Purchase the Nine Muses Literary Magazine

The high school's literary magazine has been a Falls Church tradition for over 50 years. It features poetry, art, music, and short stories from students at GMHS. The magazine is only $12 and can be purchased at this link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHAWXOIUK024PP_ZZ5QWIB4PBWT7VA.

Magazines will be sent home with students the week of June 7th and delivered to staff mailboxes within FCCPS. Buy your copy today.

almost 3 years ago, Meridian High School
Nine Muses magazine cover
In his Friday Update, Superintendent Peter Noonan says – "It has been an interesting week, to say the least, and today I am writing to ask again for your help! Unfortunately, Covid is still in our community." More: https://www.fccps.org/article/461844
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
Dr. Peter Noonan's Update
The Falls Church School Board is meeting for its monthly Regular Meeting. Watch Live: www.youtube.com/fccpsorg
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
Falls Church School Board Regular Meeting
Milestone Towers Proposal Town Hall Meetings
The Falls Church City School Board has received a proposal from Milestone Towers and Verizon Wireless to install a cell tower on the FCCPS secondary campus. Before any decisions are made, the next step is to hold two virtual Town Hall meetings on the same night, one for the nearby residential community, one for the school community. To learn more about the project, why it is requested, what it will look like, how it works, and safety, visit the project website. There will be two Town Hall meetings on the same night: one for the residential community surrounding the school and one for the school community. The same material will be shared at both meetings.  Please register in advance at one of the links below.  Town Hall for the surrounding residential community May 19, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held by Zoom Webinar. Please register in advance for this webinar at the link below:   https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Wn3Et6sRpqNjo5pQuVJXg. Town Hall for the FCCPS Secondary School Community May 19, 7:00 to 8:00 pm. This meeting will be held by Zoom Webinar. Please register in advance for this webinar at this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zIDH6ngLQYSfN18EFlpK7Q 
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
Bus K from TJ Elementary will NOT be delayed today for afternoon dismissal, as previously announced. Bus K will follow the regular schedule.
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Virtual Public Meeting Notice

ESOL Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Jenn Santiago at santiagoj@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board - Hybrid via Zoom
Public Participation - Virtual via Zoom
School Board Electronic-Hybrid Regular Meeting, Closed Meeting, Public Comment, and Budget Public Hearing #3 & Executive Closed Meeting
1st Closed Meeting - Personnel - Staff Appointments, Resignations & Retirements; Advisory Committee Appointments, & Student Matters- Non Resident Tuition Student and Tuition Waiver Request
2nd Closed Meeting, School Board Executive Closed Meeting - Personnel - Superintendent's Contract & Evaluation & Assignment of Chief Officer: Legal Services

Public Comments: While the state of emergency remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to School Board members. 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. Individuals wishing to appear virtually and make public comment (during the meeting, via Zoom) must register in advance by emailing School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org with their name, address, contact information, and topic no later than 5:00 PM EST the day prior to the meeting. Individuals who indicate they wish to speak will receive an email with a speaker number and information to access the meeting. Individuals will speak in the order of their speaker number. In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, each speaker will be limited to three minutes.

Budget Public Hearing #3 : Individuals wishing to participate in the Budget Public Hearing #3, via Zoom, must register in advance by emailing School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org with their name, address, and contact information no later than 5:00 PM EST the day prior to the meeting. Individuals who indicate they wish to speak will receive an email with a speaker number and information to access the meeting. Individuals will speak in the order of their speaker number. In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, each speaker will be limited to three minutes.
Webstream: www.youtube.com/fccpsorg
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice

Extended Day Care Advisory Board Virtual Meeting
Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Katie Clinton at clintonk@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
Dr. Noonan's Friday Note this week provides updates regarding summer school, the instructional models for 21-22, Teacher Appreciation eek, and a few other important reminders. https://www.fccps.org/article/450831
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
Dr. Peter Noonan's Update
Public Meeting Notice for FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees' Virtual Meetings

Special Education Advisory Committee

Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Rebecca Sharp at rsharp@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.

Health & Wellness Advisory CommitteeVirtual Meeting
Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Julie Macrina at macrinaj@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
School Board Event: Northeastern Spring Regional Forum
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
Virtual via Zoom
Monday, May 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
The Falls Church School Board has voted to rename George Mason High School – Meridian High School – to recognize the city's location on the 1791 meridian between Washington, DC, and Virginia, and the school's history of educating global citizens through the IB Programme.
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
The Falls Church School Board has voted to return the name of Thomas Jefferson Elementary to its original - Oak Street Elementary - evoking a sense of place and recognizing how trees are important natural elements of Falls Church.
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
The Falls Church City School Board is holding a Hybrid Work Session, Meeting, and Public Comment. You can watch the webstream live: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
FCCPS School Board Meeting
Dr Noonan's Friday Note to the community includes important updates on COVID, Summer, and Next Year! Read it here: https://www.fccps.org/article/446163
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
Dr. Peter Noonan's Update
FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Meeting, Work Session & Public Comment School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin B. Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Soni Ruiz-Bolanos

Electronic-Hybrid School Board Meeting
Public Comments: Renaming of Schools
Meeting Topic: Renaming of Schools
Work Session Topics: Milestone Communications Presentation, Tuition Students, Monthly Budget Report
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM School Board
Hybrid Public Participation
Virtual Public Comments on Renaming of Schools: While the state of emergency remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to School Board members. 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. Individuals wishing to make public comment virtually (during the meeting, via Zoom) must register in advance by emailing School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org with their name, address, and contact information no later than 5:00 PM EST the day prior to the meeting. Individuals who indicate they wish to speak will receive an email with a speaker number and information to access the meeting. Individuals will speak in the order of their speaker number. The Board will receive comments for up to 30 minutes, or until all registered speakers have been heard, whichever comes first. In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, each speaker will be limited to three minutes.
Webstream: www.Youtube.com/fccpsorg
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. Grants and Scholarships for the College-Bound Mustang school logoCollege Financial Aid Night is tonight at 7:00 p.m. The program teaches students and families how to qualify for more grants and scholarships for college and lower your EFC to qualify for more money for education at any school under consideration. Register in advance to get the link to attend this free 45-minute HEFAR Group workshop. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82aBwuEeT2mnjuYi7OfxAw
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
Joint PTA Meeting Tonight at 7:00 p.m., there is a joint PTA meeting by Zoom. Items for discussion include planning for Staff Appreciation Week in early May and a host of year-end activities. Please check your PTA newsletters for the link and jump into your great PTA!
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
City Council Work Session (Virtual Meeting)
City Council Members

School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
FY22 Budget - Final Markup
Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7:30 - 11:00 PM
Location: www.fallschurchva.gov/CouncilMeetings
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications
The Falls Church School Board has appointed Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation President and Founder, Edwin B. Henderson, II as interim school board member to fulfill the term vacated by Shawna Russell earlier this year. Mr. Henderson will serve until the end of the year.
almost 3 years ago, FCCPS Communications