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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

First High School Student COVID-19 School Related Case

First High School Student COVID-19 School Related Case

Margaret McGee, Features Editor October 21, 2020

Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) have reopened their buildings to high school students attending certain courses. After establishing in-person classes, a KRHS student tested positive for COVID- 19. Administrators...

Nov. 9: FCPS1 Reopening Plan

Nov. 9: FCPS1 Reopening Plan

Helene Burch, News Editor October 20, 2020

The Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board updated the school hybrid and virtual plan dedicated to “no loss of instructional time.” Seventy individuals have participated in substitute teacher...

Update on Suspicious Death Causing Lockdown

Helene Burch, News Editor October 9, 2020

On Tuesday, October 6, Derek De La Iglesia was found with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The Warrenton Police responded to a call located in the apartment complex parking lot on Jackson Street, behind...

FCPS Re-Opening Update

FCPS Re-Opening Update

Helene Burch, News Editor October 9, 2020

Today, October 9 is the last day to sign up for virtual or hybrid learning, starting November 9. Parents/Guardians can sign up through the parent portal of Infinite Campus.  Midnight is...

Warrentown PD released this announcement to residents in a 300 block radius of Jackson Street.

October Lockdown at FHS

FHS Falconer Staff October 6, 2020

UPDATED VERSION (October 6, 4:30 p.m.): Principal Kraig Kelican announced on the intercom at approximately 3:18 p.m. today, October 6, stating the school will enter a lockdown, and it is not a drill....

Plan for FCPS Return

Plan for FCPS Return

On Wednesday, the Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board voted to reopen grades K-12 using a hybrid schedule on November 9. Students will have the option between staying virtual and live-streaming...

Ban on TikTok Updates

Ban on TikTok Updates

Helene Burch, News Editor September 24, 2020

On Friday, September 18, President Donald Trump stated he would ban TikTok and WeChat by Sunday, September 20. The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a ban on all new downloads of the app. However, on...

Reported right is internment camp and left is detention center in Kumukusaerxiang, Makit County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, China

Spark for Debate: “Mulan” Cultural Cleansing & Communism

Helene Burch, News Editor September 24, 2020

Disney released the live action “Mulan” remake on September 4 and it soon became a spark for debate. In the credits, Disney thanks the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party’s Xinjiang...

FCPS Will Reopen November 9 Under a Hybrid Model

FCPS Will Reopen November 9 Under a Hybrid Model

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2020

Fauquier County Public Schools plan to reopen for grades K-12 on November 9, after the School Board approved the proposal tonight. Students will have the option to return under an AA/BB hybrid model similar...

Underclassman Picture Day Information

Helene Burch, News Editor September 22, 2020

Victor O’Neil Studios (VOS) Underclassmen Picture Day Underclassmen picture days are October 6 and 7. Appointments must be booked before October 6 at 4 p.m. No walk-ins accepted. ...

3rd FHS “Falcon Flyer” Summary

Helene Burch, News Editor September 21, 2020

Reminders Report cards will be available in Blackboard and Infinite Campus on Friday, Sept. 25. Hard copies can be requested by calling the school. Parent-teacher Conference Night will...

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