Welcome back to Marshall's Weekly News You Choose!

We are thrilled to restart this tradition. Every Friday, you can expect this newsletter in your inbox, bringing you the news and information about Marshall High School and our community.

Calendar Reminder

NEW End of Quarter Date

Because of the snow days this week FCPS has updated end of quarter timeline. The new end of quarter 2 date is now Tuesday, February 3rd.

If your student is in a semester class they will start their 2nd semester class on February 4th. 

News and Announcements

Black History Month Celebrations

The Marshall High School Black Student Union (BSU) is excited to announce this year's Black History Month celebration. The theme is: “A Century of Black History Commemorations” and we have a ton of events that all students are welcome to participate in!

• February 3rd: Wristband Give-a-way (All Lunches, Cafeteria)
• February 6th: Spirit Day: Wear Pan-African Colors (Red, Black, Green, Yellow)
• February 12th: Author Talk: BJ Staples (Learn, D203)
• February 13th: Spirit Day: Wear All Black
• February 20th: Spirit Day: Wear Clothing with African & African American Figures
• February 23rd-27th: Spirit Week: Wear Cultural Wear
• February 23rd: Musician Talk: Sing Steph (Learn, D203)
• February 24th: Wristband Give-a-way (All Lunches, Cafeteria)
• February 25th: FCPS BHM Celebration (Woodson HS, 6:00-8:00 pm)
• February 26th: Guest Speakers: Laurel Grove School Museum (Learn, D203)
• February 27th: Leadership Panel: “Engagement, Empowerment & Excellence”(Learn, Library) 

We look forward to celebrating this month with you all!

Student Services

Academic Advising Timeline for School Year 26-27

• Course Kickoff | January 8th, 2026 | Opportunity for current students in grades 9, 10, and 11 to learn more about elective offerings in which they may be interested in.
• Academic Days of Emphasis | January 5-16, 2026 | Current students in Grades 9, 10, and 11, will have conversations with their current teachers to receive feedback regarding course selections and opportunities.
• IB Information Night for Rising 9th graders: January 21st 2026, at Kilmer Middle School at 5:00 PM
• Academic Advising Rising Seniors | January 20, 2026
• Academic Advising Rising Juniors | February 2, 2026
• Academic Advising Rising Sophomores | February 20, 2026
• Rising 9th Grade Orientation | February 5th 2026, from 6:00-8:00 pm | For rising 9th grade students to come see the building and meet with their counselor. 
• FCPS Academy On-Time Registration Deadline for 2026-2027 School Year | March 6, 2026

Last Day to Make Changes to Course Requests for 2026-2027 School Year | March 27th, 2026

ASVAB Career Test for Seniors

ASVAB Career Test for Seniors – explore your interests - earn grad medal – must register 

You can take the ASVAB in school on March 27 and earn a graduation medal for college & career exploration.

Register by Feb. 6 using the Google form- more details in the Google form

Student Corner

Academy Open Houses 2026

Open Houses are a great opportunity to visit classroom and lab spaces, speak with instructors, and Academy Counselors

• Chantilly Academy | January 7, 2026 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Snow Date: January 14, 2026)
• Falls Church Academy | January 15, 2026 | 6 to 8 p.m. (Snow Date: TBD)
• Fairfax Academy | February 3, 2026 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Snow Date: February 10, 2026)
• Edison Academy | February 7, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Snow Date: February 21, 2026)
• Marshall Academy | February 5, 2026 | 5 to 6:30 p.m. (Snow Date: TBD)
  • Pre-registration Link
• West Potomac Academy | February 24, 2026 | 6 to 8 p.m. (Snow Date: February 26, 2026)
• Fairfax County Firefighting Program TBD 

For additional details and questions, please visit the FCPS Academy page

SENIORS

Mid-Year Transcripts

All Senior mid-year transcripts will be sent to colleges by the end of the day Friday, February 13th. 

Class of 2026 Schoology

Need the most up-to-date Senior Information? Visit the Class of 2026 Schoology Page

Important Senior Dates

• April 18th | Prom
• June 2nd | Gradaution Rehearsal #1
• June 4th | Gradaution Rehearsal #2
• June 4th | Awards Ceremony
• June 4th | Elementary School Visits
• June 5th | Gradaution Rehearsal #3
• June 8th | Graduation | DAR Constitution Hall | 2:30 pm

Marshall Athletic

Weekly Athletic Calendar

Please take a look at our events this week on our Athletic Website!

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics: