Potential Start Times At Falls Church Schools Shared For Feedback

Falls Church City Schools is considering changes to school start times but not until the 2024-2025 school year for most.

2 FCPS Middle School Teachers Head Abroad On Fulbright Awards

Teachers at Thoreau Middle School and Luther Jackson Middle School will travel abroad on Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program.

Falls Church City Schools Budget Includes Staff Pay Raises

The Falls Church City School Board passed its budget with boosts to staff pay and benefits before the city government's budget process.

Adjusted School Start Times Mulled By Falls Church School Board

The School Board had a discussion on a potential later start time for middle and high school students in the City of Falls Church.

2023 Best Online Programs Ranking Includes VA Schools: U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report ranked the best online programs for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, which included some Virginia schools.

4 Falls Church School Board Applicants For Vacant Seat Give Pitches

Four candidates shared statements before the School Board chooses a new member to fill the seat vacated by Phil Reitinger.

Phil Reitinger To Step Down From Falls Church School Board

An open seat on the School Board will be filled as member Phil Reitinger steps down in mid-January.

Falls Church Schools Make Weather Decision For Dec. 15

Falls Church City Public Schools is changing its schedule Thursday as inclement weather is expected in the region.

Cappies Review: 'Chicago: Teen Edition' At Falls Church High School

A student reviews Falls Church High School's performance of "Chicago" adapted for high school theater.

Cappies Review: 'Pippin' At Justice High School

A student reviews the Nov. 11 performance of "Pippin," a musical that first appeared on Broadway.

School Calendar Policy Change Explained By Falls Church School Board

The new school calendar policy includes an earlier first day of school and impacts several religious holidays.

Transgender Model Policies Opposed By Falls Church School Board

The Falls Church City School Board sent comments on the Virginia Department of Education's model policies affecting transgender students.

Falls Church School Year To Start Earlier Under New Calendar Policy

The Falls City Church School Board voted on a calendar policy among other actions at Tuesday's meeting.

NoVA School Districts Rank Among Virginia’s Best

A new Niche ranking of Virginia school districts is based on education data and user ratings.

Photos: Transgender Student Guidelines Prompt Walkouts At VA Schools

Students at more than 90 Virginia schools held walkouts to protest proposed guidelines restricting the rights of transgender students.

Youngkin Transgender Student Policies Draws Response From FCCPS

Falls Church public school officials reaffirmed support for transgender students amid proposed guidelines from the Youngkin administration.

Marshall High Seniors Named 2023 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.

First Day Of School 2022: Your Photos From Falls Church

As students head back to school in Falls Church, we want to see your photos.

Falls Church School Classrooms Staffed With 1 Special Ed Position Open

Falls Church City Public Schools begin classes Monday, with all but one teacher position filled and bus routes requiring no double runs.

Standards Of Learning Results 2022: How Falls Church Schools Performed

Falls Church City Public Schools was a top performer in the 2022 SOL tests, earning first or second in the state in five subject pass rates.

Oak Street Elementary Gains New Principal For New School Year

Karim Daugherty, a principal at a Fairfax County school for nine years, will become principal at Oak Street Elementary in Falls Church.

Back To School In Falls Church 2022-23: Key Dates In School Calendar

As families in Falls Church and Fairfax County prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, here are the key dates to know.

FCPS: Important Justice High School Addition Update

Fairfax County Public Schools provides an update on the project for an addition to Justice High School.

Class Of 2022: Share Your Graduation Photos From Meridian High School

To celebrate graduates in the City of Falls Church, we want to see your graduation photos from Meridian High School.

Meridian High School Student Scores Win At 2022 Cappies Gala

The 22nd annual Cappies Gala, the Tony's-like awards for high school theatre, recognized students around the DC region with awards.

College-Sponsored National Merit Scholars Include Falls Church Student

One Falls Church student is among the winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in 2022.

Falls Church School Board Issues Statement On Gun Violence

The Falls Church City School Board issued a powerful statement Tuesday about gun violence that targets policymakers who fail to take action.

Walkout, Die-In Staged At Falls Church Schools In Protest Of Shootings

Students walked out of Meridian High School on Thursday in protest of mass shootings killing students in Texas and across the country.

School Safety 'Highest Priority' In Falls Church After Texas Shooting

The safety of the students and staff in Falls Church City schools “remains our highest priority,” FCCPS Superintendent Peter Noonan said.

Youngkin Schools Report Finds Widening Achievement Gap In VA Education

An emphasis by Virginia school districts on equity coincided with widened gaps in student achievement, the Youngkin administration said.

Falls Church Student Among 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

A student from Falls Church was one of 161 students chosen as Presidential Scholars based on their achievements.

Falls Church Area Students Receive $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

Three students from the Falls Church area were among the 64 Virginians awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarships on Wednesday.

Falls Church School Board Approves 7.1% Increase In FY'23 Budget

The Falls Church City School Board on Tuesday approved a $57.6 million operating budget for fiscal year 2023, a 7.1-percent increase.

Cappies Review: 'Mamma Mia!' At Falls Church High School

A student reviews the performance of "Mamma Mia!" at Falls Church High School on Sunday.

Falls Church Schools Placed On Lockdown After Alarm Accidentally Trips

City of Falls Church Police swept Meridian High School and Henderson Middle School after a lockdown alarm was accidentally set off.

Falls Church Student Awarded 2022 National Merit Scholarship

Manda Wang Xie, a Falls Church resident who attends Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, won a National Merit Scholarship.

These VA High Schools Are Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Meridian High School Awarded LEED Gold Certification

Meridian High School received the certification by utilizing environmentally friendly building practices, the school district said.

Judge Rules In Favor Of Immunocompromised Students In Virginia

A federal judge ruled that Virginia schools can require students to wear face masks if necessary to protect immunocompromised children.

George Mason University: New Web-Based App Maps Violence In Ukraine Based On In-Country News Sources

A new web-based app developed by a George Mason University professor visualizes near-real-time data collected from media sources on the ...