Monday Meeting on FCHS Renovations | PTSA Weekly JagMail | Oct. 2, 2025
Get details about the next phase of FCHS renovations, and gear up for Homecoming

Upcoming Dates & Events

Monday, 10/6: FCHS Renovation Open House at 5:30 p.m. & Community Meeting at 6:30 p.m., FCHS Cafeteria

Tuesday, 10/7: Athletic Boosters Meeting in Trailer #23 and online at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, 10/8: PSAT/SAT Day for grades 10, 11, 12; 2-hour early release schedule 

Friday, 10/10: Homecoming Game at 7 p.m. Help sell Spirit Wear at the game

Saturday, 10/11: Homecoming Dance at FCHS from 7-10 p.m. Theme: Midnight Masquerade. Purchase homecoming tickets online or during lunch.

Monday, 10/13: Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)


FCHS Renovation Meeting Image

Renovation Open House & Community Meeting
Monday, Oct. 6

5:30-6:30 p.m. - FCHS Open House (Door 1)
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Community Meeting (Cafeteria)
All are invited to attend. 

The FCPS Design and Facilities is presenting at a community meeting on Monday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. to review the renovation completions to date and the upcoming athletic field/facilities phase of work. This review includes the project scope, anticipated impacts, and our plan to support the school and student athletes during the spring athletic season since all fields will be closed.

Prior to the community meeting, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we invite the extended FCHS community to explore the completed renovations and the new open spaces at the school.  

Open House, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Come see the latest renovation and invite your neighbors who may be future FCHS families to see the new school spaces. Enter through Door 1.

Community Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: FCPS Leaders will hold the community meeting in the FCHS Cafeteria. 

More information on the project: Visit the Falls Church Athletic Field Complex Renovation Website, which describes rationale, renderings, essential questions/answers, and project scope & timeline.


SAT/PSAT Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8

SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at school on Wednesday, October 8.

Digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students

Digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.

Learn more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.

Unscheduled day for ninth grade students, who are encouraged to complete and submit any missing work or assignments prior to the end of the first quarter. 

Contact the FCHS Student Services team with any questions. 


FCHS Homecoming Details

Homecoming Game, Friday 10/10

Falls Church High School takes on John R. Lewis High School for our Homecoming Game, Friday, October 10, at 7 p.m. at FCHS Stadium Field.

Join our Cheerleaders and Marching Band to cheer on the Varsity Jaguar Football team.

Tickets: FCPS students: $5; Adults (18 and over): $7

Take advantage of the discounted annual JAGUARS PASS (good for all 3 Seasons)! Purchase here.

Or, purchase individual tickets in advance with Etix.

Homecoming Dance, Saturday 10/11 

FCHS Homecoming Dance takes place Saturday, October 11, from 7-10 p.m. in the cafeteria/courtyard.

This year's theme is Midnight Masquerade.

Students may purchase Homecoming tickets online or in-person at School Lunches until Friday October 10th. FCHS Students will need to enter their Student ID when purchasing your ticket.

Any Guest from outside of FCHS must have prior approval by an Assistant Principal. Guest Forms are available in the Main Office and must be turned in by Thursday October 9th.


FCHS Choral Booster Ornament 2025

CHORAL BOOSTERS: White House Historical Association Ornaments For Sale

Falls Church High School Choral Booster Club is proud to sell the 2025 White House Historical Association holiday ornament, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of State Dinners at the Executive Mansion. The cost remains $25 when paid by cash or check or $26 when using PayPal, and includes FREE DELIVERY to purchasers living within the Falls Church boundaries.

Please consider purchasing an ornament to support the FCHS Choral Booster Club. Your continued support of the Choral department and its fundraising efforts is always greatly appreciated and helps with expenses often not paid by FCHS or Fairfax County.  Please place your order with any of our Choir members or visit www.fallschurchchoir.org/ornaments to view and place your orders today!

Orders will be accepted until November 3, 2025. The Boosters plan to have the ornaments available and delivered before Thanksgiving.


PTSA Reminders

Freshmen & Sophomores: We're looking for a few more freshman and sophomore students to join our team as Student Liaisons. These students join our meetings and have a voice with the group and admins to share their experiences. Submit your interest form here.

1st Meeting Recap: Access the meeting slides and meeting minutes through our PTSA Resource page, or click directly through to our SY 2025-26 folder.  

Save the Date: Our next PTSA member meeting is Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. in the FCHS Library and online. The virtual meeting link will be included in future JagMails closer to the meeting date.

Help us meet our membership goal! Become a member – or renew your membership – for the 2025-2026 school year. Cost is $20 for parents/guardians, $15 for teachers/staff, and $10 for students.


New FCPS Volunteer Process 

Understand the three levels of volunteering at FCPS schools and the requirements necessary for each level. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website to sign up and learn more about the new process this year. Please direct any questions to volunteer@fcps.edu.


Jaguar Proud Flag

Jaguar Proud Flags

Display your school spirit and support FCHS PTSA fundraising efforts by purchasing a Falls Church High School Jaguar Proud Flag.

Order your flag today


2026 FCHS Yearbook Sale

2025-2026 Yearbook

Pre-order your 2025-2026 yearbook today. Order through this link or bring cash or check (payable to FCHS) to Mr. O'Neil in Trailer 23.


FCHS Spirit Wear

FCHS Spirit Wear Online Store

FCHS Spirit Wear online store is open!

Online Order - Direct Shipping to Your Home. 

Every item is customizable. Shop by design/logos or shop by product brands. Choose Any Product, Browse Product Color Offerings, &/or Change Designs by "Other Designs Available"


FCHS College & Career Center

Parents of Seniors and Juniors: Bookmark this page and mark your calendars for the important dates posted on the FCHS College & Career Center page

Parents of Sophomores and Freshman: This site gives you a glimpse into what to expect over the next few years. 


Helpful School Links

FCHS Events Calendar

FCHS Bell Schedule

FCHS Renovations Update Page

FCPS 2025-2026 Calendar (pdf view)


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