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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

The impact of COVID-19 leaves students and families longing for somewhat of a normal graduation to end off the abnormal school year.

FHS Outlines Graduation Plans for the Upcoming May Ceremony

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2021

With graduation less than a month away, the much-anticipated ceremony where seniors get their wings is right around the corner. Last school year, the class of 2020 graduated in individual ceremonies spread...

Grant writer and SCA sponsor Michelle Green received the check for the funds, in the mail, last week.

FHS Student Council Awarded Microgrant

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor April 19, 2021

The FHS Student Council Association (SCA) was awarded $300 through the Chick-fil-a Leadership Academy Impact Project Microgrant Program last week. “We wanted to help out the community and school for...

FHS will not be hosting a prom or After Prom event but plans to expand the senior class picnic to include some of the activities.

Prom Cancelled; Plans to Expand the Senior Class Picnic Are Underway

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor April 16, 2021

Prom is cancelled for 2021. Due to social distancing guidelines and indoor and outdoor event capacities FHS won’t be hosting a prom or After Prom event. “We tried, the school itself and school system...

On April 16, Fauquier County Public Schools sent a letter home to families revising the contact-traced quarantine period for students.

Quarantine Policy Revision for Fauquier County Public Schools

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor April 16, 2021

On April 16, Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) sent a letter home to families regarding the updated contact-traced quarantine policy. FCPS was following Virginia Department of Health (VDH) guidance...

Before returning to school in August 2021, rising 12 graders must receive at least one dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) due to changes in the state immunization requirements.

New Statewide Immunization Requirement for Rising Seniors

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor April 12, 2021

Rising seniors are required to receive at least one dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) before beginning school next August. Changes in the state immunization requirement will require schools to...

Class of 2021 Update Brief

Class of 2021 Update Brief

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor April 9, 2021

FHS Principal Kriag Kelican announced senior class plans on April 9, in a meeting in the auditorium. A bus will transport all seniors attending the senior picnic at Crockett Park on May 7. Graduation...

FHS will be implementing a 1:1 student-to-device program starting this week.

1:1 Student:Device ratio coming to FHS

Helene Burch, News Editor April 8, 2021

Device delivery trucks have arrived. FHS will distribute devices on March 12 and Tuesday, March 13, during block 1, to freshman, sophomores and juniors in the building for the 1:1 student:device program. On...

Virginia COVID-19 Vaccination Plans Update

Virginia COVID-19 Vaccination Plans Update

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor April 1, 2021

Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam announced Virginia residents ages 16 and up will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Sunday, April 18 on April 1at First Mount Zion Baptist Church Dumfries. According...

The current grading scale requires students to receive a zero for missing assignments, the no-zero or minimum grading initiative at FHS allows students to receive a score no lower than 50 percent.

FHS Implements No-Zero Initiative for the Remainder of the School Year

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor March 16, 2021

FHS implemented a no-zero initiative for the remainder of this year. Some other schools in Fauquier County have recently tried this strategy or are currently using it. “We’ve looked at a lot of studies...

The FHS Falcon Cafe is recognizing National Nutrition Month by offering a prize for stopping by for breakfast and lunch.

The Falcon Café is Celebrating National Nutrition Month

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor March 3, 2021

This year the FHS Falcon Café is offering students a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker, throughout this month, in honor of National Nutrition Month. Each student will receive a card to enter the drawing...

Celebrate National Read Across America Day

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor March 2, 2021

National Read Across America Day was established today, in 1998, by the National Education Association. It was originally intended to help kids enjoy reading. In the past, some schools have conducted activities...

The blue boxes contain various cards and items to support those who may be experiencing depression and/or suicidal thoughts.

New to FHS: Find Your Anchor, Suicide Prevention, Education and Awareness Boxes

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2021

Scattered around campus, one may spot an eye-catching, bright blue box sitting in plain sight. Although the plain cardboard containers seem ordinary from the outside, its contents reach a hand out to those...

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