![Teacher leads her class during summer school at Oak Street Elementary](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_aa09551d-6757-46e1-aee2-5415d4056a4d.jpg)
July 6, 2021
Summer school and ESY in Falls Church City Public Schools are open with full-time, in-person learning!
Planning for this summer's sessions began in the cold days of winter — d...
![Graduates await their diplomas during graduation on Mustang Field](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_439724db-1ac1-4646-9d87-7755a509817d.jpg)
June 2, 2021
Two Hundred and three senior Mustangs received their diplomas during graduation exercises on June 2, 2021. It was the first graduation to be held at the new high school on the at...
![Students show certificates after receiving 1st dose of vaccine](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f6b25965-7861-4d6b-8f60-7d15da30ef57.jpg)
May 24, 2021
On Friday, FCCPS, in partnership with the Fairfax County Health Department, more than 500 students aged 12-18 received their first of two vaccination doses in the Henderson gym.
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![The high school's twelve National Merit Commended students and the two National Merit Finalists](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f1ba440a-d552-4c50-862c-7ad425536838.jpg)
May 20, 2021
This week, seniors and their families gathered for an awards ceremony, including bestowing many scholarships. Teachers, administrators, FCEF's Director Debbie Hiscott, and repres...
![GMHS Wind Ensemble](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7489b617-f8fd-4b7a-89c6-a39b23ff98be.jpg)
May 20, 2021
The Spring Concert Celebration and Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The performances have been prerecorded to comply ...
![Students playing guitar and another singing in a recording studio](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a76952f5-aa05-4105-9976-8a1eb4444517.png)
May 5, 2021
The high school's Guitar II class and friends combined musical forces to cover Ozzy Osbourne's piece, "Crazy Train." Students chose the piece, worked to include both virtual and h...
![Students perform at Regional theater festival](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7ace417d-c96c-4d2f-b701-25ae08f03b41.jpg)
April 29, 2021
Theatre students from the high school recently competed in the Region 3B festival for theatre. Kevin Hong tied for best actor, and CC Meade scored an honorable mention. Congra...
![Exterior of TJ Elementary and Basketball floor of GM High School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1aa1ccd8-5208-46e1-b6f4-d2aaecb9d9a9.png)
April 28, 2021
The Fall Church City School Board voted to rename George Mason High School to Meridian High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary to its original name, Oak Street Elementary, at ...
![Mustang Volleyball team poses with their Region 3B Championship trophey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_43d27be9-d6f1-43d3-bc8d-408d68474fc9.jpg)
April 19, 2021
On Friday night in the Mustang Gym, the HS Volleyball team took on Independence HS in the Region Final. It turned out to be the Mustang's longest match and most dramatic win of th...
![Will Snyder](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_cfc366ea-513d-4374-876c-9e675dabbb86.jpg)
April 19, 2021
Congratulations to FCEF Teacher of the Year, Will Snyder! He is the GMHS Computer Science Teacher. Mr. Snyder started his career as a math teacher and recognized the increasing in...
![Two old Mustang high school athletic jerseys](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7285f536-914c-493f-a915-fab0059d61d4.png)
April 16, 2021
The Athletic Boosters Association sells "vintage" Mustang sports uniforms and trophies at the Mason Fan Shop .
There is a limited selection of classic uniforms, including jers...
![Girls playing volleyball](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_28802bfd-8406-43b1-ab6e-3e65a860e48d.jpg)
April 15, 2021
The Mustang Volleyball team took on the William Monroe Dragons last night at home, coming out on top 3-1. It was a hard-fought series of sets filled with lead changes and dramatic...
![Three cross country runners](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d7260ccc-f749-490f-bbe1-db156ab09b14.jpg)
April 15, 2021
The Mustangs left all on the course Tuesday as they battled hard in the Region meet and came away with three All-Region finishers and a State qualifier! All-Region Finishers : l...
![Illustration of a diverse group of people](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_fa803ccf-296c-4ed7-8294-eb55cbd28f2d.png)
April 14, 2021
The Falls Church School Board reached another milestone in the school division's ongoing work on equity, and inclusion, Tuesday, April 13, with the unanimous approval of the first...
![New modular seats and desks in a high school classroom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4b4cfa6b-0797-40e3-b4f8-d5b9c6fbb53d.jpg)
April 14, 2021
The Falls Church Education Foundation responded rapidly with funding for the reopening seating needs for the MS & HS. A huge thanks go to the behind-the-scenes actors in purc...
![Thomas Jefferson Elementary exterior and George Mason gym floor](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_2487f642-6212-41c2-8abe-f28048402357.jpg)
April 14, 2021
The Elementary and High School Renaming Committees completed their work last week, and each Chair submitted a final report to the School Board during its regular monthly meeting o...
![Virtual Prize Patrol All- Staff Zoom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f1cf0bd0-5449-432c-9dda-2dc65ca4834d.png)
March 22, 2021
During an all-staff Zoom Award Announcement, Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) announced 14 nominees for FCCPS Employee Awards; 3 honorees received the Volunteer Impact Awa...
![School Bus sign and lights](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_bb604b62-0223-4031-b205-843dfb15d184.jpg)
March 22, 2021
The FCCPS transportation department is currently working on the new bus routes starting after Spring Break. The current routes in the "Here Comes the Bus" app will need to be ...
![Falls Church City Public Schools logo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e842763b-095e-4b8e-af27-b3d0eaf81e4f.png)
March 19, 2021
Falls Church City Public Schools is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, nationalities, religions, genders, and ethnicities...
![Our History Matters: Black History Month](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/falls_church_city_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ac1766d2-4fef-4ecb-972e-d99a3b59c899.jpg)
February 2, 2021
In Falls Church City, we are committed to honoring and celebrating diverse cultures that make us unique and remarkable. As we continue our journey towards equity, social justice,...