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SIS ParentVUE

FCPS School Year Calendar

Important Dates 3/18 - PTSA Meeting 3/20 - Holiday 3/27 - End of 3rd Quarter (2-Hr. Early Release) 3/30-4/3 - Spring Break!

Attendance Matters!

The Deans’ Office would like to remind families that any absence of four or more consecutive days—whether for illness, family travel, or sports—cannot be self-reported via ParentVUE. To ensure these absences are excused, students must follow the official FCPS and Falls Church HS prearranged absence procedure:

1. Complete the Form: Pick up a prearranged absence form and obtain a signature from a parent or legal guardian.
2. Teacher Sign-off: Take the form to all teachers for their signatures and to collect missed assignments.
3. Administrator Approval: Deans will submit the completed form to the Assistant Principal for final approval.
4. Time Recovery: Students are required to make up lost instructional time by staying after school.
5. Check-In: When staying after school, students must scan the QR code to receive attendance credit.

Please note that a verbal update to a teacher does not meet these requirements. If you have questions about completing a prearranged form, please email us at FCDeans@fcps.edu.

April Statewide Election: No School for Students

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. 

Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.

Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year

As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact the school for support or assistance. To access this feature: 

1. Log in to your ParentVUE account.
2. Navigate to the Course Request module.
3. Review your student’s course request list for next school year.

1. To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
2. Click Edit Information.
3. In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
4. Click Save Changes.

Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.

Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process. 

Phones Off, Learning On

FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:

• Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces.
• Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.

If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at 703-207-4000. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday April 18, 2026

The 21st Annual FCHS Jaguar 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at Falls Church High School (7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA). The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8am and the Jaguar 5K begins at 8:30am. Over the years it has grown significantly with the positive involvement of students, community members, and staff of FCHS - with over 800 race participants!

Please visit our website for information and registration! www.jaguar5k.com

Online registration will close on Wednesday, April 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Late registrations will be accepted during packet pick up times - see below. Email blkim@fcps.edu to request a registration form.

5K Race

$30 through March 31

$40 April 1 through April 17

$50 on Race day

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

$20 through April 17

$30 on Race Day (April 18)

Race shirts guaranteed if registered by March 31st

Packet Pick Up - packets include race bibs, t-shirts, and other goodies. Packet pick up will be at Falls Church HS in the Main Gym Lobby (Use door #11) on Friday, April 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, then again on race morning starting at 6:30 am. Late registrations will be available during packet pick up.

Awards will be given to Overall top three male and female finishers, and the top 3 male and female in each age group.

Keep up to date on all things regarding the Jaguar 5K by visiting our website! www.jaguar5k.com 

2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. 

Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. 

If you registered before the date change, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students

Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps

Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.

Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!

Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.

New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.

Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance

Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. During the self-directed course, students work independently to complete the requirements. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5. For more information, see the Summer Learning information page.

Summer Online Campus

Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s Online Campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.

Additionally, our students can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application. 

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

Bus Discount Program for Adults

Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.

PTSA Particulars

The Falls Church HS PTSA supports the entire FCHS community and encourages everyone to be involved. Visit our website to learn more.

1. Become a member today
2. Join our active private Facebook group
3. Read the weekly JagMail emails we send using FCPS News You Choose
4. Become a Red Bag Donor to support our food pantry work

Questions or ideas? Please reach out.

FCPS Cares Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042  | Main Office: 703.207.4000
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