Principal Matt Hills announced Maria Sneed will serve as Interim Assistant Principal for the remainder of the school year. Sneed arrives from Herndon High School, where she was assistant principal until her retirement last year. Mrs. Sneed's first day is today, January 13, 2020.
Fairfax County Health Dept is seeing a rise in flu activity. In our community, visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illnesses have increased, and flu outbreaks are confirmed. FLU FACT SHEET: https://www.fccps.org/o/FCCPS/page/influenza-fact-sheet
Principal Hills' latest newsletter, The Hitching Post, was just posted. Go to "Menu" and click on "Hitching Post".
Falls Church City Public Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delay, Wednesday, Jan 8th. Day Care will open at 8am with NO drop-ins. All schools will dismiss at regular time - No early release.
Afternoon ACC Students: There will be no transportation provided for afternoon ACC classes. If ACC is on this afternoon, please provide your own transportation to class. Please check the Arlington Public School status for any updates regarding cancellation of classes
FCCPS will dismiss 2 hours early.
No Block 7 classes. Buses will leave at 1:00 PM.
All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. There will be NO late buses.
As Warren County Schools are closed today, tonight's George Mason vs Skyline basketball games have been cancelled.
Oh...and we've got a TON OF PHOTOS from this week's Mustang Rodeo!
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMtfXMC0W5m5rroTFUHVyjrlJRZOTqoE1tTSGIBF_bjOrnkfJ2avxiqjnN-SeGBvg?key=UnBDOVY4Z3BRcGN4aXZGN0NmeGJBX09FTTRaTzB3
We've got a TON OF PHOTOS from last night's Winter JV Show: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPxu_2wYoy3DKy-4hPDvyf9CAV7kKiLwHMv1KwE2Fq7Wab3etDpBwqbUpIRUa55tQ?key=N09KVm9jaE9SX25aYUlob0hLYlY0TURDRG04Nnpn
It's the second and last night to see the Junior Variety Show at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. Support our Mustangs who are showcasing their talent. Tickets are $5/student and $7/adult. Proceeds will benefit the Junior-Senior Prom.
Only Jessie Thackrey Preschool has its regular Wednesday Early Release today. All Falls Church City Public School will release early on Friday, ahead of winter break. There will also be no MEH or GM late buses Friday
The Falls Church School Board has set the first day of school for the 2020-21 school year on August 24th, or two weeks before Labor Day. On a 4-2 vote, the Board adopted Pre-Labor Day Option B which includes a two week winter break, and a last day of school set for June 10th.
"Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the celebration is delightful..." Terrific turnout for the GMHS Geothermal Well groundbreaking! This building will not only be sustainable but instructional for the students inside.
Come to the Winter JV Show on Wednesday, 12/18 or Thursday, 12/19 at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. All proceeds will go towards the Junior-Senior Prom. Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the door.
This is the time of year we see an increase in respiratory illnesses in our community, including colds, sore throats, and flu. @FairfaxHealth reminds of things you can do to protect your child and others.
https://www.fccps.org/o/FCCPS/page/respiratory-illness-influenza
We are good to go! Normal start time for all schools today, December 11th.
The FCCPS Snow Team will be up at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday checking current conditions and determining whether a change in the schedule is warranted. If there's a change we'll announce by 5am. www.fccps.org/alert
If school is delayed, there will be NO EARLY RELEASE except for a few JTP Students who dismiss EVERY day at 12.40 p.m.
Morning Announcements Dec 10: 'Space Donuts' bring home FIRST hardware, Huskies prep Western Expansion museum exhibits, Mustang Spirit Gear on sale! TJ Student Medals in Chess Tournament!
https://mailchi.mp/fccps/fy2020-191709
Congratulations to Poetry Out Loud competition winners, Elisabeth Snyder (left) and Maryn Hiscott (right)! Elisabeth will go on to represent Mason in the regional competition sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Support the Give Day Club and come over to Chipotle on W. Broad Street between 4:00-8:00 PM today. All proceeds will go towards the club's upcoming activity wherein students will help pack 10,000 meals.