Upcoming Events April 25: Opening Night, FX Players Presents: Hadestown, Teen Edition, 7pm May 1: Honor Roll May 3: Fairfax Academy Fashion in Motion, Sherwood Center, 7pm May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week May 9: Senior Signing Day May 9: Fairfax Academy Dance Showcase, Auditorium; 7pm; May 10 matinee at 1pm  May 13: Spring Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7pm May 14: Twilight Tattoo Field Trip May 14: Spring Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7pm May 17: Prom May 20: Fairfax Academy Awards, Auditorium, 7pm May 21: Senior Class NYC Trip May 22: Spring Band Concert, Auditorium, 7pm May 27, 28, 29, 30: Senior Exams June 2: Senior Awards June 3: Senior Grad Walk June 4: Graduation Rehearsal & Senior Picnic June 5: GRADUATION!

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Art Exhibition Showcased our Talented Students!

April 25, 2025

Happy Friday Fairfax Family,

It’s been another PAWSitively incredible week here at FHS, and I’m excited to share just a few of the many highlights that make our school community so special.

We kicked off the week by hosting the City School Board Student Panel, where students from grades 9–12 shared their thoughts on grading practices, facilities, and access to courses and advising. Their voices were thoughtful, insightful, and inspiring—and we’re proud to elevate student feedback as we continue to grow and improve.

Our Art Show opened on Tuesday and let me tell you—I was ROARing my praises. The creativity, talent, and passion of our student artists is simply awe-inspiring. It’s always a joy to welcome our community in to celebrate the work of our incredible visual arts program.

Meanwhile, our AP Seminar scholars wrapped up their Individual Research Project presentations, showcasing months of hard work and academic exploration. As part of our pilot group for this course, these students are paving the way for future cohorts, and we couldn’t be prouder of their poise and intellectual curiosity.

In the world of Career and Technical Education, our Auto Technology program held its spring meeting, which featured student career journeys, scholarship winners, and community award recognitions. We’re deeply thankful for the continued support of our industry partners, who help strengthen our CTE pathways and support our students’ bright futures.

Now for a bit of fun—PAPER-ROCK-SCISSORS GO! After an intense schoolwide showdown, we officially crowned our PRS champion! It was a playful and spirited reminder of the importance of connection and school spirit.

A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to our incredible PTSA, who truly made our staff feel appreciated this week. From gift baskets and raffles to lunch and sweet treats, your generosity filled our halls (and hearts!) with joy.

We also paused to recognize the wonderful, smiling faces and warm voices of FHS—our amazing Administrative Professionals. Thank you for your tireless support, dedication, and commitment to keeping our school running smoothly every single day.

Finally, if you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, don’t miss the opening of Hadestown—it starts TONIGHT! Come out and support our talented performers and production team. It’s sure to be a show to remember!

In partnership and collaboration,

Included in this issue:

Community Spotlight

• New PTSA Board Members needed! Please Volunteer!

Student Spotlight

• Celebrating our FCPS Student Equity Leads

School Program Spotlight

• DECA students attend the Intl Career Development Conference

Staff Spotlight

• Happy Administrative Professionals Day

Calendar Reminders

• School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• Earth Day
• Saturday School Dates
• AP Mock Exam Schedule

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

• Open Gate Security System arriving to FCPS high schools
• Student Services Senior Updates
• Outstanding Fees
• EOY Exam Schedule
• Protect Your Child from Measles
• School Health Survey

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

• Twilight Tattoo Field Trip, May 14
• Junior-Senior Prom, May 17
• FX Players Presents: Hadestown, Teen Edition
• Fairfax Academy Presents: Fashion in Motion, May 3
• Sports Physical Night, May 12, signups required
• Summer Extravaganza
• Fairfax Academy Presents: True Colors Dance Show, May 9-10
• Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

• PTSA Board Volunteers Needed!
• Grad Yard Signs Order Deadline
• ANG Event Tickets On Sale Now
• No-Fuss Fundraiser - Please Donate

Community Spotlight