Meridian High School

Congratulations to GMHS senior Elisabeth Snyder appointed unanimously by the Falls Church School Board this evening as the Board's Student Representative for the 2020-21 school year! We look forward to working with you!

Please read Principal Hills' most recent parent newsletter, The Mustang Spirit - https://www.smore.com/dy0q6.

FCCPS Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb Electronic School Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM Public Comment: While the state of emergency remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members. Public Comments will be read into the record for a period of 30 minutes, or until all submitted comments are read, whichever comes first; and in accordance with School Board Bylaw 2.30 the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Please send written statements to School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org. Public Comments received by 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting will be posted on Board Docs prior to the meeting. Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

Falls Church City Public School has announced its policy for providing free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch, and/or School Breakfast Programs for 2020-2021. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply: https://bit.ly/fccpsmeals

Los estudiantes entrantes de noveno grado recogerán sus computadoras portátiles de Mason mañana, 3 de agosto, de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m., después de dejar sus computadoras portátiles emitidas por Henderson, limpiar sus casilleros y recoger sus anuarios prepagos. Use máscaras faciales y mantenga las reglas de distancia social. Estudiantes con apellidos A-G: 9 am - 11 am; Estudiantes con apellidos H-P: 11 am - 1 pm; Estudiantes con apellidos Q-Z: 1 pm - 3 pm Por favor, estacione en el estacionamiento de Mason a lo largo de la Ruta 7 y camine hasta Henderson. Y por favor ingrese a GMHS usando la Puerta # 1. Los nuevos estudiantes que ingresan al noveno grado recogerán sus computadoras portátiles el 20 de agosto.

Incoming 9th graders will pick-up their laptops from Mason tomorrow, August 3rd, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, after dropping off their Henderson-issued laptops, cleaning up their lockers, and picking up their pre-paid yearbooks. Please wear face masks and maintain social distance rules. Students with last names A-G: 9 am - 11 am Students with last names H-P: 11 am - 1 pm Students with last names Q-Z: 1 pm - 3pm Please park in the Mason parking lot along Route 7 and walk to Henderson. And please enter GMHS using Door #1. New students who are incoming 9th graders will pick up their laptops on August 20th.

Please read Principal Hills' most recent newsletter, The Mustang Spirit: https://www.smore.com/0dm2g

In Dr. Noonan's Road to Reopening this week, the division's thoughts on 'Podding,' transitioning plans for Student Technology in preparation for the new year, and plus important legal residency and immunization reminders. More: https://bit.ly/fccpsreopen731

In this week's Road to Reopening, Dr. Noonan shares context and data points pushing FCCPS to pivot to an all-virtual start to the 2020-21 school year. Plus, LOTS of information on what you can expect when school opens August 24th. https://bit.ly/fccpsreopen724

The Falls Church School Board unanimously approved an all-virtual start to the 2020-21 School Year on the recommendation of Superintendent Peter Noonan. Last night, Dr, Noonan outlined what has changed, and the discussed the Risks vs Benefits. MORE: bit.ly/fccpsreopen722

Dr Noonan announced to teachers, staff and families this morning that he will recommend the School Board adopt a fully virtual start to the FCCPS 2020-21 school year at its Special Meeting tomorrow night at 7pm. More: https://bit.ly/fccpsreopen722

FCCPS Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb Electronic School Board Regular Meeting Topic: Reopening School 2020-21 Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 PM Public Comment: While the state of emergency remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members. Public Comments will be read into the record for a period of 30 minutes, or until all submitted comments are read, whichever comes first; and in accordance with School Board Bylaw 2.30 the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Please send written statements to School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org. Public Comments received by 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting will be posted on Board Docs prior to the meeting. Webstream: wwwYouTube.com/fccpsorg

FCCPS Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb Electronic School Board Work Session Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM Public Comment: While the state of emergency remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members. Public Comments will be read into the record for a period of 30 minutes, or until all submitted comments are read, whichever comes first; and in accordance with School Board Bylaw 2.30 the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Please send written statements to School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org. Public Comments received by 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting will be posted on Board Docs prior to the meeting. Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

Dr Noonan's Road to Reopening edition #2 focuses on the Secondary (Henderson & GMHS) Hybrid Schedule for the fall. Primary schedule will come next week. Plus preliminary parent survey information. Deadline for Parent Surveys is July 10th! Happy 4th! https://bit.ly/rtr_Ed2

The Falls Church School Board is moving forward with a process to determine whether George Mason High and Thomas Jefferson Elementary schools should be renamed. A concensus was reached during its meeting last night. Watch the discussion: https://youtu.be/GUY7JGnupn4?t=10241

The Falls Church School Board is meeting in Electronic Work Session. Watch LIVE: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

With the restrictions of VA's Phase 3 reopening guidelines preventing a full return to school, and with the recommendations of state/local health officials, Superintendent Noonan today announced FCCPS' Reopening Plan for an August 24th start. More: https://bit.ly/fccpsreopen

FCCPS Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb Electronic School Board Work Session Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00 PM Public Comment: Send emails to gadellm@fccps.org, comments received before 5:00 p.m. will be read at the meeting. Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

The FCCPS Summer Parent Support Series continues tonight: Emotional Wellbeing During COVID 19 - Presented by Northern Virginia Family Service (This is a Special Session for FCCPS Parents). Tonight, June 25th @ 7pm. Join us on ZOOM- https://zoom.us/j/94699274917

It's been a LONG time coming! FCCPS playgrounds and the GMHS Track reopen to the public TOMORROW, June 19th! For now, the GM field will remain closed. PLEASE practice social distancing, hand sanitizing, and other methods of protecting yourself so we can keep them open! Have fun!