On Tuesday evening, the Falls Church School Board unanimously approved its Advertised Budget for the 2020-2021 school year. Reflecting an investment in our students, our staff, and our schools, the budget includes a step increase for eligible employees, and a 1% Cost of Living Adjustment for all FCCPS staff members. The $54.6 million budget, which now heads to the... READ MORE >
This message comes at the request of and coordination with the Fairfax County Health Department, which is closely monitoring the health crisis in China and any impact it may have on our local area. FCHD Coronavirus Fact Sheet FAQ: Coronavirus Current Status: There are currently no cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Falls Church, Fairfax County, or... READ MORE >
The current George Mason High School building has served students honorably for over 68 years, two years longer than its namesake was alive for. Many of the design features and systems are obsolete due to advances in modern technology. This has resulted in wasted resources and energy, a fact that students, community members and architects of the new high school... READ MORE >
Falls Church City Public Schools announced 16 nominees for FCCPS Employee Awards on Wednesday, January 22. Colleagues, students, and parents made the nominations based on their exceptional dedication to the students and community of Falls Church. A "Prize Patrol" including Superintendent Peter Noonan, Chief Academic Officer William Bates, Chief Financial Officer... READ MORE >
FCCPS Video, Photos/Michael TimpaneProduced by: Carol Sly George Mason High and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle schools are expanding Career and Technical Education opportunities throughout all subject areas. Whether it is in English Class or a science course, CTE is being used to extend and enhance learning opportunities. This expansion was highlighted in a recent... READ MORE >
With Dr. Kevin Clark's departure for Yorktown High School, GMHS 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. Sneed's first day as a Mustang is today, January 13, 2020. READ MORE >
Four years into Falls Church City Public School's Stop-Arm Camera program and it continues catching violators, and the fines continue to roll in. In 2019, a total of 1,082 citations were issued to drivers who passed a Falls Church school bus with its red lights flashing. For the first five months of the current fiscal year (July through November), the program... READ MORE >
FCCPS is offering free English classes for the parents and adult family members of FCCPS students with sessions beginning on January 14th. The beginner level (Nivel Principiante) will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and the intermediate level (Nivel Intermedio) will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Both sessions will be held in the Family Resource Center at... READ MORE >
Our three choir teachers, Ms. Sample, Ms. Carpel, and Ms. Reid are delighted to announce the newly approved FCCPS CHORAL BOOSTERS. Like other FCCPS Booster groups, Choral Boosters will support our teachers and singers in their many activities, including school performances, community outreach, clinics and competitions, fundraisers and more!Beginning in January,... READ MORE >
Join the GM Choir for their Winter Chorus Concert on Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. All are welcome to this free concert! READ MORE >
All elementary-aged students are invited to the first Mason Winter Fest on Saturday, December 14 from 5-8:00 PM in the Aux Gym and Mustang Cafe. Funds raised will go towards the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Kids will be enjoying snowball fights, carnival games, and more! READ MORE >
At Monticello HS in Charlottesville, George Mason theatre students competed in the VHSL State One-Act competition. They performed "Rush Lit" and competed against other region finalists, Magna Vista, Brooksville, and Lafayette. Congratulations and a standing ovation to these tremendous actors, from left: CC Meade, Ciara Curtin, Johnny Goodwin, Amalia Alexander, and... READ MORE >
Falls Church City Public Schools is thrilled to announce the new FCCPS app! It's everything FCCPS, in your pocket! With the new app, you can access staff directories, lunch menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Best of all, YOU control what notifications you receive! Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/30xyIV5 or iPhone:... READ MORE >
George Mason's Niharika Singhvi was awarded 2019 Virginia School Boards Association Exhibitors Scholarship. The scholarship, funded by exhibiting companies at the VSBA’s annual convention, was made available to spring 2020 graduating seniors who had served as student school board representatives. Ameresco, and Mountain Valley Transportation sponsored this year’s... READ MORE >
Thank you in advance for your assistance as Falls Church City Public Schools works to improve how we serve our students, families, and community. We appreciate your time. Effective July 1, 2019, the General Assembly passed legislation allowing school divisions to start the school year up to 14 days before the September Labor Day holiday. Previously school... READ MORE >
