunch on October 9
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Attire: We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy the dance. Please make sure your attire provides appropriate coverage and does not include vulgar language or images.
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Bag & Item Policy: Only small clutches are permitted (no large bags or personal items allowed). No outside food or drinks allowed.
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Dismissal: The building closes immediately at 10:00 PM. Please arrange for prompt transportation home at 10:00 PM.
Let's make this an incredible Homecoming Week, Lancers!
Go Lancers! 💙💛
As we gear up for Homecoming week and our upcoming Pep Rally, please help us remind students of our attendance policy expectations. To maintain eligibility to attend the Pep Rally, students must stay under the threshold for unexcused absences and tardies.
Important Policy Reminders:
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Pep Rally Ineligibility: Students with cumulative 25+ unexcused absences (UNX) and/or 30+ unexcused tardies (UNT) will not be allowed to attend the Pep Rally.
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Daily Expectations: Please remind students to arrive on time to every class and attend all scheduled periods to ensure they can participate in the festivities.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students accountable and reinforcing our Lewis HS expectations!
This year, students will participate side-by-side with Senior Fellows collaborating on meaningful solutions for Fairfax County based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They will serve as an essential bridge between Global Leaders and their Global Classroom Project and will play a leading role in helping facilitate our Student Showcase in April!
Students will be participating from Falls Church Academy, Lewis HS, Marshall HS, McLean HS, and South Lakes HS!
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Kendra is an IB1 French student, and French Honor Society member, and a recently nominated and elected Junior Fellow in the Fairfax County program of the 17 rooms working with Sustainable Development Goals in association with the Global Classroom Project.
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Angelo is also an IB1 French student and French Honor Society member and a Virginia Governor School student for French in summer 2026. Angelo has also been nominated and elected Junior Fellow in the Fairfax County program of the 17 rooms working with Sustainable Development Goals in association with the Global Classroom Project.
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans.
The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open.
Free Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Sessions
College Access Fairfax, in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, will present virtual information sessions on the financial aid process for post-secondary education and scholarship information.
Sessions include:
Would you like to help students in our area receive the healthy food they need to succeed in school? We’re partnering with Food For Neighbors to create a food pantry in our school and supply supplemental weekend food to our students. It only takes a few minutes to sign up. Visit their website at www.foodforneighbors.org/get-involved to donate food and volunteer.
For ten years, Food For Neighbors has had the privilege of working alongside school leaders like you. Every Red Bag our community fills becomes food on a pantry shelf at your school, and it's you and your staff who know which students need it and make sure they get it. That partnership now reaches 60 schools and about 12,000 students, and it simply would not be possible without you.
Join us on Saturday, October 24, at 9:15 a.m. at Irving Middle School for our 10th anniversary Red Bag event. It's a chance to celebrate together, sort food for school pantries like yours, and recognize the people who have made this decade possible, including our school partners. Thanks for your support!
We’re excited to share information about Twice-Exceptional (2e) Programming available throughout our school system. Twice-exceptional students demonstrate advanced abilities while also experiencing learning, attention, or other challenges that may require additional support.
Please view the attached flyer to learn more about 2e programming, available resources, and opportunities to support the unique strengths and needs of twice-exceptional learners. You can also visit the FCPS 2e webpage for additional information and resources.
Families can also learn more about 2e learners, ways to support them, and how to partner with schools. The webpage also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Lewis IB Diploma Coordinator and 2e Representative, Allison Patterson at alpatterson1@fcps.edu.
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.
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Since 2023, FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to offer virtual mental health services to FCPS high school students. These services became available to students enrolled in all FCPS middle schools on July 1.
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.
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
FCPS high schools are administering the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day on October 7, 2026.
Most Grade 10-11 students will be participating in PSAT/NMSQT testing. Grade 12 students who registered by the deadline will be participating in SAT testing. Grade 9 students, along with grade 12 students who did not register for the SAT, should not be attending school on October 7.
High school academy courses will not be held on October 7 and shuttles are canceled. Note that students with disabilities taught on an adapted curriculum (students receiving low incidence special education services) will receive in-person instruction with a 2-hour early release.
If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration or alternative activities, please contact us at sldawley@fcps.edu.
Class of 2027, don’t wait!
Get your All Night Grad Party ticket now before the price increases. Future-you will be very glad present-you handled this.
Grab your ticket and get ready to celebrate graduation with your classmates!
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The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12
The 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.
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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| TBD |
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
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
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 have returned! Students 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!
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