![Dr Ray Wu-Rorrer and Dr. Peter Mecca presenting at an international sustainability conference in Miami Florida](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_69fe6aeb-fee5-4e28-b1ff-f0d94731addd.jpeg)
January 29, 2025
Two Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) educators recently showcased their groundbreaking STEM sustainability program at a prestigious international conference. Dr. Ray Wu-Ro...
![Letters of Support Extended](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a5e9538e-5bf7-4df8-bb82-7deda2210df4.png)
January 10, 2025
Because it's been a week - and because some of us need more time to write letters of support, the deadline has been extended to next Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - after the long we...
![Meridian Class of 2024 International Baccalaureate Diploma recipients](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_6e321266-bcf5-4c0f-9344-889a1de7d6df.jpeg)
January 9, 2025
Family members and friends gathered at Meridian High School today as 17 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma recipients from the Class of 2024 returned to campus to receive th...
![Purple Star Award](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_84c6f1e8-428f-4d64-a722-80de7532fc2a.jpeg)
November 4, 2024
All five schools earned recognition as Virginia Purple Star Schools for supporting military families. In our schools are many military families who are assigned to the DC area an...
![Meridian VHSL Champion Golf team posing with their coach and their trophy](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1b4a6ed4-5ea8-46b6-a33a-57d4c0a7b259.jpeg)
October 16, 2024
Mustangs Triumph with Team Score of 297, Led by Stellar Performances from Seniors and Underclassmen The Meridian Varsity Golf Team has made history, capturing their first-ever VH...
September 11, 2024
Falls Church City Public Schools is fortunate to have the dedicated service of two School Resource Officers (SROs), Sergeant Chuquillangui and Officer Reyes , who are part of t...
![FCCPS Superintendent Peter J. Noonan](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_2d9a7a9c-15a6-4e99-bcc1-3821723dfcf9.jpeg)
August 29, 2024
Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year. After dedicating 33 years ...
![Meridian girls eating lunch outdoors](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_51f91608-3bc7-4026-8649-83d6283d6bc2.jpeg)
August 26, 2024
Lunchtime at Falls Church City Public Schools has always been more than just a break in the day. It's a vital opportunity for students to refuel, recharge, and connect with friend...
![Parent Hub](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4cf102df-9d18-4eb3-9216-6373630f4c2c.png)
August 15, 2024
Parents have a new place to find information on the FCCPS website this school year. It is called Parent Hub. The goal is to make sure that it has "Everything Parents Need to Know...
![Meridian Back to School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_71a8432f-126e-46ea-879d-00d4714be5dd.png)
August 12, 2024
Meridian High School staff look forward to welcoming students for the 2024-25 school year. Monday, August 12 Bus routes and bus stops will be posted on FCCPS transportation web...
![Onboarding](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1a0647d0-096f-4c55-9c93-50bac96d70f4.png)
August 5, 2024
This week, Falls Church City Public Schools warmly opened its doors to an enthusiastic group of new teachers and staff members. They engaged in an extensive Onboarding and Orienta...
![School Start and Dismissal Times are Changing for 2024-25 School Year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_13f52940-3894-4be7-b231-2ce80b082dda.png)
June 20, 2024
After extensive community input and consideration, the Falls Church City School Board voted in December 2023 to shift all school start and end times for the 2024-25 school year. T...
![MHS Summer Schedule](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_36cc8dd9-a0f9-41a3-bd75-232002f09be7.png)
June 9, 2024
Over summer break (June 10-August 9, 2024) the school office will be open for visitors Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until noon. School principal and administrative assi...
![Seven Meridian seniors are playing sports at the collegiate level.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e8048fb4-7f02-4eba-8650-b621d9d0c099.jpeg)
May 7, 2024
MHS Celebrates Seven Seniors at College Athlete Recognition Ceremony On Friday, May 3rd, there was a signing ceremony for the seven seniors recruited and signed to go on to play ...
![Scene from Meridian High School's production of Frankenstein](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ffcc8fd7-83b4-4f40-9c6d-4b5da66bd448.jpeg)
May 7, 2024
The Meridian High School production of "Frankenstein" has received SIX CAPPIE NOMINATIONS! *Best Play - Frankenstein *Best Lead Actor in a Female Role - Abby Berg *Featu...
![Students packing meals for charity during FCCPS GIVE Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8ead084b-0ad0-472e-8c18-87ccc6da0e6b.jpeg)
May 2, 2024
Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) is immensely proud to announce the selection of three of its pioneering educational programs for inclusion in the Virginia School Boards ...
![Meridian Spring Break Office Hours](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a728080f-8cb6-4175-a681-9c9f29460289.png)
March 21, 2024
During Spring Break Meridian High School office will be open Monday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The Office will be closed March 28, 29. Monday, Apri...
![MHS Wind Ensemble in a group photo following a performance](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_82847dab-145e-455c-9893-38bb0923b7cc.jpeg)
March 5, 2024
The 55-member Meridian High School Wind Ensemble delivered an outstanding performance at the District X Assessment, which featured high schools from Fairfax County and Alexandria....
![School Board and City Council Member prepare to cut the blue ribbon on the new solar array](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8ae64b03-e2ce-4713-b664-b920558a7ab2.jpeg)
December 6, 2023
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, Meridian High School celebrated the launch of its new solar array on December 5th, 2023. The school's 440.90 KW solar i...
![woman accepting award](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_271df76c-9cf9-4543-8194-3850007e64a1.jpeg)
November 8, 2023
Meridian High School physical education teacher Tia Moore, a native of Arlington County, was inducted into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame last month. From 1994-1999, she was in...