Congratulations to GCM's Boys' Basketball Team!!!

The boys' basketball team finished the season 23-5 overall (12-2 in the district). 

It was the most wins in the school’s basketball program history. 

The team was led by Seniors Zayan Jawaid and Shreyas Vaidya – two outstanding young men who consistently demonstrate strong leadership skills throughout the season.  Junior forward Trey Lonardo was also named District Player of the Year, while Junior Jackson Fraser was named All-District and All-Region team. 

The team is coached by Mr. Jerry Lin, a Marshall Class of 2001 graduate. He has been a coach for 22 years and the head boys basketball coach 6 years. This season, Coach Lin reached the amazing milestone of 100 career win on January 17th against Woodgrove.

Statesmen made an impressive run after clinching the #1 seed overall in the regular season, then defeated Yorktown in the District final to claim the Conference Championship. 

In the Regional tournament, Marshall beat Chantilly and Centreville before falling to Westfield 49-46 in the Regional Championship game.  The regional playoff run earned the Statesmen their first State Tournament appearance since 2006.  

Marshall eventually dropped to South County 38-36 in a close battle in the quarterfinal of the State Tournament, but the season was one to remember behind the strong support from our school and student-body. 

Congrats on a great season! 

News and Announcements

Prom Ticket Sales

Come Set Sail with Marshall High School at Prom on April 18^th

Arrive at the dock by 6:15 PM; the ship will set sail at 7:00 PM.  Allow time to be dropped off at the dock, to check in at the registration table, and to go through the ship’s security.  You will not be permitted to bring large bags on board and coats will need to be checked in at coat check. 

Tickets for Prom are on sale NOW, through MySchoolBucks and during lunch for Seniors and Juniors.

We have a limit of 480 tickets we are able to sell, so do not wait until the last minute to purchase yours!!

When: April 18th at 6:15 PM, ship sets sail at 7:00 PM

Where: DC Warf Pier 4

Price: $80 per ticket- MySchoolBucks is the preferred way to purchase

If you have any food allergies or want to request music for the DJ, please fill out this Google form.

Guests: If you are bringing a non-Marshall guest, the guest form MUST be completed and returned to the front office or at the ticket table in the cafeteria.  Any non-Marshall students who do not have a completed form will not be permitted to attend the prom. Guest forms can be found in your class’s Schoology page or the Main Office. 

Family Engagement Survey: Opens March 9

FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment.
• Communication.
• Student success.
• Advocacy.
• Family and school partnerships.
• Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.

Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)

Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins.

Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.

Meal Kits for Fasting Students

Through Thursday, March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. 

• Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day. 
• Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
• Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.

Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and more information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800. 

Student Services

Academic Advising

Today was the last day that we met with students through their classes to select courses for next year. Counselors will be pulling students individually if they are still missing requests.

Schedule Change Deadline: March 27th, 2026

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 CampsCareer 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 FinanceSummer 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 CampusTake 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.

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. 

SENIORS

Cap and Gown Order Form

If your student has not filled out our Google Form for cap and gown ordering, please complete that as soon as possible. 

For any questions, please reach out to Dr. Sondel at hbsondel@fcps.edu

Class of 2026 Schoology

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

Seniors Mid-Year Transcripts 

Senior Mid-year transcripts have been sent to all schools on Friday, February 13th. It takes time for the colleges to process the mid-year paperwork, so please be patient as this is completed. 

If you feel like your school is missing the mid-year transcripts, please reach out to the college's admissions office to check on their processing time. 

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!

PTSA Information

PTSA Newsletter

Please join our PTSA Newsletter.

Sophomore Plant Sales

The Marshall High School Plant Sale is open for business and the proceeds benefit our Sophomore Class (2028).  

The plant sale takes place every year and has a loyal customer base. It has a very good reputation for high quality, reasonably priced plants.

• Plant order form:  Order Form Here

Order deadline is March 27. Plants are available for pick up in front of Marshall High School from 8:30AM - 11:00AM on 

Saturday, May 2. Colors are first come first serve.  Plants are perfect for teacher gifts, Mother’s Day gifts and your own personal garden needs. 

We have raised about $400 profit so far from the plant sale and the sale opened Monday. Our goal is to raise $5,000 and I think we can make it if we try.

Please order plants for yourself and send this link to friends and family to help us sell as many flowers as we can. If you cannot buy flowers this year, please consider making a monetary donation (link here)

Each class has a goal of raising approximately $40,000 to pay for graduation and prom related activities. Because the goal is so large, classes start fund raising Sophomore year with the Plant Sale. 

Chris Krouse and Carolyn Kesler are co-chairing the Fundraising Committee.  They are looking for at least 20 more parents to help with the fundraising efforts. We hope you will consider joining us

Statesmen Standout

The PTSA loves to highlight the amazing staff that we have working here are Marshall. Please take some time to learn more about our amazing staff here.

FCPS News

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

• School Board Adopts FY 2027 Advertised Budget
• New Date for Special Education Conference
• Celebrating Our Schools

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Rooted in Resilience, Echoes of Excellence: FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration

The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.

Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna, delivered a spirited keynote speech. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on: 

• Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
• Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
• Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
• Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.

Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.

Sleep Awareness Week

The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.

Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update

Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports. 

If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.