Award-nominating season is here! Recognize outstanding FCCPS employees by submitting a nomination for one of our awards: FCEF Teacher of the Year; Professional Specialist of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. Nomination forms for all three awards are below. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, January 3. All nominees will be surprised in... READ MORE >
The Falls Church School Board received four options for the 2020-21 school calendar from its Ad Hoc Calendar Committee during its regular meeting last night. The options include two that would see school opening two weeks before Labor Day and two with the first day of school on the day after Labor Day. The Virginia General Assembly last year changed the law... READ MORE >
While Veterans Day is a regular school day this year at Falls Church City Public Schools, many of our students are honoring America's brave men and women in service to our country. George Mason High At George Mason High School, thanks go to Ms. Gurgo and Mr. Sheedy for creating a Veterans Day display left in the school's lobby, recognizing alumni and staff... READ MORE >
The final regular-season game for GM's football team was played at home against Brentsville Friday night. The Mustangs were down by a TD at halftime as dozens of senior fall athletes, band, and chorus members took to the far 50-yard line to walk across the field with family or friends. Seniors were recognized and applauded for their years of activities and sports.... READ MORE >
Mason lost the opening set in the Region SF against Independence (Ashburn) on Thursday night at home. The Mustangs regrouped and came out strong in the second set, taking the match to 1-1. The Mustangs lost the third and won the fourth. The gym was loud with fans stomping the bleachers and cheering their teams on as the fifth and final set began. The GM girls... READ MORE >
Last Friday, the Family Resource Center hosted an Open House to show off its new space. Erika Sequiera, third from left, runs the center for all of FCCPS from the area at TJ. She supports families with children in all the system's schools with a particular focus on support for non-English speakers. Visitors to the opening included city employees, administrators... READ MORE >
The GM Girls may have needed a tie-breaker on Tuesday at the Region meet, but they made it, qualifying for States again, making it 21 years in a row! The Girls' team tied for third with Warren County at 89 points. When that happens, you determine a Cross Country race's score by the 6th runner's finish. Mason's sixth runner was ahead of Warren's, and the Mustang... READ MORE >
Superintendent Peter Noonan and owner representative Deisy Brangman of Brailsford and Dunlavey held an informal coffee for anyone interested in the latest information on the George Mason High School Project. Included in the presentation were new design elements, detailed renderings of the gymnasium and auditorium, and a live look at the construction site. Dr.... READ MORE >
The "Prize Patrol" had a very busy Wednesday! The Falls Church Education Foundation was out in the schools awarding Super Grant funds for 16 requests, totaling over $68,000 in Super Grants and over $19,000 in Advanced Training. Awards are in response to teacher and staff requests. It went to a wide variety of initiatives, including training, classroom libraries,... READ MORE >
As part of Service Learning, over 70 high school students visited Mt. Daniel yesterday to help out in classrooms by reading with students and doing activities with groups. Many more visits will occur throughout the year. As GMHS strives to maintain a caring community and culture, Service Learning includes focusing all juniors towards supporting the learning... READ MORE >
George Mason actors and actresses brought home quite a haul from the VHSL Sectional Theater Competition. Among those honored Best Actor, Ciara Curtin (center), Best Supporting Actors to Johnny Goodwin (second from right), and CC Meade (far right). The Mustang troupe performed a one-act play called Rush Lit. The other two students in the group were Amalia Alexander... READ MORE >
Through the efforts of BIE (Business in Education), nearly 50 community volunteers were on hand Wednesday morning for Career Chats with seniors during Wild Horse Wednesday. Students were able to sign up for the career areas they are interested in, and attend a session with several speakers in related fields. The group of professionals included architects, the... READ MORE >
This group of IB Film Study, HL 2, students are creating a short film-documentary about a high school student's journey. The students have complete artistic freedom to come up with their own story and script. Each student is playing a specific role in the project, including Director, Screenwriter, Sound Designer, Editor, Actor(s), etc. but they are all working... READ MORE >