PTSA Weekly JagMail | September 10, 2026 | PTSA Meeting next week
Red Bag pickup this Saturday; PTSA meeting next Wednesday

Upcoming Dates & Events

September 12, 2026 (Saturday): FFN Red Bag Pick-up Day, place bags out by 8:30 a.m.

September 16, 2026 (Wednesday): PTSA Meeting, 7 p.m., FCHS Library (and virtual)

September 21, 2026 (Monday): Holiday, No School (Yom Kippur)

September 25, 2026 (Friday): Homecoming Football Game/Cheer/Marching Band, 7 p.m.

September 26, 2026 (Saturday): Homecoming Dance, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

September 29, 2026 (Tuesday): Five Guys Restaurant Night, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.


Thank you to all who brought sides for the FCHS Staff Dinner
at Back to School Night on Wednesday!

Congrats to Lisa Dyson, our VIP parking spot winner
at BTSN for joining the PTSA before 9/7!


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PTSA Meeting on Wednesday

Join our first PTSA meeting of the school year! 

We cordially invite you to attend our first PTSA meeting of the 2026-2027 school year! Please join us at 7 p.m. in the FCHS Library. A virtual option is also available. 

We'll hear from Principal Dr. Ben Nowak and meet our Teacher/Staff liaison John Bertha. In addition to reviewing our plan for the year, we will also host a “FCHS 101” discussion for new (or returning parents) who want to better understand the school and our community.

PTSA MEETING
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7 p.m.
In-person in Falls Church HS Library
- Enter through Door 7 -
Virtual meeting link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83392505104
Meeting ID 833 9250 5104

The Aug. 3 meeting minutes and presentation link can be found in our SY 2026-27 folder.


FCHS Jaguar Pantry Logo

Jaguar Pantry News

Red Bag donors: This Saturday, September 12th, is our first Food For Neighbors Pick Up Day of this school year…please have your bag out by 8:30am and thank you SO much for being a Red Bag Donor.

Want to sign up for the Red Bag program? Food For Neighbors Red Bag Program will tell you all about this amazing opportunity to help your community.

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 (not flavored), small pouches of tuna or chicken.

We'd love your support! From filling your red bags to monetary donations to transporting bins, we welcome your helping hands! If you are available this Saturday, please let us know (Pantry@fchsptsa.org).

Questions? Email: pantry@fchsptsa.org Thank you for your ongoing support.

Learn about our Jag Pantry and how you can help. https://www.fallschurchhighschoolptsa.org/programs/jaguar-pantry


FCHS PTSA Membership Drive 

There's still time to sign-up for PTSA membership for the 2026-2027 school year.  

Join FCHS PTSA today  Parents/Guardians: $20 | Teachers/Staff: $15 | Students: $10

Our dues and the capital campaign for donations is our largest fundraiser to support our programs for parents, teachers & staff, and students.


2026-2027 PTSA Executive Board 

  • President: Courtnie Ross
  • Secretary: Neelima Yelamanchili 
  • Membership & Pantry: Megan Schlussel
  • Treasurer: Robyn Berkenbilt  

Welcome Class Of 2030 Parents! 

We invite new families to FCHS to review our helpful "FCHS 101" resource guide that explains block scheduling, Jag time, school phone numbers, and more!

In high school, students are encouraged to join PTSA alongside parents/guardians and teachers! 


Student Liaison

PTSA Student Liaison Opportunity

Each year PTSA looks for 2-5 students from each class to serve as PTSA Student Liaisons. These students are a voice for student concerns, needs, and suggestions to the PTSA and school administration. The main responsibility for this role is to be an active participant at PTSA meetings and share your opinions when asked. We encourage the Liaisons to participate in PTSA programs and activities, and even develop ideas for new programs or ideas for the school community as a team. If interested, have your student complete this interest form link.


Jaguar Proud Flag

Get Your Jaguar Proud Flag

Jaguar Proud Flags are available! Order your flag today.

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


26-27 Jaguar Yearbook 1

Order the 2026-2027 yearbook using the QR code, visiting yearbookforever.com, or bringing payment to Mr. O'Neil in Room 1202. Cost is $65 until Oct. 18.


Helpful School Links

FCHS Events Calendar

FCHS Bell Schedule

FCPS 2026-2027 Calendar (pdf view)

FCHS Renovations Update Page


Stay Connected with PTSA

Join our Facebook Group 

Follow us on Instagram @fallschurchptsa & Facebook 

Visit our website

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