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
PTSA Fundraiser

Fairfax Lions Need to Know

Blenheim Boulevard Detour Aug. 17 and 18
BYOD Discontinued
Weapons Screening at Football Games
New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
New Exception to Ride the School Bus Procedure
Updated Cell Phone Policy
SR&R Updates
FCPS Mobile App and WhatsApp

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

City of Fairfax State of the Schools Report
9th Grade and New Student Orientation
Student Parking Pass
Fairfax Global Leaders Fellowship
Student Help and Support in Schoology
Family Academy
New Menu Platform
PSAT/SAT Testing Accommodations
Quick Links

August 14, 2026

Dear Fairfax Families,

The energy in our building is PAWSitive, and we could not be more excited to fill these halls! This coming Monday, our incredible staff returns to the building to prepare for what is going to be an extraordinary school year. Our team has been working hard all summer, and we are ready for every single student and staff member to SCORE BIG in 2026–2027!

Mark Your Calendars: Fear the ROAR Open House Jam!