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Upcoming Events
Oct. 16: Improv Competition, 7pm, Auditorium
Oct. 18: College Fair, 4 to 6pm, Eagle Bank Arena
Oct. 19: Virtual College & Postsecondary Fair
Oct. 20: PTSA Meeting, 7pm, Career Center, L106
Oct. 23: Pyramid Night Tailgate, Home Game 7pm
Oct. 29: Band/Orchestra Masquerade Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
Oct. 30: Last Day of Q1; 2HR Early Release
Nov. 2: Roar Round-up
Nov. 3: PTSA Election Day Fundraiser, DRES
Nov. 6: Senior Night Tailgate, Home Game, 7pm
May 1: PROM! Info TBA
June 2: GRADUATION! 8:30am, Stalnaker Stadium
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Included in this issue:
Program Spotlight
- AVID Field Trip to WVU
- DECA LEGO Leadership Workshop
- Multilingual Learner Family Engagement Dinner
Calendar Reminders
- Digital Citizenship Week, Oct. 19-23
- National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 19-23
- Saturday School Info
Fairfax Lions Need to Know
- Superintendent Community Conversations
- Updated Info for Weapons Screening at Football Games
- Renovation Queue Survey
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Upcoming College Fairs
- FAFSA is Now Open
- News from Student Services
- Quick Links
Join us for Pyramid Night! 💥🦸🏼♀️
Our Fairfax Pyramid Principals are ready for a SUPER Pyramid Night!!
October 9, 2026
Dear Fairfax High School Families,
What an incredible week it has been at FHS! While the powerful learning inside our classrooms continues every day, I am always energized by the vibrant spirit and strong connections taking place across our broader school community.
Here are a few highlights from this week:
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Family BINGO Night: They say there’s no party like an FFX BINGO party—and this week proved it! Thank you to all the families who joined us for a fantastic night of laughter, prizes, and school spirit.
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The FFX Players CollaBOOret: Our incredibly talented theater students performed to a packed house! They thoroughly entertained and enchanted our audience all night long with their energy, creativity, and hard work.
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Safe Teen Driving Assembly: Our Class of 2028 gathered for a presentation that was both deeply informative and engaging. We are so proud of our sophomores for stepping up and committing to driver safety and success as they take this big milestone step.
Looking Ahead to Next Week
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"Hey Day!" (Club & Activity Fair on Thursday): We want every student connected at FHS! Next week during "Hey Day!", students will have the opportunity to explore our wide array of clubs and extracurricular activities to find new ways to get involved.
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FFX Pyramid Night (Next Friday): Mark your calendars and gather your loved ones! We are hosting our FFX Pyramid Night, featuring a pre-game community tailgate, exciting Friday night football, and plenty of Fairfax FUN. Be sure to invite your friends, family, and future Lions from across our feeder schools!
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in making FHS such a special place for our students to connect, educate, and transform.
Warmly,
City Spotlight
AVID Goes to WVU!
 Fairfax High School AVID students were given the opportunity to visit West Virginia University and explore all the college options possible! Thank you Fairfax City Schools for supporting the AVID program!!
DECA LEGO Leadership Workshop
Fairfax HS DECA presented a LEGO Leadership hands-on workshop, led by Virginia DECA officers, to teach Fairfax members about problem-solving, collaboration, and strategic planning. Students used LEGO bricks as an interactive tool for team building and leadership development. Fairfax student leaders now have the tools to lead workshops within their organizations. Students also discussed the projected 1,750 new jobs for the new LEGO Group’s U.S. manufacture site in Virginia set to open in 2027.
Multilingual Learner Family Engagement Dinner
Our teachers and families gathered for the annual Multilingual Learner Family Engagement Dinner. It felt great to connect and reconnect with our Lion families in this wonderful tradition!
Our teachers and families gathered for the annual Multilingual Learner Family Engagement Dinner. It felt great to connect and reconnect with our Lion families in this wonderful tradition!
🗓️Calendar Reminders
Digital Citizenship Week, Oct, 19-23
In a world filled with AI-generated content, helping students become independent, critical thinkers is more important than ever. Digital Citizenship Week provides an opportunity to strengthen the human skills students need to question information, analyze media, communicate responsibly, and make thoughtful choices in an increasingly digital world.
National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 19-23
National School Bus Safety Week is held each year during the third full week of October and brings together school transportation professionals, students, families, educators, motorists, and communities nationwide to reinforce one shared priority: keeping students safe on and around the school bus.
Saturday School will be held Oct 17
Saturday School is held from 9am to 12pm in the Library. Breakfast will be available. No transportation provided. Enter at Door 1 and sign in at the security desk.
See the dates below for first semester. Keep an eye on this space for any changes or updates!
First Semester Dates:
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Oct 17
Oct 24
First Quarter ends Oct 30
Oct 31
Nov 7
Nov 14
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Nov 21
Dec 5
Dec 12
Jan 9
Jan 23
Second Quarter ends Jan 28
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Superintendent Community Conversations 🎤
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.
Updated info for Weapons Screening at Football Games
The standard bag policy for weapons screening at varsity football games has been updated. Fanny packs are no longer on the list of prohibited bags, provided that they fit within the measurements of a “small clutch bag.”
See the updated flyer (downloadable PDF):
English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese
Renovation Queue Survey
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
The Office of the Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs is seeking input from community members, families, and employees about school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective. The survey asks about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email on Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
College Fair and Postsecondary Virtual Night
Prepare for your child’s future at these upcoming college fairs!
IN PERSON:
The annual FCPS College Fair will be held Sunday, October 18, from 4 to 6pm, 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.
VIRTUAL:
The virtual postsecondary night event will be held on Monday, October 19, from 5 to 8pm. Both events will help students prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey. Learn more about the College Fair and postsecondary virtual event.
FAFSA is Now Open
Federal Student Aid Form Open
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:
Click on a date to participate. Visit College Access Fairfax for more information
News from Student Services
Signs of Suicide Screener
All middle and high schools in FCPS teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. All schools use an evidence-based program called Signs of Suicide (SOS). The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
- that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
- how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friendt
- to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
- who they can turn to at school for help, if they need it
We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful
resources, and some of the key messages students will learn. If you would
like to view the SOS lesson materials, we will be hosting a viewing session on
Monday, November 2nd during the Roar Roundup from 10 to 10:30 am in the Student
Services Conference Room. You can also view this parent video or visit this site to learn
more about how you can continue this important conversation at home.
At Fairfax High School, the SOS lesson and accompanying screening
will occur, November 9 to November 12 during PE classes for 9th graders and US VA History classes for 11th graders.
We recognize that you may have opted your child
out of this program through the Parent Digital Consent tool (PDC). If you did not
complete an opt out using the PDC and would still like to do so you can opt
your child out of this lesson by Friday, November 6, 2026.Please use this form (https://forms.gle/Pj43ponzP77uAakT8 to do so.
Questions, please contact your student’s counselor.
AP Opt Outs
As part of the FCPS Approved Budget, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS encourages all students to take AP/IB tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt Out form to be provided by the school. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP/IB course enrollment on Friday, October 9 during Lion Time.
Regardless of FCPS opt out decision, students enrolled in any AP course must register for their associated AP test(s) in AP Classroom by October 30th. Instructions for this process have been provided by AP classroom teachers. Students who register after this date may incur a $40 late registration fee. Students who do not register by March 12th will not be able to take the exam(s) and applicable assessed exam fees will not be refunded.
AP students must make Opt Out decisions by October 30th. Student accounts will be billed in December for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests. The nonrefundable fees are $99 per AP exam.
2027 AP Testing - Reference the College Board AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams.
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