Upcoming Events

August 20: New Student Orientation (Grade 9 and New Students) and the Fear the Roar Open House Jam, 1:30-4:30pm

August 24: First Day of School, all FCPS

Sept. 4 & 7: Labor Day Holidays, No School

September 14: Flag Football Tryouts

Sept. 16: Back to School Night, 6:30-8:30pm

Sept. 18: School Picture Day

Sept. 25: Homecoming Game, 7:00pm

Sept. 26: Homecoming Dance, info TBA

Included in this issue:

Calendar Reminders

First day of School for FCPS
Important BTS Dates for FHS!
Fear the Roar Open House Jam, August 20
Lions on the Rise
Fall Sports Tryouts

Fairfax Lions Need to Know

Weapons Screening at Football Games
Back-to-School Checklist
New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
New Exception to Ride the School Bus Procedure
Updated Cell Phone Policy
SR&R Updates
Immunizations

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

Student Parking Pass
New ParentVUE App
FCPS App
New Menu Platform
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
PSAT/SAT Testing Accommodations
District News/In Case You Missed It
Quick Links

Welcome Class of 2030!

A group of students and teachers posing for a picture

August 7, 2026

Greetings Fairfax High Community,

What an incredible week it has been welcoming our newest Lions! The Class of 2030 officially arrived on campus for our "Lions on the Rise" program, and they truly showed up and showed out. Our incoming freshmen jumped right into school spirit, engaging games, and opportunities to connect with peers and meet our PAWSome staff. Their energy was contagious, and we cannot wait to kick off the new school year together! We also enjoyed hosting our first Fresh Function Parent Meeting where we were able to connect with our new Lion families and plan for a successful back to school start.

As we gear up for the first day, please keep these important operational updates in mind to ensure a smooth transition for everyone:

Morning Arrival & Security: School doors will open at 7:40 AM for our Open Gate security screening. Students may enter through Door 1 or Door 21 until 8:10 AM. Please plan your commute accordingly to allow enough time for security screening.
School-Issued Laptops: All students will use an FCPS-issued laptop this school year; personal laptops and tablets are not permitted. Students can pick up their assigned device on August 20th, or they will receive it during the first few days of school.
Cell Phone & Personal Device Policy: In alignment with the new FCPS policy, all personal electronic devices must be turned off and put away ALL DAY. This includes cell phones, headphones, AirPods, smartwatches, and personal iPads or laptops. All personal items must remain stored in student backpacks or lockers throughout the school day.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we set our students up for a safe, focused, and extraordinary year ahead. We are READY TO ROAR!

Warmly,