PTSA Weekly JagMail | April 23, 2026
Red Bag pickup this Saturday!

Upcoming Dates & Events

Friday-Sunday, April 24-26: Spotlight Theatre presents Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

Saturday, April 25: Red Bag Pickup Day, place bags out by 8:30 a.m. 

May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week breakfast, sign up here

May 5: Orchestra Spring Concert, 7 p.m.

May 7: Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m.

May 12: Choir Spring Concert, 7 p.m.

May 13: Guitar Spring Concert, 7 p.m.  

May 16: ELT Summit, 2-6 p.m.

Senior Grad Night Party - Get your tickets here!


FCHS Jaguar Pantry Logo

Jaguar Pantry Update

THIS Saturday, April 25th, is our FINAL Food For Neighbors Pick Up Day for this school year...please have your bag out by 8:30 am!

If you are a Food For Neighbors Red Bag Donor, THANK YOU - - you are a vital component to helping feed our students with weekend packs! These are the items we most need for the pantry at this time: individual boxes of milk (plain and flavored), fruit juice boxes, granola bars, cereal cups, crackers, fruit cups, cup noodles (extra points from the kids for Maruchan brand), tuna/chicken snacks w/crackers (not flavored), small pouches of tuna or chicken.

We are still in need of 1-2 drivers with a mid/large SUV or minivan on Saturday to transport bins of food from Luther Jackson MS to CityLight Church. If you are available - please send an email to pantry@fchsptsa.org and we will get you instructions for Saturday.

Thank you for a great year of Red Bag donations!


Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8.

Sign up here to bring breakfast sides, goodies, and drinks for the teacher appreciation breakfast on May 4 in celebration of our wonderful staff! 

Staff Appreciation

Sign up for a dish to celebrate our teachers and staff on May 4!


Spring Play

Falls Church Spotlight Theatre Spring Production

ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD by Tom Stoppard.

Performances are April 24th & 25th at 7:00 PM and April 25th and 26th at 3:00 PM.

Tickets can be found at https://tinyurl.com/FCTheatreTickets


FC ELT Summit

FC ELT Summit

On May 16th FC ELT is hosting its first alumni x current student summit, bringing together FCHS Alumni, Students, and Community Supporters.

The goal of this summit is to support the current students in navigating their next steps and celebrate the entirety of the FCHS community. Please come show your support.

RSVP today!

FC ELT Summit Details:

Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: FCHS Auditorium

Contact: FCELTalumni@gmail.com

Instagram: Follow FC ELT on IG

Learn more: FC ELT Presentation | FC ELT Video 


SAVE THE DATE: PTSA Meeting, May 21

We had a great meeting on March 18. Meeting minutes and presentation are available online in our SY 2025-26 folder.

Save the Date: Our final meeting will take place Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

PTSA is on the search for board candidates for the next school year. If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board next year or would like to help PTSA recruit candidates for board positions, please email secretary@fchsptsa.org.


PARENT Volunteers Needed at Grad Night Party

To make the Grad Party memorable and fun for the graduating senior class, we need lots of parent volunteers. Volunteers are welcome (and encouraged!) to sign up for multiple shifts/items.

Underclass parents: Please consider helping out this year to learn about the annual Grad Party and be ready when it's your student's turn to celebrate!  Plus, it's lots of fun! Email angp@fchsptsa.org with any questions.


SENIOR CLASS GRAD NIGHT PARTY

Tickets for the Senior's Grad Night Party on June 3 are on sale now. Purchase your ticket today. This party is a safe and fun way to celebrate one last time as a class and it's packed with fun activities. Check out this overview video to understand what's planned for this fun event.

Grad Night Party Tickets

FCHS Athletics Boosters Scholarship 

Attention Seniors!

The FCHS Athletic Boosters 2026 John Morris & Jeanne Kelly Scholarship application is now available and is due no later than 11:45 ET on May 1, 2026. Applicants need a recommendation from a Falls Church High School coach, which is part of the application process.

This year, FOUR $1,500 scholarships will be awarded at the Varsity Sports Awards on June 1, 2026! The award will assist two males and two female student athletes to meet expenses for further education. The scholarship may be used for education expenses at either a two or four-year college or university or at a technical/vocational school. Students are selected based on sportsmanship, commitment, dedication, sacrifice, and loyalty. 

Late applications will not be accepted. Only fully completed applications will be reviewed by the Boosters' Scholarship Committee (including both student and coach-provided information.)

If you have any questions about the application or process, please email Molly Southworth,  Scholarship Committee Chair at scholarships@fchsathleticboosters.org Good luck!

https://fchsathleticboosters.org/scholarship/


FCHS College & Career Center

Some 2026 scholarship opportunities available specifically to FCHS students, shared in the weekly FCHS College & Career Corner newsletter by our College & Career Specialist, Terri Markwart.

Tip: All students can access the College & Career Center Schoology site, where all the newsletters, resources, and information is located. 

Please contact Ms. Markwart with any questions or to receive the monthly FCHS College & Career Corner newsletter.


Order the 2026 FCHS Yearbook

FCHS 2026 Yearbook_final

Click this image to order the FCHS 2026 yearbook online or bring cash or check payable to FCHS to Mr. O'Neil in Room 1202.


Jaguar Proud Flag

PTSA reminders

Jaguar Proud Flags are still available! Order your flag today.

Use Minted for your cards, important announcements, and more! Get 20% off your Minted purchases when you enter code FUNDRAISEFALLSCHURCH at checkout.


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"


Helpful School Links

FCHS Events Calendar

FCHS Bell Schedule

FCHS Renovations Update Page

FCPS 2025-2026 Calendar (pdf view)


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