Principal's Message

Statesmen Families:

We’re in the final countdown to the 2026–27 school year, and the anticipatory buzz is exciting! Today, I had a chance to briefly meet members of the color guard as they practiced in the main lobby. Their welcoming smiles were priceless—though I’m not sure if they were happy to meet me or if it was the pizza I shared with them! In either case, school buildings are always better when students are in them. (Note: If you missed it, I sent out our primary back-to-school communication last week, which contains important information and tasks for families to complete.)

Teachers return to the building on Monday morning. We’ll gather in the cafeteria to kick off the new school year with a strong instructional focus: clearly communicating to students what we want them to know and be able to do.

As administrators visit classrooms this year, we will be asking students:

What are you learning today?
How is this task or activity supporting your learning?
How will you know if you are making progress?

At home, we encourage you to join in! Don’t be afraid to ask your high school student, “What did you learn today?”

Community Thanks & Administrative Updates

A huge thank you to the PTSA for sponsoring the Grab-and-Go Brunch for our staff on Tuesday. I know our teachers and staff deeply appreciate your kindness and generosity!

Regarding leadership, the selection process for Marshall’s next principal is still underway. The Region 5 Office will share an update as soon as the process is complete.

Looking Ahead

I look forward to seeing many of you next Thursday at Statesmen Start. If you plan to attend, please don’t hesitate to say hello if our paths cross!

Have a restful weekend with your family, loved ones, and friends.

Warm regards,

Jay Pearson

Interim Principal

News and Announcements

Student Schedules

Student schedules will become available and go live in SISstudentvue on Thursday, August 20th at 9:00 AM.

New Student Device Requirement

Starting this school year, students may only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. This is in accordance with a new School Board requirement, approved on July 16, which states that students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices, including personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices.

Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device.

Families can help support this requirement by reminding students to bring their FCPS-issued device each day and use it for all school-related digital activities unless an approved exception applies.

Statesman Start

We will host our Statesmen Start back-to-school kick-off on Thursday, August 20th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria and around the building.

Statesmen Start is an opportunity for our community to reunite. Our PTSA and Athletic Boosters will be present to handle your membership forms, which can be found on the PTSA and Marshall High School websites. Spirit wear, yearbooks, and other items will be on sale. Clubs and organizations will also be present. School staff will be available to process ParentVue requests.

Marshall faculty and staff will be available to hand out Chromebooks for every rising 9th grader and every student new to Marshall. Once a student receives their Chromebook, they will need to turn it on and log in before they leave the building.

We will have parent and support stations to support you with signing up for ParentVUE and to aid in filling out free and reduced lunch applications.

9th Grade and New Student Orientation

Get ready, new Statesmen—this is your moment! On Friday, August 21th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. , we are rolling out the red carpet for all incoming 9th graders and students new to Marshall. This is your chance to walk your schedule, meet your teachers face-to-face, and connect in small groups with our incredible faculty and student leaders—all before the first bell even rings. You'll leave feeling confident, connected, and ready to own this school year.

Parents and guardians, you're invited too! Join us in the auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a special session designed just for you. Learn what it takes to help your student thrive at Marshall, get your questions answered, and become part of our community from day one. This program is optional, but we highly encourage you to come be part of the excitement!

Let's kick off this year together—strong, proud, and united as one Marshall Community. We can't wait to see you there!

Buses will pick up students at our feeder schools according to the following schedule:

Freedom Hill Elementary – 8:40 AM
Kilmer Middle – 8:40 AM
Shrevewood Elementary – 8:40 AM
Stenwood Elementary – 8:35 AM
Thoreau Middle – 8:40 AM
Westbriar Elementary – 8:40 AM
Westgate Elementary – 8:45 AM
Wolftrap Elementary – 8:35 AM

Students should report to the auditorium for the opening session. Please ensure that your student is at the respective elementary/middle school at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

At the conclusion of the program, buses will depart Marshall High School at 11:35 a.m.

NEW Bell Schedule

Red Day classes include Period 1 (8:10–9:37), Period 3 (9:43–11:14), Period 5 with lunch (11:20–1:20), and Period 7 (1:26–2:55).

Blue Day classes include Period 2 (8:10–9:37), followed by Homeroom (9:43–10:15) and Flex (10:15–11:14), then Period 6 with lunch (11:20–1:20), and Period 8 (1:26–2:55).