Tag: Falls Church High School
Falls Church HS alumni invited to celebrate school’s 75th anniversary during homecoming week
The FCHS marching band at the 2017 homecoming parade. The Falls Church High School Boosters Club has scheduled a series of activities for alumni during homecoming week, Oct. 25-27, to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary. Alumni are invited to walk in the homecoming parade through the Broyhill Park community on Friday, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. and … Continued
Falls Church students honored by Park Authority
Falls Church High School [FCPS] Falls Church High School was named a “youth honoree” for the Elly Doyle Park Service Awards, the Fairfax County Park Authority Board announced Aug. 22. FCHS was recognized for its partnership with Providence RECenter for the past six years in which special needs students carry out work-based learning experiences. Students … Continued
Renovation of Falls Church High School to start in 2021
An illustration of the facade of the renovated Falls Church High School. [Perkins Eastman] Falls Church High School will be totally upgraded and expanded, with the work scheduled to begin in 2021. “Everything is going to be new. Every space will be totally renovated,” says Godson Nwosu, of the facilities department at Fairfax County Public … Continued
Falls Church HS student murdered by MS-13
Jacson Pineda Chicas [NBC4] The Falls Church High School student, Jacson Pineda Chicas, killed by gang members, was trying to leave the gang, his mother told a reporter with NBC Washington. The following is from a report on NBC4: Pineda Chicas’ body was found in a wooded area in Fredericksburg, Va., by a passing sheriff’s … Continued
Community invited to fifth annual Coach CJ Celebration
Fun times at the Coach CJ Celebration. The community is invited to enjoy food, music, dancing, and a silent auction at the fifth annual Coach CJ Celebration Saturday, March 2, 7-10 p.m., at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall. This family-friendly, Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for local youths offers a fun evening for people of … Continued
School news: Hands-on learning
Glen Forest Elementary School fifth-graders pose as famous scientists during an interactive science fair. School News is an occasional series highlighting information and photos from Fairfax County Public Schools and other sources. Partners of the Year – The Foundation for Public Schools is hosting its annual State of Education luncheon on Nov. 27 at the Falls Church … Continued
Let a Jaguar rake your leaves
Our community is beautiful when the autumn leaves are in full blaze but who’s going to do all that raking? The winter sports athletes of Falls Church High School are ready to assist. The school’s Athletic Boosters Club organized a leaf-raking fundraiser for Nov. 10 and 17. The students will only rake leaves – they … Continued
School news: Celebrating success
An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. In this edition of School News, we’ve also got a story from a private school. Staff members and students at Annandale Terrace Elementary observe Autism Awareness Month with special T-shirts … Continued
School news: Something to howl about
An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. A new logo – A logo has been selected for Justice High School featuring the school’s mascot, the Wolves, which was chosen by students in January. JEB Stuart High … Continued
The Coach CJ Celebration is March 3
Previous scholarship winners. You’re all invited: The fourth annual Coach CJ Celebration is Saturday, March 3, in the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall, 7128 Columbia Pike. This family-friendly fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., features food, dancing with a DJ, and a silent auction. The event raises money for college scholarships for students at Falls Church High … Continued
Falls Church HS brings Homecoming to the streets
The Marching Jaguars lead the Falls Church High School Homecoming Parade. [Photos by Jason Anderson] Falls Church High School brought some school spirit into the community Oct. 20 as the annual Jaguar Homecoming Parade wound through the neighborhood. The cheerleaders and volleyball players. After the parade, the FCHS community came together for a tailgate celebration … Continued
School news: Big winners
Weyanoke students dressed up for the annual Heritage Festival. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. A cultural celebration – Nearly 100 nationalities were represented at Weyanoke Elementary School’s annual Heritage Festival, which took place … Continued
Party with us at the Coach CJ Celebration
Fun times at the 2016 Coach CJ Celebration. Enjoy a fun family-friendly social event while supporting a good cause. You’re all invited to the third annual Coach CJ Celebration Saturday, March 4, at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 7128 Columbia Pike, 7-11 p.m. It’s a fundraiser for Clayton Joyner Memorial Scholarships in honor … Continued
School news – Lego logo
A Lego creation by professionals. An occasional series highlighting information about Fairfax County Public Schools and programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information here is from FCPS and individual schools. A representatives from the Lego company’s U.S. headquarters in Connecticut visited Mason Crest Elementary School Feb. 21 to present a … Continued
Growth in public school enrollment slowing down
A modular unit is proposed to relieve overcrowding at Glasgow Middle School. The soaring enrollment growth in Fairfax County Public Schools in recent years is slowing down, reports the Capital Improvement Program for 2018-22 approved by the school board Jan. 26. Since the 2008-09 school year, FCPS has seen an average increase of 2,400 students … Continued