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8/20 - Lancer Launch 12-3PM (12-1 New Students)
8/24 - First Day of School (Blue Day)
8/27 - Activities Fair -(During Advisory Students Only)
9/4 & 9/7 - Holidays | Labor Day Break
9/11 - Religious and Cultural Observance
9/21 - Holiday | Yom Kippur
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!
Dear Lewis Lancer Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer filled with rest, joy, and time together. It is truly an honor to welcome you back to John R. Lewis High School, and I am especially excited to begin my first year serving as your principal.
Over the summer, our staff has been hard at work preparing for an incredible year of learning, growth, and connection. We are committed to creating a school where every student feels welcomed, challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. At Lewis, we believe strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success, and we look forward to working alongside you throughout the year.
Whether your student is joining us for the first time or returning as a Lancer, we are excited to welcome them back. This newsletter includes important information to help your family prepare for a smooth start to the school year, including key dates, back-to-school information, and introductions to the staff members who will support your student throughout the year.
We can't wait to welcome our students back into the building and begin another outstanding year together. Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
With Lancer Pride,
The information below contains a lot of relevant beginning of year information.
Serena Giron | Principal | John R. Lewis High School
Please see chart below for administrative roles and supervision for the 2026-2027 school year. Caseloads for Assistant Principals are by student’s last name as listed in SIS. We are having to make a shift in caseload assignments schoolwide. While there are some unique exceptions, please see below for the new alpha shift.
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Administrator
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Supervises
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Student Alpha
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Email
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Serena Giron, Principal
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Administrative Assistants, Safety & Security
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Schoolwide
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sagiron@fcps.edu
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Chris Cashman, Assistant Principal
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Special Education, Junior Class Rep
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A-FE
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chcashman@fcps.edu
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Dr. Lukisha Gibbs, Assistant Principal
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Mathematics, Multilingual Learners, Advanced Academics, Freshman Class Admin
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Fi-J
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lbgibbs@fcps.edu
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Science, Career & Technical Education, Library, Sophomore Class Admin
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K-Qua |
TBD
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Matthew Johnson, Assistant Principal
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English, Fine & Performing Arts, World Languages, Senior Class Admin
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Qub-Z
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majohnson4@fcps.edu
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Erik Giblin, Assistant Principal
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Social Studies, AVID, Lewis Leadership Program
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AVID Students
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emgiblin@fcps.edu
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Our team of professional school counselors, school social workers and school psychologists will be working with your students throughout the year in the areas of academics, college and career, and social-emotional support. Our team also consists of a College and Career Specialist, who can support students with postsecondary planning.
Caseloads for School Counselors and Clinical Team are by student last name as listed in SIS. We are having to make a shift in caseload assignments schoolwide. While there are some unique exceptions, please see below for the new alpha shift.
Here is a link to the FCPS school calendar which lists all school holidays. We begin school on Monday, August 24. Classes begin at 8:10 am and school dismisses at 2:55 pm.
Bell Schedule
Beginning this school year, FCPS has updated its policy regarding the use of personal electronic communication and computing devices during the instructional day. To support student learning and minimize distractions, students may not use personal electronic devices during the instructional day (8:10 a.m.–2:55 p.m.). This includes cell phones, headphones/earbuds, smartwatches, smart glasses, personal laptops, tablets, and other similar personal devices. All personal devices should be off and away throughout the academic day.
Students are expected to use their FCPS-issued laptop during the school day. Limited exceptions are permitted only when:
- A personal device is required as an accommodation explicitly stated in a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan; or
- The principal or designee has approved a course-specific exception because specialized technology is required that is not available on an FCPS-issued device.
If your child struggles with phone use during the school day, we strongly encourage you to have them leave their phone at home whenever possible. Virginia law and FCPS policy require schools to enforce these expectations, and personal devices that are used in violation of the policy may be confiscated. Your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home is essential to helping us create a focused learning environment for all students.
Lewis High School is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal electronic devices brought to school. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a learning environment where students can fully engage in their education free from unnecessary distractions.
Graduation
Presently, FCPS is finalizing graduation dates for all schools. As soon as that information is shared with schools, we will share it with the community.
Senior Pictures
Book your senior picture session today!
Senior Portrait sign-up times are available at this link. Lewis High School is using Legacy Studios again this year. Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to sign up.
The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose is traditional tuxedos and drapes; these are provided by Legacy Studios. In addition to the free yearbook session, Legacy Studios also offers sessions that include cap-and-gown portraits. If you have any questions, please email customercare@legacystudios.com. Include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Lewis High School Class of 2027” in the subject line of the email, for faster assistance.
Below are the following dates;
Oct 5, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Oct 6, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Nov 20, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Dec 10, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Dec 11, 2026 - 3 pm - 8 pm
The Fall Sports season is here! If your Lancer is interested in playing a sport, please take a look at the schedule below and have them come out for tryouts. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Director of Student Activities, Mr. John James, at JFJames@fcps.edu.
We will have our annual Lancer Launch on Thursday, August 20, from 1 pm - 3 pm. Come out and learn more to get you ready for the upcoming school year. We will have a new student welcome for our 9th graders and any new student to Lewis HS from 12 pm - 1 pm in the auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there!
Traffic
Student Parking
Street Parking
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will continue to utilize a weapons detection system at all secondary schools this fall. Lewis will begin on the first day of school and continue throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
Items to be removed include:
- Three-ring binders
- Laptops
- Collapsible umbrellas
- Metal lunch boxes
- Metal pencil cases
- Metal glass cases
These items can remain in a student’s bags:
- Non-metal lunch boxes
- Books
- Planners
- Spiral notebooks and folders
- Cell phones
- Keys
- Non-metal pencil cases
Once the items are removed, students should walk to the shortest line and proceed. If the light turns red, they will be directed to a secondary screening to determine what may have alerted the system. Experience shows that the process becomes easier and more efficient every day. You can learn more about the system by watching this video and reading the | 
